Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference (Baptist) State Convention

5th Annual Session of the State Convention

67th Session of the Congress of Christian Education

(Formerly the Original North Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education)

Registration Packet

March 20-23, 2017

Hernando, MS

Five Year National Theme: Envisioning the Future ExceptionallyNational Theme:"Envisioning the Future Exceptionally through Our Commitment to Christian Stewardship"(Jeremiah 29:11; 1 Corinthians 4:1-2)

Convening At

Oak Hill/The Hill-Hernando Church Family Campus
1775 Memphis Street, Suites A and B
Hernando, MS 38632

Dr. Michael O. Minor, Host

Dr. Michael O. Minor, President

Pastor Bernard Montgomery, Convention Vice-President-at-Large

Minister Lena Dean-Bond, Congress Vice-President-at-Large

Ms. Loretta Henderson Miller, General Secretary & State Congress Dean

Ms. Phyllistean Albright, Congress Secretary

Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference

State Convention

Dr.Michael O. Minor,President

Pastor Bernard Montgomery, Vice-President at Large

Ms. Loretta Miller, GeneralSecretary

PO Box 994 Hernando, MS 38632

(662) 298-3584 Fax (901) 366-9880

Representing state convention in the National Baptist Convention, USA, Incorporated

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Annual Session and Congress of Christian Education

President’s Letter

February 2017

I greet each of you in the name of our risen Savior! On behalf of your MSCCC Team, I take this time to thank you for your outstanding support. Last year, we had a wonderful week of instruction, inspiration, and fellowship. From the inspirational teaching and devotionals all week long to the exhibition of our children and youth on our closing night, we were indeed lifted to higher heights in Christ. Let’s work together to reach even higher heights this year. Our 67thAnnual Congress and 5th Annual Convention Session will take place nightly March 20-23, 2017, at Oak Hill/The Hill-Hernando Church Family, 1775 Memphis Street, Suite B, Hernando, Mississippi – yours truly Dr. Michael O. Minor, host pastor. This year’s theme is Envisioning the Future Exceptionally: Through Our Commitment to Christian Stewardship (Jeremiah 29:11, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2).

Our State Congress Dean Ms. Loretta Miller and her team have been working hard to offer us a quality set of courses, seminars, and workshops. We know we have some of the best instructors in the country. That commitment to excellence was evidenced by Dr. Jevon Marshall (Antioch-Walls) winning the SSPB’s Southwest Region 1 Instructor of the Year Award last December. This year, we have three new course offerings: 2089 Death and Dying – Pastor Darnell Tate, 2092 A Christian View toward the Poor, Hungry, and Disadvantaged – Pastor Callaway Bain, and 7006 Fundamentals and Strategies for Street Witnessing – Dr. Jevon and Lady Deborah Marshall. See the back of this year’s congress program guide for the dates of additional Christian education opportunities or visit our regional calendar at

In closing, we are grateful to God for each of you and for your continued support. Let’s come to be “Ready to Run with Jesus”!

Yours for the cause of Christ,

Dr. Michael O. Minor

Your Congress and State Convention President

Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference Congress of Christian Education

The Christian Education Voice of Northwest Mississippi National Baptists

Official Roster

Dr. Michael O. Minor, President

Minister Lena G. Dean-Bond, Vice-President-at-Large

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Pastor Rubin Jones, First Vice-President

Pastor Glen Newson, Second Vice-President

Vacant, Third Vice-President

Ms. Phyllistean Albright, Secretary

Pastor Bernard Montgomery, Treasurer

Ms. Minnie Wilkinson, H.O.P.E. Health Coordinator

Pastor CJ Thomas, Immediate Past President

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Office of the State Dean

Sis. Loretta Henderson Miller, State Dean

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Associate Deans: Ms. Mattie Stokes Pastor Dorothy JonesMs. Annette Dunbar, Classification Secretary

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National, Regional, and State Affiliations

National Baptist Convention, USA, Incorporated

Dr. Jerry Young, President Dr. Calvin McKinney, General Secretary

National Baptist Congress of Christian Education

Dr. James Cokley, President Dr. Elliott Cuff, Dean

Ms. Monica Blake-Mickle, General, Secretary

Sunday School Publishing Board

Dr. Derrick Jackson, Executive Director

Dr. Judith Anthony, Director of Christian Education Ms. Patricia Williams, Christian Education Supervisor

Dr. Michael O. Minor, Regional Coordinator – Southwest 1

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Dr. Michael O. Minor

President and State Director of Christian Education

Ms. Loretta Miller, General Secretary and Assistant State Director of Christian Education

Pastor Bernard Montgomery

Vice-President-at-Large

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Dr. Joe C. Smith, Sr., First Vice-President

Pastor Lacy Reed, Second Vice-President

Pastor Callaway Bain, Third Vice-President

Vacant, Fourth Vice-President

Pastor Henry Knox, Treasurer

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Annual Awards and Recognition Opportunities

Attendance Awards. The top five participating churches are given awards for overall attendance, youth, and seniors.

Deacon Dan Robinson Leadership Award.One Christian educator from one of the member churches or supporting entities are recognized for outstanding service in the cause of Christian education. The award is named after the first president of the Sate Congress.

Collaborative Efforts

Regional Teachers’ Workshop.The State Congress hosts an interactive teacher workshop focused on creative ways of teaching along with an overview of the new Vacation Bible School material.Our next workshop will be Saturday, February 3, 2018 9:30 am.

Annual Sunday School Workshop. Your State Congress hosts annually an interactive Sunday School Workshop focused on making Sunday School transformational. This year’s workshop will be Saturday, August 12, 2017,9:30 am.

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Schedule-at-a-Glance

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Monday, March 20, 2017

6:00 p.m. Registration Open: Church, Organization, and Individual

6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Devotional Period

Plenary Session/Business Period

7:00 – 7:20 p.m. Opening Lecture: Pastor Charlie McBride, Liberty Hill: Envisioning the Future Exceptionally: “Through Our Commitment to Christian Stewardship” (1 Corinthians 4:1-2)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Class Period 1

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

6:30 – 6:50 p.m. Devotional Period

Plenary Session/Business Period

6:50 – 7:20 p.m. Special Projects Period:

Community and Economic Development

7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Class Period 2

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

6:30 – 6:45 p.m. Devotional Period

Plenary Session/Business Period

6:45 – 7:25 p.m. President Minor’s Eight Annual Address

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Class Period 3

Thursday, March 23, 2017

6:00 – 6:30 p.m.Congress Board Meeting

Closing Business Period

6:30 – 6:50 p.m.Devotional Period/Plenary Session

7:00 – 8:20 p.m.Class Period 4

8:20 – 9:30 p.m.Children’s,Youth,YoungAdultRally

Official Closing of the 67thand 5thSessions

Closing Prayer and Benediction

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About Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference (MSCCC)

MSCCC is a fellowship of Mid-South churches dedicated to the promotion of Christian education through the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). The MSCCC is a representing state convention in the National Baptist Convention, USA, Incorporated (NBCUSA).

Vision: We will become the leading Christian education voice among National Baptist Churches and other doctrinally aligned churches.

Mission: We will achieve our vision by staying true to Christ’s Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20.

Goals: Our Christian education goals are

To equip and train the people of God directly and indirectly by providing opportunities for local churches, districts, and other unions to be certified while fostering love, humility and unity;
To continue affiliation with the National Baptist Congress; and
To continue certification by the Sunday School Publishing Board (SSPB).

Brief History:Our State Congress traces its origin to the year 1938 with the expansion of the Paradise Sunday School and Baptist Training Union (BTU) under the leadership of Deacon Dan Robinson (New Hope-Walls). The BTU continued meeting annually until 1954. From 1954-1966, there was a period of inactivity. However, in 1966, the Congress was reorganized at Independent-Tyro as the North Mississippi Baptist Education Congress with Pastor L. S. Biles (Carroll Bluff) elected as president and Pastor V. B. Brown (St. Paul) as Dean. In March 2009, Dr. Michael O. Minor was elected president. Under his tenure, the Congress changed its name to the North Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education. Other Deans include Pastor T. J. Denson (1970-1977, West Antioch #2), Deacon S. D. Minor, Sr. (Mt. Calm, 1977-1988), Ms. Mable Lawrence (1988-2010, Hickory Grove), Dr. Michael O. Minor (Oak Hill/The Hill-Hernando, 2011-2012), Ms. Loretta Miller (Prince of Peace, 2013-present). Other Presidents include: Pastor Jacob Davis (1987-1989, Hammond Hill), Pastor CJ Thomas (1989-2009, Pleasant Hill), Dr. Michael O. Minor (Oak Hill/The Hill-Hernando, 2009-present).

Mid-South Churches Cooperative ConferenceState Convention (MSCCC) began as an informal network of pastors committed to Christian education, health and wellness, and economic development in 2002. On August 8, 2008, MSCCC launched a web portal. Through the years, Mid-South Churches hosted several Christian education workshops and an online regional calendar of events. In December 2011, at the move of the Holy Spirit among pastors in North Mississippi, the web portal was transformed into a full-fledged conference of churches. After a unanimous vote of the officers, pastors, and members on May 31, 2012, MSCCC became a State Convention/State Congress/Association. At the same time, the Original North Mississippi Baptist State Congress changed its affiliation to MSCCC. In June 2012, the MSCCC affiliated with the NBCUSA.

2017-2018 Registration and Fees

(Note: Only for churches not paying the Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference annual or quarterly support.)

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Church Registration Categories

Founders Circle: $200 and above/10 or more participants and 4 voting delegates;

Class A: $150.00 - $199.00/7 -9 participants and 3 voting delegates;

Class B: $100.00 - $149.00/4-6 class participants and 2 voting delegates;

Class C: $50.00 - $99.00/1-3 class participants and 1 voting delegates.

Fees

Officers/Staff, Teachers, Board Members/ Pastors $25

Local Church Superintendents $10*

Local Church Teachers $10*

*entitled to free registration to teacher workshops

Offerings

President’s Challenge Offering $25

Congress Rally Offering $10

Youth Rally Offering $10

(Note: You may wish to join the President and the Dean in paying all three offerings, a total of $45.)

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2017 Courses, Seminars & Workshops

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2089 Death and Dying

Pastor Darnell Tate, Free Grace

This course will instruct participants concerning the correct definition of euthanasia along with the legal aspects of this activity from a biblical standpoint.

2093 A Christian View toward the Poor, Hungry, and Disadvantaged

Pastor Callaway Bain, Mt. Olive-Horn Lake

This course will teach the importance and the responsibilities of the church from a biblical perspective as they relate to the development of outreach ministries aimed at aiding the underprivileged and disabled in various categories.

**7006 Fundamentals and Strategies for Street Witnessing

Dr. Jevon Marshall and Lady Deborah Marshall,
Antioch-Walls

This course will emphasize evangelism in the community. It will provide hands-on instruction about the most effective ways to witness to nonbelievers with a focus on recruiting, organizing, and preparing members for street witnessing.

**S806 YAHWEH Shalom: The LORD Is Peace

Pastor Bernard Montgomery, New Bethany

Students will explore the meaning of shalom as wholeness, finished, perfection, safety, and wellness. True shalom comes when one abides with God in a covenant relationship because He alone gives complete satisfaction, fulfillment and harmony with Himself and others. Many people are broken, lost and fearful. Only a true encounter with YAHWEH Shalom, the source of all peace, and His son, Jesus, the Prince of Peace, will bring peace in the deepest meaning of the word. This course is part of the health ambassador training series sponsored by Get Covered Mississippi!

W310 Children’s Workshop &W320 iROCK: Youth Workshop

Pastor Glen Newson, Greater Lake Cormorant; Evang. Marsha Campbell, Shiloh; Ms. Emma Oliver, Antioch-Walls & Pastor Quinton Taylor, Second Baptist-Hernando

How do children and youth learn to rely on Christ in every aspect of their loves? The goal of this class is to provide the students with vital tips and tools on how they “can rely on Christ the King” as their protector, provider and priest through their words and action. In this interactive workshop, they will be introduced to techniques of holding true to Jesus Christ through various teaching strategies.

W205 Liturgical Dance in the African American Church

Mr. Nardo Franklin, Pleasant Hill, and Ms. Markisha Hudson, The Hill-Hernando

How can we be creative in worship without being worldly? Gospel dance, as praise dance, grew out of the African-American church. Gospel dance is dramatic and theatrical; it uses elements of the theater such as miming. This workshop is open to all ages but especially to youth and young adults ages 13-21. During interactive sessions, participants will focus on the Biblical basis for music in the church and liturgical (praise) dance as well as learn creative ways to perform. Participants will perform during the Youth Rally on Thursday night.

**Pastor Ronald Taylor, Jr. Clergy Institute: Phase 1

Dr. Michael O. Minor, The Hill-Hernando

This opening session of the Institute will cover introductions to the Old and New Testaments and biblical history, Baptist doctrine, and spiritual formation. Open to pastors, ministers, and evangelists, students completing the accelerated Phase 1 session may continue to Phases 2-4. In Phases 2-4, students will complete five courses with a minimum of 10 hours of class time each. Students will receive a certificate at the end of each Phase. Upon completing all four phases and associated forms and paying appropriate fees, the student will receive the Sunday School Publishing Board Diploma of Pastoral Studies.

**New Courses for 2017

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CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

(Formerly the Original North Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education)

Dr. Michael O. Minor, President
Minister Lena Dean-Bond, Vice-President-at-Large

Ms. Phyllistean Albright, Secretary

Ms. Loretta Miller, State Congress Dean

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REGISTRATION FORM & INSTRUCTIONS

Read the instructions for this form on the next page.

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Part I: General Registration Information

1. Date: ______Total Number Registered: ______

2. Contact Person: ______Phone (Day): ______Phone (Evening): ______

3. Church Name ______Phone ______

Fax ______E-mail Address ______

Mailing Address ______

City ______Zip ______

4. Pastor’s Name ______

Mailing Address ______

City ______Zip ______

E-mail Address: ______

5. Superintendent’s Name ______E-mail ______

Mailing Address ______

City ______Zip ______

6. Youth Ministry Leader’s Name ______

Mailing Address ______

City ______Zip ______

E-mail Address: ______

7. Sunday Church School

Number Enrolled ______Average Attendance ______Number of Classes Offered ______

8. Weekly Church School (Bible Class)

Night Offered ______Average Weekly Attendance ______Number Classes Offered ______

9. Name of Publisher for Sunday and Weekly Church School Material (Check all that apply.):

Sunday School Publishing Board 

Urban Ministries 

Boyd

Townsend Press 

Cooks Sunday School Commentary 

Expositor 

Standard Lesson Commentary 

Other  Name: ______

10. Does your church school have a “Guest Sunday School Day”? (Circle one.) yes no If yes, what is the date and time? ______

11.Does your church have an active health ministry?(Circle one.) yes no If yes, how many years? ____

Instructions

Abbreviated Course Listing

**2089 Death and Dying– Pastor Darnell Tate
**2093 A Christian View toward the Poor, Hungry, and Disadvantaged – Pastor Callaway Bain
**7006 Fundamentals and Strategies for Street Witnessing – Dr. Jevon and Lady Deborah Marshall
W310 Children’s Workshop and W320 Youth Workshops– Pastor Glen Newson, Evangelist Marsha Campbell, Ms. Emma Oliver, and Pastor Quinton Taylor
W205 Liturgical Dance in the African American Church – Mr. Nardo Franklin and Markisha Hudson
S806 YAHWEH Shalom: The Lord Is Peace – Pastor Bernard Montgomery

Instructions for Completing the Church Registration Form

E-mail to y 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2017.

Mail to MSCCC Baptist State Congress Early Registration c/o Ms. Loretta Miller, 1775 Memphis Street, Suite B; Hernando, MS 38632 by Tuesday, March 14, 2017.

Line 1. Fill the date that form was mailed or faxed. List the total number of class attendees including youth and children.

Line 2. List the name, day and evening phone numbers, and e-mail address (if applicable) for the person to be contacted for any clarification of information completed. The contact person can be the pastor, superintendent, or another person.

Line 3. Complete the church information. Be sure to list the church mailing address and not the physical address. If your church does not have an e-mail address, list the e-mail address of the pastor or other designee.

Lines 4-6. Complete the information for the pastor, superintendent, and youth ministry leader. You can include either the church mailing address or his or her mailing address. Only include the e-mail address if it is different than the church’s e-mail address.

Lines 7 and 8.Churches who wish to be considered for the attendance banner must complete the section for Sunday School. Using your written enrollment lists for Sunday School and Bible Class, put the total number from each list on the appropriate line. Based upon the last quarter (December, January, February), determine the average attendance of each church school. Finally, list the total number of classes offered. If your church has a men’s and women’s adult class, that counts for two classes not one.

Line 9. Consider all your Sunday and weekly church school literature including Vacation Bible School, Nurture for Baptist Churches, S.E.E.D., and Awana. Check all the boxes that apply. List others not listed beside “Other.”