65th Session
The Original North Mississippi
Baptist State Congress of Christian
Education
Hernando, Mississippi
March 16-19, 2015
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Dr. Michael O. Minor, President
Minister Lena Dean-Bond, Vice-President-at-Large
Ms. Phyllistean Albright, Secretary
Ms. Loretta Henderson Miller, State Congress Dean
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
1190 West Oak Grove Road
Hernando, Mississippi
Pastor John Carter, Jr., Host
The State Educational Arm Of
The Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference State Convention
Dr. Michael O. Minor, President
Pastor Bernard Montgomery, Vice-President-at-Large
Ms. Loretta Henderson Miller, General Secretary
The Original North Mississippi Baptist State
CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
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Dr. Michael O. Minor, President
Min. Lena Dean-Bond, Vice-President
Ms. Phyllistean Albright, Secretary
MS. Loretta Miller, State Congress Dean
February 5, 2015
Greetings in the Precious Name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior!
I want to thank each of you for making last year’s session of our Original North Mississippi
Baptist State Congress of Christian Education (State Congress) another blessed success. Let’s
work together to reach even higher heights this year. Our 65th Session will take place nightly
March 16-19, 2015, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 1190 West Oak Grove Road, Hernando,
Mississippi – Pastor John Carter, Jr., host. This year’s theme is Making Disciples of Christ.
Our State Congress Dean Ms. Loretta Miller and her team have been hard at work ensuring that
we have a quality set of courses and the very best instructors. We have three new course
offerings: S805 How Do You Effectively Use Intercessory Prayer – Pastor Bernard
Montgomery; 2092 A Christian View toward Racial Understanding – Pastor Callaway Bain; and
9914 Connecting the Local Church to the Community – Dr. Joe C. Smith, Sr. This will be the
last year for Course 7001 Moving a Stagnant Ministry to a Flourishing Congregation – Pastor
Brandon Blake.
Let’s not forget the area’s other certified 2014 Christian Leadership Schools highlighted by the
Hammond Hill Congress July 20-24, 2015, at Brown – Stateline Road Campus, President
Bernard Montgomery and the Sardis Northeast Congress July 27-30, 2015, at Liberty-Coldwater,
President Rubin Jones. See the back of this year’s congress program guide for the dates of
additional Christian education opportunities or visit our regional calendar at
www.faithmonet.org/ms_calendar.
You may use the attached registration form or download a copy from
www.faithmonet.org/state_congress. In closing, we are grateful to God for each of you for your
continued support. Let’s come to learn and return to witness.
Yours for the cause of Christ,
Dr. Michael O. Minor
The State Educational Arm of the Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference State Convention
Dr. Michael O. Minor, President
Representing in the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education Part of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.
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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
Pastor Rubin Jones, First Vice-President
Pastor Bernard Montgomery, Treasurer
Pastor Glen Newson, Second Vice-President
Ms. Minnie Wilkinson, H.O.P.E. Health Coordinator
Vacant, Third Vice-President
TBA, Evangelism Coordinator
Ms. Phyllistean Albright, Secretary
Vacant, Minister of Music
Vacant, Assistant Secretary
Pastor C J Thomas, Immediate Past President
Vacant, Financial Secretary
Office of the State Dean
Sis. Loretta Henderson Miller, State Dean
Associate Deans: Ms. Mattie Stokes, Pastor Dorothy
Vacant, Director General
Jones, Mr. David Brown (Technology Coordinator)
Ms. Annette Dunbar, Classification Secretaries
National Baptist Convention, USA, Incorporated
Dr. Jerry Young, President Dr. Calvin McKinney, General Secretary
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education
Dr. George W. Waddles, Sr., President Dr. Elliott Cuff, Dean
Dr. Doretha Johnson, General, Secretary
Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference State Convention
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
Dr. Joe C. Smith, Sr., First Vice-President
Pastor Grady McKinney, Fourth Vice-President
Pastor Lacy Reed, Second Vice-President
Pastor Henry Knox, Treasurer
Pastor Callaway Bain, Third Vice-President
Independent District Congresses of Christian Education
Hammond Hill
Sardis Northeast
Pastor Bernard Montgomery, President
Pastor Rubin Jones, President
Dr. Michael O. Minor, Dean
Dr. Coleman Crawford, Jr., Dean
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. Two Christian educators 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. On the First Saturday in February, 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.
Annual Sunday School Workshop. On the Second Saturday in August, the State Congress an interactive Sunday
School Workshop focused on making Sunday School transformational.
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Schedule-at-a-Glance
Monday, March 16, 2015
6:00 p.m. Registration/Church School
Representation
6:30 – 7:10 p.m. Devotional Period/Plenary
Session/Business Period
7:10 – 7:30 p.m. Lecture (Matthew 16:24-26):
Pastor Darnell Tate, Free Grace-Tunica
7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Class Period 1
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
6:00 p.m. Registration/Church School
Representation
6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Devotional Period/Plenary
Session/Business Period/Special Projects
7:15 - 9:30 p.m. Class Period 2
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
6:30 p.m. Church School Representation
6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Devotional Period/Plenary
Session/Business Period
7:00 – 8:50 p.m. Class Period 3
8:50 – 9:45 p.m. Congress Sermon:
Pastor Lonnie Gunns, Spangle Banner-Shaw, MS
Thursday, March 19, 2015
6:30 p.m. Church School Representation
6:30 – 6:50 p.m. Devotional Period/Plenary
Session/Business Period
6:50 – 7:30 p.m. President Minor’s Sixth Annual
Address (Matthew 10:38)
7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Class Period 4
9:00 - 9:30 p.m. Award Presentations/Final Report
Official Closing of the 65th Session
Closing Prayer and Benediction
About the Congress
Vision: The Original State Congress’ work will reach completion at the Second Coming of Christ. In short,
the vision of the State Congress is heaven (Hebrews 12.22-24; Revelation 21.2, 9-10; John 14.2).
Mission: The Original State Congress embraces the Great Commission (Matthew 28.19-20) as its mission
seeking to save unsaved souls and help saved souls through Christian education.
Goals: Our Original State Congress 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
The Original North Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education (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. 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, 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, 2009present)
Year One (2015): Making Disciples for Christ
Scriptures: Matthew 16:24-26; 1 Timothy 2:11-13; Psalm 49:6-9; Matthew 10:38
It is the biblical responsibility of every believer in the Body of Christ to aid Jesus Christ in making “new”
disciples through our individual and collective Christian witness, evangelism, missions, teaching, and
preaching. Our first priority is to get men and women to drop whatever human nets they possess and to
follow Jesus Christ. As national Baptists, we affirm our commitment to use our biblical and spiritual
resources in Christian education to make disciples for Christ
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2015-2016 Registration and Fees
(Note: Only for churches not paying the Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference quarterly or monthly support.)
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
2015 Courses, Seminars, and
Workshops
S201 Teaching under Fire in Perilous Times: From
Ferguson to the Father – Dr. Jevon Marshall
How do teachers respond in times of crisis? This seminar
provides teachers and other church leaders tools for teaching
during the times of national crisis such as what occurred in
Ferguson, Missouri. Students will leave this course better able
to respond in times of crisis as teachable moments.
**S805 How Do You Effectively Use Intercessory
Prayer? – Pastor Bernard Montgomery
How do we make the best use of intercessory prayer?
This seminar focuses on effectively using intercessory
prayer by focusing on three crucial areas: the biblical
foundation, our model intercessor, and effective
intercession. This seminar is part of the health
ambassador training initiative.
7001 "Moving a Stagnant Ministry to a Flourishing
Congregation” - Pastor Brandon Blake
How do we move a stagnant ministry to a flourishing
congregation? This course is designed to help leaders in local
churches understand the importance of being a healthy church
in the community. Various biblical principles shall be studied to
effectively move a stagnant ministry to a flourishing
congregation.
**2092 A Christian View toward Racial Understanding
– Pastor Callaway Bain
How do Christians deal with prejudices from a spiritual
perspective? Students will become familiar with the
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.)
meaning of prejudices from a spiritual perspective and the
responsibilities of Christian as they relate to judging persons
based on various life categories in addition to race – such as
age religious beliefs, sexual preferences, socioeconomic
status, and the like.
**9914 Connecting the Local Church to the Community –
Dr. Joe C. Smith, Sr.
How does the local church serve the community? This course
will consider the mission of the church to serve the community.
Students will consider the biblical mandate for the church to be
missionaries to the community and serve the spiritual, social,
and physical needs of the people therein.
Children’s and Youth Workshops
W210 The Solid Rock: Children’s Workshop (Ages 5-11) –
Ms. Coleen Wade, Laquita Stokes, and Angela Wallace
How can we get our children involved in Sunday worship? A
variety of interactive activities will be offered to aid children in
developing a broader understanding about God’s love, recognition
about the necessity of salvation, and a desire to share the love of
Jesus with others. These activities will be reinforced through
preparation for the Hammond Hill Congress Children’s Rally in July.
W220 iROCK: Youth Workshop (Ages 12-18) - Pastor Glen
Newson, Evang. Marsha Campbell, Ms. Emma Oliver, and
Minister Quinton Taylor
How can youth learn how to rely on Christ the King? In this
interactive workshop, youth will learn what it means to “rely on Christ
the King” through a series of role playing and biblical exercises.
Participants will also prepare for the Hammond Hill Congress Youth
and Young Adult Rally in July.
**new class for 2015
Our Congress Sermon Speaker
Rev. Dr. Lonnie Lee Gunns is a native of Yazoo City, Mississippi. A 1970 graduate of McEvans High School in Shaw, Mississippi, Dr.
Gunns attended American Baptist Seminary in Cleveland, Mississippi, and the Tennessee School of Religion in Crowder, Mississippi.
He also attended Agape Bible College at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Leflore County, Mississippi, and received his Doctorate of Theology
in December 2013. He is the President of the General Missionary Baptist Educational State Congress of Mississippi. He is a husband,
married to Sis. Olivia Gunns, a father, but most importantly, he is a Christian man of God. He has been pastoring for the past 25 years
and is currently the illustrious pastor of the Spangle Banner Missionary Baptist Church in Shaw.
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Original North Mississippi Baptist State
CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
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Dr. Michael O. Minor, President
Minister Lena Dean-Bond, Vice-President-at-Large
Ms. Phyllistean Albright, Secretary
Ms. Loretta Miller, State Congress Dean
REGISTRATION FORM & INSTRUCTIONS
Read the instructions for this form on the next page.
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.):
Cooks Sunday School Commentary
Expositor
Boyd
Standard Lesson Commentary
Townsend Press
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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? ____
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Instructions
Abbreviated Course Listing
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S201 Teaching under Fire in Perilous Times: From Ferguson to the Father – Dr. Jevon Marshall
W210 The Solid Rock: Children’s Workshop (Ages 5-11) - Ms. Colleen Wade, Ms. Laquita Stokes, and Sis. Angela Wallace
W220 iROCK: Youth Workshop (Ages 12-18) - Pastor Glen Newson, Evang. Marsha Campbell, Ms. Emma Oliver, and Minister Quinton
Taylor
2092 A Christian View toward Racial Understanding - Pastor Callaway Bain
7001 Moving a Stagnant Ministry to a Flourishing Congregation - Pastor Brandon Blake
S805 How Do You Effectively Use Intercessory Prayer? - Pastor Bernard Montgomery
9914 Connecting the Local Church to the Community – Dr. Joe C. Smith, Sr.
Instructions for Completing the Church Registration Form
E-mail to lhmiller@ymail.com by 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2015.
Mail to Original North MS Baptist State Congress Early Registration c/o Ms. Loretta Miller, PO Box 994; Hernando, MS
38632 by Tuesday, March 10, 2015.
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 email 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.”
Line 10 and 10b. If your church has a “Guest Sunday School Day,” circle yes and give the date.
Line 11. Indicate if your church has an active health ministry.
Note: We are strongly encouraging all Congress churches to pre-register. There are several benefits for preregistration including room assignments better suited for course enrollment, church eligible to receive
attendance banner, and adequate course material.
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Part II: Representation and Registration
Section 1: Church or Individual Representation (for non-quarterly paying churches)
Churches: (Check only one category)
Other: (Check all that apply)
_____ Founders Circle $200 or more
_____ Choirs $25
_____ Regular Representation $175
_____ Church Secretaries $25 (flat fee for all secretaries)
_____ All Other Representations $174 or less
_____ President’s Challenge $25
_____ Individual $25 (not from a representing church) _____ Congress Rally $10
Total Section 1: $_____________
Section 2. List voting delegates and annual members below ($5 each)
Name
Address
City
State Zip
1. __________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________________________________
Total Section 2: _______ x $5 = _________
Section 3. List officers, pastors, and teachers below ($10 each)
Name
Position
1. __________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________________________________
5. __________________________________________________________________________________
Total Section 3: _______ x $10 = _________
Section 4. List ministers and evangelists below ($5 each)
Name
Position
1. __________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________________________________
Total Section 4: _______ x $5 = _________
Section 5: (Necrology) List your church’s deceased members since March 2013 below. (no fee required):
1. __________________________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________________________
Grand Total (Section 1 + Section 2 + Section 3 + Section 4) = $___________
Registration Fees enclosed (circle one): yes no If yes, check amount: __________ check no.________
Make checks payable to Original State Congress.
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Regular Registration Sheet
Delegate’s Name (Dr., Pastor, Min., Evang., Mr., Ms.)
Ms. Jane Smith
Address
1234 Main St.; Memphis, TN 38000
Course # (1st Choice) Course # (2nd Choice)
White: 1104
Newson: W220
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