ROWAN CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COURSE OFFERINGS

Session 1           9:30 - 10:30

COURSE INSTRUCTOR

Christian Education in 21st Century, Teaching with Vision, Vitality and Variety Rev. Velma McCloud

D-Free   Dr. Frank Thomas

Strengthening Leadership and Increasing Volunteers Dr. Alvin T. Armstead, Jr. 

The Bi- Vocational Pastor Dr. David Camps

The Importance of Developing the Next Generation of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Leaders  Rev. Katori Mobley

The Role of the Associate Minister Dr. Verenander L. Hughes

The Role of the Deaconess Ms. Portia Brandon

The Role of the Deacon Dr. David Bracken

The Role of the Trustee Dr. Nilous Avery 

Shifting the Atmosphere with Authentic Worship Dr. David Allen

Leading an Effective Intercessory Ministry  Rev. Kezra Marshall

Intro to the Old Testament  Dr. Keith Curry

Session 2        10:45 -11:45

COURSE INSTRUCTOR

Baptist Beliefs and Practices  Dr. Serenus Churn

Building an Inviting Ecumenical Community Dr. Daniel Webb

Effective Evangelism Dr. Matthew Brown

Equipping The Church for the Needs of All People Rev. Brandon Helton

Grant Writing Rev. Tembila Covington

How to Publish Your Own Book Lady Pier Scott

Managing Minister Transitions Dr. James E. Cook

Managing the Mind Dr. Rodney Coleman

Men of Valor  Dr. David Camps

Planning for Worship in the Twenty-First Century Rev. Marcus Fairley

Spiritual Formation Dr. Natalie Mclean

Strengthening the Presence of Gen Z and Gen Alpha in the Church  Dr. Kia Hood-Scott

Women of Virtue  Rev. Celena Tribby

Session 3        12:00 - 1:00

COURSE INSTRUCTOR

Aging Gracefully by Doing Our Part Dr. Charolette Leach

Are you a Disciple or Just a Christian? Dr. Joe Stevenson

Church and Social Justice Rev. Tembila Covington

Church Etiquette Ms. Portia Brandon

Church Security/Safe Sanctuary Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough

Discipleship 101 Dr. Verenander L. Hughes

Effective Music Ministry Dr. David Allen

Effective Use of Social Media in Your Church Deacon Charles Morris

Expectation of A New Member in a Baptist Church Rev. Rickey Johnson

Financial Stewardship in the Church Dr. Randy Cain

Fit Mind, Body and Soul  Lady Kim Mack 

Rethinking The Way We Do Youth Ministry and Why:

Effective Strategies for Engaging Our Youth in the 21st Century Church  Rev. LaKeisha Hill

Resolving Conflict in the Local Church Rev. Dr. Kevin Sturdivant

YOUTH SESSION

A Better Understanding about God, Humanity, Sin and Salvation (Elementary) Rev. Sabrina Long

Hip, Hop, Hooray: My Personal Faith Journey as a Kid (Elementary) Ms. Rachele Howard

We’re Here! What do they (Church) Need to Know About Us

(Middle/High) Ms. Tameka Edmond

Straight Up: Honest, Unfiltered Advice for Life’s Biggest Challenges

(Middle/High) Mr. Isaiah Chaney