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2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 Bishop s Opening Dialogue Notes 1 Thursday Afternoon Workshop Favorite Thursday Afternoon Plenary Notes Information 2 Friday Morning Workshop Favorite 3 Friday Mid Morning Workshop Favorite Friday Afternoon Plenary Notes Information Saturday Morning Session Notes Information

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 With a practical and often humorous style of speaking that combines thorough biblical scholarship and girlfriend wit Reverend Doctor Jacqueline Thompson speaks directly to the hearts and minds of people from all walks of life helping them discover their purpose and destiny in Christ As a young girl growing up in the Northern California city of Oakland Dr Thompson was reared in a single parent home where her mother laid the foundation that would become her own personal relationship with God Her desire to help people by alleviating the conditions that seemed to keep them disenfranchised led her to pursue politics With that in mind she enrolled at the University of California Berkeley where she majored in Political Economy of Industrial Societies After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1993 Dr Thompson began teaching history and politics While teaching afforded her the opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people God was calling her to a higher purpose In March of 1995 Dr Thompson accepted her call to ministry and was subsequently licensed to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ in July of 1995 and ordained to the ministry in October of 1998 by Reverend Dr J Alfred Smith Sr Pastor Emeritus of the Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland California Her journey towards God s purpose for her life led her to the Howard University School of Divinity under the academic leadership of respected theologian Dr Cain Hope Felder Her excellence in academic scholarship preaching and ministry earned her numerous honors and awards including Who s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities The Ford Foundation Fellowship and the Nannie Helen Burroughs Award She was awarded a Master of Divinity Degree with honors from Howard University in 1998 In June 2013 she received a Doctor of Ministry in African American Church Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena California During her time at Howard she served as the Minister of Youth at the Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington D C under the Pastoral leadership of Reverend Dr Wallace Charles Smith Under her dynamic leadership the Youth Ministry at Shiloh flourished and served as a model ministry for churches nationwide Despite her giftedness as an administrator her true passion is preaching and teaching God s word Her unique preaching style and sound biblical foundation has opened doors across denominational lines as well as in mainstream civic and political organizations including the National Urban League and the National Council of Negro Women Dr Thompson travels extensively across the United States and the Caribbean ministering to youth women and the general Body of Christ at churches conferences retreats and workshops She has had the privilege of preaching in many arenas previously uncharted by women In addition to serving as the first women to preach in many prominent pulpits across the country she was the first ever female revivalist for Allen Temple Baptist Church and the first and only woman to preach Men s Day in the 150 year history of the Shiloh Baptist Church In keeping with the ministry of firsts God has given her in March 2010 Dr Thompson was installed as the Assistant Pastor of the Allen Temple Baptist Church the first woman to ever serve in this capacity in the 91year history of the pioneering congregation In December 2019 Dr Thompson was installed as Senior Pastor

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 After graduating high school Reverend Eldren D Morrison was appointed to pastor the Warner Temple AME Zion Church in Lancaster SC During this time he also went on to major in Religion and Philosophy at Livingstone College in Salisbury NC Pastor Morrison has served five congregations in the itinerate ministry of the Methodist Church He has served as Pastor of the Pleasant Hill AME Zion Church in Heath Springs SC Metropolitan AME Zion Church in Chester South Carolina and the Liberty Hill AME Zion Church in Lake Wylie SC where during his pastorate the church grew to be Zion s largest congregation in the state In 2007 he was appointed to Varick Memorial Church In 2009 while pastoring in New Haven and recognizing the need for more high quality education options in the community Pastor Morrison established and remains a board member of the Booker T Washington Academy a pre k through 8th grade charter school serving the growing number of children of Dixwell Newhallville and the larger New Haven community The academy opened its doors in September 2014 Reverend Morrison is currently a pastor at Shaw Temple in Smyrna Georgia and chair of Shaw Temple Academy a daycare and preschool He continues his work with integrating church education and community development and is a Cultural Ambassador to New Haven Reverend Morrison became a Cultural Ambassador because he saw the disconnect between health care services and knowledge about medications and current trials in the larger African American community During his tenure as a Cultural Ambassador he has learned about the benefits of clinical research and the protections in place for volunteers Most importantly he is now aware of the importance of minority participation in clinical trials in order to understand the effectiveness of treatments in these populations He represents the spirit of YCCI the connection between the community and the wealth of knowledge the programs and the opportunities at Yale

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 THE FREEDOM CHURCH A Movement Empowered by the Holy Spirit Serving Our Flock Institute Focus F I T to Lead Filled with the Spirit Impacting the Community Training up Disciples FULL PROGRAM SCHEDULE Thursday October 14 2021 8 50 a m 9 00 a m 9 00 a m 9 30 a m 9 30 a m 10 45 a m 11 00 a m 12 15 p m Morning Exercise Ms Hope Pickens Opening Devotion PE Scot C Moore Morning Glory Rev William Hogans Introduction of the Bishop Presiding Elder Curtis Walker Opening Session Bishop W Darin Moore THE FREEDOM CHURCH A Movement Empowered By The Holy Spirit Serving Our Flock Virtual Workshops Sessions I Filled With The Spirit 1 Operating in the Spirit as the Leader Rev Andre Green 2 Encountering the Spirit in Worship Rev Charles Hawkins 3 Don t Quinch the Spirit God s Moving Rev Dexter Feeley 4 Laity When the Laity and God Connect Mrs Debra Valentine Gray 5 Praying in the Spirit Rev Rhema Dawson Murdock 6 New Organizing for Effective Pastoral Leadership Rev Dr Rita J Colbert 12 15 p m 1 00 p m Lunch and Fellowship 1 00 p m 1 45 p m Afternoon Plenary Dr Jacqueline Thompson Impacting The Community Senior Pastor Allen Temple Baptist Church Oakland CA 1 45 p m 2 00 p m Q A Facilitator Rev Nathaniel Cox 2 00 p m 2 30 p m Episcopal Remarks Adjournment 3 00 p m 3 30 p m Sexual Harrassment Video Presentation Persons should have pre registered for this session 7 00 p m 8 00 p m Evening Worship Rev Dr Jacqueline Thompson Preacher Senior Pastor Allen Temple Baptist Church Oakland CA

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 THURSDAY NIGHT WORSHIP SERVICE Rev Dr Vanessa Hicks Worship Leader Call to Worship Psalmist Scripture Rev Alonzo Smith John 13 31 35 Prayer Rev Alma Charles Introduction of the Preacher Bishop W Darin Moore Presiding Prelate Mid Atlantic Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Psalmist Evening Message Rev Dr Jacqueline Thompson Senior Pastor Allen Temple Baptist Church Oakland CA Invitation to Christian Discipleship Offering Rev Dr Timothy L Freeman Closing Remarks Bishop W Darin Moore Presiding Prelate Benediction Rev Dr Jacqueline Thompson

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 THE FREEDOM CHURCH A Movement Empowered by the Holy Spirit Serving Our Flock Institute Focus F I T to Lead Filled with the Spirit Impacting the Community Training up Disciples FULL PROGRAM SCHEDULE Friday October 15 2021 8 50 a m 9 00 a m 9 00 a m 9 30 a m Exercise Ms Hope Pickens Devotional Period Rev Yolanda Buck Morning Glory Rev Dina Martin 9 30 a m 10 45 a m Virtual Workshops Sessions II Impacting The Community 1 The Church and Community Working Together for Social Uplift Rev Alyce Walker Johnson 2 The Church and Political Engagement Speaking Prophetically Acting Strategically Rev Dr Christopher Zacharias 3 Transformative Ministries that Shape Our Communities Rev Marlon Carter 4 Young Adult Business Strategies for Your Ministry Mr Tramaine Davis 5 The Church Reaching The Last The Least and The Lost Rev Tonya Pass 6 New Our First Ministry Cultivating a Healthy Marriage Rev Ken Lisa Arnett 10 45 a m 11 00 a m REFRESHING BREAK 11 00 a m 12 15 p m Virtual Workshops Sessions III Training Up Disciples 1 Think Tank Post Pandemic A New Generation of Disciples Rev Darlene Counts Rev Rami Pouncey Ms Hayden Thompson Rev Joshua Walker Moderator Rev Emerald Hall 2 Digital Ministry and Discipleship Rev George Whitfield 3 Equipping Disciples Laity Mr Domonique Turner 4 Utilizing Social Media and Technology to Reach Younger Disciples Young Adult Sis Tashara Person 5 The Birth of New Vision and New Disciples Rev Keitha Wiggins Kennedy 6 Reaching the Unchurched in A Shifting Church Culture Rev Dr Mark Bass

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 FULL PROGRAM SCHEDULE Friday October 15 2021 12 15 p m 1 00 p m Networking and Lunch 1 00 p m 1 45 p m Afternoon Plenary Rev Eldren Morrison Training Up Disciples 1 45 p m 2 00 p m Q A Rev Alyce Walker Johnson 2 00 p m 2 30 p m Episcopal Remarks Adjournment 7 00 p m 8 00 p m Evening Worship Rev Eldren Morrison Preacher Shaw Temple AME Zion Smyrna GA

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 FRIDAY NIGHT WORSHIP SERVICE Rev Michael A King Worship Leader Call to Worship Psalmist Scripture Rev Lisa Farrar Prayer Rev Dr Jonathon Counts Introduction of the Preacher Bishop W Darin Moore Presiding Prelate Mid Atlantic Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Psalmist Evening Message Rev Eldren Morrison Pastor Shaw Temple AME Zion Smyrna GA Invitation to Christian Discipleship Offering Rev Dr Frances Draper Announcements Closing Remarks Rev Dr Evalina Huggins Dean Mr Domonique Turner Co Dean Bishop W Darin Moore Benediction Rev Eldren Morrison Pastor

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 THE FREEDOM CHURCH A Movement Empowered by the Holy Spirit Serving Our Flock Institute Focus F I T to Lead Filled with the Spirit Impacting the Community Training up Disciples Saturday October 16 2021 9 45 a m 10 00 a m Exercise Ms Hope Pickens Devotional Period Rev Jackie Dewberry 10 15 a m 11 30 a m Virtual Workshops Sessions IV Clergy Session Bishop W Darin Moore Lay Council Session Becoming F I T Mrs Katherine Burrell WHOMS Session MissionMatters Transformative Service Mrs Joann Monroe Mrs Devieta C Moore CED Session s Sunday School Beyond Sunday Rev Adrian V Nelson Presenter Ms Ashley Charles Rev Patrick Barrett Children s Breakout Children s Presenter s Reset Rethink Retool Discipling the Alpha Generation Dr Michele Searles Mrs Ellen Ike Mrs Unique Faulkner Youth Breakout Presenter s Mrs Maggie Cox 11 30 a m 11 45 p m Praise and Worship PE Scot C Moore 11 45 p m 1 00 p m Closing Worship Service Rev Dr Evalina Huggins Dean Presiding Elder Baltimore District

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 CLOSING WORSHIP SERVICE Rev Dr Curtis Walker Worship Leader Call to Worship Psalmist Scripture Rev Pamela Hoard Prayer Rev Michael J Posey Introduction of the Preacher Rev Vincent Jones Psalmist Closing Message Dr Evalina Huggins Presiding Elder Baltimore District African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Invitation to Christian Discipleship Offering Rev Dr Timothy Freeman iMatter Scholars Presentation and Award Closing Remarks and Benediction Bishop W Darin Moore Presiding Prelate Mid Atlantic Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 THE FREEDOM CHURCH A Movement Empowered by the Holy Spirit Serving Our Flock Institute Focus F I T to Lead Filled with the Spirit Impacting the Community Training up Disciples Virtual Workshops Sessions I Filled With The Spirit

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Title Operating in the Spirit As Leader Date Thursday October 14 2021 Time 11 00 a m 12 15 p m Instructor Rev Andre N Greene Instructors E mail address PastorGreene07 gmail com Course Overview This course is designed to help leaders develop knowledge to evangelize in your community by being F I T That is by being Filled with the Holy Spirit Impacting your Community and Training Up Disciples It is a common error in community relations to concentrate on making things look good instead of making them good Community relations for a church starts on the inside and from there moves to the outside Growing a church and impacting a community are not mutually exclusive In fact these two complex endeavors are highly connected Goals and learning objectives for the course 1 To show why it s necessary to have the Power of the Holy Spirit 2 To show what happens when the church doesn t engage the community 3 To show the need to Train Up Disciples REFERENCES Autopsy of a Deceased Church Thom S Rainer The emotionally Health Church Peter Scazzero Evangelism Without Discipleship The Danger of Neglecting the Commands of Jesus Bob Moffitt

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Title Encountering the Spirit in and Through Worship Date Thursday October 14 2021 Time 11 00 a m 12 15 p m Instructor Rev Charles Hawkins Email revcahawkins aol com Course Overview There is often verbiage used in the church to describe spiritual encounters with God During this session we will attempt to clarify what worship is and the necessity of the presence of the Holy Spirit to make our worship genuine Scripture Reference John 4 19 24 Goals and learning objectives for this course What is Worship Importance of Worship Recognizing the Holy Spirit Significance of the Holy Spirit in Worship Results of Spiritual Worship Supplemental Reading Bibliography The Person Work of the Holy Spirit by R A Torry Reclaimed Church How Churches Grow Decline and Experience Revitalization by Bill Henard Five Practices of Fruitful Living by Robert Schnase

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Name Don t Quinch the Spirit God s Moving Date Thursday October 14 2021 Time 11 00am 12 15pm Instructor Rev Dexter Feely Instructors E mail address dexterfeely gmail com Workshop Description The Holy Spirit is vitally important in the move of God for all of humanity Therefore it s imperative that we learn not to quench the Spirit of God In this powerful workshop you will learn 1 2 3 The role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church The seven works of the Holy Spirit The seven ways to quench the Holy Spirit Learning Goals Learners who complete this workshop will gain a better understanding of how the Holy Spirit works and how to partner with Him to accomplish God s plan Recommended Book to Read The Holy Spirit and Power by John Wesley

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Title Praying in the Spirit Date Thursday October 14 2021 Time 11 00 am 12 15pm Instructor Rev Rema M Dawson Murdock Instructors E mail address rhemamdawson gmail com Description To pray in the Spirit is to pray not just with our head or our mind but with the inspiration with the help and with the ability of the Holy Spirit Praying in the Spirit is prayer with divine help It s trusting in faith and relying on God to hear understand and act Main Goal To assist you in gaining a better understanding of Holy Spirit and to draw us and the supplicant into deeper intimacy with the Father Jesus and the Holy Spirit so that we have the freedom to proclaim the Kingdom of God and walk more fully in His presence Our focus will be Praying in the spirit is distinct from praying in tongues What praying in the Spirit is and is not Being able to acknowledge that there are varying degrees of experience when it comes to praying in the Spirit realm Supplemental reading bibliography The Gift and Ministries of the Holy Spirit by Lester Sumrall ISBN 13 978 0883686522

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Title When the Laity and God Connect the Spirit Moves Us too Date Thursday October 14 2021 Time 11 00am 12 15pm Instructor Debra Valentine Gray Instructors E mail address debravg55 gmail com Course Description A candid conversation about laity and their connection to God When the laity is connected to God it causes them to operate in their spiritual gifts We will exchange ideas on how to engage laity through discipleship Primary Focus We will focus on discovering answers to the following questions 1 As leaders what does it mean to make disciples in today s culture 2 What are spiritual gifts and how do you identify them Bibliography The Study Bible John 1 19 40 John the Baptist s Testimony and The Lamb of God and Matthew 28 18 20 The Great Commission Wagner Modified Houts Questionnaire by Charles E Fuller Institute Learning to Lead Like Jesus 11 Principles to Help You Serve Inspire and Equip Others by Boyd Bailey The Leader s Greatest Return Attracting Developing and Multiplying Leaders by John C Maxwell 21 Qualities of Leaders in the Bible Key Leadership Traits of the Men and Women in Scripture by John C Maxwell Part of 21 Laws of Leadership in the Bible Series 3 Books Leadership 101 the complete collection by John C Maxwell

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Title Organizing for Effective Pastoral Leadership Date Thursday October 14 2021 Time 11 00 AM 12 15 PM Instructor Reverend Dr Rita J Colbert Email wdrjc comcast net Workshop Description The Church requires leadership and organization to fulfill the Mission of God This workshop examines the Pastor as leader and the biblical mandate for organization in the church Administration will be discussed in its role as the spiritual oversight of the Church and essential to the Pastor s total ministry Goal Learning Objective The purpose of this workshop is to assist in an understanding of administration as an essential element to church ministry enabling effective pastoral leadership that fosters a well organized ministry capable of successfully accomplishing its mission and vision At the conclusion of this workshop attendees will 1 Be able to discuss the practical ministry of administration that impacts efficient management of resources for Kingdom Building 2 Be able to understand and communicate the biblical dimension of leadership and administration with respect to spiritual gifts 3 Demonstrate through discussion the concepts and procedures related to implementing an effective administration ministry Supplemental reading bibliography Welch Robert H Church Administration Creating Efficiency for Effective Ministry Second Edition Nashville 2011 Ministry International Journal for Pastors Home Archives 1975 November The Pastor as Church Administrator

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 THE FREEDOM CHURCH A Movement Empowered by the Holy Spirit Serving Our Flock Institute Focus F I T to Lead Filled with the Spirit Impacting the Community Training up Disciples Virtual Workshops Sessions II Impacting The Community

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Title The Church and Political Engagement Speaking Prophetically Acting Strategically Presentation Date Friday October 15 2021 Time 9 30 a m 10 45 a m Instructor Rev Dr Christopher L Zacharias Email Course Description The purpose of this class is to understand the importance of the church and its involvement for political engagement for effective systematic change of oppressive practices its role in public advocacy and practical steps to take in how to speak in one voice to foster justice in a variety of social justice matters Class Objectives This class will give three closely related aspects of political engagement First is the public advocacy i e its purpose its meaning and the strength of its witness to change public policy Second is the steps and action of having a public witness in the public square and Third is the ongoing witness of a worthy cause to bring forth justice in certain social justice matters It is the goal of the class that participants will have practical steps to take for effective political engagement of their church or social justice ministry to have the best opportunity to accomplish its purpose of speaking with one voice Instructional Methods This course will be taught in a variety of learning modes of encouraging lecture PowerPoint presentation class discussions a representative from the National Action Network and take home templates to use for political engagement Supplemental Reading Bibliography The Holy Bible Abrams Stacey Minority Leader How to lead from the Outside and Make Real Change Lewis John Walking with the Wind Memoirs of the Movement Author Michael D Orso 2015 Sharpton Al Rise Up Confronting a Country at the Crossroads Author Al Sharpton

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Name Transformative Ministries that Serve Our Communities Date Friday October 15 2021 Time 9 30am to 10 45am Instructor Pastor Marlon E Carter Instructors E mail address pastor smallmemorial org Course overview The focus of this workshop is how to remain focused driven and relevant in the community that you serve Proverbs 16 3 Commit your work to the Lord and your plans will succeed Goal and Objectives The purpose of this workshop is for the local church and the community to come together and worship Christ in unity In addition to serving others while transforming the community around them and by setting the standard by which the community looks for direction 1 Describe the principles of servant leadership 2 Discuss the importance of a Ministry Action Plan to remain focus driven and relevant within the community 3 Understand Nehemiah s Recipe for Community Transformation Supplemental reading bibliography Bonem M Patterson R 1984 Leading from the second chair Leading from the Second Chair Serving Your Church Fulfilling Your Role and Realizing Your Dreams Josey Bass Cauley M 2014 Effective Ministry Action Plans Your MAP Out of the Wilderness of Ministry Kindle Edition Delph E 2005 Church Community Strategic Core Values that Engage Faith in Culture Creation House Keith K M 2008 The Case for Servant Leadership Paulise Press

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Name Business Strategies for Our Ministries Date Friday October 15 2021 Time 9 30 a m 10 45 a m Instructor Tremain Davis Instructors E mail address thinkpgc gmail com Overview The church is the most well positioned organization for global impact in the world The problem is that we have an understanding of our resources and mission but a limited understanding of how to leverage them economically This course will introduce a practical framework for understanding business and ministry We will cover basic concepts that unpack the intersections between the two This cover nation will be based on the following foundational thoughts Sustainable success is based on our ability to authentically build stakeholder value across every area of organizational engagement Stakeholders are people Public trust is our most leverageable asset Desired outcomes come directly from creating symmetry between your internal and external why Learning Objectives Participants will leave this course with an actionable understanding business in ministry and how to implement the core tenets of this framework TODAY We will cover a bit of theory but the main outcome is leaders that can have an immediate impact within their sphere of influences My approach is based upon my 20 years of experience in this space During the discussion I will use a few of my client case studies to give a real world perspective of these concepts Suggested Reading Start With The Why by Simon Sinek Leadership By The Good Book by David Steward

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Title The Church Reaching the Last the Least and the Lost Presentation Date Friday October 15 2021 Time 9 30 a m 10 45 a m Instructor Rev Tonya M Pass MSW E mail tonya pass13 gmail com Course Description The task of the Church is to make disciples This workshop is designed to share a biblical understanding of disciple making using the biblical model Together we will explore developing disciples through biblical instruction small groups mentoring and individual spiritual transformation Participants will examine current barriers to this process as well as opportunities to developing disciples to live transformed lives The Goals and Learning Objectives For This Course To prepare students with a biblical understanding of what it means to be a disciple by exploring scriptural based application To explore how disciples grow by understanding the basic characteristics and needs of each stage of Christian growth To understand how to make disciples by discussing three major areas and explore how to move from the why of disciple making to the how To prepare students to become intentional leaders by exploring the examples of Jesus To equip students with practical ways to implement small groups for effective discipleship by reviewing contemporary small group practices

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Title Our First Ministry Cultivating A Healthy Marriage Presentation Date Friday October 15 2021 Time 9 30 a m 10 45 a m Instructor Rev Ken Lisa Arnett E mail Pastor 1stcambria gmail com Course Description This workshop will explore the challenges that couples face in marriage provide an atmosphere to have a candid conversation about intimacy and delve into the differences in how men and women view intimacy in marriage Expectations and Goals Through readings discussions and questions that explore the positive value of a conflict the importance of candid communication the need for transparency and how vital defining intimacy is in marriage couples will be able to cultivate long lasting healthy marriages that represent a Kingdom Marriage After the workshop couples will be able to 1 Cultivate productive Communication with their spouse 2 Identify the benefits and the value of Conflict 3 Develop a Team mentality in their marriage 4 Define one another s idea of Intimacy 5 Recognize a common interest or project to develop jointly After LTI assignment Supplement Reading Dennis Barbara Rainey Improving Communication in Your Marriage Family Life Publishing 5800 Ranch Drive Little Rock Ar Bob Janet Horner Resolving Conflict in Your Marriage Family Life Publishing Little Rock Ar Cary Chapman 5 Love Languages The Secret to Love that Lasts

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 THE FREEDOM CHURCH A Movement Empowered by the Holy Spirit Serving Our Flock Institute Focus F I T to Lead Filled with the Spirit Impacting the Community Training up Disciples Session III Training up Disciples

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Name Date Time Instructor Instructor Email Digital Ministry and Digital Discipleship A Shifting Paradigm Friday October 15 2021 11 00 am 12 15 p m Rev George William Whitfield M Div georgewilliamwhitfield gmail com Workshop Description In this workshop attendees will learn practical instructions on how to integrate digital ministry no matter how big or small your local church may be We will discuss the most popular social media platforms and you will be given digital discipleship tools that fit six stages 1 Discover 2 Attend 3 Connect 4 Serve 5 Grow 6 Share of church investment Course Learning Objectives The primary goal of this workshop is to help attendees develop a basic knowledge of the importance of digital ministry discipleship Moreover attendees will be able to articulate how digital discipleship is part of an integrated holistic method to help people grow in their relationship with Jesus And lastly attendees will be able understand the purpose of the six major social media platform 1 Facebook 2 Instagram 3 SnapChat 4 Tik Tok 5 Twitter 6 YouTube Supplemental Reading Bibliography Nona Jones From Social Media To Social Ministry A Guide To Digital Discipleship Kindle Edition 2020 Myron Pierce Digital Ministry Pastoring in a Pandemic Kindle Edition 2020 Faithlife Your Guide to Digital Discipleship Website https faithlife com ministryresources equip guide digital discipleship guide retrieved September 14 2021

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Name Utilizing Social Media and Technology to Reach Younger Disciples for Christ Date Friday October 15 2021 Time 11 00 a m 12 15 p m Instructor Tasharah Person Instructor s Email tasharahp gmail com Course Overview We are moving toward a digital age This progression is inevitable For our churches to survive and thrive in this era an understanding of these vast innovations is key The present lack of understanding has caused a break in engagement across generations The purpose of this course is to provide attendees with the tools and resources necessary to keep up with the rapidly changing times These tools will help broaden their ministry beyond the brick and mortar and effectively reach a virtual audience Learning Objectives Attendees should take away an action plan for more effectively engaging younger disciples They can do so by Understanding Your Demographic What is needed Knowing What s Available While prioritizing purchases Strategic Planning and Execution Implementing with intention Supplemental Resources Zoom Google Hangouts Streamyard Livestream Youtube Facebook Google for Business Slack Google Doc GroupMe

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Title How New Vision Can Birth New Disciples Date Friday October 15 2021 Time 11 00 a m 12 15 p m Instructor Rev Keitha Wiggins Kennedy Instructor s email address revkeitha icloud com Note For full engagement in class please download the SLIDO app onto a secondary communication device i e phone iPad at www slido com or use this link https app sli do event 0kmvfzub the event code is 364091 Course Overview We will explore the importance of being open to God s visioning process as we make plans in all areas of our lives We will examine tools for evaluating current ministry effectiveness as well as implementing relational discipleship training for the kingdom of God Goals and Learning Objectives 1 To facilitate discussion that aids participants in discerning their openness to God s changing of any plans visions they may have for various areas of their lives What does it mean 2 To teach personal and ministry assessment tools for evaluating current ministry effectiveness and impact in accordance with the current shifting demographics Does my vision align with my current demographics is that still God s vision Is it making an impact 3 To share methodologies for relational discipleship and continuous re evaluation of discipling ministries How can we maximize what we already do well to make disciples for Christ How do we equip ourselves to disciple others in our everyday spheres of influence Bibliography Bevins Winfield Marks of a Movement What the Church Today Can Learn From the Wesleyan Revival Grand Rapids Michigan Zondervan Reflective 2019 Bolsinger Tod Canoeing the Mountains Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory Downers Grove Illinois InterVarsity Press 2015 Harrington Bobby and Absalom Alex Discipleship that Fits The Five Kinds of Relationships God Uses to Help Us Grow Grand Rapids Michigan Zondervan 2016

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Title Reaching the Unchurched in A Shifting Church Culture Date Friday October 15 2021 Time 11 00 a m 12 15 p m Instructor Rev Dr Mark W Bass Email Dr Mb61127 gmail com Description The purpose of this workshop is to focus on Why churches need to Reinvent Themselves The mission is to help Church Leaders understand why becoming a Digital Church is crucial to their church s future ministry success It is about helping them to begin to create and execute a Digital Church Strategy through continual change new technology and the process of Digital Transformation Objective By the end of this workshop you will be able to discover the issues information strategies and solutions required to future proof our churches making them more relevant to more people This will allow us to help them to attract engage and retain the Digital Natives of the Millennial and Gen Z generations There are five requirements if churches are to achieve success 1 Grow their churches by digitally transforming them to Become More Relevant to More People 2 Embrace a New Mindset of the Need for Continuous Change and SelfDisruption 3 Transform Church into Digital Church via Digital Transformation 4 Adopt a new Church Culture Based on Creativity Innovation Urgency and StartupThinking 5 Attract and Retain more Un Churched and Under Churched Seekers Reading Material Rebooting Church by Walter Franklin Davis The Post Quarantine Church Thom S Rainer The Unchurched Next Door Thom S Rainer Grow Your Church from the Outside In Understanding the Unchurched and How to Reach Them George Barna

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Name Becoming F I T Saturday October 16 2021 Instructor Katherine Burrell Larry Johnson and also participants from each of our Conferences Instructor s email address katherineburrell yahoo com Scripture Ephesians 6 11 19 NRSV Our Focus is to present a high impact presentation to show that when the Holy Spirit is put first in our plans there is long lasting positive impact of our actions on others unbeknown to us at the time We will be using examples of sports figures and women from Zion s history who fought the battle to become ordained elders setting the path for others Goals 1 To show what happens when we are F I T to serve our flock 2 To reach back to a part of Zion s rich history that is seldom told the struggle women had in becoming ordained elders and being denied the opportunity to fulfill their call to lead God s children 3 To provide useful tools to accomplish our goal in serving the Church by making disciples for this present age Supplemental Reading Bibliography The Holy Bible AARP Magazine June July 2021 issue Article by Kareem Abdul Jabbar A Tribute to Black Athletes The Games We Play Bettye Collier Thomas Daughters of Thunder Black Women Preachers and Their Sermons 1850 1979 CLC Facilitator s Guide for Conducting Interactive Lay Academies Quadrennial Theme 2017 2021

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Name Sunday School Beyond Sunday Presentation Date Saturday October 16 2021 Time 10 15 a m 11 30 p m Instructor Ashley Charles Patrick Barrett Editor of Church School Literature Adrian V Nelson II J D M Div Instructors E mail address ajcharles83 yahoo com pbarrett5186 gmail com Avnelsonlaw msn com Course overview This session is designed to help Christian Educators and Sunday School Teachers reach their potential for more effective teaching and training in the church This session will be informational and transformational utilizing interactive activities that will help participants reflect on their work Goals and objectives for the course Examine the knowledge base necessary for the Christian Educators and learn understand and prepare to apply the basic skills important to Christian Educators Explore the needed dispositions of the Christian Educator Analyze your leadership style and reflect on ways of improving How to utilize the Sunday School material beyond the typical Sunday School hour Supplemental reading bibliography The Church School Herald Journal of the A M E Zion Church and Sunday School Book Wes Sheryl Haystead 2000 How to Have a Great Sunday School Sunday School Standards for All Ages Ventura CA Gospel Light Publications McKinney Lora Ellen Christian Education in the African American Church A Guide for Teaching Truth Judson Press 2003 David Kinnaman Faith for Exiles 5 Ways for a New Generation to Follow Jesus in Digital Babylon Baker Books 2019 F Douglas Powe New Wine New Winskins How African American Congregations Can Reach New Generations Abingdon Press 2012

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 WORKSHOP SYLLABI Workshop Name Reset Rethink Retool Discipling the Alpha Generation Date October 16 2021 Time 10 15 11 30 am Meeting Link for Zoom https us02web zoom us j 85335814282 pwd UkpLRldjVXhERlB6a3Z4MEZzYXpjU T09 Meeting ID 853 3581 4282 Passcode 330715 Instructor s Ms Ellen Ike Ms S Unique Faulkner Rev Dr Michelle Searles Instructor E mail s chachaike gmail com kenneyct4 yahoo com drsearles0529 aol com Workshop Description This is a one hour intensive for leaders engaged in children s ministry Participants completing this course will learn how to develop programming and support systems for children of the alpha generation that is children born after 2009 and their families Goals and Learning Objectives To identify connections and clashes between one s personal values and the cultural values driving paradigm shifts for the alpha generation To develop a community focus rather than a church focus for children s ministry To explore ways to create learning environments in nontraditional spaces Supplemental Reading Bibliography A M E Zion Church School Herald A M E Zion Church School Literature and Teacher Guides The Zinn Education Project https zinnedproject org Ministry Spark https ministryspark com Learning for Justice https learningforjustice org

2021 MID ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTUE Thursday October 14 Saturday October 16 2021 SPECIAL THANKS TO Bishop W Darin Moore Mrs Devieta C Moore Rev Dr Jacqueline Thompson Rev Eldren Morrison All Presiding Elders Every Pastor and Local Church Rev Dr Evalina Huggins Institute Dean Mr Dominique Turner Co Dean Mrs Velina Glenn Registrar Mr Roderick Josey Communications Director All Communications Team Members Mr Ramon Shelton Episcopal Director of Music Rev Dr Timothy L Freeman Treasurer Ms Necie Chapman Episcopal Secretary Rev Dr Rita J Colbert Administrative Elder Rev Jibri Mayo Graphics All Departments All Presenters and Worship Participants Our Overseas Delegation and Our Entire Mid Atlantic Family