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Dr Dorinda Clark Cole Elect Lady International Department of Evangelism Greetings Evangelists I welcome you to the International Department of Evangelism Women s Masterclasses I express my sincere gratitude to Presiding Bishop and Chief Apostle Bishop J Drew Sheard for this extended opportunity to serve as the Elect Lady of the International Department of Evangelism in the Church of God in Christ Inc I congratulate our former IDOE President Bishop Elijah H Hankerson III on his elevation to the General Board Thank you for joining us in these life changing Masterclasses It is my prayer that you will be challenged and inspired to reevaluate the methods and opportunities for strengthening your ministries I hope that each of you will take advantage of this opportunity to grow to share and to dialog We aim to ignite excitement and encourage you to move forward in the awesome tasks that Jesus mandated in Matthew 28 19 20 We also encourage you to reevaluate the methods and opportunities for strengthening your evangelism skills The Masterclasses include informative discussions by anointed well equipped speakers who are experienced in the ministry of evangelism The Masterclasses are tailored to helping you discover untapped ministry and exposing areas where stagnation has taken residency Again thank you for joining us Let s enjoy ourselves and please remember to Keep The Flame Lit 2022

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International Department of Evangelism Virtual Masterclass Program Monday January 10 2022 The Opening Dr Brenal Campbell Chairperson IDOE Women s Executive Board The Invocation Dr Latara Tilman IDOE Assistant Elect Lady The Scripture Supervisor Elizabeth Edwards Co Chairperson IDOE Women s Executive Board The Introduction of our Elect Lady Supervisor Diane North IDOE Assistant Elect Lady Dr Dorinda Clark Cole Church of God in Christ International Elect Lady Department of Evangelism The Introduction of Instructors Dr Irether Sanford Chairperson IDOE Women s Advisory Board INSTRUCTORS Lady Kathy Bowman Living in Kingdom Health and Wellness First Lady of Antioch Church of God in Christ in Buffalo NY Dr Judy Mandrell Evangelist Save Yourself Financial Security Regional Elect Lady Region 13 Pastor Marcus Mickles A Taste of Homiletics and Hermeneutics 1st Administrative Assistant Missouri Midwest Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Question and Answer session Evangelist Rochelle L Lampkin MDiv IDOE Women s Ministry Dean of Education UPCOMING IDOE EVENT S IDOE Prayer Walk First Lady Shirley Wooten IDOE Women s Advisory Board Final remarks Elect Lady Dr Dorinda Clark Cole Closing Prayer and Benediction Dr Lucy Smith Williams Regional Elect Lady Region 12 The Lord bless thee and keep thee The Lord make his face shine upon thee and be gracious unto thee The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee and give thee peace AMEN

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International Department of Evangelism Virtual Masterclass Presiding Bishop J Drew Sheard Interim President Dr Dorinda Clark Cole Elect Lady Lady Kathy Bowman LIVING IN KINGDOM HEALTH AND WELLNESS COVID 19 has affected all of us in one way or another We ve endured joblessness economic turmoil and the tragic loss of loved ones friends and peers We have never witnessed anything of this magnitude during our lifetime This pandemic has also wreaked havoc on our emotions As a result we have grown accustomed to extreme fluctuations of anger love frustration joy sadness boredom and disgust Combined with the uncertainties of daily life and the all time high murder and suicide rates well that s enough to bring just about anyone to their knees We ve become overwhelmed with physical mental and spiritual exhaustion These burdensome conditions seem to be driving many of us to a place of mental anguish desperation and fear With all the mayhem surrounding us we must remember that we serve a God who understands the human experience Our High Priest is intimately acquainted with our sufferings Despite these truths He still requires our obedience Our callings have not been shelved Our purposes are still relevant We cannot let these present day sufferings hinder us We must fulfill our divine assignments for His glory The word condition means to adapt embrace change train work at or to posture oneself for change We cannot let these circumstances condition us Instead we must condition ourselves to walk in God s will and purpose How do we do that We must let God change our world so He can establish His world in us Kingdom living involves promoting the values beliefs and lifestyles of the Kingdom of God Are we leading lives that promote His purposes Are we taking proper care of ourselves so we can enjoy a healthier lifestyle Are we advancing in the new norm of Kingdom dynamics and dominion or have we been distracted by the methodical tactics of Satan Through the righteousness of God we must learn how to live a healthy Kingdom lifestyle that is both spiritually and naturally pleasing to Him We must intentionally focus on various areas to maintain and improve our overall health Overview Top Causes of Death in African Americans

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1 2 3 4 5 6 Diabetes High Blood Pressure Stroke Cancer Asthma Sarcoidosis What is Health Health is a state of complete physical mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease In other words just because you feel okay doesn t mean you are okay Therefore it is important to have regular health check ups with your Physician What is Wellness Wellness is the interactive process of becoming aware of and practicing healthy choices to create a more successful and balanced life You must know and understand how to become well before you are well Behaviors that promote wellness 1 2 3 Being a smart consumer Exercising at least 3 times a week for 60 minutes Exercise and physical activity can be enjoyable They give you a chance to unwind enjoy the outdoors or simply engage in activities that make you happy Physical activity can also help you connect with family or friends in a fun social setting a You can take dance classes go for a daily walk or jog join a local gym or health club or hit the hiking trails Find a physical activity you enjoy and just do it Bored Try something new or do something with friendsor family 4 Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables

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5 6 7 8 9 10 Eating a diet low in fat cholesterol sodium Learning to control anger aggression Having fun and taking time to relax Avoiding alcohol drugs and tobacco Being in a positive environment surrounded by good people Having a strong consistent prayer life relationship with God Bene ts of Wellness 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Stronger heart body and mind Less stress Better able to deal with stressful situations Increased life expectancy better quality of life Lower cholesterol Better more positive self esteem Easier to meet new people and socialize More positive impact on family members and loved ones Better mind to serve your church and carry out your calling Characteristics of a wellness lifestyle 1 2 3 4 Strong sense of personal responsibility Exceptional physical tness Positive outlook Joy in life openness to new discoveries about the meaning and purpose of life Components of Wellness 1 2 3 4 Social Physical Psychological Intellectual

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5 Spiritual Social Wellness The ability to meet new people of all ages and interact with people you may not know thatwell Physical Wellness 1 2 3 4 The ability to go through your day and still have enough energy to do otheractivities Being physically t with a strong heart and body Make healthier choices concerning soul food The original African slave diet consisted of whole foods not the processed ones we eat today Making betterdecisions would truly honor the way our enslaved ancestors ate Be aware of toxins in food and water Psychological Wellness Accepting your emotions and feelings realistically and being able to evaluate yourlimitations working through problems and setting goals Intellectual Wellness Creative stimulating mental activities using available resources to expand knowledge skills Spiritual Wellness Having a strong prayer life and relationship with God the creator Reading your Word andknowing exactly what God has called you to do to on this earth Do You Want to be Made Whole John 5 1 9

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1 After this there was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up to Jerusalem 1 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool which is called in the Hebrewtongue Bethesda having ve porches 2 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk of blind halt withered waiting for themoving of the water 3 For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool and troubled the water whosoever then rst after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole ofwhatsoever disease he had 4 And a certain man was there which had an in rmity thirty and eight years 5 When Jesus saw him lie and knew that he had been now a long time in that case he saithunto him wilt thou be made whole 6 The impotent man answered him Sir I have no man when the water is troubled to putme into the pool but while I am coming another steppeth down before me 7 Jesus saith unto him Rise take up thy bed and walk 8 And immediately the man was made whole and took up his bed and walked and on thesame day was the sabbath

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International Department of Evangelism Virtual Masterclass Presiding Bishop J Drew Sheard Interim President Dr Dorinda Clark Cole Elect Lady Dr Judy Mandrell Elect Lady Region 13 EVANGELIST SAVE YOURSELF FINANCIAL SECURITY Focal Scriptures Proverbs 21 20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise but a foolish man spendeth it up KJV Proverbs 21 20 20 The wise man saves for the future but the foolish man spends whatever he gets TheLiving Bible Proverbs 21 5 5 Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty New Living Translation I INTRODUCTION There is life after the revivals conferences crusades and conventions As Evangelists we must be intentional about the state of our future financial security We must not be in a place where we are robbing Peter to pay Paul hiding from creditors until the next revival and staying in ministry too long because there were no preparations for the future of our finances We have two responsibilities they are spiritual and natural We are in the business or ministry of saving souls but we must also be in the business of saving for our own financial security II SEE IT BEFORE YOU SEE IT A What is the status of your current financial situation Savings Checking Retirement funds 1

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Leisure funds Emergency funds B Are you satisfied with the mirror of your existing finances C What do you want your finances to look like when your evangelistic season is over There is an end to it III TRAIN YOUR MIND TO THINK DIFFERENTLY ABOUT MONEY A Imagine what your future is going to feel like if your mind isn t flooded with thoughts of due dates missed payments and late fees B If you would train yourself to think differently about your money now you could get your money to behave differently for you in the future You are the planner andfinancial security guard for your secured prosperous and wealthy fiscal future C How do you train your mind i DISCIPLINE To train by instruction and practice as in following rules or developing self control ii Discipline is the number one trait needed to create a happy mood and healthy and meaningful life It allows you to benefit from consistent daily action towards the achievement of your goals and dreams Studies have also shown that people with self discipline make positive decisions more easily and tend to feel more satisfied with their lives iii On the other hand lack of discipline results in failure and other problems Without discipline it s impossible to achieve any kind of success whether it s in your personal life or in your professional life Self discipline is the No 1 delineating factor between the rich the middle class and the poor 2

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SAVE YOURSELF IV A FINANCIAL SECURITY 1 Corinthians 9 27 KJV 27 But I keep under my body and bring it into subjection lest that by any means when I have preached to others I myself should be a castaway 1 Corinthians 9 27 AMP 27 But like a boxer I buffet my body handle it roughly discipline it by hardships and subdue it for fear that after proclaiming to others the Gospel and things pertaining to it I myself should become unfit not stand the test be unapproved andrejected as a counterfeit B ONE EXAMPLE OF A PROVEN FINANCIAL SECURITY SUGGESTEDPLAN V i 10 Tithes Some tithe from gross and some tithe from net However you give tithes make this your priority ii 10 Offering Charitable Giving etc When it s gone it is gone iii 20 Priorities Savings emergency funds vacations etc iv 60 Net Income Bills Living Expenses Housing food transportation insurance entertainment cell phone must all be covered by this 50 CONCLUSION When it comes to personal finance there are no one size fits all rules but it is a fact that if you want financial security in the future it is imperative that you plan now EVANGELISTS TO SAVE YOURSELF FOR FINANCIAL SECURITY 3

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International Department of Evangelism Virtual Masterclass Presiding Bishop J Drew Sheard Interim President Dr Dorinda Clark Cole Elect Lady Supt Marcus O Mickles Sr A Taste of Homiletics and Hermeneutics A sermon is not an essay or a literary composition intended to be read and reread but a message intended to be heard and to have an immediate impact upon the listeners D Martyn Lloyd Jones This class will seek to make participants comfortable with the idea of preaching and the how of preaching Participants will Be familiar with the major concerns of preaching Have an appreciation for multiple types of sermon creation and delivery Understand the role of the sermon in the act of worship Have an expanded set of resources for sermon development Understand the importance of integrity unity in the sermon Be a more effective communicator of the Good News I Homiletics What is Homiletics The word preacher was first a political term not a religious one According to 2 Tim 4 2 it referred to the function of a herald If the king had a message to get out he couldn t just call a press conference and have all the news media publish or broadcast their remarks They would dispatch his herald to deliver his message to his people The herald must be careful to proclaim the king s message with clarity and accuracy To misrepresent the king s message was just as dangerous as rejecting it The herald was on assignment to deliver the message of the king It was NOT their message We have no editorial authority over it the message cannot be changed to fit the crowd

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II The types of homiletics Expository An expository sermon uses biblical text to form all three elements theme main point and minor points Textual Textual sermons use biblical text to form the main point and minor points of your sermon Topical Topical sermons use Biblical text to form the minor points of your sermon Selection Decide which sermon type is right for your lesson by considering how your lesson will relate to the Bible a Define Exegesis b Define Eisegesis c Define Apologetics III Preparing a Sermon is putting a puzzle together Give the necessary parts to a successful sermon Scripture Topic Intro Points Close IV Hermeneutics What is Hermeneutics Taking an academic approach to the text We will review 3 perspectives 1 A Historian 2 A Literary Critic 3 A Philosopher Theologian Teach beware of the lens they re wearing and even encourage them to be intentional about wearing a particular lens rather than embracing the myth of objective reading or resorting to and entrenched approach tied to their inherited worldview Answering the right question matters more than finding the answers they think they re supposed to find

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International Department of Evangelism Virtual Masterclass Presiding Bishop J Drew Sheard Interim President Dr Dorinda Clark Cole Elect Lady Notes __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

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