4:00pm Pre-Conference Bonus Session
The Spirit, Systems, and Structures of Successful Ministry
5:30pm-6:30pm Registration and Check In (Grand Lobby)
6:30pm Plenary Session 1 (CPAW)
Worship in the church: Rev. Dr. Stephen Hurd
7:30pm General Session (CPAW)
Open to the public. Registration not required
Preacher: Rev. Dr. John Faison
8:00am General Session (CPAW)
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Peter Wherry
9:00am Plenary Session 2 (CPAW)
Leadership in the church panel discussion: Panel Moderator Pastor James Gailliard
9:55am Plenary Session 3 (CPAW)
Discipleship in the church: Rev. R Janae Pitts-Murdock
10:50am Digital Bible Study, Ministry Prep, and Preaching (CPAW)
11:10am Plenary Session 4
Lordship in the church: Dr. Eric Mason
12:05pm-12:55pm Lunch and Learn
Pastor and Minister Breakout Session (Room 448)
Connect with people who serve in like-capacity (Banquet Room)
1:00pm - 3:00pm Worship and Musicianship Breakout Sessions (Chapel, Studio A)
1:00pm Plenary Session 5 (CPAW)
Stewardship in the church: Dr. DeForest Soaries
2:00pm Plenary Session 6 (CPAW)
Membership in the church: Bishop Rosie O'neal
3:15pm Logos Training Seminar (Room 447)
9:00am Worship Service WTC-Rocky Mount (CPAW) Registration Not Required
Specific Registration Required : $20 Cost
11:00am in the Banquet Hall
Keynote: Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, President & CEO, Children’s Defense Fund, Washington, D.C.
Topic: Worship in the church
Presenter: Rev. Dr. Stephen Hurd
This session will delve into how worship is manifested in the church as believers respond to who God is in their daily lives and when we gather as the church.
Preacher: Rev Dr. John Faison
Description: John R. Faison, Sr. is the Senior Pastor of Watson Grove Baptist Church (The Grove), a growing, multigenerational, multisite church with campuses in Nashville, TN and Franklin, TN. The Grove endeavors to be “A GROWING church for GROWING people whom Christ will use in GROWING His Kingdom.” Young and seasoned alike have been blessed by his message of allegiance and authenticity, as well as his willingness to deal with relevant issues.
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Peter Wherry
Description: Pastor Peter Wherry has led with great distinction several churches in both rural and urban settings. In 2009, Dr. Wherry marked 30 years in the Gospel Ministry. He currently serves as the first Moderator of the United Missionary Baptist Association of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, encompassing 60 churches and over 40,000 Baptists.
Topic: Leadership in the church
Moderator: Pastor James Gailliard
Description: This session will be a panel discussion among all presenters about the calling, competencies, character, chemistry, and cost of leadership. It will give perspective on how members can best support leaders and how leaders can best support their pastors.
Topic: Discipleship in the church
Presenter: Rev. R Janae Pitts-Murdock
Description: This session will focuses on what discipleship is and how it exists within the context of the local church so that believers can be empowered to mature spiritually and to be holistically transformed
Topic: Lordship in the church
Presenter: Dr. Eric Mason
Description: This session will discuss the cults, cultural ideologies and idols confronting the Christian church.
Topic: Stewardship in the church
Presenter: Rev. Dr. DeForest Soaries
Description: God calls us all to steward our personal resources well so that we can engage in the world in a way that Glorifies Christ, Empowers the Church, and frees us from many of the financial struggles that can plague, pressure, and hinder our ability to THRIVE! This session will give attendees practical and Biblical ways to steward their time, talent, and treasures!
Topic: Membership in the church
Presenter: Bishop Rosie O'neal
Description: This session will equip Christians to move from names on the roster to become an engaged and empowered members of the church.
Topic: Worship in the church
Presenter: Rev. Dr. Stephen Hurd
Description: This session is specifically for those in music ministries to be taught about musicianship. Attendees will be trained on how to implement techniques and talents to glorify God and lead the church in worship.
Presenter: Rev. Dr. DeForest Soaries
The Reverend Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. has served as the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens (FBCLG) in Somerset, New Jersey since November 1990. His pastoral ministry focuses on spiritual growth, educational excellence and economic empowerment.
Keynote: Rev. Dr. Starksy Wilson
The James Hall Legend Luncheon was established to honor people who embody the passion and purposes to which Rev. Dr. James Hall commits his life to fulfilling.
Description: This will be a special time for leaders to engage in a master session on what it means to be a leader in their local church and the Kingdom. Leaders will be able to connect with one another while embracing wisdom from seasoned and fruitful leadership. Geared toward church leadership but all are welcome to come to learn and glean.