United Missionary Baptist Association Congress of Christian Education Dr. Anthony Lowe, Moderator Sis. Juanita Davis, President Dr. Allen Paul Weaver, Jr. Dean

ANNOUNCING: Congress of Christian Education Third Quarterly Education Workshop July 16-17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. VIA Zoom

Course Offerings

THURSDAY - JULY 16, 2020 - 7:00 P.M.

402 Media Explosion: Utilizing the many ways we communicate today, the church needs to be on the cutting age of this advancing technology. How do you incorporate computers, smart phones, tablets as you expand your presence on social media? Utilizing these methods will increase your membership and member participation in ongoing ministries.

Sister Brenda Kaye Foreman Media Specialist Instructor

Brenda Kaye Foreman is a disciple of Greater Central Baptist Church in Harlem, NY, where the Rev. Frank Hawkins is pastor. At Greater Central she serves as Director of Christian Education and IT Administrator. Prior to serving as Director of Christian Education, Brenda Kaye served as Youth Director of GCBC for nearly 30 years. In her Association (United) she has served as President of The Baptist Youth Fellowship & Director of Christian Education of The Young People’s Dept. She has also served as Corresponding Secretary of the EBMC Young People’s Dept. Currently she is an Instructor for the EBMC Congress of Christian Education teaching “Computers In The Life of the Church”. Brenda Kaye is a graduate of Hampton University (Cum Laude & Golden Key Honor Society) with a degree in Religious Studies. Professionally, Brenda Kaye is an accomplished IT and Financial Service Professional with comprehensive training in PC software, troubleshooting and hardware configuration. Over a decade of customer service and client relations experience. Skilled at facilitating positive communication between clients and colleagues. Possess a professional demeanor, and a high level of technical proficiency and business acumen. CompTIA A+ and Network+ certified. Certified Microsoft Office Specialist Extensive experience working on special projects including software testing that streamline processes and improve productivity. Highly organized with strengths in problem solving and, attention to detail. Can be counted upon to produce high quality work, while meeting aggressive timelines. Additional competencies include: project coordinator, training, analyzing and creating financial reports, writing procedures, reconciliations, quality controller, intermediate bond trader and trust accountant. Strong leadership and mentoring of young people in community programs, Teaching Basic Computer Skills and providing troubleshooting to various churches and other organizations, as well as providing consulting and technical resources to non-profit institutions.

FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 - 7:00 P.M.

104 Re-Entering The Sanctuary in the Midst of COVID-19 As churches prepare to re-enter their sanctuaries, they need to prepare a strategic plan so that they can keep their congregants safe. This course will share with Pastors and Church leaders how to develop and implement a strategic plan for re-entry. Every Pastor and church want to do all they can to worship safely without exposing their people to undo risk.

Rev. Dr. Jesse T. Williams Pastor Convent Avenue Baptist Church New York City Second Vice Moderator of United Missionary Baptist Association Instructor

Reverend Dr. Jesse T. Williams, Jr. is the fourth, distinguished Senior Pastor of the prominent Convent Avenue Baptist Church of Harlem. Dr. Williams was licensed to preach the Gospel in 1983 at the Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, Topeka, KS. and was ordained to the Gospel Ministry in December 1990 at the West Side Baptist Church, St. Louis, MO. Prior to accepting the call from Convent Avenue Baptist Church , Dr. Williams served sixteen years as Pastor of the historic Washington Tabernacle Baptist Church of St. Louis. Dr. Williams has adopted the words of Paul in II Corinthians 5: 18 as his philosophy of ministry which states, “And all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself by Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.” Dr. Williams’ ministry is guided by this spiritual principle and is evidenced by the fruits of his labor in preparation and service.  Under Dr. Williams’ leadership the Convent Avenue Church Family has significantly increased in membership, worship attendance, and stewardship commitments. In 2011, Dr. Williams published his first book, “A Remedy for Itching Ears: Christian Doctrine Remixed for a new Generation of Believers” and in 2013 a companion workbook was published to enhance this learning experience which was birthed out of a yearlong Bible Study on Christian Doctrine.  Dr. Williams serves on the Mayor’s Advisory Board and is the second vice moderator of the United Missionary Baptist Association of NYC and Vicinity. Dr. Williams also serves as the Chairman of Pastoral Development for the Empire Baptist Missionary Convention of New York and is the second vice president of The Lott Carey Global Christian Missional Community; an organization that is devoted to extending the Christian witness around the world. His contribution as a Clergy Leader in the NYC Living Wage Movement resulted in the NYC minimum wage increase. Dr. Williams was a 2012 recipient of the Micah Justice Award given by the Micah Institute of New York Theological Seminary. In 2010 Dr. Williams was the host pastor and panelist participant for a discussion around Soledad O’Brien’s CNN documentary Almighty Debt: A Black in America Special. Dr. Williams is a Member of the Board of Directors for the M. L. Wilson Boys and Girls Club of Harlem, the Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement (HCCI) and the National Action Network (NAN). He is a member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and a life time member of the NAACP; Additionally, Dr. Williams is a member of the Labor Relations Board of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.  Reverend Dr. Williams was born in Akron, Ohio and is married to the lovely Gelaine R. Williams. They are the proud parents of one son, Jesse T. Williams, III.

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