CME Convocation

2010 C.M.E. Convocation

24th Annual C.M.E. Convocation
September 21-24, 2010
Galt House - Fourth Street at the River - Louisville, KY 40202
Theme: "An Essential Church: Poised for the 21st Century"

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The concept of an annual convocation for the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church evolved more than twenty years ago out of the context of denominational restructure. The 1982 General Conference determined that the C.M.E. Church was not receiving optimum benefits from its several general departments. From the inception of the church in 1870, general departments designed to meet the varying Connectional needs of the church were from time to time established, abolished, or modified. Such departments were necessary and inevitable as this "tender plant of God" sought to serve its people, African Americans, facing the varied challenges of Reconstruction, Jim Crow, migration, and urbanization over a span of some 112 years.

Excerpt from "The Annual CME Convocation: Retrospect, Introspect & Prospect"
By Bishop Othal H. Lakey

Convocation Break-Out Sessions

"Back to Basics: Understanding Essential Methodist Doctrines

This session, designed for clergy and lay, looks at essential Methodist Doctrine with a goal of helping learners understand the uniqueness of Methodism and how it relates to maintaining members and gaining new members.

September 22, 2010 Presentation by Rev. Jermaine Marshall

September 22, 2010 Presentation by Rev. Dr. Ore Spragin

"Becoming a Learning Community"

This session, designed for clergy and lay, seeks to answer the question, "How can we equip each person in the Christian Church to become a teacher and a learner?"

Presentation by Dr. Carmichael Crutchfield

"A Teaching Church: Moving Christian Education to Center Stage"

This session, designed for Christian educators and pastors, explores the meaning of Christian education and challenges learners to move from a narrow definition to a broader understanding that involves people of mature faith nurturing others who are growing in faith.

September 22, 2010 Presentation by Ms. Rita Washington

September 22, 2010 Presentation by Mr. Charles Coney

September 23, 2010 Presentation by Rev. Dr. George Coleman

"Relevancy in 2010 and Beyond"

This session designed for clergy and lay addresses the question of the church being relevant in the 21st Century. This class will investigate the meaning of relevancy, and will explore methodology that causes a church to be relevant.

September 22, 2010 Presentation by Rev. Curtis L. West

September 23, 2010 Presentation by Rev. Lavisha Williams

"Nurturing Congregational and Denominational Loyalty Among CHildren, Youth, and Young Adults."

This session, designed for Christian Educators (especially those who work with age level ministry), is planned as a creative opportunity. Learners will be challenged to create model(s) for nurturing loyalty within the congregation and the denomination. A possible starting point is asking, "What do we have that others don't have? What is our niche?"

September 22, 2010 Presentation by Mrs. Ida Suggs

September 22, 2010 Presentation by Rev. Weldon Thomas

Worship Services

Convocation Musical

"An Evening in Choral Worship"

Charles L. Coney, Choral Director

Benediction by Bishop Teresa Snorton

CIT Training Classes

"Learn & Explore Social Media"

September 22, 2010

Charles Coney & Theresa Duhart, Instructors

"Developing a Website for Your Church"

September 23, 2010

Charles Coney & Theresa Duhart, Instructors

Convocation Break-Out Sessions

"Exploring Solutions to Biblical Illiteracy"

This session designed for Pastors and Lay, explores literature and the experiences of teachers/learners to find effective ways to aid the facilitation of improving biblical literacy.

September 22, 2010 Presentation by Rev. Dr. Faith Allen

September 22, 2010 Presentation by Rev. Kevin Agee

September 23, 2010 Presentation by Rev. Oliver D. Walker

"Effective Prayer Ministry Among the Laity"

This session explores the Laity the meaning and understanding of the spiritual practice of prayer. It explores methods and practices that have proven to be effective in engaging congregations in the practice of private and corporate prayer and developing a passion for prayer.

September 22, 2010 Presentation by Rev. Kwesi Kamau

September 22, 2010 Presentation by Rev. Dr. Jerome McNeil

September 23, 2010 Presentation by Dr. Janice Blackmon

"Pastors Understanding and Practicing the General Rules Today!"

This session seeks to give Pastors relevance to the General Rules. Learners will be challenged to give contemporary meaning to these rules.

September 22, 2010 Presentation by Rev. Frederick Braddock

September 23, 2010 Presentation by Rev. Diane Casteel

"Pastors Planning Vital and Faithful Worship"

This session, designed specifically for pastors, addresses the need to have vitality, faithfulness to tradition, and integrity of practice involved in worship. It seeks to emphasize the planning and structure of worship that always leaves room for work of the Holy Spirit, but does not use that as an excuse for not planning worship.

September 22, 2010 Presentation by Rev. Reginald Barnes - Leader's Guide and Participant Handout

September 22, 2010 Presentation by Rev. Dr. Vanessee Burns

September 22, 2010 Presentation by Rev. Dr. Charley Hames

"Spiritual Warfare 101"

"An essential church is a church living in victory, not defeat. A powerless church is a defeated church and is no longer essential." Class participants review the scriptures that will strengthen their witness and ensure victory in their lives, homes, and the local church.

September 22, 2010 Presentation by Rev. DeWayne GoLightly

Convocation Department Meetings

Department of Christian Education

Convocation Workshops

Christian Education Workshop

"The Christian Educaton in the 21st Century"

Rev. Dr. Carmichael Curtchfield, Presenter

Missionary Workshop

“An Essential Church: Poised for 21st Century Ministry”

Bishop Teresa Snorton, Facilitator