Missionary Baptist State
Congress of Christian Education
President’s Night
Friday Evening Worship – July 5-8, 2022
Pastor James A. Terrance, Jr. M.Div. D.D.
Friendship Baptist Church
Kansas City, Missouri
Missionary Baptist State
Missionary Baptist State
Congress of Christian Education
The Dean’s Address
Wednesday Noon Worship – July 5-8, 2022
The Reverend Robert Smith
Associate Minister
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Kansas City, Missouri
Missouri State Congress of Christian Eduation
Youth & Young Adult Auxxiliary Presents
GROWING IN FAITH
Ephesians 4:14-16
July 5-8
Friendship Baptist Church
3530 Chelsea Drive
Kansas City, MO 64128
Youth (ages 5-17): Classes begin at 10AM
Young Adults (ages 18-35): Classes begin at 5:30PM
July 6-8, 2022 | 10AM – 12PM
ANNUAL SESSION
MINISTERS DIVISION
Recognizing Burnout and How To Cope
Wednesday, July 6 | Weary Preachers
Isaiah 50:4
Thursday, July 7 | Restored Heart & Restored Soul
Psalms 23:2
Friday, July 8 | Time to Refresh
Acts 3:19-21
MORNING CLASSES
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
3012: People of Color in the Bible
Dr. Donald Ray McNeal
This course identifies those nations and personalities in the Bible who were people of color. Students will examine the contributions made by these individuals and groups.
5003: Biblical Manhood: The Leadership Style of Jesus
Dr. Harold Simmons
This course is designed to help students engage in the biblical principles of leadership. Students will learn how to “Lead Like Jesus” in personal conviction, in the home, in the church, in the city, in the state, and in the world. This course will reveal how Jesus would have us to lead others and grow in depth of understanding of what the Bible reveals.
5005: Staff Development (Christian Education)
Dr. Alfred White
This course will direct Christian education directors, superintendents, church training directors, and so forth, on recruitment, equipping, and maintaining people resources needed for a viable Christian education program.
5020: Conflict Management (In The Church)
Pastor Keith Pendilton
This course will examine basic biblical principles that students may apply to successfully maneuver through various conflicts that frequently arise in the church. Upon completion of the course the students will be able to develop a model that can utilized in conflict resolution.
8053: Preparing for Biblical Marriage
Dr. Linden Bowie and Sis. Michelle Bowie
The students will be taught the biblical basis for marriage. The focus will be on the components that contribute in a godly, happy, and productive marital relationship. The students will also study the necessary personal characteristics that will enable married persons to live in accordance with God’s ordinance for marriage.
EVENING CLASSES
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
2012: Articles of Faith
Dr. Serena Rowan
The students will review the introductory of the Articles of Faith for Baptists, a longtime standard of the church. Students will evaluate each thought, with emphasis placed on biblical support.
2031: Essentials of Teaching Levels 1 – 3
Sis. Doris Dissassa
The students will focus on teaching strategies for children in grades 1 – 3. The students will explore the varying development levels of children, to include socialization, spiritual development, as well as physical and mental competencies.
2060: Reaching and Teaching Those Under 40
Rev. Tony Johnson
(Connecting with Young Adults)
The students will focus on the practical, simple ways of discovering the needs and interests of young adults. Careful emphasis will be on the developmental process of this age group, and the problems peculiar to them. The students will focus on methods that will assist the church in its efforts to actively involve young adults in the mission and work of the church.
6031: Growing the Church through the Sunday School
Dr. Eleanor Johnson
The students will focus on church growth strategies, designed for church schools, Vacation Bible Schools, and other Christian education efforts.
Tuesday Evening Guest Speaker
July 5th, 2022
Reverend Dr. Elliot Cuff
Kansas City, Missouri
President of the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education
Wednesday Evening Guest Speaker
July 6th, 2022
Reverend Dr. John Modest Miles
Kansas City, Missouri
Morning Start Baptist Church
Thursday Evening Guest Speaker
July 6th, 2022
The Reverend David M. McGrudder
Minister for Youth, Young Adult & Collegiate Ministries at the Friendship West Baptist Church in Dallas, TX.