Rationale

As we hope to meet the challenge of Ministry the Convention, operating from a sense of responsibility for academic excellence and efficient church management, considers it a duty to initiate programs\curriculum which will assist persons in developing their potential to the fullest. It is our prayer, & hope, that through participation in these programs, service will be improved and faith strengthened. 

Objectives

 

1. Perform more efficiently in various Program organizations of the Church.

 

2. Demonstrate a broader understanding of the Church's Mission in the World.

 

3. Render service in the Mission and Ministry of the Church in a "More excellent way."

 

4. Sharpen the skills of lay leaders in performing their jobs in a more efficient way.

 

5. To assist the Local Church in the training of lay leaders in planning for ministry.

 

6. Sharpen the skill of pastors and ministers in the:

 

 

             a. Teaching Ministry of the Church.

 

 

             b. Preaching Ministry of the Church.

 

 

             c. Evangelism and the total ministry of the local church.

 

7. Become better equipped to carry out the commission of our Lord in Matthew 28:19-20.

 

8. To strategically equip the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying (growing) of the body of Christ. Eph. 4:12

 

9. Demonstrate a deeper commitment of unity, faith, and knowledge of God ... to measure up to the stature of the fullness of Christ. Eph. 4:13

 

10. Assist in preparing the Local Church in becoming fully equipped to meet the challenges of this millennium and beyond.

The General Mission-

ary Baptist Covention

will meet at

the Union M.B.C

in Denver, Colorado

Dr. Gregory Johnson

is the Pastor.

Date: January  21, 2005

Time: 10:00 A.M.