Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference Baptist State Convention

1775 Memphis Street, Suite B
PO Box 994
Hernando, MS 38632
ph: (662) 298-3584
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Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference Baptist State Convention's
State Congress of Christian Education
The Christian Education Voice of Northwest Mississippi
National Baptists
The Christian education arm of the Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference State Convention
Envisioning the Future Exceptionally
National Theme: "Glorifying God through Our Commitment to Christ Centered Evangelism"
(Jeremiah 29.11; Acts 1.8)
2021 State Theme: Voice-A Voice for the Voiceless
(Proverbs 31.8-9; Matthew 25.40; 1 John 3.17))
9th Annual Session
(Convention, Congress, and Association)
May 4-6, 2021
Convening Virtually and In-Person
71st Congress of Christian Education
May 4-6, 2021
Courses, Workshops, and Seminars
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Session Sermons and Addresses
Plenary Session Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88560013083?pwd=S3pnK2R5dE5meGk4MS9wdjBETFFZZz09
Passcode: 163967
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 6:00 p.m.
Congress Thematic Message: Pastor Henry Hargrove, Mt. Olive - Tunica

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 6:00 p.m.
Deans First Annual Address: Pastor Dorothy Jones, New Faith Bible Baptist Church Memphis, TN

Thursday, May 6, 2021 6:00 p.m.
President Minor's Twelfth Annual Address: Dr. Michael O. Minor, The Hill-Hernando

Seminars
Day Class (11:00 am 1:00 p.m.)
Seminar 1. Speaking for the Voiceless or Marginalized: A Theological Approach
Seminar Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wWgIrgGyTr-VsafT8wsiEw

Instructor: Ms. Cathy Garett, Ebenezer Como, MS
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Course Description: This course is designed to create an awareness that it is the God-given duty of each member in the body of Christ to provide and speak for the voiceless and the marginalized on all levels: individual, community, and spiritual.
After completing this seminar, students will be able to:
- Better identify the Voiceless in their community;
- Give biblical examples of Jesus speaking for and aiding the various segments of society; and
- Discuss ways in which individuals, the church, and organized groups in the community can speak and support the marginalized within the communities in which your local church serves.
Evening Classes (7:00 8:30 p.m.)

Seminar 2. A Voice for All: Justice for All! (A Biblical and Historical View)
Seminar Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R5Z-Eq-rS1Kx5xT5FNaT4Q
Instructor: Pastor Calloway Bain, Mt. Olive Horn Lake, MS

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Course Description: This course will deal with all the issues and experiences of the marginalized and voiceless segments of todays society: the historical development of social injustices. The class will explore how the church can apply Gods standards of right and wrong as its defense to serve all of Gods people.

In this seminar, students will:
- Learn that social justice is an extension of Gods love and work to defend the defenseless;
- Explore biblical texts dealing with social justice and human rights. (Psalm 82.3, Isaiah 1.17, Micah 6.8, and Luke 11.42); and
- Explore ways that the church can participate in promoting social justice in their local communities.
Seminar 3. Effective Interpretation and Application of the Sunday School Text
Seminar Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7PNSa3PRRbe9tSLwUgUc1A

Facilitator: Dr. Jevon Marshall, Antioch Walls, MS

Superintendent: Mr. Rubin Wright, New Bethany Hernando, MS

Course Description: This course will provide basic principles and examples of study/teaching methods to effectively approach the interpretation of the Bible/Sunday school text. This study will help Sunday school teachers prepare their lessons to help students understand what the text is saying and how it is applicable to daily living.

This seminar is designed to help teachers:
- Move students from a level of verbalization and memorization to transformation;
- Develop clear biblical interpretation of the text by understanding the world of the text; and
- Present the text in such a way that it not only stirs the emotion but motivates action.
Consolidated Convention/Congress Official Roster
Dr. Michael O. Minor, President
Pastor Bernard Montgomery, Vice-President-at-Large
Pastor Rubin Jones, First Vice-President
Pastor Callaway Bain, Second Vice-President
Pastor Glen Newson, Third Vice-President
Pastor Lacy Reed, Fourth Vice-President
Dr. Jevon Marshall, Christian Education Moderator
Ms. Phyllistean Albright, General Secretary
Pastor Henry Knox, Treasurer
Ms. Minnie Wilkinson, H.O.P.E. Health Coordinator

Office of the State Director of Christian Education
Sis. Loretta Henderson Miller, State Director of Christian Education
Pastor Dorothy Jones, State Congress Dean Elect
Associate Dean: Dr. Jevon Marshall
Ms. Annette Dunbar, Classification Secretary
National Baptist Convention, USA, Incorporated
Dr. Jerry Young, President Dr. Alvin Edwards, General Secretary
National Baptist Congress of Christian Education
Dr. Elliott Cuff, President Dr. Carl Washington, Dean
Ms. Monica Blake-Mickle, General, Secretary
Sunday School Publishing Board
Dr. Derrick Jackson, Executive Director
Rev. Eric Williams, Senior Director of Christian Eductaion
Dr. Michael O. Minor, Southwest Region I Coordinator

Vision, Mission, Goals

Vision: The State Congress’ work will reach completion at the Second Coming of Christ. In short, the vision of the State Congress is heaven (Hebrews 12.22-24; Revelation 21.2, 9-10; John 14.2).

Mission: The State Congress embraces the Great Commission (Matthew 28.19-20) as its mission seeking to save unsaved souls and help saved souls through Christian education.

Goals: Our State Congress goals are

To equip and train the people of God directly and indirectly by providing opportunities for local churches, districts, and other unions to be certified while fostering love, humility and unity;
To continue affiliation with the National Baptist Congress; and
To continue certification by the Sunday School Publishing Board (SSPB).

Annual Awards and Recognition Opportunities

Attendance Awards. The top five participating churches are given awards for overall attendance, youth, and seniors.

Deacon Dan Robinson Leadership Award. Two Christian educators from one of the member churches or supporting entities are recognized for outstanding service in the cause of Christian education. The award is named after the first president of the Sate Congress.

Minister Lena Dean-Bond Lady Leader of the Year Award. One lady leader of a representing church who exhibits the following qualities:

¨ Demonstrated faithful commitment to the development of her ministry;

¨ Exhibits the characteristics of a mentor of women in ministry;

¨ Exemplifies qualities of gifted leadership and redemptive service;

¨ Maintains an active role in the ministry of her local church;

¨ Displays support for the vision, mission, and goals of Mid-South Churches State Convention.

The award is named after the first vice-president-at-large of our State Convention. She was also the first woman to serve in such a position among Mississippi National Baptist State Conventions.

Collaborative Efforts

Regional Teachers’ Workshop. On the First Saturday in February, the State Congress hosts an interactive teacher workshop focused on creative ways of teaching along with an overview of the new Vacation Bible School material.

Annual Sunday School Workshop. On the Second Saturday in August, the State Congress hosts an interactive Sunday School Workshop focused on making Sunday School transformational.

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Brief History

The Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference's Baptist State Congress of Christian Education (formerly the Original North Mississippi Baptist State Congress of Christian Education) (Congress) traces its origin to the year 1938 with the expansion of the Paradise Sunday School and Baptist Training Union (BTU) under the leadership of Deacon Dan Robinson (New Hope-Walls). The BTU continued meeting annually until 1954. From 1954-1966, there was a period of inactivity. However, in 1966, the Congress was reorganized at Independent-Tyro as the North Mississippi Baptist Education Congress with Pastor L. S. Biles (Carroll Bluff) elected as president and Pastor V. B. Brown (St. Paul) as Dean.

Other Deans: Pastor T. J. Denson (1970-1977, West Antioch #2), Deacon S. D. Minor, Sr. (Mt. Calm, 1977-1988), Ms. Mable Lawrence (1988-2010, Hickory Grove), Dr. Michael O. Minor (Oak Hill, 2011-2012),
Ms. Loretta Miller (Prince of Peace, 2013-2018), Ms. Mattie Wallace-Stokes (2019-2020), Pastor Dorothy Jones (2021-present)

Other Presidents: Pastor Jacob Davis (1987-1989, Hammond Hill), Pastor CJ Thomas (1989-2009, Pleasant Hill), Dr. Michael O. Minor (The Hill-Hernando, 2009-present)

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ph: (662) 298-3584
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Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference Baptist State Convention

State Congress

Click here for the VBS Resource Page.

Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference Baptist State Convention's
State Congress of Christian Education

The Christian Education Voice of Northwest Mississippi
National Baptists

Envisioning the Future Exceptionally
National Theme: "Glorifying God through Our Commitment to Christ Centered Evangelism"
(Jeremiah 29.11; Acts 1.8)

2021 State Theme: Voice-A Voice for the Voiceless
(Proverbs 31.8-9; Matthew 25.40; 1 John 3.17))

May 4-6, 2021

Click here to download the session guide.

Click here to download the session registration form.

Click here to pay registration fees online.

Session Sermons and Addresses

Seminars

Vision, Mission, Goals

Brief History

Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference Baptist State Convention

State Congress

Click here for the VBS Resource Page.

Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference Baptist State Convention's State Congress of Christian Education

The Christian Education Voice of Northwest Mississippi National Baptists

Envisioning the Future ExceptionallyNational Theme: "Glorifying God through Our Commitment to Christ Centered Evangelism"(Jeremiah 29.11; Acts 1.8)

2021 State Theme: Voice-A Voice for the Voiceless(Proverbs 31.8-9; Matthew 25.40; 1 John 3.17))

May 4-6, 2021

Click here to download the session guide.

Click here to download the session registration form.

Click here to pay registration fees online.

Session Sermons and Addresses

Seminars

Vision, Mission, Goals

Brief History

Mid-South Churches Cooperative Conference Baptist State Convention's
State Congress of Christian Education

The Christian Education Voice of Northwest Mississippi
National Baptists

Envisioning the Future Exceptionally
National Theme: "Glorifying God through Our Commitment to Christ Centered Evangelism"
(Jeremiah 29.11; Acts 1.8)

2021 State Theme: Voice-A Voice for the Voiceless
(Proverbs 31.8-9; Matthew 25.40; 1 John 3.17))