148th ANNUAL SESSION
November 9-11,
2015
The 148th Annual Session
of the
GENERAL BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION
OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.
November 9-11, 2015
Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center
4700 Emperor Boulevard
Durham, North Carolina
THE REVEREND DR. NILOUS M. AVERY, II, D.Min.
President
Dr. Herbert L. Dickerson and
Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Durham
Dr. Leonzo D. Lynch
Rev. Curtis O. Donald, Sr.
Dr. Ricky L. Banks
Rev. Matthew D. Rouse, III
Vice President at Large
Recording Secretary
First Vice President
Assistant Recording Secretary
Dr. J. Vincent Terry, Sr.
Second Vice President
Dr. Nathan E. Scovens
Statistician
Rev. O. D. Sykes
Dr. Harry L. White, Jr.
Rev. Prince Raney Rivers
Dr. Reginald A. Wells
Third Vice President
Fourth Vice President
Historian
THE BAPTIST HEADQUARTERS
603 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-2338
(919) 821-7466
FAX: (919) 836-0061
E-mail: [email protected]
www.GBSConline.org
Reverend Haywood T. Gray
Executive Secretary-Treasurer
Parliamentarian
Monday
NOVEMBER 9, 2015
General Board
9:30—11:00 am
Empire D Room
Dr. Leonzo D. Lynch, Presiding
Registration
11:00 am—9:00 pm
Imperial Foyer 1
Rev. Selma S. Hunter, Supervising
Exhibitors and Vendors
1:00—10:00 pm
Imperial Pre-function
Rev. Randolph L. Moten, Supervising
Worship
1:00—2:00 pm
Imperial Ballroom
Dr. Harry L. White, Jr., Presiding
SERMON
Reverend Robert Hedgepeth
Moderator, Reedy Creek Missionary Baptist Association
Pastor, Pine Chapel, Hollister
Moderator’s Seminar
2:15—3:15 pm
Bull Durham Room
President Nilous M. Avery, II, Presiding
“Committed to Christ
Commissioned for Missions”
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Workshops
Session 1
2:15—3:15 pm
WORKSHOP A
“The Church and Social Change: Watch, Pray and Aid”
Imperial Ballroom
Presenter: Dr. Telika McCoy, Ph.D.
Mount Peace Baptist Church, Raleigh
WORKSHOP B
“Risk Management for Churches”
Auditorium
Presenter: Mr. Curtis Knapp
Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company
WORKSHOP C
“New Requirements: Preparing to Vote in 2016”
Royal Room
Presenter: Dr. Lee Cooley, D.Min.
Voter Outreach Specialist
North Carolina State Board of Elections, Raleigh
Workshops
(Workshops from Session 1 will be repeated)
Session 2
3:30—4:30 pm
WORKSHOP A
“The Church and Social Change: Watch, Pray and Aid”
Imperial Ballroom
WORKSHOP B
“Risk Management for Churches”
Auditorium
WORKSHOP C
“New Requirements: Preparing to Vote in 2016”
Royal Room
“Committed to Christ
Commissioned for Missions”
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Afternoon Break
4:30 pm
Pre-Banquet Reception
6:00—7:00 pm
Empire Ballroom Foyer
(This is a ticketed event; see Registration for tickets)
Leadership Banquet
7:00—9:00 pm
Empire Ballroom
Rev. Prince Raney Rivers, Presiding
(This is a ticketed event; see Registration for tickets)
SERMON
Dr. Ricky L. Banks
First Vice President, General Baptist State Convention
Pastor, Saint Stephen, Elizabeth City
Late Night Worship
9:00—10:30 pm
Imperial Ballroom
Dr. Anthonette Wright, Presiding
SERMON
Dr. Kenneth R. Hammond
Pastor, Union, Durham
MUSIC
Union Baptist Church Music Ministry
“Committed to Christ
Commissioned for Missions”
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Notes . . .
“Committed to Christ
Commissioned for Missions”
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Tuesday
NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Exhibitors and Vendors
8:00 am —10:00 pm
Imperial Pre-function
Rev. Randolph L. Moten, Supervising
Worship
9:00—10:00 am
Imperial Ballroom
Dr. Reginald A. Wells, Presiding
SERMON
Reverend Ronald O. Sullivan
Pastor, Catawba View, Old Fort
Workshops
10:15—11:15 pm
WORKSHOP A
“Pulpit Performance: Practical Ways to Improve Your Preaching”
Imperial Ballroom
Presenter: Dr. Alfonza W. Fullwood, Ph.D.
Riley Hill, Wendell
WORKSHOP B
“Why Are They Leaving?: What Can the Church and Leaders Do”
Auditorium
Presenter: Ms. Deborah Eaton
Graduate Assistant, Leadership Studies Program
North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro
WORKSHOP C
“A Divine Duet: The Music Ministry and Servant Leadership”
Empire D
Presenter: Dr. LaMont J. Johnson, Sr., D.Min.
Director of Music, General Baptist State Convention
“Committed to Christ
Commissioned for Missions”
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Vice President, Music and Worship Arts Auxiliary of the
National Baptist Convention USA, Inc.
WORKSHOP D
“Biblical Mandate for Keeping Your Church Safe and Secure”
Empire E
Presenter: Dr. William S. Wilson, D.Min.
Study Commission Chairman, NC State Laymen’s League
Lunch Break
11:30 am—1:00 pm
Opening Ceremony
1:00—2:15 pm
Imperial Ballroom
President Nilous M. Avery, II, Presiding
OFFICIAL CALL TO ORDER
President Nilous M. Avery, II
CONVENTION HYMN
“Lead Me to Calvary”
CONVENTION PRAYER
Reverend Q. Jimmel Williamson
Pastor, Pleasant Union, Riegelwood
SERMON
Dr. Robert E. L. McGowens
Pastor, Greater Galilee, Charlotte
Workshops
2:15—3:15 pm
WORKSHOP A
“Rethinking, Revisiting, Revising Christian Education
In a Post Modern Society”
“Committed to Christ
Commissioned for Missions”
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Imperial Ballroom
Presenter: Dr. Jeanette W. Floyd, D.Min.
Dickies Grove, Henderson
WORKSHOP B
“The Mission of Missions:
The Value of Short Term Mission Assignments”
Auditorium
Presenter: Reverend Tony W. Barr, M.Div.
Pastor, Ebenezer, Wadesboro
WORKSHOP C
“Finding Our Share of the 1.5 Million Missing Black Men:
A Call to Action”
Empire D
Presenters: Dr. John Hatch, DrPH, MSW
Senior Program Development Officer
Center for Health and Healing, Durham
Dr. Anita Holmes, JD, MPH
Director. FaithHealth Partnerships
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem
WORKSHOP D
“Saving Black Farms and Opportunities Available through the USDA”
Empire E
Presenter: Mr. Gerald Taylor
Advance Carolina
Women in Ministry Seminar
3:45—4:45 pm
Empire E
President Nilous M. Avery, II, Presiding
Afternoon Break
4:45 pm
“Committed to Christ
Commissioned for Missions”
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Welcome Program
7:00—7:30 pm
Imperial Ballroom
Reverend Matthew D. Rouse, III, Presiding
PROGRAM
Dr. Herbert L. Dickerson
2015 Host Pastor
Pastor, Orange Grove, Durham
Mr. Korwind Stokes
Minister of Music, Orange Grove, Durham
Evening Worship
7:30—9:00 pm
Imperial Ballroom
Dr. J. Vincent Terry, Sr., Presiding
STATE MISSIONS OFFERING APPEAL
Reverend Haywood T. Gray
SERMON
Reverend Leonard O. Griffin
Pastor, Morris Street Baptist Church, Charleston
Late Night Worship
9:00—10:30 pm
Imperial Ballroom
Dr. Henry McNeill, Presiding
LECTURER
Dr. Anthonette Wright
Pastor, Community of Faith, Raleigh
SERMON
Reverend George Crews, III
Pastor, Lattisville Grove, Hurdle Mills
MUSIC
NCCU Worship and Praise Inspirational Mass Choir
“Committed to Christ
Commissioned for Missions”
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Notes . . .
“Committed to Christ
Commissioned for Missions”
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Wednesday
NOVEMBER 11, 2015
Registration
11:00 am—9:00 pm
Imperial Foyer 1
Rev. Selma S. Hunter, Supervising
Exhibitors and Vendors
1:00—10:00 pm
Imperial Pre-function
Rev. Randolph L. Moten, Supervising
Worship
9:00—10:00 am
Imperial Ballroom
Dr. Ricky L. Banks, Presiding
SERMON
Dr. Terry L. Henry
Pastor, Macedonia, Wilmington
Colloquy
10:00—10:30 am
Imperial Ballroom
REFLECTIONS ON MOTHER EMANUEL TRAGEDY
Reverend Leonard O. Griffin
Pastor, Morris Street, Charleston
REFLECTIONS ON SOUTH CAROLINA FLOODING
Dr. Pierre J. Crawford
Pastor, Center, Gastonia
“Committed to Christ
Commissioned for Missions”
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Business Session
10:00—11:30 am
Imperial Ballroom
President Nilous M. Avery, II, Presiding
GREETINGS AND RECOGNITIONS
PRESIDENTIAL RECOGNITIONS
President Nilous M. Avery, II
MINUTES OF MID YEAR SESSION
Reverend Matthew D. Rouse, III
Assistant Recording Secretary, General Baptist State Convention
Pastor, Piney Grove East, Wingate
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY-TREASURER
Reverend Haywood T. Gray
Shaw Luncheon
12:00—1:30 pm
Empire ABC
Reverend O. D. Sykes, Presiding
(This is a ticketed event; see Registration for tickets)
SPEAKER
Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy, Ph.D.
President/CEO, Shaw University, Raleigh
Free Time
12:00—6:00 pm
Enjoy the City, Meet with friends, Enjoy the fellowship
“Committed to Christ
Commissioned for Missions”
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The Presidential Session
NOVEMBER 11, 2015
6:00 PM
Imperial Ballroom
DR. LEONZO D. LYNCH, Presiding
Presidential Awards Ceremony
Dr. Nathan E. Scovens, Presiding
6:00—5:30 pm
Missional Offering for South Carolina
Flood Victims
6:30—6:45 pm
The First Annual Presidential Address
of The Reverend Dr. Nilous M. Avery, II, D.Min.
The 32nd President of the
General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, Inc.
Pastor, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Salisbury
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Presidential Dessert Reception
8:30—10:00 pm
Empire ABC
(Persons who have registered for the Annual Session will be admitted.
You will need to wear your registration badge to enjoy the reception.)
MUSIC
Ray Watkins and Company
“Committed to Christ
Commissioned for Missions”
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