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Enlighten, Empower, Employ and Deploy
January 3 - 5, 2008 • Nashville, Tennessee
“Prepare for God’s arrival! Make the road straight and smooth, a highway fit for our God. Fill in the valleys, level off the hills, smooth out the ruts, clear out the rocks. Then God’s bright glory will shine and everyone will see it. Yes, Just as God had said.” Isaiah 40:3-5 The Message
What:
To Enlighten, Empower, Employ, and Deploy partnerships between laity and clergy in Black Churches for Ministry!
Why:
God is calling you to come to the Desert!
Be alert. Be present. God is about to do something brand new. God is prepared to pour a fresh anointing upon the Black Church!
How:
This carefully planned symposium includes a plan of action that will address issues confronting local churches that hinder clergy and laity from being more fully in ministry. The event focuses on worship, plenary sessions that link to hands-on ministry labs, discussion groups, fellowship, and relationship building.
Each church will covenant to work on one major area by filling out a ministry action plan to be turned in at the Communion service. All local churches will receive follow-up based on their submission request.
Come! Come prepared to tabernacle in the presence and teaching of the Holy Spirit!
Who Should Attend? Clergy/Lay teams from local churches
Lay leaders
District Superintendents
Bishops
Conference Leaders
General Agency staff
