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"Now proceed to cross the Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the Israelites... As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will will not fail or forsake you. Be strong and courageous; for you shall put this people in possession of the land that I swore to their ancestors to give them."
—Joshua 1:2b, 5b, 6a
The Convocation for Pastors of Black Churches
informs, inspires and encourages pastors of Black Churches
and those who support them.
January 6-9, 2009
Westin Galleria Hotel
Houston, TX
Sponsored by:
ATTEND THIS AWESOME EVENT TO:
- Learn from renowned pastors who are recognized for their leadership in Black settings.
- Develop strategies to aid pastoral leaders as a complement to your annual conference response to the “Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century” initiative.
- Discover the critical needs for growth in Black churches.
- Meet clergy who will pray for you, talk with you and support you in the journey of caring for God’s church in the Black community.
WHEN
January 6 - 9, 2009
WHERE
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Westin Galleria Houston
5060 W. Alabama St.
Houston, TX |
HOSTED BY
Windsor Village United Methodist Church
Houston, TX
Join us for worship at Windsor Village UMC
Tuesday, January 6th – 7:30 p.m.
Bishop Violet Fisher, preacher.
Transportation provided.
A Special Offering: A special offering, to be given to Africa University and the United Methodist Black College Fund, will be received during this worship service. We are inviting all Convocation registrants to lift an offering in their local congregations to bring to the event. We consider it an act of faith and leadership that we give to these leader-building institutions.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- All Pastors of Black Churches
- African American Pastors
- Bishops
- District Superintendents
- Conference Staff and Leaders
- Seminarians and Pastoral Candidates
HOW
Visit our Registration Page and download, complete and return the registration form.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Sign up now for email updates:
Registration:
Deborah Carvin
1-877-899-2780 x 7051
dcarvin@gbod.org
Program Information:
Vance Ross
1-877-899-2780 x 7132
vross@gbod.org
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