#RethinkingChurch Virtual Summit

Jul 21, 1:30PM to Jul 23, 10:00PM UTC

400 people attended

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Schedule

July 21, 2020 1:45pm 1:45PM– 3:30PM · Stage

Welcome and Keynote Presentation by Rev. Dr. Teresa Fry Brown

Rethinking Church: Tense Situations for Sanctified Imaginations

July 21, 2020 3:30pm 3:30PM– 3:45PM · Networking

Networking!!

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July 21, 2020 3:40pm 3:40PM– 4:30PM · Sessions

Physicians of the Soul, Gatekeepers of the Mind

This presentation will debunk common misconceptions regarding mental health from a biblical, theological, social, and cultural context.

July 21, 2020 3:40pm 3:40PM– 4:30PM · Sessions

Leadership & Followership: Partnering for a Transformation

The development of a firm relationship between the Pastor and Lay leaders is vital to the mission, vision, and growth of the church.

July 21, 2020 3:40pm 3:40PM– 4:30PM · Sessions

Politics vs. Policy: The Business of Church

Knowledge of the major items to be included in the church's governing documents and the duties of those chosen to govern the church.

July 21, 2020 4:30pm 4:30PM– 4:45PM · Networking

Networking!!

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July 21, 2020 4:40pm 4:40PM– 5:30PM · Sessions

Innovative Change: Navigating the Season of Rapid Change

Provide Resources to Leaders to Help them to Navigate Seasons of Unchartered Territories of Change with an Innovative Change Model for Ministry

July 21, 2020 4:40pm 4:40PM– 5:30PM · Sessions

Making Nonprofits Work

Provides an in depth look at the nonprofit sector and how organizations and programs can be design to build a movement or achieve a mission.

July 21, 2020 4:40pm 4:40PM– 5:30PM · Sessions

Tapestry of Faith: How Intersections of Culture and Spiritual Perspective Between Black Muslims and Black Christians

While many believe Black Muslims and Christians are irrevocably disparate, we can look to our rich interfaith dialogue to help us flourish in God’s work.

July 21, 2020 4:40pm 4:40PM– 5:30PM · Sessions

Reimagining Church Leadership/Administration Post Pandemic

Let’s rethink & learn relevant, effective ways to lead and administrate the church post pandemic.

July 21, 2020 5:30pm 5:30PM– 5:45PM · Networking

Networking!!

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July 21, 2020 5:40pm 5:40PM– 6:30PM · Sessions

Congregational Cultivation - Building Community Capacity

Churches leaders will have a better understanding of how to serve and thrive as a non-profit organization.

July 21, 2020 5:40pm 5:40PM– 6:30PM · Sessions

Bi-vocational Ministry/Collaborative Leadership

Reinforce need for creative and collaborative leadership amid our changing contexts in or considering vocational ministry.

July 21, 2020 5:40pm 5:40PM– 6:30PM · Sessions

Building Your Christian Education Ministry From Ground Zero

Participants will learn the goals of Christian education, how to organize a local church department, and innovative strategies for Christian formation

July 21, 2020 5:40pm 5:40PM– 6:30PM · Sessions

Leveraging Strategic Communications for Church Growth and Community Engagement

In this presentation, I share how ministry leaders can leverage strategic communications for church growth and community engagement.

July 21, 2020 6:30pm 6:30PM– 6:45PM · Networking

Networking!!

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July 21, 2020 6:40pm 6:40PM– 7:30PM · Sessions

Fishing Differently: Accessing Multiple Sources of Capital for Ministry

Participants learn how to access multiple sources of capital (F.I.S.H.) to achieve the vision and mission of their organizations.

July 21, 2020 6:40pm 6:40PM– 7:30PM · Sessions

Systems, Structures and Strategy: An Alternative Approach to Church Administration

The goal is for attendees to walk away with new ideas to consider in the administration and implementation of their ministry.

July 21, 2020 6:40pm 6:40PM– 7:30PM · Sessions

New Wine, Old Wineskins: Rethinking the Content and Carriers of Christian Education

To recognize the ways teachers and teachings help or hinder your congregation's theological understanding and praxis

July 21, 2020 7:30pm 7:30PM– 9:00PM · Expo

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July 21, 2020 7:30pm 7:30PM– 8:00PM · Networking

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July 21, 2020 8:00pm 8:00PM– 9:00PM · Sessions

Think Tanks

Day 1: Plan Your Work! What issue does your group want to tackle?

July 22, 2020 1:45pm 1:45PM– 3:15PM · Stage

Welcome and Keynote Presentation by Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley

July 22, 2020 3:15pm 3:15PM– 3:30PM · Networking

Networking!!

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July 22, 2020 3:25pm 3:25PM– 4:15PM · Sessions

FOSTERING A SPIRITUAL C.A.R.E. ENVIRONMENT FOR TWEENS IN A SWIPE SOCIETY WITHIN THE LOCAL CHURCH

Creating an Effective Pastoral Care Model for Tweens in a Technological Age

July 22, 2020 3:25pm 3:25PM– 4:15PM · Sessions

Identity Development for Women in Ministry in a Patriarchal Society

This discussion will focus on the avenues of identity development, the processes of self-discovery and the weight of patriarchy on women in the church.

July 22, 2020 3:25pm 3:25PM– 4:15PM · Sessions

Changing the Package without Changing the Product

The Presentation will focus on how to hear the new Christian to be able to teach and minister to them more effectively.

July 22, 2020 3:25pm 3:25PM– 4:15PM · Sessions

How to Fish with a Net

How to use social media and other digital platforms to reach the unchurched with relevant and engaging ministry

July 22, 2020 4:15pm 4:15PM– 4:30PM · Networking

Networking!!

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July 22, 2020 4:25pm 4:25PM– 5:15PM · Sessions

What We Talk'n? Reimagining the Praxis of Young Adult Ministry through a Pedagogy of Engagement

To demonstrate an approach that engages young adults and creates a space for transformative learning and spiritual formation.

July 22, 2020 4:25pm 4:25PM– 5:15PM · Sessions

Discipleship In The Midst of Social Distancing and Beyond

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of Digital Discipleship

July 22, 2020 4:30pm 4:30PM– 5:15PM · Sessions

Extending Your Reach Through Podcasting

Teaching Organizations, Brands, and Individuals to extend their reach by using their voice through the medium of Podcasting.

July 22, 2020 5:15pm 5:15PM– 5:30PM · Networking

Networking!!

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July 22, 2020 5:25pm 5:25PM– 6:15PM · Sessions

Marketing Campaigns for Ministry

Churches can create a successful marketing campaign

July 22, 2020 5:25pm 5:25PM– 6:15PM · Sessions

"CSS" Consistency, Sustainability, and Success

Build something that will not only be effective, but that you can realistically maintain.

July 22, 2020 5:25pm 5:25PM– 6:15PM · Sessions

iHomiletic™: Preaching & Teaching that Clicks

Core values to keep in mind for doing ministry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 22, 2020 6:15pm 6:15PM– 6:30PM · Networking

Networking!!

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July 22, 2020 6:25pm 6:25PM– 7:15PM · Sessions

Ministering to Men and Boys Amidst Social Justice Challenges

July 22, 2020 6:25pm 6:25PM– 7:15PM · Sessions

Are The Church Doors Still Open?: Visibility Beyond the Pew

By the end of the presentation, spiritual leaders & influencers will consider digital presence as an effective source of marketability and profitability.

July 22, 2020 6:25pm 6:25PM– 7:15PM · Sessions

No Child Left Behind: Designing Ministry for Teens and Young Adults

To assist church and community leaders in intentionally developing and including youth and young adults in their program design

July 22, 2020 6:25pm 6:25PM– 7:15PM · Sessions

Implications of COVID 19: A Hybrid Online/In-Person Flipped Church Model

This session will challenge pastors and leaders to reimagine the future of church.

July 22, 2020 6:25pm 6:25PM– 7:15PM · Sessions

BUILDING THE 21ST CENTURY CHURCH: 7 FUNDAMENTAL STRATEGIES OF MARKETING/BRANDING YOUR CHURCH

The attendees will come away with the tools needed in order to effectively market their church to its MEMBERS, THE COMMUNITY AND THE GLOBAL CHURCH

July 22, 2020 7:15pm 7:15PM– 8:00PM · Networking

Networking!!

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July 22, 2020 7:15pm 7:15PM– 9:00PM · Sessions

Think Tanks

Day 2: What is your expected outcome? Based on your upcoming work, what do you plan to achieve?

July 22, 2020 7:15pm 7:15PM– 9:00PM · Expo

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July 23, 2020 1:30pm 1:30PM– 2:00PM · Sessions

PreCon

For Presenters

July 23, 2020 1:45pm 1:45PM– 3:15PM · Stage

Welcome and Keynote Presentation by Dr. Miguel De La Torre

July 23, 2020 3:15pm 3:15PM– 3:30PM · Networking

Networking!!

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July 23, 2020 3:15pm 3:15PM– 4:15PM · Sessions

Practical Principles For Effective Church Growth

The Presentation will provide practical principles to enable individuals to become effective in their Christian Witness and Disciple making process.

July 23, 2020 3:25pm 3:25PM– 4:15PM · Sessions

Job and Jesus: Rethinking God and Suffering

Let’s rethink God’s role in human suffering. Let’s move the paradigm from Job to Jesus.

July 23, 2020 3:25pm 3:25PM– 4:15PM · Sessions

Panhandling & Praise: Comprehensive Approaches to Help the Homeless

Millennial Homelessness, Advocacy of services for vulnerable populations

July 23, 2020 4:15pm 4:15PM– 4:30PM · Networking

Networking!!

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July 23, 2020 4:25pm 4:25PM– 5:15PM · Sessions

Advocacy: Mass Incarceration and the Role of the Church

Advocate for Changes in the Criminal Justice Process

July 23, 2020 4:25pm 4:25PM– 5:15PM · Sessions

Returning to the Roots: Equipping, Educating and Empowering Christian Disciples for Social Justice

A clearer commitment to the Christian mission of social justice for the masses

July 23, 2020 4:25pm 4:25PM– 5:15PM · Sessions

Community Evangelism

Small Groups... Class Leader System... New face to Evangelism

July 23, 2020 4:25pm 4:25PM– 5:15PM · Sessions

Health/Addiction Disparities in Urban Community

Faith Based Recovery & Health Programming

July 23, 2020 4:30pm 4:30PM– 5:15PM · Sessions

Returning to Macedonia: Mission Trips and Engagement After COVID-19

Attendees will come away with new tools for engagement with Christians outside of their local context in the post COVID-19 environment.

July 23, 2020 5:15pm 5:15PM– 5:30PM · Networking

Networking!!

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July 23, 2020 5:25pm 5:25PM– 6:15PM · Sessions

The Black Church and Public Policy

How the Black Church can shape Public Policy at every level of Government

July 23, 2020 5:25pm 5:25PM– 6:15PM · Sessions

Next Generation Evangelism: Speaking the Spiritual and Technological Language of Millennials

This seminar will focus on the three important areas of focus to reach the next generation and how we reach them in their online world.

July 23, 2020 5:25pm 5:25PM– 6:15PM · Sessions

Cultural Competence and the Church: Where Do You Fall?

Cultural competence around different topics in the church

July 23, 2020 5:25pm 5:25PM– 6:15PM · Sessions

Evangelizing in a Digital World

Educate attendees on doing evangelism in a digital way

July 23, 2020 6:15pm 6:15PM– 8:00PM · Expo

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July 23, 2020 6:15pm 6:15PM– 6:30PM · Networking

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July 23, 2020 6:15pm 6:15PM– 7:00PM · Stage

Think Tank Presentation and Grant Award Announcements

Speakers

Ayana Jordan

Presenter

Quinta Ellis-Parmely

Co-Host, #RethinkingChurch Virtual Summit

Howard-John Wesley

Pastor, Alfred Street Baptist Church

Teresa Fry Brown

Bandy Professor of Preaching, Candler School of Theology

Ritney Castine

Principal/Chief Strategist

Leroy Mckenzie Jr.

Authorpreneur/Consultant/Speaker, JNF Enterprises

Rev. Dr. Dominique A. Robinson

iHomiletic™ Founder and Dean of Chapel, Wiley College

Bernice Loman

Marketing Specialist

Jermaine Armour

Pastor, Saint Luke AME Zion Church

Kelcy Steele

Pastor, Varick Memorial AME Zion Church

Jeremy Steele

Minister | Writer

Portia Jacobs

Eastern North Carolina Episcopal Director of Christian Education (AMEZ)

Sidney Williams

CEO, Crossing Capital Group

Lester Agyei McCorn

President, Clinton College

John Thomas

Editor, The Christian Recorder

Dr. Rikesha Fry Brown

Expert

Mallory Wright

Education Consultant

Rev. Cheryl D. Ward

Cheryl Ward Ministries

Keisha Reynolds

Digital Marketing Strategist, Digital Church University

Roderick Stevenson

Pastor, New Saint Paul AME Church (Tampa FL), Principal Consultant, MyChurchCanGrow.com

Derril Blue

Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church

D'Lorah Butts-Lucas, Esq.

Attorney - The Business & Nonprofit Legal Center, PLLC

Elvin Sadler

General Secretary-Auditor, The A.M.E. Zion Church

Harold Love

State Representative House District 58, TN House of Representatives

Dana Stilley

Strategic Leadership Consultant

Rev. Delois Prince

Delois Prince Ministries, International

Jerret Fite

Robinson A.M.E. Zion Church

Dr. Xellex Rivera

NYC Shelter Program Director, MHC-LP Urban Resource Institute

Sharise Wigfall

Co-Minister to Young Adults Greater, Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of NY

Rev. Dr. Christal Bell

Founder, UPLIFTED LLC/ Director of Christian Education for the Fourth Episcopal District of the AME Church

Christopher Oliver

Minister, Simon Temple AME Zion Church

Shivawn Mitchell

Creating Christian Communicators in Media & Entertainment.

Chuck Williams

Lay Leader focused on Social Justice Ministries, Discipleship and Leadership

Rev Dr Candace M Lewis

Visionary - Entrepreneur - Church Leadership Coach

Joseph Scrivner

Dean of Chapel, Stillman College, Pastor, Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church

Shauntae Hudson

Coach for High-Achieving Women

Sharlrita Deloatch

Publishing Strategist, BWE Publishing and Consulting

Michael Waters

Founding Pastor, Abundant Life AME Church

Ian Harris

United Methodist Church

Makasha Dorsey

Amplification Architect

Aamaal Abdul-Malik

Mosque Revitalization Consultant

Richard Gadzekpo

A. M. E . Zion Church, Tennessee Annual Conference, Chattanooga District

Lindsay Hayes, Ph.D.

Penn State University

Adam Mixon

Pastor/ Author/ Content Curator/ Cohort Facilitator, Macedonian Ministry(Ministry Collaborative)

Jessica Ganzie

Director of Christian Education, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Nashville, TN

Angellica Sweat

Greater Gethsemane A.M.E. Zion Church

LaKesha Womack

Co-Host and Founder, #RethinkingChurch

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