



Let us come to Jackson,
Rooted, Ready, and Resolved
as we lift high the name of Jesus and continue the work entrusted to us.
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About The Session
Looking for a way to strengthen your walk with God? Are you in search of a solid course of study to increase your biblical knowledge? Need assistance in Church Administration and Christian Education development? Are you a young minister or new pastor in need of guidance and mentoring from seasoned pastors?
Look no further, for all that and more is waiting for you at the Annual Session of the General Missionary Baptist State Convention of MS, Inc. where we are Rooted, Ready and Resolved!
What You Will Experience
Meet and make new friends in the faith.
Take classes and seminars especially designed to enhance your relationship with Christ Jesus.
Enroll in the Convention’s COPP -Certificate of Progress Program and become a certified teacher upon completion of each tract.
Partner with Convention Auxiliaries for outreach and mission opportunities to serve others.
Learn efficient and effective ways in church administration, evangelism and discipleship to take back to your church.
Join the Convention’s Music Department and share your gift of song in praise.
Be transformed each day through morning devotions and powerful preaching from the word of God.
Experience a wonderful and fulfilling week in a Christian atmosphere that you will never forget.
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Session Location
Greater Pearlie Grove M.B. Church
1640 W County Line Rd
Jackson, MS 39213
Session Speakers
Session Schedule
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Multipurpose Room

Registration
8:00 AM
Sanctuary

Session Opening
President Buckley
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Sanctuary

Morning Devotion
Rev. Anthony Hawkins, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Mound Bayou, MS
Seminar: The Deliberate Church Series: "Issues that Matter"
8:30 AM-10:45 AM

Teaching for Transformation
Sis. Deborah R. Miller
CCE Elective (formerly COPP)
8:30 AM-10:45 AM

The Ministry Of Church Ushering
Sis. Annie V. Course
CCE (formerly COPP) Phase I
8:30 AM-10:45 AM

1072- Introduction to the New Testament
Rev. Marek Walker
CCE (formerly COPP) Phase I
8:30 AM-10:45 AM

6021- Spiritual Formation
Dr. Rosa Garner
CCE (formerly COPP) Phase II
8:30 AM-10:45 AM

4001- Basic Christian Beliefs
Dr. Cecil Ashford
CCE (formerly COPP) Phase II
8:30 AM-10:45 AM

7024 - Discovering Your Spiritual Gift
Sis. Rosie Ford
CCE (formerly COPP) Phase III
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

7005 – Christian Evangelism
Dr. Ecclesiastes Goodwing
CCE (formerly COPP) - Phase IV
8:30 AM-10:45 AM

8035- The African American Church and Social Justice
Dr. Timothy Daniels
CCE (formerly COPP)- Phase III
8:30 AM-10:45 AM

9005- Writing Techniques II
Sis. Vera Watson
CCE (formerly COPP) Elective
8:30 AM-10:45 AM

9020- Dynamics of Gospel Music
Dr. Marshall Magee, Jr.
CCE (formerly COPP)
8:30 AM-10:45 AM

2100- Guidelines For Recertification of Deans
Rev. Dr. Eric Williams
Minister's Division
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

“Informed Preaching for Life Transformation”
Dr. Aaron I. Chapman
11:00 AM
Sanctuary

Morning Plenary
Jesus & Justice Panel
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Holistic Health: Balancing Worship, Worry and Wellness in African American Communities
Rev. Dr. Antoine Barlow
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

State Laymen Annual Session
Bro. LC Mitchell, Executive Director
Woman's Auxiliary
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Woman's Auxiliary Meeting - Fashion Share Program
Sis. Mary Coleman, Executive Director
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sanctuary

JH Jackson & Dave Matthews Doctrinal Preaching Hour
7:15 PM
Sanctuary

Mission Night

Host Hotel
Prado Hotel
610 County Line Rd
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Phone: 769-209-4838
Rate: $119/night + taxes



























