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71st Pastors’ Conference of General Association of Baptists in Kentucky

February 9th -12th

Dr. C. B. Akins, Sr., ModeratorDr. Bernard Crayton, 1st Vice Moderator

Dr. Michael Rice, 2nd Vice ModeratorRev. Nathl Moore, 3rd Vice ModeratorRev. Phillip Suber, 4th Vice Moderator

Dr. Tellis J. Chapman, Guest PreacherRev. Christopher J. Wimberly, Sr., Guest Lecturer

Galt House Hotel & Suites140 North 4th Street

Louisville, KY

Hello, GABKY Family,

Welcome to the 71st GABKY Pastors’ Conference. Our team is incredibly excited about this year’s events. Your event coordinators, Dr. Michael Rice and Roszalyn Akins have worked feverishly to make adequate accommodations for all of us. The other moderators, along with Sherry Miles, my administrative assistant, have given of themselves untiringly to make all things ready. Our guest preacher, Dr. Tellis Chapman, from Detroit, and our lecturer, Rev. Chris Wimberly, from Atlanta, are two that will bless us immensely all this week.

Substantive classes have been structured by our planning committee of which Dr. Robert Blythe, BUCLC president, is an intricate part. Each class will unapologetically have a focus on ministry, including the contributions of laity. We want every attendee to be enriched by the scholastic offerings, empowered by the spiritual messages in sermon and lecture form, , and encouraged by the fellowship of those of a common calling. Iron does indeed sharpen iron. Let us come together for a week-long respite from our individual fields of labor to collectively be rejuvenated for the battles that lie ahead. When we return to our churches, may it be said of us as was said of Peter and John: “We know they have been with Jesus!”

Enjoy the week. The moderator’s team and staff are here to serve you.

Dr. C. B. Akins, Sr.Moderator

Dr. C. B. Akins, Sr., Moderator

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all, it’s not just your financial well-being that we want to help secure.

“I’M A PASTOR, NOT A FINANCIAL PLANNER.

THANKFULLY, MY benefits consultant understands me.”

REAL PLANNING, REAL SOLUTIONS. THAT’S OUR CALLING.

The Reverend Doctor Tellis Jerome Chapman is a very dynamic individual and one of the more charismatic leaders and devoted Baptist Ministers in the Greater Metropolitan Detroit area.

Reverend Chapman is the Pastor of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan. He was born in Newton, Mississippi. He is a graduate of Jackson State University, Jackson Mississippi, and has received Honorary Doctoral degrees from Natchez College, Natchez, Mississippi and Dallas Baptist College, Dallas, Texas.

Reverend Chapman has been a pastor at several churches prior to his tenure as the present Pastor of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. He served as Pastor at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Jachin, Alabama and Little Hope Baptist Church, Toomsuba, Mississippi.

Reverend Chapman has been called many times to serve in a leadership capacity among his ministerial peers and Christian associations. He has served as Vice Moderator and Vice President of the Michigan District Baptist Association and Congress of Michigan. Respected for his knowledge, he is well versed in parliamentary procedure and served as Parliamentarian for the Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention of the State of Michigan.

Reverend Chapman has been involved in Detroit's growth as it relates to mass transit. He was a board member of the City of Detroit Department of Transportation Commission for several years. Currently he serves as President of the Baptist Missionary and Educational State Convention of Michigan.

Reverend Chapman served as an advisor on the Faith-Based Advisory Board of Governor Jennifer Granholm of the state of Michigan. He has also received the distinguished honor of Pastor of the Year by the Detroit Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

Reverend Chapman’s community service is not without energetic and influential involvement. He is the Founder and President of the Chapel Vision Community Development Corporation, serving greater southeast Detroit. He is also Founder and President of the Mid-West Community Development Corporation, serving greater southeastern Michigan.

Dr. Chapman is also a board member of the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc., and Chairman of Late Night Worship Service for the National Baptist Convention, USA Inc.

Reverend Chapman is married to the former Eunice F. Newsome, and has four children: Cecil, Brandie, Candace, Brannon, and one granddaughter, Chloe.

Dr. Tellis J. Chapman

The MANPastor Christopher A. Wimberly, Sr., is a native of Winder, Georgia. He was born on April 19, 1977 to Deacon Robert and Mrs. Rachel Wimberly. Pastor Wimberly resides in the Metro Atlanta area with his wife, Lady Felicia, their daughter Jahri, and their son Christopher, Jr.

The MinistryPastor Wimberly was called by God to preach His Word at the age of 19 and was licensed to preach on April 20, 1997, under the leadership of Pastor Alfred Hazel at White Oaks Springs Baptist Church in Winder. As a member of White Oaks Springs, he served faithfully as musician for the Senior and Youth Adult Choirs, and as the Youth Minister.

It became clear that God’s hand was upon the ministry of this young man’s life. He has traveled the country, from the East coast to the West coast, spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He is the spiritual son of Bishop Joseph W. Walker III, Senior Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.

The MatriculationIn 1995, Reverend Wimberly graduated from Barrow High School in Winder, Georgia. He continued his education at Gainesville College in Gainesville, Georgia, where he majored in religion, and at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Religion. He also attended Beulah Heights Bible College in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was the recipient of the distinguished Paul A. Anderson Scholarship.

The EntrepreneurPastor Wimberly stepped out on faith to become the owner of Greenlee Funeral Home, located in Gainesville, Georgia. It was later renamed the Wimberly & Jackson Funeral Home.

The PastorPastor Wimberly was called to Pastor St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Hartsville, Tennessee the 1st Sunday of November, 1999. In June 2004, He was called to lead the Hunter Hill First Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Pastor Wimberly is dedicated to taking the “Church Beyond The Walls”. The Core Principles of his E7 Vision include: Evangelize, Enlighten, Embrace, Encourage, Equip, Empower and Exalt the Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor Wimberly is truly a man of God, leading the people of God, to do the Will of God.

Rev. Christopher A. Wimberly, Sr.

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General Association of Baptists in Kentucky71th Pastors’ Conference Program

February 9-12, 2015

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH

1:00 P.M. 2:30 P.M. Auxiliary Board Meetings

Room Assignments for Board Meeting:

1. Breathitt SUNGA2. Clements Laymen3. Brown BUCLC4. Collins Baptist Women’s Education Convention5. Nunn Baptist Women’s Missionary Convention

3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M. Joint Executive Board MeetingCombs/ Chandler Room

BUCLC Classes 11:00 A.M. to 12:15 P.M.

FOR PASTORS: COMBS/CHANDLER ROOMLiving the Pastor’s Life: Instructor: Rev. Gerry Hearn

Tuesday & Wednesday

Technology for the Pastor & Minister: Instructor: Lifeway Resources Thursday

FOR ASSOCIATE MINISTERS: BREATHITT ROOMStirring Up the Gift:

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday FOR LAY LEADERS: CLEMENTS ROOMLaborers Together – The Pastor/Lay Leader Relationship

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

FOR WOMEN: BROWN ROOMSpiritual Renewal for Christian Women: Instructor: Sherry Bethea

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday


February 9-12, 2015

1st Vice Moderator Crayton, Presiding

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH

9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Hall & Peoples Lecture Series

Call to Worship

Song Worship Leader

Prayer

Offering

Introduction of Guest Lecturer Rev. Brian Hogg

Song Worship Leader

Hall & Peoples Lecturer Rev. Christopher J. Wimberly, Sr. Hunter Hill First Missionary Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA

Invitation to Discipleship

Song

Closing Announcements

BUCLC Classes: 11:00 A.M to 12:15 P.M.12:15 P.M.to 2:00 P.M. Lunch

Afternoon Worship Service

2nd Vice Moderator Michael Rice, Presiding2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Call to Worship

Song Worship Leader

1st Sermon Rev. Sammy Spencer Pastor First Baptist Russellville, KY

Offering

Song Worship Leader

2nd Sermon Rev. Jonathan MoreheadPastor, Hosack MBC, Columbus, OH

Invitational Selection

Closing Remarks

Evening Worship Service

Dr. Kevin Cosby, President and Dr. Frank Smith, PresidingSimmons College of Kentucky

7:00 P.M.

Call to Worship

Praise & Worship

Scripture

Prayer

Selection Pastors’ Conference Mass Choir

Greetings


Offertory Appeal Dr. F. Bruce Williams, ChairmanSpecial Offering for Simmons College of Kentucky

Introduction of Guest Preacher

Selections A & B Pastors’ Conference Mass Choir

The Preached Word Dr. Tellis J. Chapman Galilee Baptist Church, Detroit, MI



Closing Remarks & Announcements


February 9-12, 2015

3rd Vice Moderator Nathl Moore, Presiding

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH


Call to Worship

Song Worship Leader

Prayer

Offering

Introduction of Guest Lecturer

Song Worship Leader



Song


BUCLC Classes: 11:00 A.M to 12:15 P.M.Lunch 12:15 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.

The Baptist Women’s Missionary Convention luncheon in the Magnolia Restaurant

(during lunch time)

Minister’s Wives Session: 1:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Combs/Chandler Room


4th Vice Moderator Phillip Suber, Presiding2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Call to Worship

Song Worship Leader

1st Sermon Rev. Demetrius Russell, Sr., Pastor Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Hecla, KY

Offering

Song Worship Leader

2nd Sermon Rev. Derrick Fitts Pastor Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Columbus, KY


Closing Remark

Pastor’s Seminar 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.Combs/Chandler Room


1st Vice Moderator Bernard Crayton, Presiding7:00 P.M.

Call to Worship

Praise & Worship Pastors’ Conference Mass Choir

Scripture

Prayer


Moderator’s Moments Moderator Dr. C. B. Akins, Sr.


Offertory Appeal

Special Offering

Introduction of Preacher




Invitational Section


Benediction


February 9-12, 2015

4th Vice Moderator Phillip Suber, Presiding

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH


Call to Worship

Song Worship Leader

Prayer

Offering

Introduction of Guest Lecturer

Song Worship Leader



Song


BUCLC Classes: 11:00 A.M to 12:15 P.M.Lunch 12:15 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.

Moderator’s Luncheon for All District Moderators in Magnolia Restaurant (during lunch time)

(Only 1 Representative per District)

Minister’s Wives Session: 1:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Combs/Chandler Room


3rd Vice Moderator Nathl Moore, Presiding2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Call to Worship

Song Worship Leader

1st Sermon Rev. William Hodge Pastor Meadowlawn Baptist Church, Louisville, KY

Offering

Song Worship Leader

2nd Sermon Rev. Ronnie Hampton Pastor Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Lynch, KY


Closing Remark

Pastor’s Seminar 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.Combs/Chandler Room


Moderator Dr. C. B. Akins, Sr., Presiding7:00 P.M.

Call to Worship

Praise & Worship Pastors’ Conference Mass Choir

Scripture

Prayer


Offertory Appeal

Special Offering State Mission Board

Introduction of Guest Preacher






Prayer & Benediction

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THEGENERAL ASSOCIATION OF BAPTISTS IN KENTUCKY

SESQUINCENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONJULY 26TH-30TH, 2015

CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER

“Preserving Our Past, Praising God for the Present, Preparing for the Future”

SUNDAY, JULY 26Convocation Service at the Hill Street Baptist Church, Louisville, KY

All pastors and ministers are asked to wear your robes as we kick-off our

150th Anniversary CelebrationTime: 6:00 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 27Black & Gold Gala Dinner & Celebration - This is a formal affair

TUESDAY, JULY 28Special Activities during the day

Simmons celebrates the General Association

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29Activities during the day

Moderator celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the General Association

THURSDAY, JULY 30Grand Finale’ Service

Mass State-wide choir

The guest preacher for the week with be DR. TOLAN MORGAN,

Pastor of New St Paul Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan

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