board members - AME ZION | Christian Education Department

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board members - AME ZION | Christian Education Department
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, INC
AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH
BOARD MEMBERS
Bishop Dennis V. Proctor, Chairman
Bishop W. Darin Moore, 1st Vice Chairman
Bishop Nathaniel Jarrett, Jr., 2nd Vice Chairman
Rev. Haven Anderson – Piedmont
Dr. Rita J. Colbert – Mid-Atlantic II
Rev. Dr. Cynthia Willis-Stewart – Northeastern
(deceased)
Mrs. Ruthie King – Mid-Atlantic I
Rev. Erlinda Dobson – Eastern North Carolina
Miss Brenda Chisholm – South Atlantic
Rev. Dr. Anthony Witherspoon – Mid-West
Mrs. Velvet Cauldwell – Alabama-Florida
Mrs. Ava Swinton – Southwestern Delta
Rev. Robert Kemp – Western
Mrs. Leondras Davis - Western West Africa
Rev. Dr. I.E. Umoinyang – Eastern West Africa
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Bishop Louis Hunter, President of the Board of Bishops
Bishop George E. Battle Sr, Senior Bishop
Bishop Dennis V. Proctor, Chairman of the Board of Christian Education
Bishop W. Darin Moore, 1st Vice Chairman of the Board of Christian Education
Bishop Nathaniel Jarrett, 2nd Vice Chairman of the Board of Christian Education
The entire Board of Bishops of the A.M.E. Zion Church
General Officers
Connectional Officers
Delegates and Guests of the 50th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference
Of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Exciting! Rewarding! Insightful! These three adjectives aptly summarize my first four years serving as the General Secretary of Christian Education for our beloved Zion. It is exciting to utilize
my God-given gifts to partner with others to develop ministry that fosters the development of
credible, committed Christian disciples. It is most rewarding to witness lives being transformed
by the ministry of Christian Education and it has been very insightful to hear and experience the
challenges that many Christian educators face.
I began my tenure in this role by articulating my vision for the department, revising the mission
statement, identifying quadrennial priorities and establishing quadrennial goals. The vision and
mission statement provide the foundation for our quadrennial priorities and quadrennial goals.
THIS REPORT IS ORGANIZED AS FOLLOWS:
I.
Vision, Mission, Quadrennial Priorities, Quadrennial Goals
II.
Major Milestones
III.Acknowledgements
IV.
Financial Report
I. Vision, Mission, Quadrennial Priorities,
Quadrennial Objectives
Vision
The Christian Education Department of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church will become a premiere resource for the development of credible, committed Christian disciples with
a specific emphasis on discipleship with African-Americans and persons throughout the African
diaspora.
Mission
The mission of the Christian Education Department of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion
Church is to unify, promote and supervise Christian training that fosters the development of
credible, committed Christian disciples. Through Biblically based, doctrinally sound, innovative
and relevant education, training and worship, the Department works collaboratively with the
Board of Christian Education to disciple the entire membership of the denomination.
Quadrennial Priorities:
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Spiritual Resurgence – Through doctrinally sound education and training, fuel the fire of
faith to increase knowledgeable zeal.
Scholastic Reengagement – Establish programs of academic enrichment for the local
church to foster academic excellence.
Structural Realignment – Examine the current structure of the Department and realign
to serve the present age.
Quadrennial Goals:
We began with twelve goals. After obtaining a better sense of our resources and needs, two
years into my tenure we condensed our quadrennial goals from twelve to seven. See Table 1.0
for goals and objectives. Objectives that are highlighted in yellow were accomplished during
this quadrennial period.
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CED Report Vision | Mission
To: GOAL
OBJECTIVES
Goal # 1:
By 2016 improve financial health of the
Department by generating resources for
Departmental programming.
1.1– Immediately implement a financial management system that complies with
effective accounting practices and denominational regulations.
1.2 – Establish financial reporting system for organizations within CED by June 2014.
1.3 – Pay off current debts by 2013.
1.4 – By August 31, 2014 develop and implement a strategy to generate resources from
the CED Winter Meetings.
1.5 – By January 2015, develop and implement a strategy to obtain external funds to
support departmental initiatives.
Goal # 2:
By July 2014 establish an organizational
structure that supports 21st century disciple-making needs.
2.1 – Introduce new departmental structure to Board of Christian Education by
August 31, 2012.
2.2 – By August 2012 begin identifying transformational leaders with gifts, skills and
expertise that align with the Department’s vision, mission and goals.
2.3 – Throughout the quadrennial period implement teambuilding and performance
excellence training for organizational leaders.
Goal # 3:
Expand efforts to fortify discipleship
endeavors of local churches within the
denomination.
3.1 – Assess discipleship needs of local congregations by December 2014.
3.2 – Develop on line discipleship curriculum for all ages by December 2015.
3.3 – Plan and implement relevant WM and Quadrennial Convention programming
that can be utilized in the local church regardless of size.
3.4 – By December 2012 establish a Spiritual Formation Commission to develop
curriculum and ministry that aids in faith development.
3.5 – By December 2012 establish Commission on Leadership Excellence to cultivate
leadership strengths at every age level.
Goal # 4:
Cultivate leadership effectiveness of each
department within the CED.
4.1 – By February 2013, assess effectiveness of the three departments by conducting
internal and external surveys. (External surveys pending)
4.2 –By December 2012 establish Commission on Leadership Excellence to establish
leadership development strategy for the denomination.
4.3 – By December 2012 establish Commission on Spiritual Formation to develop
strategy for effective faith development of each population within the church.
Goal # 5:
5.1 – Immediately organize Commission on Youth Ministry to provide ministry to
By December 2014, establish a plan to exyouth at each adolescent development cycle (middle school, high school, emerging
pand effective ministry to youth and young
adults).
adults.
5.2 – Through Director(s) of Young Adults and YACM Steering Committee, provide
resources to the local church for discipleship of young adults.
Goal # 6:
By July 2014, establish a plan to effectively
minister to adults 40 and over.
6.1 – By December 2014, establish a Commission on Adult Ministry to develop
discipleship plan for persons 40-65.
6.2 – In accordance with mandate in Discipline, establish an Institute on Aging for
persons to disciple persons over 65.
Goal # 7:
By December 2012, establish a Commission on Scholastic Engagement to develop
initiatives that foster academic excellence
within the African-American community.
7.1 – By October 2014 identify members of Commission on Scholastic Engagement.
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II. Major Milestones
Spiritual Resurgence
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Opportunities for prayer have increased through monthly prayer calls implemented by
VICYC and YACM. This has been a source of empowerment and spiritual resurgence for
youth and young adults.
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The Department’s program team and I organized and implemented “Zion University” for the
23rd Quadrennial Convention, which has been replicated within various local churches,
districts, and conferences throughout the denomination.
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YACM began offering “Micro Grants” to support effective young adult ministries at the local
and district level.
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I collaborated with the Episcopal Directors of Christian Education to unify Christian
Education Sunday observances by 1) identifying a specific theme, 2) sending a letter to
be read in the local church and 3) developing resource materials for CED Sunday. 2012 CED
Sunday Theme: 21st Century Christians: Restoring the Mission, Retooling the Leadership,
Rebuilding the Community;” 2013 CED Sunday Theme: “iLight;” 2014 CED Sunday Theme:
“Fortify;” 2015 CED Sunday Theme: “Excellence Without Excuse.”
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Re-branded the CED Winter Meeting using “Truthville” as the mythical place where the
Winter Meeting occurs. “Truthville” programming has been implemented in the local church,
district, region, conferences and episcopal areas.
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Over 100 persons have accepted Jesus Christ or renewed their commitment to Christ at the
annual Winter Meetings in 2012, 2013, 2015 and the Quadrennial Convention on Christian
Education. The Department of Church Growth and Evangelism has trained and organized
altar workers to minister during the Winter Meeting and follow-up afterwards.
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The Co-Directors of Varick’s Children developed and implemented annual Winter Camps
during the Winter Meeting and a Summer Camp during the Quadrennial Convention. These
camps incorporate STEM activities into their discipleship program. Workbooks developed by
the Co-Directors of Children’s Ministries have been made available for Children’s workers at
every level of the church. The Department purchased 12 iPads for children to use during the
Varick’s Children programming.
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The Children’s Day curriculum has been expanded to include a full weekend of activities for
children.
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To provide young people with spiritual grounding and support during the current climate of
racial tension in America, we recently hosted a “National Conversation” with our youth.
This conversation took place via conference call and provided Zion’s youth, their friends
and adult leaders with a forum to express their thoughts about racial injustice and police
brutality. There were over 300 persons on the call.
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Recognizing the impact of media on fostering or hindering spiritual resurgence, the Christian
Education Department partnered with two media businesses (www.darinkent.com and
MooreTaylor’D Media) led by two of Zion’s young adult producers to present The Freedom
Film Festival. The inaugural screening took place during Truthville 2015 with over 15 film
entries.
Scholastic Re-Engagement
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During the 23rd Quadrennial Convention on Christian Education, the Roosevelt Thompson
Honor Society was established. Fifteen scholars were inducted.
Through the CED Winter Meeting (Truthville), the Roosevelt Thompson Annual Scholarship
Awards were increased from $2,000 to $8,000.
During the 2015 Winter Meeting (Truthville 2015) in New Orleans, ACE initiated scholarships
named in memory of Dr. James Eichelberger, Rev. Dr. George Lincoln Blackwell and
Dr. D.D. Garrett.
During the 2015 Winter Meeting (Truthville 2015) in New Orleans, YACM provided scholarships
to qualifying young adults.
The programming team and I implemented the College Rally Luncheon at the annual
Christian Education Department Winter Meetings (Truthville). These luncheons have inspired
persons of all ages to value higher education.
As a member of the Livingstone College Board of Trustees, I was appointed Chairperson of
the Student Affairs Committee. In this capacity, I the engaged members of the A.M.E. Zion
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Student Association and S.G.A. at Livingstone College through semi-annual dinner
meetings on campus.
The Department provided $30,000 in financial contributions to Livingstone College between
2013 and 2016.
The Department has financially supported overseas education and/or mission experiences
for two young adults in the denomination.
Structural Re-Alignment
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With the support of the denomination, intentional budgeting and increased fiscal
accountability, we liquidated $45,000 in debt during my first year in office. The Department
is debt free and has remained in the black throughout the quadrennial period.
The Department launched a new website featuring information and resources that can be
accessed by local churches, district, conference and episcopal leaders.
I implemented a process for officers of VICYC, ACE and YACM to provide annual written
reports to the General Secretary.
The finance team and I re-structured fiscal processes to require CED organizations to
maintain funds in a central treasury within the Department’s account.
I developed evaluation processes for each organization within Christian Education to assess
the needs of their constituent groups.
I utilized data obtained through the Episcopal Directors of Christian Education and through
Winter Meeting evaluations to assess the needs of Christian education in our local churches,
districts and conferences. This information was used to develop programming and make
administrative decisions for the Department.
Over the last two years, VICYC and YACM leaders have rekindled ecumenical partnerships
with youth and young adults in other denominations.
III.
Acknowledgements
I have been blessed with tremendous support throughout my first tenure
as General Secretary of Christian Education. My Board Chairman, Dr.
Dennis V. Proctor and my Vice Chairman, Bishop W. Darin Moore and
Bishop Nathaniel Jarrett have provided the wise counsel needed to
help me begin carrying out the vision that God has given me. The entire
Board of Bishops has been encouraging and supportive. I must thank
each bishop for appointing strong Christian educators to serve as their
Episcopal Directors of Christian Education. These men and women have
gone the extra mile to collaborate with me in unifying, promoting and
supervising the work of Christian education throughout the denomination.
Mrs. Jennifer Armstrong has served the Christian Education Department
for over 20 years. As our Office Administrator, Mrs. Armstrong maintains
our office at the A.M.E. Zion headquarters with excellence and efficiency. I thank God for her loyalty, work ethic, trustworthiness and commitment to Christian Education.
Shortly after my election, I appointed a dynamic team of individuals to
serve as lead staff for the Department. These unpaid staff members have
sacrificed much time and money and demonstrated a deep commitment to fostering the development of credible, committed Christian disciples. Each member of our staff brings a high level of skill and commitment to this work. Throughout this quadrennial period, a number of staff
persons earned graduate degrees, received professional awards and
ministerial advancements. Zion is blessed to have such an outstanding
team of leaders serving our church.
I appreciate the service of every staff person and especially want
to thank Dr. Sandra Davis whose expertise helped me navigate my
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transition from Program Coordinator to General Secretary. Rev. Patrick
Barrett II has served as my “right hand” throughout this journey. His creativity, commitment and theological insights have generated many of
the innovations that we implemented during the last four years. I am
also very grateful for the support and expertise of Mr. Dominique Turner,
Mr. Cesar Alvarez, and Ms. Cleo Chaney who have tirelessly and lovingly utilized their education, gifts and skills to help lead the Department.
The Winter Meeting Implementation team works behind the scenes to
ensure that each Winter Meeting runs smoothly. I thank God for these
servant leaders.
The officers of VICYC, ACE and YACM provide leadership to the organizations within the Christian Education Department. During my tenure
as the General Secretary of Christian Education, I have had the opportunity to work with two sets of officers within each organization. I am
blessed by the insights and conversations with all of the elected officers
that have served under my leadership.
Moses had Aaron and Hur to hold up his hands when he grew tired.
God has blessed me with a team of “Moses” and “Hurs” to do the same
for me. I praise God for Jennifer A., Patrick, Domo, Cesar, Cleo, David,
Mark, Stefani, Shatice, Eric, Angellica, Allison, Tamika, Jennifer R., Charnisette, John and Marian Walker for holding up my arms when I grew
tired! I give God the glory for Darlene and Tawanda who keep me
covered in prayer, Pastor Scot C. Moore for being a faithful shepherd
to me, and George for being a friend that sticks closer than a brother.
I dedicate this report to my loving mother Mrs. Esther L. Brown whose
strength and unconditional love gave me the courage to dream
big dreams and do what others said was impossible. She began this
quadrennial period with me, but went to heaven on June 20, 2016.
Although she is no longer physically with me, I am ever mindful of her
wise counsel “only what I do for Christ will last.” I continue to “expect
the great!”
Respectfully submitted,
Rev. Kathryn G. Brown
Rev. Kathryn G. Brown
“The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers,
to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith
and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ. We must no longer be
children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people’s trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from
whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working
properly, promotes the body’s growth in building itself up in love.”
– Ephesians 4:11-16 (NRSV)
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EDITH SAXTON
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
esaxtoncpa@msn.com
1230 WEST MOREHEAD STREET, SUITE 202A CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28208
(704) 334-6999 | FAX (704) 334-2238
Report of Independent Auditor
Christian Education Department Of
The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Charlotte, North Carolina
Report on the Financial Statements
I have audited the accompanying statements of financial position Christian Education Department (“the Department”) of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church as of December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and the related
statements of activities and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation,
and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
My responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on my audit. I conducted my audit
in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require
that I plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from
material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of
material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments,
the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Department’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial
statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose
of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Department’s internal control. Accordingly, I express no such
opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of
significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial
statements.
I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion.
Opinion
In my opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Christian Education Department of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church as of December 31,
2015,2014,2013, 2012, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the years then ended, in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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Table of Contents
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Statement of Financial Position Statement of Activities
Statement of Cash Flows
Notes to the Financial Statements 10
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH
Statement of Financial Position
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Statement of Activities
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Statement of Cash Flows
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
A.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization and General
Christian Education Department (“the Department”), a non-profit organization, provides ministries and is dedicated to spreading the Gospel through effective educational programs to the people of the African Methodist
Episcopal Zion Church. The Department is a part of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and is supported
primarily through allocation from the general church and by educational conferences and conventions.
Financial Statement Presentation
In 2012, the Department of Christian Education moved from cash basis of accounting to the accrual basis of
accounting. Cash basis of accounting reports when cash goes in and goes out of the organization, whereas
accrual accounting spreads costs and revenues over time and tries to report revenues when it is earned and expenses when they are incurred. Change in accounting principal was retroactively applied to the 2011 Statement
of Financial Position and Statement of Activities, for comparative reporting purpose only.
The Church classifies its revenue, expenses, gains and losses into three classes of net assets based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed restrictions. Net assets of the Department and changes therein are classified
as follows:
Unrestricted net assets - Net assets that are not subject to donor-imposed stipulations.
Temporarily restricted net assets - Net assets subject to donor-imposed stipulations that may or will be
met either by actions of the Department or the passage of time.
Permanently restricted net assets - Net assets subject to donor-imposed stipulations that must be
maintained permanently by the Department. The Department had no permanently restricted net
assets as of December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
The amount for each of these classes of net assets is presented in the statement of financial position and the
amount of change in each class of net assets is displayed in the statement of activities.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For financial statement purposes, the Department considers all cash and all highly liquid investments, which
have maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable
The Department provides an allowance for doubtful accounts equal to the estimated uncollectible amounts. The
Department’s estimate is based on historical collection experience and a review of the current status of accounts
receivable. It is reasonably possible that the Department’s estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts will
change. As of December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Department considered all unpaid registrations as
uncollectable.
Events
The Department hosts one annual meeting for the sole purpose to education all children, youth, young adult,
women and men of the AME Zion Department. Registrations are recorded as revenue. In addition, the Department receives donations for Founder’s Day and other ministries, which are reported as restricted support, if they
are received with donor stipulations that limit the use of the donated assets. When a donor restriction expires, that
is, when a stipulated time restriction ends or purpose restriction is accomplished, temporarily restricted net assets
are reclassified to unrestricted net assets and reported in the statement of activities as net assets released from
restrictions.
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Property and Equipment
Equipment are carried at cost, or if contributed, at fair market value at date of gift. Depreciable assets are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives ranging from 3 years to 40 years. Repairs
and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.
Donated Services
A substantial number of unpaid volunteers make significant contributions of their time to enhance the Department’s programs and fundraising activities. The value of this contributed time is not reflected in these financial
statements since it is not susceptible to objective measurement or valuation.
Tax Status
The Department is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c) (3) of the U.S. Internal
Revenue Code; accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements.
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
Judgment and estimation is exercised by management in certain areas of the preparation of the financial statements. Management believes that such estimates have been based on reasonable assumptions and that such
estimates are adequate. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
B.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
C.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES
Cash as of December 31, consisted of the following:
Accounts Receivable as of December 31, consisted of the following:
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D.
Property and equipment
E.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLES
F.
TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS, AND NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTION
During 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012, net assets were released from donor restrictions by incurring costs and
expenses satisfying the restricted purposes or by occurrence of other events specified by donors.
G.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Property and equipment as of December 31, consisted of the following:
Accounts Payable as of December 31, consisted of the following:
Temporarily restricted net assets at December 31, consisted of the following:
Management has evaluated subsequent events through March 31, 2016 the date the financial
statements were available for issuance, and has determined that there are no subsequent events
requiring disclosure.
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H.
EVENT MANAGEMENT
During the 2014 Year, the Department held its General Convention in August using the theme “Zion
University” and a Leadership Advance training for new connectional officers, staff and CED leadership
representative from our episcopal, annual and district conferences. The expenditures were:
I.
OTHER EXPENSES
The Department holds annual Winter Meetings to train the children, youth, young adults and adults of the
AME Zion Church. Comparative expenditures for the calendar years ending December 31, 2015, 2014,
2013 and 2012 respectively were:
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J.RESTATEMENT
The department attempted to do a retrospective application to reflect the change methodology from
cash to full accrual. This means that a change in accounting principle is treated by restating
comparative financial statements to reflect the new method as though it had been applied all along. However, the full application was not achieve, so cumulative effect was reflected in the restatement
note.
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SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, PROPERTY
Livingstone College
Hood Theological Seminary
Clinton Junior College
Lomax-Hannon Junior College
A.M.E. Zion University
Hood-Speaks Theological Seminary
Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins, President
Dr. Vergel L. Lattimore, President
Dr. Elaine J. Copeland, President
Rev. Wallace L. Noble, President
Rev. Mulbah Gray, President
Dr. Donald J. Ekpo
Inoperative Schools
Dinwiddie Institute
Atkinson
Bishop Richard K. Thompson
Bishop Darryl B. Starnes
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DENOMINATIONAL STAFF
Executive Team
Office Administrator Special Assistant for Financial Management
Special Assistant for Program Development
Special Assistant for Project Management
Mrs. Jennifer Armstrong
Ms. Cleo Chaney
Rev. Patrick Barrett II
Mr. Dominique Turner
Administrative Assistants
Administrative Assistant for Political and
Contemporary Affairs
Rev. Dr. Lewis Anthony
(Interim Advisor to ACE)
Rev. Dr. Kevin McGill
Administrative Assistant for Connectional Relations
Director
Co-Director, Varick’s Children’s Ministry
Co-Director, Varick’s Children’s Ministry
Co-Director, Young Adult Ministry
Co-Director, Young Adult Ministry
Director, Senior Ministry (Institute on Aging)
Director, Women’s Ministry
Director, Men’s Ministry
Director of Hospitality
Commission Chairpersons
Chair, Commission for Spiritual Formation
Chair, Commission for Leadership Excellence
Chair, Commission for Family Life
Rev. Dr. Michelle Searles
Ms. Nora Kathi McNeil
Rev. Brian Thompson
Rev. Felica Thompson
Dr. Bobbie Floyd
Mrs. Tawanda Harris
Rev. Scot C. Moore
Mr. Cesar Alvarez
Bishop Nathaniel Jarrett
Rev. Gina Casey
Rev. Dr. Clifford Barnett Sr.
Associate Partners, Education and Promotion
Editor, Church School Literature
Director of Convention Management and
Public Affairs
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Dr. Mary Love
Rev. George E. McKain II
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