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CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST
DEPARTMENT OF EVANGELISM
Annual Presidential Report
For the Year 2014
Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr.
Presiding Bishop and Chief Apostle
Dr. Elijah H. Hankerson III
President: Department of Evangelism
Table of Contents
Introduction………………………………………………………………………….……….3
Updates
1.
Department Staff… ……………………………………………………………….….4
2.
Souls Saved……………………………………………………………….……….….8
3.
Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake Soul Winner Award 2014 Honorees……...……10
4.
Finances……………………………………………………………………………...12
5.
2014 Special Projects…………..……………… ………………………….………..13
6.
AIM Convention 2014……………………………………….…………….……......26
7.
Stewardship………………………………………………….……………….……...28
8.
Holy Convocation 2014…………………………………….………………….…....30
9.
2015 Plans…………………………………………………………………….……..33
10.
Challenges and Solutions ……………....………………………………….………..35
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© DEPARTMENT OF EVANGELISM.
Presidential Update for 2014.
Church Of God In Christ, Inc., 2015.
INTRODUCTION
It is with great joy that greetings are tendered to you in the Name that is above every name:
Jesus Christ!
Special thanks, once again, to our esteemed leader, Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr.,
for seeing fit to appoint this writer to this great task, of leading the Department of
Evangelism. This has been an awesome privilege, to help fulfill the Great Commission that
our Lord assigned to His Church!
Also, much appreciation to the members of the General Board for confirming this selection.
Because of your commitment to “soul winning,” we are seeing a tremendous amount of
individuals give their lives to Jesus! And, to all members of the General Assembly which
ratified this appointment, we are ever so grateful.
Our general theme for the Church Of God In Christ for 2014 was “We Are Called to Minister
and Witness to A Deeply Distressed and Troubled World.” The following summary will
reflect that not only was our world troubled; but also we witnessed and ministered
effectively.
Enclosed in these few pages is a summary of activities the last few months of 2014; so that
you may stay abreast of what YOUR Department of Evangelism is doing to advance the
Kingdom! May you be abundantly blessed!
Every time I turn around,
Dr. Elijah H. Hankerson III
President
Department of Evangelism
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.
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DEPARTMENT STAFF
There were very few staff changes throughout the year 2014. We have had a wonderful team.
The list provided is the current offices of the Department of Evangelism:
Board of Directors
President
VP - Chairman of Soul Winning Training
VP - Chairman of Regional Presidents
VP - Chairman of Jurisdictional Presidents
VP - Chairman of Advisory Board and Chairman of District
Presidents
VP - Chairman of Executive Staff and AIM Point Person
Elect Lady
Assistant Elect Lady
Executive Secretary
Finance Secretary
Treasurer
Coordinator of Special Projects
Representative of NexGen
Departmental Leaders
Chairman of Foreign Evangelism
Chaplain/Parliamentarian
Liaison to the Board of Bishops
Liaison to COGIC Urban Initiatives, Inc.
Chairperson, School of Evangelism
Chairperson of Team Leaders
Chairperson of Local DOE Presidents
Special Asst. to Coordinator of Special Projects: 11/11/40
Domestic Regional Presidents
Regional President #1 (GA, SC)
Regional President #2 (IL, IA, WI, MO, MN)
Regional President #3 (TX, NM, AZ, MEXICO)
Regional President #4 (N. CA)
Regional President #5 (S. CA, HI)
Regional President #6 (AK, ID, MT, OR, WA)
Regional President #7 (VA, NC, MD, DC)
Regional President #8 (KY, OH, WV)
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Regional President #9 (AR, LA, TN, MS)
Regional President #10 (ME, VT, NH, MA, RI, NY, PA)
Regional President #11 (MI, IN, CENTRAL CANADA)
Regional President #12 (ND, SD)
Regional President #13 (AL, FL, Puerto Rico)
Regional President #14 (NJ, CT, DE)
Regional President #15 (KS, OK, CO, NE, UT, NV, WY)
Foreign Regional Presidents
Regional President Southeast Asia (#16)
Regional President South America/Caribbean (#17)
Regional President Eastern Canada (#18)
Regional President South America (#19)
Regional President Middle East (#20)
Women's Ministry Division
Elect Lady - Chair of WMD
Assistant Elect Lady
President Wives' Director
Executive Hospitality
Executive Hospitality
(there are many positions in this division not listed)
Executive Staff
Chair of Executive Staff
PR Chairperson
Human Resources Director
Intl Communications Chairperson
Music Ministry Staff
Minister of Music
Musician
Presidential Support Staff
Team Leader/Presidential Support Staff
Executive Assistant to the President
Platform Coordinator
Human Resources Staff
HR Director - Team Leader of HR Staff
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License Processor
The Advisory Board
Chairperson of Advisory Board
Vice Chairperson of Advisory Board
PR Team
PR and Intl Communications Team Leader
Asst. PR and Intl Communications Team Leader
Intl Communications Team
Internal Communications Director
Social Media Director - Facebook
Social Media Director - Twitter
You Tube Ministry Director
Publications and Graphic Designer
E-Newsletter Director
Finance Committee
Financial Secretary (has own committee)
Finance Secretary's Assistant
Financial Advisor
Finance Clerk
AIM Breakfast Chairperson
Revival Fires
Chairperson
Asst. Chairperson
Team Member
Team Member
Team Member
Team Member
Team Member
Intercessory Prayer Task Force
Int Prayer Leader for IDOE
Asst. Int Prayer Leader for IDOE
Asst. Int Prayer Leader for IDOE
Prayer Task Force Secretary
Team Leader, 24 Hour Prayer Chain (Pilgrimage and 11/11/40)
Team Leader, Young Prayer Warriors
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Bishop L. C. Page School of Evangelism
Chairperson, School of Evangelism
Support Staff, School of Evangelism
Team Leaders
Chairperson of Team Leaders
Team Leader, Street Ministry
Team Leader, NexGen Evangelists
NexGen Board Member
Team Leader, Altar Workers
Asst. Team Leader, Altar Workers
Team Leader, Prison/Jail Ministry
Team Leader, Emotional Healing Ministry
Team Leader, Discipleship Ministry
Specialized Ministries
Team Leader: Hispanic Ministry
Translation Ministry (Hispanic)
NexGen
Team Leader, NexGen Evangelists
NexGen Female Evangelists
NexGen Board Member
NexGen Board Member
NexGen Board Member
NexGen Board Member
NexGen Board Member
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SOULS SAVED
“REPORTED” SOULS SAVED AND LIVES CHANGED
THROUGH THE
CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST IN 2014
(Note: This only reflects what has been “reported” to our office)
BISHOP CHARLES E. BLAKE, SR.
PRESIDING BISHOP AND CHIEF APOSTLE
Reports from local churches:
Salvations: 63,055
Backsliders reclaimed: 7,332
Believers filled with Holy Ghost: 4,477
Sick bodies miraculously healed: 5,196
Reports from evangelists on the field:
Salvations: 24,350
Believers filled with Holy Ghost: 570
Believers who joined a local church: 658
Delivered from various bondages: 310
Fall Harvest Day:
Salvations: 451
Pilgrimage to Pentecost:
Salvations: 2,734
Believers refilled: 1,098
Backsliders reclaimed: 68
Sick bodies miraculously healed: 59
International Women’s Convention: (Mother Willie Mae Rivers, Int’l Supervisor of the
Int’l Women’s Dept.):
Salvations: 112
International AIM Convention: (Supt. Linwood Dillard, AIM Chairman):
Salvations: 382
International Holy Convocation:
Salvations: 559
Backsliders reclaimed: 97
Believers filled with the Holy Ghost: 224
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TOTALS “REPORTED” FOR 2014:
Salvations: 91,643
Backsliders reclaimed: 7,497
Believers Filled: 5,854
Believers refilled: 1,098
Sick bodies miraculously healed: 5,256
Believers who joined a local church (through the work of our itinerant evangelists): 658
TOTAL LIVES CHANGED IN 2014: 112,543!!
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PRESIDING BISHOP CHARLES E. BLAKE
SOUL WINNER AWARD 2014 HONOREES:
1st Place Church For The Year 2014 Presented To:
ACTS FULL GOSPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST
Bishop Bob Jackson, Pastor
8,831 Souls Saved
Bishop Bob Jackson
2ND PLACE CHURCH FOR THE YEAR 2014 PRESENTED TO:
WILLIAMS TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST
Bishop L. M. Wooten, General Board Member, Pastor
7,384 Souls Saved
Bishop L. M. Wooten
General Board Member
1st Place Jurisdiction For The Year 2014 Presented To:
INDIA FOURTH JURISDICTION
Bishop Joseph J. Norfleet, Jurisdictional Prelate
3,266 Souls Saved
Bishop Joseph J. Norfleet
2nd Place Jurisdiction For The Year 2014 Presented To:
CALIFORNIA NORCAL JURISDICTION
2nd Assistant Presiding Bishop Jerry W. Macklin, Jurisdictional
Prelate
3,200 Souls Saved
2nd Assistant
Presiding Bishop
Jerry W. Macklin
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1st Place Evangelist For The Year 2014 Presented To:
EVANGELIST JOHN DORSEY
8,259 Souls Saved
Evangelist John Dorsey (left)
receives award
2nd Place Evangelist For The Year 2014 Presented To:
EVANGELIST GARY SPREWELL
3,044 Souls Saved
Evangelist Gary Sprewell (left)
receives award from
Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr.
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FINANCES
Since this report is going out to the public, beyond the borders of the Church Of God
In Christ, wisdom dictates that a full financial report not be disclosed in this publication.
However, the office of treasurer, as well as the national finance department has full financial
information, regarding the department.
Let it suffice to say that the department has consistently raised six-figures every year
of this administration. Our goal, however, is seven figures. This publication will show that
the vision and the work is vast and it takes great financial commitment to bring the vision to
fruition.
Our finances are handled with the utmost of integrity. Every month the books of the
department are reconciled with the bank records and also the national finance department
records. The books for the month cannot be closed until every penny lines up.
The department staff and general public in providing financing for the work of
Evangelism! Much appreciation to the team for not only laboring, but also being faithful to
support the work financially. Also, this President has been blessed to personally contribute
over $23,000 in finances to the department.
The department consistently handles all of its financial obligations to the International
AIM Convention. We generously support the national church through the efforts of the (1)
COGIC Charities Dinner (2) providing our share of proceeds towards the efforts of the
International Holy Convocation and (3) also in 2014 The International Department of
Evangelism has paid in full its pledge toward the rehabilitation of our property in Memphis,
and added an additional seed toward the project.
Our books are balanced, our bills are paid, we have money in the bank and most of all
the work of Evangelism, soul winning and building the kingdom of God is financed!
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2014 SPECIAL PROJECTS
FALL HARVEST DAY
PURPOSE: The purpose of FALL SOUL HARVEST DAY
was to unite the Church of God In Christ worldwide in soulwinning efforts. Thousands of Saints in over 12,000 churches,
in more than 60 countries, won souls for God’s kingdom at the
same time, on a Saturday, from 10am to 12 noon. Saints
worldwide were inspired to continue monthly evangelist efforts.
APPROACH:
1. Evangelize your church neighborhood and involve your
entire congregation.
2. During Soul Harvest Day, invite souls to your Sunday
service for a special Family and Friend’s Day.
Fall Harvest Day 2014
3. Motivate your congregation by offering a special award for the “Soul Winner of the
Day”.
4. Record how many souls received Christ.
5. Congregations are asked that if they have prior commitments on event date, please
select another date.
6. Participants will receive a training manual and information on soul winning
tools/techniques such as….
• Street Witnessing
• Door to Door
• Hospital & Nursing Home Visitation
• Prison Ministry
Project Goal: TO FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION…. If 200 jurisdictions participate
and see at least 50 souls saved apiece, we can see 10,000 souls saved in two hours!!! The
Great Commission is contained in the following Scriptures:
Luke 14:23 – And the Lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and
compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.
Matthew 28:18-20 - And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto
me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name
of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things
whatsoever I have commanded you: and, Lo, I am with you always even unto the end of the
world. God has commissioned us to be fruit bearers. Mt. 3:10 – And now also the axe is laid
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unto the root of the trees; therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn
down, and cast into the fire.
Matthew 9:37-38 - Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the
labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers
into his harvest.
Prov. 11:30 – The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
COGIC INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF EVANGELISM REPORT
FERGUSON, MISSOURI CRISIS 2014
Once the recent tragic events occurred in Ferguson,
Missouri; Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr., of the
Church Of God In Christ (COGIC), commissioned the
International Department of Evangelism to proceed into the
area to (1) share the Good News of Jesus Christ and (2)
witness to lost souls!
The department tenaciously remained out of discussions
Souls listening intently to the word of God!
regarding “the incident” and refrained from sharing opinions
from any viewpoint. The aim was strictly to share the
message that, “to the utmost Jesus saves!” All three jurisdictional bishops in the area
were 100% supportive: General Board member Bishop L. M. Wooten (Missouri Eastern,
Western Illinois), Bishop R. J. Ward (Missouri Eastern First) and Bishop W. L. Scott
(Illinois Southeast).
Since “the incident” hundreds of souls gave their lives to the
Lord Jesus and 17,000 Gospel tracts were disseminated to the
public! Both the law enforcement and the general public were
very respectful to the saints. They took time to listen and
hundreds of people (including police officers) received prayer.
The saints have dodged bullets, inhaled
tear gas, ministered through a sudden
thunder storm and walked for miles every night; all for the sake of
lost souls!
The world famous Glory Train!
One of the exciting elements of the evangelistic efforts was the
“Glory Train.” The Glory Train is an 18 wheeler flatbed with a
Lady Shirley Wooten
trailer. The saints ride on the flatbed and the “live band” is on the
trailer. It is literally a “mobile revival!” This clever soul winning tool is the brainchild of
our Coordinator of Special Projects for IDOE: Lady Shirley Wooten. Lady Wooten is
the wife of Bishop L. M. Wooten.
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The Glory Train was allowed to go right up to “Ground Zero” (the gas station that was
burned down, when the rioting first began) where the saints sang, preached, shouted,
danced and witnessed to the lost. People literally ran from everywhere to hear the Gospel
of Jesus Christ!
The International Department of Evangelism will continue to be relentless, in the area of
soul winning, for the people of this distressed community.
Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr., was in the city of St. Louis on Friday, September
26, 2014 at Life Center International COGIC. He delivered a message of salvation, hope
and restoration. The Presiding Bishop ensured that the Church Of God In Christ
ministered to this “deeply distressed and troubled” community!
Ferguson Ministry Flier
Saints on the Glory Train
Ferguson Ministry Flier
Saints Ministering at Ground Zero
Preparing the Glory Train for Ministry
Saints on the Glory Train
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NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS
For the first time in this administration, the International Department
of Evangelism truly went international. In August of 2014 the
department featured a crusade in Nassau, The Bahamas; in conjunction
with the 60th Holy Convocation of the Bahamian jurisdiction. The
feature and historical highlight of this meeting was the preaching of
our Presiding Bishop and Chief Apostle: Bishop Charles Edward
Blake, Sr. Many souls were saved and blessed! Bishop E. Charles
Connor, director of foreign division.
Presiding Bishop and Caribbean Leadership
IDOE President preaches at pre-rally
Bishop E. Charles Connor
Presiding Bishop Blake preaches powerful Word!
Portion of Crowd at Crusade
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KINGSTON, JAMAICA
The International Department of Evangelism teamed up with Presiding
Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr., and the West Angeles COGIC to provide a
soul saving crusade and missions outreach to the nation of Jamaica. The
altar was flooded nightly with seekers. The people were blessed, as nightly
our evangelists ministered God's Word.
Portion of crowd
in Jamaica
Dr. T. Marie Brown
Speaker in Jamaica
Pastor Michael D. Green
Speaker in Jamaica
Evang. Ruby Holland
Speaker in Jamaica
Admin. Asst.
Anthony W. Gilyard
Speaker in Jamaica
WOMEN'S MINISTRY
All sessions of the Women's Ministry (female
evangelists) have been standing room only.
Effective ministry training and techniques have
been provided.
For two times in 2014 the department was
blessed to be graced with the teaching of our
General Supervisor of the Department of
Flier welcoming
Mother W. M.
Rivers
Women: Mother Willie Mae Rivers.
Dr. Rita Womack, International Elect Lady.
Dr. Rita Womack
International Elect Lady
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NEXGEN
This featured ministry of the department has provided training and
ministry opportunities for ministry gifts 49 and under. This has been
a banner year for this ministry. (A new division called 'Preacherama'
has been established under Elder Chris Hooker; providing guidance
to young preachers to ensure that they are preaching the Gospel and
are equipped to minister deliverance to the bound.) NexGen classes
have been both productive and informative. Elder Aaron Robbins,
director.
Elder Wayne Aaron Robbins
Team Leader: NexGen
Elder Chris Hooker
Coordinator: Preacherama
Preacherama at AIM 2014
Elder Marcell Washington
Point Person: Sunday Night
Preacherama
NexGen Session at AIM 2014
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REVIVAL FIRES
This has always been one of our more popular ministries.
This is the late night setting, following the main worship
services of the AIM Convention and the Holy
Convocation. However, 2014 saw
exponential growth like never before.
In Convocation we literally ran out of
spaces. The services have been rich,
Spirit filled and Word filled. There is a
great team that works closely with
coordinator, International Assistant
Elect Lady Dr. Dorinda Clark-Cole to ensure that this ministry offers and
anointed spiritual experience.
Asst. Supv. Dr. Dorinda Clark Cole
Int’l Asst. Elect Lady
Team Leader: Revival Fire
Revival Fire at AIM
2014
JAIL MINISTRY
Under the auspices of coordinator, Mother Anita Dixon, we have not
forgotten those behind prison walls. Jail ministry occurs during both
AIM and the Holy Convocation.
Not only are souls saved through this ministry,
but many inmates receive Christmas cards,
during the holidays.
Mother Anita Dixon
Team Leader: Jail
Ministry
Jail ministry at AIM 2014
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ALTAR MINISTRY
Supt. Albert Clark
Team Leader: Altar Workers
Our altar ministry is becoming more streamlined, efficient and
excellent. Sexual harassment training and background checks have
become the norm. Team Leader Albert
Clark, Sr. and Mother Sarah Smith
provide training throughout the year.
Not only has the badge system been
continued, but also color coordination
has been introduced to ensure that
seekers are being prayed for by certified
altar workers.
Mother Sarah Smith
Altar Workers
YMCA MINISTRY
Through Evangelist Yvonne Martin, every year during Holy
Convocation, the seniors at the largest YMCA (Monsanto) in St.
Louis experience the love of Jesus Christ. The evangelists read to
the seniors and allow the elderly to have someone to talk to. Bro.
Jamal Riley, CEO of the Monsanto YMCA, is a member of
COGIC.
Evang. Yvonne Martin
Team Leader: YMCA
Ministry to Seniors
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TRACT MINISTRY
In the city of St.
Louis, Missouri
in 2014 a total of
17,000
tracts/door
hangers have
been passed out
to the
community.
14,000 of these
tracts invited the
Door Hangers passed out prior to the 2014 Holy Convocation
public to attend
the Holy Convocation. Many people prayed the prayer of salvation even prior to the
Convocation. Elder Cornelius Moore, coordinator.
The saints out witnessing
Pre-International Convocation
Elder Cornelius Moore
Team Leader: Tract Ministry
The saints out witnessing
Pre-International Convocation
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PRAYER LINE MINISTRY
Supt. Amos Kemper
Team Leader: IDOE
Intercessory Prayer
Team
Since one week prior to the
2014 AIM Convention the
Intercessory Prayer Team of the
department has met, EVERY
DAY, Monday through Friday
(every week by phone) to cover,
not only the department, but the
entire COGIC in prayer! No less
than 60 people and many times
over 100 people are on the line.
Evangelist Sular Gordon
Asst. Team Leader: IDOE Intercessory
Prayer Team
Elder Amos Kemper and Mother Sular Gordon, coordinators.
PRAYER WALK MINISTRY
As a part of the 11/11/40, Lady Shirley Wooten (IDOE
Coordinator of Special Projects) oversees every year the prayer
walk. The prayer walk prepares the atmosphere and the grounds of
the America’s Center in St Louis for the International Holy
Convocation. The Prayer Walk is always the Saturday prior to the
start of Holy Convocation. The saints walk completely around the
convention center, interceding and anointing the grounds with oil.
Souls have come to Christ while the saints walk and pray!
Lady Shirley Wooten
Coordinator of
Special Projects
A portion of the saints gathered for prayer and
anointing of the grounds
The saints gathered to pray and anoint the convention
center grounds
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POINT PERSONS
The endeavor of this administration has been to set up a team, committed to the vision of
world evangelism, that will help to manage the department so that we can be more efficient.
Empowering other people to utilize their gifts has been our strength. With this in mind our
goal has been to provide 'point persons' to manage Evangelism activities at all major COGIC
conventions. This has been a God-send to the department. The appointed individuals have
done a splendid job at their tasks. Those appointed thus far have been:
1. Vice President Clarence Sellers: point person
for AIM.
Vice President Clarence Sellers
Point Person: AIM
2. Supt. Waverly Bumbrey: point person for Holy
Convocation.
Supt. Waverly Bumbrey
Point Person: Holy Convocation
3. Supt. Brian Nelson: point person for
Leadership Conference.
Supt. Brian Nelson
Point Person: Leadership Conference
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PUBLICATIONS
For the first time in this administration, 2014 saw the
implementation of a departmental directory. The
directory is widely used to promote communication and
productivity throughout the organization.
2014 Departmental Directory
2014 SPECIAL INITIATIVES BY EVANGELISM
20/20 was our goal to reach 100,000 souls
in one day!
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SPECIAL INITIATIVES SUPPORTED BY EVANGELISM IN 2014
Pilgrimage to Pentecost:
50 Day Consecration after Easter
Christmas in November
11/11/40:
40 Day Consecration before
International Holy Convocation
Vision Week 2014
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AIM CONVENTION 2014
Evangelism has led successful conventions/crusades ever since 1927. Our participation in the
International AIM Convention is no exception. Coordinated by AIM Point Person, Vice
President Clarence Sellers, the department has enjoyed tremendous times of ministry in the
International AIM Convention!
Evangelism enjoyed a very successful convention at the 2014 International AIM Convention
Late night preaching at International
AIM Convention
Vice President Clarence Sellers
Point Person: AIM
Lady Rachel
Hankerson at the
International AIM
Convention
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Dr. Sean Jarrett (left of General Board
Member, Bishop G. D. McKinney) is the
Director of the Bishop L. C. Page School
of Evangelism, which functions during
AIM and most major national conventions
Dr. Lula Knox works during the International
AIM Convention to ensure that all evangelism
workers receive their annual membership card.
Department Treasurer, Supt. Kevelin Jones,
works night and day at the AIM Convention,
and in most major meetings, handling the
financial affairs of the department
Bishop Ahmed M. Screven,
Financial Secretary, assists with the
reception of annual financial reports
from Evangelism workers.
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STEWARDSHIP
The bishops of the Church Of God In Christ have been gracious to this department. In
2014 the following jurisdictions (and one council) opened their doors to inspire their workers
with Evangelism training, to fulfill the Great Commission and catch the vision of the
Presiding Bishop:
Alaska: Bishop Charles Williams
Arizona Jurisdiction: Bishop Harvey Young
Arkansas 1st: Bishop Jewell Withers
California NorCal: 2nd Asst. Presiding Bishop J. W. Macklin
California Valley: Bishop Milton Doyle
Colorado Jurisdiction: Bishop Roosevelt Dunn
Connecticut 2nd: Bishop Hester Bordeaux
General Council of Pastors and Elders: Chairman Michael Eaddy
Georgia North Central: Bishop Joseph E. Hogan, Sr.
Georgia South Central: Bishop Norman Harper
Illinois 1st: Bishop Ocie Booker
Illinois Central: Bishop Embra Patterson
Illinois Southeast: Bishop William Scott
Indiana 1st: Bishop Mark Henry Blade
Indiana North Central: Bishop Donald Alford
Kansas East: Bishop Lemuel F. Thuston
Louisiana Eastern 3rd: Bishop Howard Quillen, Jr.
Louisiana Greater New Orleans: Bishop Charles Brown
Michigan Historic 1st: 1st. Asst. Presiding Bishop P. A. Brooks
Michigan Southwest Agape: Bishop Isaac King
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Minnesota: Bishop Fred Washington
Missouri Eastern 1st: Bishop R. J. Ward
Missouri Eastern 2nd Western Illinois: Bishop L. M. Wooten, General Board Member
Missouri Western 2nd: Bishop John Mark Johnson
Nebraska: Bishop John Ford
Nevada 1st: Bishop Leon Smith
New York Eastern 2nd: Bishop Aubrey Baker
New York Southeast: Bishop Tyrone Butler
New York Western 1st: Bishop James Wright
New York Eastern 1st: Bishop James Gaylord
Ohio North 1st: Bishop Edward Cook
Pennsylvania Western: Bishop James Foster
South Carolina: Bishop J. Johnson
Tennessee Southwest: Bishop William Wright
Texas Southeast: Bishop Rufus Kyles
Texas Southwest: Bishop T. D. Iglehart
Texas South Central: Bishop Prince Bryant
Texas Northeast 3rd: the late Bishop T. W. Johnson
Virginia 2nd: Bishop Samuel Green, General Board Member Emeritus
Virginia 1st: Bishop Ted Thomas, General Board Member
Virginia 4th: Bishop G. Wesley Hardy
Wisconsin 1st: Bishop Sedgwick Daniels, General Board Member
Wisconsin Northwest: Bishop C. H. McClelland
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HOLY CONVOCATION 2014
L. C. Page School of Evangelism
at Holy Convocation
Holy Convocation Prison Ministry
Evangelism Breakfast at
Holy Convocation
Sunday Preacherama at Holy Convocation
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Tuesday Preacherama at
Holy Convocation
Revival Fire at the Holy Convocation
1.
11/11/40. This was the 40 day consecration leading up to and during the Holy
Convocation.
2.
General Body Meeting. Monday at 12 Noon to 2:00 p.m. at the America’s
Center.
3.
Women’s Ministries. Dr. Rita Womack led the activities regarding the women of
God.
4.
Revival Fire. Dr. Dorinda Clark-Cole led this effort on Wednesday and Thursday
night.
5.
Pre-Con Soul Winning. Elder Cornelius Moore led this effort of reaching 14,000
homes before the Holy Convocation began. Many souls were won!
6.
Regional Reports. Vice President Jimmy Glenn received these reports from our
20 regions.
7.
Finance Reports. Superintendent Kevelin Jones operated the finance office and
received reports from jurisdictional departments.
8.
Christmas In November. Lady Shirley Wooten was the coordinator of this event
on Saturday at Williams Temple. Many souls were won!
9.
Bishop L. C. Page School of Evangelism. Dr. Sean Jarrett coordinated. This
functioned in conjunction with the daily institute of the Holy Convocation.
10.
NexGen. Pastor Aaron Robbins and the NexGen hosted a powerful preConvocation service on Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
11.
Host Dinner. The Tri Jurisdictional Hosts hosted a complimentary dinner for
departmental workers on the Lord’s Day at Life Center, 8500 Halls Ferry.
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Altar Worker’s and Street Ministry. Supt. Albert Clark (Altar Workers and
Street Witnessing team. Altar work was very important – the Presiding Bishop
stressed that the altar call would be a vital part of the Convocation. Many souls
were saved at the altar).
13.
Jail Ministry. Evangelist Anita Dixon led us into the jails during the
Convocation. Many inmates gave their lives to Christ!
14.
YMCA Partnership. Opportunities were provided to minister to the community;
specifically the elderly and children. The Department has received rave reviews
concerning these activities.
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2015 PLANS
SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
Crusade kicking
off IDOE reaching
the St. Louis area
In light of the recent tragic events in St. Louis, with the death of Michael
Brown and its aftermath, the International Department of Evangelism has
launched a massive effort to place a Gospel tract in EVERY HOME in St.
Louis, Missouri (315,000 homes) and right across the river in East St.
Louis, IL (25,000 homes); for a grand total of 340,000 homes receiving the
Gospel of Jesus Christ!!!! This will be accomplished over a two year
period: 2015-2016. Elder Cornelius Moore and Dr. T. Marie Brown,
coordinators.
CLEVELAND, OHIO
In Cleveland, Ohio in 2014 a twelve year old child was tragically shot and subsequently died.
This has placed the community at large on edge. The International Department of Evangelism
was right there to offer the community hope, through the saving message of Jesus Christ.
Regional President Bishop Emmitt Nevells and Regional Elect Lady Bobbie Jean Lott,
regional leaders; Pastor Ron Roy, Coordinator.
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA
The tragic death of Michael Brown, in 2014 in St. Louis, Missouri, has had major
repercussions across the United States. One such place that this unfortunate situation has
affected is the city of Oakland, California. There has been rioting and looting. The
International Department of Evangelism is right there; providing the saving message of Jesus
Christ! Regional President Samuel Bobo and Regional Elect Lady Kassondra Moreland,
coordinators.
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
The death of Eric Garner, has led to tension and protests in 'The Big Apple.' The International
Department of Evangelism's goal is to provide the saving message of Jesus Christ, as our
nation's largest city works its way through this tragedy. Regional President Amos Kemper
and Regional Elect Lady, coordinators.
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Sadly, the 'Windy City' experienced over 400 homicides in 2014. The city has witnessed so
much violence that the community has compared it to the war in Iraq, referring to Chicago as
'Chi-raq.' Evangelism has not sat idly by. In the Spring of 2015 the department will launch
evangelistic efforts, sharing with the community that Jesus is the answer! Regional President
Milton Oliver and Regional Elect Lady Diane North, coordinators.
50 and Over GENERATION
NexGen has done a tremendous job to
minister to our evangelists who are 49 and
under. However, it is on our heart to not
forget those evangelists that are 50 and over.
Prophet Al Jones of Virginia has accepted
the task to provide an outlet of support for
our seasoned evangelists.
Prophet Al Jones (left)
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CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS
1. Having our jurisdictions to appoint individuals that can manage their respective
departments. Often individuals are tremendous preachers and/or soul winners but lack the
skill to administrate or develop and manage a team. Our task is to continue to train our
leadership in the area of administration and team building.
2. Lack of consistent soul winning material. Our churches often either buy generic tracts or
produce their own. This lends to an inconsistent message. We are working with the Public
Relations Department and ultimately the publishing house to develop and make available a
line of COGIC tracts; so that we have the same message going out across the globe.
3. Follow up. While it is exhilarating to see large numbers of souls come to Christ, it also can
be frustrating to figure out how to “close the back door” and lead those souls into discipleship
and stable church membership. Our strategy is to improve on our “follow up ministry” which
will teach evangelism workers how to lead new converts in the next step of discipleship. We
are partnering with Bishop Alton Gatlin and the International Sunday School Department to
make this a reality.
4. Outreach Training. Pastors are hungry for material on how to train their workers to do
outreach in the community. We are working to provide COGIC resources whereby pastors
can train their members on how to reach their city for Christ.
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