24th Annual CME Convocation
September 21-24, 2010
An “Essential Church”:
Poised for 21st Century Ministry
 
P. O. Box 74   Memphis, TN 38101-0074 
(901) 345-4100   FAX (901) 345-4107
 
Bishop Paul A. G. Stewart, Sr., Convocation Chairman         
Dr. Tyrone T. Davis, Convocation Director  
 
Dear Convocation Attendees,
 
As you are aware, the 24th Annual CME Convocation will be held September 21-24, 2010 at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, KY.  This message will provide you with pertinent information concerning the tentative schedule of key Convocation events and participants.

 

24th Annual CME Convocation
September 21-24, 2010
Galt House Hotel & Suites ~ Louisville, KY
 
Outline of Key Events
 
Theme:  “An Essential Church”: Poised for 21st Century Ministry
(Note:  Scheduled times are subject to change.)
 
 
Monday, September 20, 2010
 
  2:00 p.m. –   5:00 p.m.                       Registration
 
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
 
  9:00 a.m. –   5:00 p.m.                       Registration
              9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.                       Presiding Elders’ Annual In-service Training
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.                       Departmental Meetings
12:00 p.m. –   2:00 p.m.                       Lunch
  2:00 p.m. –   4:00 p.m.                       Departmental Meetings
  2:00 p.m. –   5:00 p.m.                       Presiding Elders’ Annual In-service Training
  4:15 p.m. –   6:00 p.m.                       CIT meeting
  5:00 p.m. –   7:00 p.m.                       Dinner
  7:00 p.m. –   9:30 p.m.                       Keynote Address
                                                            Bishop Paul A. G. Stewart, Sr., Messenger
                                                            Third Episcopal District
  9:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.                       Concert Musical Choir Rehearsal
 
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
 
  8:00 a.m. –   5:00 p.m.                       Registration
  8:00 a.m. –   9:00 a.m.                       Bible Study
                                                           Bishop James B. Walker, Instructor
                                                                       Ninth Episcopal District
  9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.                       Plenary Session (All attendees)
                                                           Bishop Thomas L. Brown, Sr., Presenter
                                                           Fourth Episcopal District
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.                      Classes (10)
12:30 p.m. –   2:00 p.m.                      Lunch
  2:00 p.m. –   3:00 p.m.                      Plenary Session (All attendees)
                                                           Bishop Thomas L. Brown, Sr., Presenter
                                                           Fourth Episcopal District
  3:15 p.m. -   5.15 p.m.                      Classes (10)
  5:15 p.m. –   7:00 p.m.                      Dinner
  7:00 p.m. –   9:30 p.m.                      Communion Worship Service
                                                           Bishop Kenneth W. Carter, Preacher
                                                           Sixth Episcopal District
  9:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.                      Concert Musical Choir Rehearsal
 
Thursday, September 23, 2010
 
  8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.                      Registration
  8:00 a.m. –   9:00 a.m.                      Bible Study
                                                           Bishop James B. Walker, Instructor
                                                                       Ninth Episcopal District
 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.                       Plenary Session (All attendees)
                                                           Bishop Thomas L. Brown, Sr., Presenter
                                                           Fourth Episcopal District
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.                      Classes (10)
12:30 p.m. –   1:30 p.m.                      Mid-Day Worship
                                                           Reverend Richard Shaw, Preacher
                                                           St. Matthew CME, Milwaukee, WI                                                 
  1:30 p.m. –   3:00 p.m.                      Lunch
  3:00 p.m. –   4:30 p.m.                     Workshops (10)
  4:30 p.m. -   5:30 p.m.                      Convocation Committee Meeting
  5:15 p.m. –   6:45 p.m.                      Dinner
  7:00 p.m. –   9:30 p.m.                      Convocation Musical
                                                           Mr. Charles L. Coney, Director
                                                           Holsey Chapel CME, Fitzgerald, GA 
 
Friday, September 24, 2010
 
  8:00 a.m. –   9:00 a.m.                       Bible Study
                                                            Bishop James B. Walker, Instructor
                                                                        Ninth Episcopal District
  9:00 a.m. –   9:30 a.m.                       Wrap-Up (All attendees)
                                                            Dr. Adrian Evans, Presenter
                                                            Taylor Chapel CME, Prichard, AL
  9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.                       Closing Message & Commissioning Service
                                                            Senior Bishop Thomas L. Hoyt, Jr., Preacher
                                                            Seventh Episcopal District
11:00 a.m.                                            Hotel Check-out
Class Titles – Tentative
 
1)      Back to Basics:  Understanding essential Methodist doctrines (Clergy and Lay)
2)      Becoming  A Learning Community (Clergy and Lay)
3)      A Teaching Church: Moving Christian Education to Center Stage (Christian Educators and Pastors)
4)      Relevancy in 2010 and Beyond (Clergy and Lay)
5)      Nurturing Congregational and Denominational Loyalty Among Children, youth and Young Adults (Christian Educators)
6)      Exploring Solutions to Biblical Illiteracy (Pastors and Lay)
7)      Effective Prayer Ministry Among the Laity (Lay)
8)      Pastors Understanding and Practicing the General Rules Today! (Pastors)
9)      Pastors Planning Vital and Faithful Worship (Pastors)
10)  Spiritual Warfare 101 (Evangelism)

The schedule of computer classes at the Convocation is available here (www.c-m-e.org/convocation/computerclasses2010.htm)

 

 

   
Yours in His service,

 

Tyrone T. Davis
Convocation Director