Raising the Standards of Christian Education
Posted on September 12, 2008
Filed Under African American Church
URBAN OUTREACH FOUNDATION STRIVES TO RAISE THE STANDARDS AMONG CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS
Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) – Nonprofit foundation, Urban Outreach, will host its 44th annual Christian education and leadership development conference October 1 through 4 at the Doubletree Hotel in Oak Brook, IL.
The theme "Raising the Standards of Christian Education," will explore traditional and innovative methods to engage and enrich the ministry experience through music, worship and media. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to gain effective ways to lead congregants in transformational worship, improve current Christian education and formation programs, and increase Sunday School attendance.
"The conference offers a unique opportunity for Pastors, Christian Educators and Ministry leaders to come together to enhance their personal development and network," said Marlin Jamison, Urban Outreach conference director. New to the conference will be a Pastor’s networking event hosted by Urban Outreach Foundation and the National Pastors Network. The event will encourage and empower attendees to network and connect with leaders from across the United States.
In addition to workshops on topics including Worship, Bible Surveys and Spiritual Wholeness, the conference will feature plenary sessions and Bible Survey’s featuring scheduled speakers: Rev. E. Dewey Smith Jr., Rev. Stephen J. Thurston, Dr. C. Jeffrey Wright, Dr. Lance Watson, Dr. H. Beecher Hicks Jr., and Rev. Raquel St. Clair, Ph.D.
The UMI (Urban Ministries, Inc.) co-sponsored event will rejuvenate the mind, body and soul, with spirit-filled activities, including: morning exercise energizers, luncheons, movie screenings, a prayer and praise breakfast and a dynamic gospel celebration concert.
Registration for the Urban Outreach Conference can be completed online at www.urbanoutreach.net or by calling (800) 413-2214.
About Urban Outreach Foundation
The Urban Outreach Foundation was created by Dr. Melvin Banks Sr. to serve churches and church leaders, primarily in the African American community, with quality Christian education productions and services to support and enhance the effectiveness of their ministries and to train and develop leaders. Learn more at www.urbanoutreach.net.
About UMI
For 38 years, UMI has been the trusted source for teaching materials and inspirational book titles in the African American Christian church and consumer market and is the exclusive or semi-exclusive publisher for several different denominations. Our innovative approach has enabled us to serve over 40,000 churches across the United States, the Caribbean, and Africa. Learn more at www.urbanministries.com
About The National Pastors Network
The National Pastors Network was organized in April 2007 by Pastor Tyrone Crider, Sr. and Apostle Carl White, Jr. The National Pastors Network’s goal is to organize Pastors and churches and build a network that will develop and offer programs in the community, through the churches. The development of the programs in the community through churches would lead to spiritual growth, educational advancement, economic development, political empowerment, social justice and increased health and wellness.
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We Shall Overcome.
When we achieve a revolution in education to achieve an evolution for our youth . . .
We Shall Overcome.
When we all work together to uplift our young generation so they soar to new heights, and take us to a brighter future and better planet . . .
We Shall Overcome. One Day.
If we continue to encourage others to actively participate in improving the quality of life and learning for our children.
One Day.
We Shall Overcome.
And, together, we will show the world how beautiful, smart and special they really are.
R. Lee Gordon
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