TENNESSEE BAPTIST MISSIONARY AND EDUCATIONAL CONVENTION, INC.
Rev. Dr. Marvin Mercer, Sr., President
Rev. Wayne L. Johnson, Vice President At-Large
Mrs. Sandra Bussey Burum, Recording Secretary
Rev. Jerry Crisp, Treasurer
ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION
October 20 – 23, 2014
Mount Olive Baptist Church
1601 Dandridge Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37915
Rev. Dr. Valentino J. McNeal, Host Pastor
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
Monday, October 20, 2014
Executive Committee Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
Parent Body Meeting
Women’s Ministry Business Meeting
Welcome and Worship Service
Lecturer:
Rev. Dexter D. Mims, Sr.
11:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.
12 Noon – 12:45 P.M.
1:00 P.M. – 1: 45 P.M.
6:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
Pastor, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Knoxville
Preacher:
Rev. Roderick L. Ware
Vice President, Eastern Region
Pastor, New Monumental Baptist Church, Chattanooga
(Laymen’s Night Attire: Dark Suit, Dark Tie and White Shirt)
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Registration
Morning Session Devotion: Laymen’s Ministry
Bible Study:
Rev. Carlos D. Williams
8:15 A.M.
8:45 A.M.
9:00 A.M. – 9:45 A.M.
Pastor, Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church, Chattanooga
Morning Seminar:
Presenter:
“Leadership Education in the Local Church”
Rev. Clarence E. Williams
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon
President, Moderators
Pastor, Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Jackson
Afternoon Seminar: “Enhancing The Church Through It’s Mission”
Discipleship, Evangelism and Outreach
Presider:
Rev. Dr. Edward Parker, Jr.
12:00 Noon
President, Pastors and Ministers
Pastor, Berean Missionary Baptist Church, Memphis
Lunch
Evening Session
Lecturer:
1:00 P.M.
Rev. Elmore Torbert, Jr.
Assistant Vice President, Middle Region Congress
Associate Dean, Middle Region Congress
Pastor, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Tullahoma
7:00 P.M.
Preacher:
Rev. Thomas J. Rainsbury, Jr.
Vice President, Middle Region
Pastor, Gravel Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Bethpage
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Registration
Morning Session Devotion: Women and Laymen’s Ministries
Bible Study:
Rev. Carlos D. Williams
Morning Seminar: “Education for Missions”
Presenter:
Rev. C. Danny Johnson
8:15 A.M.
8:45 A.M.
9:00 A.M. – 9:45 A.M.
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon
Assistant Director, Missions
Pastor, Thankful Baptist Church, Johnson City
Afternoon Seminar: “Enhancing The Church Through It’s Mission”
Discipleship, Evangelism and Outreach
Presider:
Rev. Dr. Edward Parker, Jr.
Ushers Ministry Luncheon
Preacher:
Rev. Eugene R. Carter, Jr.
12:00 Noon
1:30 P.M.
Pastor, Greater Bush Grove Baptist Church, Knoxville
Youth, Young Adult and Children’s Ministry Presentation
Evening Session
Lecturer:
Rev. Dwight R. Montgomery
6:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
Pastor, Annesdale Cherokee Missionary Baptist Church, Memphis
Preacher:
Rev. Dr. William H. Jarrett
Vice President, Western Region
Pastor, St. Mark Baptist Church, Henning
(Women’s Night Attire: White)
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Women’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast – Donation: $10.00
Registration
Bible Study:
Rev. Carlos D. Williams
Morning Seminar: “Conflict Management”
Presenter:
Rev. William Terry Ladd, III
7:00 A.M.
8:15 A.M.
8:45 A.M.
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon
Vice President At-Large, Pastors and Ministers
Pastor, First Baptist Church, Chattanooga
Afternoon Seminar: “Enhancing The Church Through It’s Mission”
Discipleship, Evangelism and Outreach
Presider:
Rev. Dr. Edward Parker, Jr.
Lunch
Evening Session and President’s Annual Message
Lecturer:
Rev. Fredrick Brabson, Sr.
12:00 Noon
1:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
Pastor, New Covenant Baptist Church, Knoxville
Presentation of the
President:
Mrs. Sherri T. Mercer
Wife of the President and First Lady
President’s Address: Rev. Dr. Marvin Mercer, Sr.
President, Tennessee Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention, Inc.
Pastor, Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, South Fulton
Invited representatives from Cigna HealthSpring will be in attendance and available throughout the Annual Session to discuss
Medicare Advantage plans.
Representatives from the Sunday School Publishing Board will be in attendance and available throughout the Annual Session.