Rev. George William Whitfield

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Greetings From Our Episcopal Leaders
“But even there, if you seek GOD, your GOD, you’ll be able to find Him if you're
serious, looking for Him with your whole heart and soul.” (Deuteronomy 4:29)
The Steinway Piano is considered by many to be the best in the world. The manufacturing process for each piano takes
almost a year and many of the employees have been doing the same job for more than 25 years. Even after all those
years, doing the same job, the craftsmen and women are fully engaged in their work and remain truly urgent in striving
for excellence. When asked how they remain urgent and engaged they said:
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No piano is ever built the same way twice.
I am always learning something new.
I work for an amazing company and I’m an important part of it.
There is no one else who can do what I do.
Imagine if each of us cultivated this same attitude in what we did for Christ and His Church. Think of the difference in
our homes, our churches, and our communities, if we did everything as an offering unto GOD, always doing so with
our whole hearts and souls.
• Whatever I do, it is a unique opportunity to glorify GOD. Nothing in ministry is built the same way
twice.
• I desire to always learn something new.
• I work for Christ, the AME Zion Church, and my local congregation. That’s an amazing privilege and I’m
a valuable part of it.
• GOD has created me with unique gifts, a unique personality, and a unique perspective. I am
“fearfully and wonderfully made!” There is no else who can do what I do like I do it.
That’s the type of Lifestyle Stewardship that brings glory to GOD and grows the church. Lifestyle Stewardship rejects
this culture of individualism and mediocrity. Rather than becoming hoarders of GOD’s blessings, we become conduits,
allowing what the Lord has given us to flow through us to bless others.
What is your attitude about how you offer your talents, treasure, time, and temple (your body, mind, and spirit) to
GOD? Do you consider yourself an owner instead of a steward? Are you constantly trying to do and give only what
you feel you must? Or do you give, work, serve, love, EXTRAVAGANTLY?
The Rev. Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays, mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King, stated;
“The tragedy of life is often not in our failure, but rather in our complacency; not in our doing too
much, but rather in our doing too little; not in our living above our ability, but rather in our living
below our capacities.”
It is our prayer that we will have a powerful ENCOUNTER with GOD this week. May the preaching, teaching, worship,
and fellowship inspire us to a greater commitment to Stewardship as Holy Living and Heart-filled Giving.
Blessings and love always,
Bishop & Mrs. W. Darin Moore, Episcopal Leadership of the
Western Episcopal District
ENCOUNTER 2015
“STEWARDSHIP: HOLY LIVING, HEART-FILLED GIVING”
Welcome to Encounter 2015!
It is my pleasure, on behalf of our dynamic planning team, to welcome you to yet another marvelous
encounter with God. I hope you are looking forward to communing with God in a special way over the
course of this conference as He speaks to you about the role of Stewardship in the life of the believer.
For too long, many have associated stewardship with giving of your financial resources when stewardship
encompasses every area of our lives. I’m glad you’ve joined us because what you will learn will transform
your life and compel you to share with others, the true biblical meaning of Stewardship.
I would also like to take this opportunity to introduce and thank the dynamic group of people who make
up the Encounter Planning Team:
Sis. Vivian Meadows
Rev. Ed Prothro-Harris
Rev. Kaloma Smith
Sis. Rhonda Rochon Smith
Rev. Darwin Little
Rev. William Dudley
Rev. Joyce Smith
Rev. Celesta Ary
Rev. Kelcy Steele
Alaska Conference
California Conference
Colorado Conference
Oregon Washington Conference
Oregon Washington Conference
Southwest Rocky Mountain Conference
We have finally reached the goal of having full participation on the team from every Annual Conference in
the Western Episcopal District and for that, I am truly grateful. For every gift you’ve shared and every
assignment you’ve completed; for every prayer you’ve prayed and every word of encouragement spoken;
for your enthusiasm and desire to make this Encounter the best one ever, I thank you from the bottom of
my heart.
Saints, expect to be blessed! If you need anything, please let anyone on the team know. We are here to
ensure that you have a wonderful and meaningful experience.
Blessings,
Rev. Marlyn Bussey
Dean
Encounter 2015
Rev. Marlyn Bussey is the Pastor of St. James A.M.E. Zion
Church, San Mateo, CA
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The Agenda
Wednesday: October 7, 2015
1:00 - 2:30 PM
3:00 - 4:30 PM
3:00 - 5:00 PM
5:30 - 6:00 PM
6:45 - 7:00 PM
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Bishop and Presiding Elders Meeting
Delegation Meeting
Conference Registration Opens
Choir Rehearsal, Western Episcopal District Choir & Praise Team
Praise and Worship
Opening Communion Worship Experience
CALIFORNIA BALLROOM
The Preacher: Rev. George William Whitfield, Pastor
First A.M.E. Zion Church, Portland, OR
Thursday: October 8, 2015
7:30 - 9:00 AM
8:45 - 9:45 AM
9:15 - 10:00 AM
10:00 - 11:00 AM
11:15 - 12:45 PM
12:45 - 1:50 PM
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Continental Breakfast
Registration
Morning Glory
The Preacher: Rev. Gail Jack, Pastor
St. Stephens A.M.E. Zion Church, Sacramento, CA
Opening Plenary Session
Bishop W. Darin Moore
Presiding Prelate of the Western Episcopal District
Stewardship Session
Rev. Dr. Otis T. McMillan
Director of Evangelism, Department of Church Growth
and Development, A.M.E. Zion Church
Lunch (Included in Registration)
Lifestyle Stewardship, Part I
Minister Arthur Wilson
Chief Finance Officer, University Park Baptist Church
Charlotte, NC
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Thursday: October 8, 2015 (continued..)
3:30 – 4:00 PM
Break
4:00 – 5:15 PM
Special Sessions:
The Role of the Deaconess in the Life of the Church, Part I
Rev. Nailah Hubbard, Facilitator
Pastor, Logan Temple, San Diego, CA
The Ministry of the Church Choir and Musician, Part I
Bro. Othello Jefferson, Facilitator
Episcopal Minister of Music, Western District
Young Adults in Christian Ministry Forum, Part I
Rev. George William Whitfield, Facilitator
YACM Western Regional Director
5:15 - 6:30 PM
6:00 – 6:30 PM
6:45 - 7:00 PM
7:00 - 7:15 PM
7:15- 9:15 PM
Dinner (On your own)
Choir Rehearsal, W.E.D., Choir & Praise Team
Praise and Worship
A Moment of Welcome
Rev. Dr. George Kent,
Presiding Elder, Los Angeles District
Evening Worship Experience
The Preacher: Rev. Dr. Otis T. McMillan
Friday: October 9, 2015
7:30 - 9:00 AM
8:45 - 9:45 AM
8:15 – 9:45 AM
Continental Breakfast
Registration
Annual Conference On-Line Studies 2.0
For New and Continuing Annual Conference Studies Students
Where Do I Go From Here?
9:15 - 10:00 AM
Morning Glory
The Preacher: Rev. William Hogans
Pastor, Fisher Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church
Phoenix, AZ
Plenary Session
Rev. Dr. Otis T. McMillan
Stewardship Session
Avoiding Scams
Laura Pagey, Deputy District Attorney, Solano County, CA
Jerry Sanchez, Deputy District Attorney, Solano County, CA
Presenter: Rhonda Rochon Smith
10:00 - 11:45 AM
11:15 - 12:45 PM
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Friday: October 9, 2015 (continued..)
12:45 - 1:50 PM
Lunch (Included in Registration)
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Lifestyle Stewardship, Part II
Minister Arthur Wilson
Chief Finance Officer, University Park Baptist Church
Charlotte, NC
3:30 – 4:00 PM
4:00 – 5:15 PM
Break
Special Sessions:
The Role of the Deaconess in the Life of the Church, Part II
Rev. Nailah Hubbard, Facilitator
Pastor, Logan Temple, San Diego, CA
The Ministry of the Church Choir and Musician, Part II
Bro. Othello Jefferson, Facilitator
Episcopal Minister of Music, Western District
Young Adults in Christian Ministry Forum, Part II
Rev. George William Whitfield, Facilitator
YACM Western Regional Director
5:15 - 6:30 PM
6:00 – 6:30 PM
6:45 - 7:00 PM
7:00 - 9:15 PM
Dinner (On your own)
Choir Rehearsal, W.E.D., Choir & Praise Team
Praise and Worship
Evening Worship Experience
Rev. Cassandry Keys, Presiding Elder
Winston-Salem/Greenville District, CME Church
Pastor: Buntion Institutional CME Church, Spartanburg, SC
9:00 – 11:00 PM
Y.A.C.M. Red and Gold Fellowship
Saturday: October 10, 2015
9:00 - 10:00 AM
10:00 - 12:00 PM
12:00 - 12:30 PM
Ordination Service
Clergy Session
with Bishop W. Darin Moore
Christian Education
Presenter: Dr. Sandra Davis
Lay Council
Presenter: Angela Myles
Bishop’s Charge and Closing Comments
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Order of Divine Worship
Wednesday Night – October 7, 2015 – 7:00 PM
The Worship Leader:
Presiding Elder, Rev. Robert F. Kemp
Oregon/Washington Conference, Cascade District
THE PROCESSIONAL
(All Ministers in White Robes)
Choirs, Clergy
THE CALL TO WORSHIP
THE INVOCATION
THE HYMN OF PRAISE
Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah
THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Presiding Elder Alphonso Meadows, Jr.
Alaska Annual Conference, Alaska District
THE MUSIC MINISTRY
Western Episcopal Choir
Bro. Othello Jefferson, W.E.D. Minister of Music
THE WRITTEN WORD
Presiding Elder Rev. Alexander Person Jr.
Colorado Annual Conference - The Denver District
THE PRAYER
Presiding Elder Fredrick Hubbard
California Annual Conference The Bay Cities District
THE MUSIC MINISTRY
Southwest Rocky Mountain Mass Choir
THE INTRODUCTION OF THE BISHOP
Presiding Elder George Kent
Southwest Rocky Mountain Annual Conference - Los Angeles District
THE INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER
THE MUSIC MINISTRY
The Right Reverend W. Darin Moore
Presiding Prelate Western Episcopal District
THE WORD PROCLAIMED
The Rev. George William Whitfield
First A.M.E. Zion Church - Portland, Oregon
THE INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP
THE OFFERING
The Finance Committee
THE OFFERTORY (chorus response)
All things come of thee, O Lord, and of thine own; have we given thee. AMEN
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
Chief Celebrant
Presiding Elders of the Western Episcopal District, Con-celebrants
THE BENEDICTION
THE RECESSIONAL
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Wednesday Night Worship Experience
-andYoung Adults in Christian Ministry Forum
Rev. George William Whitfield
Rev. George William Whitfield was born on February 25,
1983 in Cleveland, Ohio to George and Edith Smith. He is the
middle child of five children and he has always shared a close
bond with his grandmother, Edith Greer, who raised him.
Rev. Whitfield gave his life to Christ in 1996 and was called
into ministry at St. Peter's AME Zion Church at the age of 16
under the leadership of Rev. Wayne C. Harris. He was license
to preach on November 9, 2000 under the leadership of Rev.
Robert H. Taylor. He felt a strong proclivity to share God's
word and leans on the scriptures of Jeremiah for strength.
He attended the Cleveland public school systems were
he graduated from the Cleveland School of the Arts in 2001.
In 2009 he graduated Cum Lade from the Cleveland State
University with a Bachelor of Social Work degree. He plans
in the near future to attend a theological seminary school to
purse a Master of Divinity degree.
It is his life's goal to become a full time social work professor so that he may utilize his doctrine and discipline
to help others become advocates for children, youth, and young adults.
Rev. Whitfield’s home church is St. Peter's AME Zion Church located in Cleveland, Ohio, where the pastor is
the Rev. Anthony L. Flowers. Rev. Whitfield on September 9, 2010 at St. Stephen AME Zion Church in Asbury
Park, NJ was ordained to the office of Deacon by Bishop Louis Hunter, Sr. On February 16, 2013 at Blackwell
AME Zion Church in St. Louis, MO he was ordained to the office of Elder by Bishop Darryl B. Starnes, Sr.
In 2012 he was appointed pastor of the Brown Community A.M.E. Zion Church located in East St. Louis, IL by
Bishop Darryl B. Starnes. On July 13, 2014 he was appointed by Bishop W. Darin Moore, pastor of the First
A.M.E. Zion Church located in Portland, OR. He is currently the youngest pastor in the history of First Church.
During the 2014 Christian Education Quadrennial of the A.M.E. Zion Church he was elected as a member of the
Connectional Young Adults in Christian Ministry Steering Committee. He currently serves as the Western
Regional Chairperson.
His community activities are numerous, to include membership in the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated,
Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People,
Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor society, the National Association of Social Workers and the National
Association of Black Social Workers.
Rev. Whitfield loves preaching the Gospel. He enjoys sharing the good news with people. He understands that
this world is nothing without God and that there is true peace in knowing Jesus. His favorite scripture is
"If any man be in Christ he is a new creature old things are passed away
behold all things become new." 2 Corinthians
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Opening Communion Worship Experience
Thursday Night – October 8, 2015 – 7:00 PM
The Worship Leader: Presiding Elder Marcia Meredith
South West Rocky Mountain Conference Phoenix‐San Diego District
THE CALL TO WORSHIP
THE INVOCATION
THE HYMN OF PRAISE
Praise Him, Praise Him!
The Rev. Bernice Jones, Associate Pastor
First A.M.E. Zion Church, Los Angeles, California
THE WELCOME & GREETING
Presiding Elder George Kent
Southwest Rocky Mountain Annual Conference
Los Angeles District
THE MUSIC MINISTRY
THE WRITTEN WORD
The Rev. Celesta Ary, Pastor
Martin Temple A.M.E. Zion Church - Compton, California
THE PRAYER
THE MUSIC MINISTRY
THE WORD PROCLAIMED
THE OFFERING
The Rev. Darwin Little, Pastor
Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church - Denver, Colorado
Dr. Otis T. McMillian, Director
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Department of Church Growth & Development
Dr. Otis T. McMillian
THE BENEDICTION
THE RECESSIONAL
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Thursday Night Worship Experience
Friday Plenary Session
Reverend Dr. Otis T. McMillan
General Secretary Director
The Department of Church Growth and Development
Rev. Dr. Otis Thomas McMillan served as a pastor in the
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church for nearly
thirty years. Presently, He serves as the General Secretary
Director of the Department of Church Growth
Development of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion
Church International. This department houses two
ministries which include Evangelism and Home
Missions. Dr. McMillan has earned degrees in Theology,
Divinity and Doctor of Ministry.
Dr. McMillan has published several books, produced a
number of musical recordings, and distributed thousands
of teaching CDs and DVDs each year. God has given this
preacher a Rhema word to speak prophetically into the
lives of His people.
He has traveled extensively throughout the continental United States, Hawaii, Virgin Islands, Bahamas Islands,
Israel, South Korea, Trinidad, West Indies, several nations of Africa. God has used Dr. McMillan to lead many
wayward persons to a saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. As a lecturer, conference speaker, and revivalist,
He is in high demand. Dr. McMillan has received numerous community and civic awards throughout his career.
During the past six years, he has provided stellar leadership to the ministry of Church Growth and Development
of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church International.
He and his wife of forty seven years, Barbara Jean Adams McMillan, local preacher in her own right, are the
proud parents of five adult children and fourteen grandchildren. Today, all their time and energy is devoted to
proclaiming the message of the kingdom of God.
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren
to dwell together in unity!
It is like the precious ointment upon the head,
that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard:
that went down to the skirts of his garments;
As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the
mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing,
Even life for evermore.
Psalm 133
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Friday Night – October 9, 2015 – 7:00 PM
The Worship Leader: Presiding Elder Darrell Williams
California Conference, Central Valley District
THE CALL TO WORSHIP
THE INVOCATION
THE HYMN OF PRAISE
Oh How I Love Jesus
The Rev. David T. Miller, Pastor
Kyles Temple A.M.E. Zion Church - Vallejo, California
THE MUSIC MINISTRY
THE WRITTEN WORD
The Rev. Daniel T. Webb, Pastor
Ebenezer A.M.E. Zion Church - Seattle , Washington
THE PRAYER
The Rev. Brandon Fisher, Pastor
First A.M.E. Zion Church Pasadena, California
THE MUSIC MINISTRY
Featuring Rev. Joyce M. Smith Community A.M.E. Zion Church Vancouver, Washington
THE WORD PROCLAIMED
THE OFFERING
The Reverend Cassandry Keys
Presiding Elder of Winston Salem/Greenville District
of the Carolina Region 7th Episcopal District
of the C.M.E. Church
The Reverend Cassandry Keys
THE BENEDICTION
THE RECESSIONAL
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Friday Night Worship Experience
Pastor Cassandry D. Redmond Keys
Pastor Cassandry Redmond Keys is a native of
Mississippi Delta. This fountain of praise has endeavored
to live out her calling by allowing God’s love and
compassion to flow through every facet of her
ministry. She currently serves as the Presiding Elder of
the Winston-Salem/ Greenville District, Carolina Region,
7th Episcopal District of the Christian Methodist Episcopal
Church. She is also the Pastor of Bunton Institutional
CME Church, Spartanburg, SC.
This “Southern Rose” has not neglected to “study to
show” herself approved for this audacious ministerial
dispensation. The pursuit of academic excellence is
affirmed by the successful completion of a Bachelor of
Science in Business Accounting (Belhaven College,
Jackson, MS), a Masters of Divinity (Phillips School of
Theology at the Interdenominational Theological Center,
Atlanta, GA), and a Masters of International Finance
(University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL).
Pastor Keys has received numerous honors and awards but none compares to the blessing of seeing relationships
restored and lives renewed as she yields herself to the call and will of God in this season. Her ultimate desire is
to be an active participant in the Kingdom of God on earth as God’s communities are empowered to live out
the cultural mandate of good stewardship and healthy fellowship.
Pastor Keys is honored to be a daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother; however, she celebrates overall being
called a friend of God. Pastor Keys affirms: “God who began a good work in each of us will perform it until the
coming of Jesus the Christ” (Philippians 1:6).
Pastor Cassandry D. Redmond Keys
“A woman on fire empowered by the Holy Spirit to serve this present age”
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Morning Glory!
Reverend Mr. William R. Hogan
William R. Hogans is the son of David and Loretta Hogans and a
native of New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was licensed and ordained
under the pastoral leadership of Reverend Steven H. Wiley of St. Paul
Missionary Baptist Church in New Castle. He served as an American
Baptist pastor with several churches until his calling to Zion in 2009.
In 2009, the late Bishop Roy A. Holmes reviewed his credentials and
accepted his Christian testimony through the recommendation of the
Rev. Dr. George E. Kent, Presiding Elder. Bishop Holmes appointed
Rev. Hogans to serve as Deacon at Fisher Chapel soon thereafter. In
2011 he was ordained an Elder in the AME Zion Church by Bishop
Dennis V. Proctor and has faithfully served in his appointment as
Pastor of Fisher Chapel, thanks to the seamless leadership of Bishop
W. Darin Moore.
Rev. Hogans is a graduate of Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA. He earned a dual degree in Elementary
Education and Christian Education. In 2005, Rev. Hogans earned his Master of Theology Degree at Fuller Theological
Seminary. While studying at Fuller, Rev. Hogans toured Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Israel as part of his extended
studies in 2000. While on tour, Rev. Hogans preached on the banks of Sidon, Lebanon.
Rev. Hogans’ pastorates include planting and relocating the Progressive Baptist Church in Glendale, Arizona. Prior
to the tenure at Progressive, Rev. Hogans served as an associate pastor at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Mesa, AZ.
After serving at Progressive for 5 years, Pastor Hogans worked on the pastoral staff at First Institutional Baptist
Church in Phoenix. While there he served as the first Director of the African-American Christian Training School
(AACTS). In addition, he provided service as a lecturer and workshop leader on families to various churches and
agencies; one of them being the Tonto Rim American Baptist Camp. In 1995, Rev. Hogans pastored St. John
Institutional Baptist in Phoenix, Arizona. By June 1999 over 300 men had professed Jesus Christ as their Savior as a
direct result of prayer and godly leadership.
In March 2001, Rev. Hogans accepted a management position with the City of Phoenix. He managed the Graffiti
Busters Program which grew from 13 to 25 employees and a budget of over $4.4 million dollars. The outreach and
success of the program received local, national and world wide recognition from Canada, New Zealand, Europe,
Russia and Japan. This lead to multiple media interviews on radio, television, and workshops throughout the Valley
of the Sun. Meanwhile, Rev. Hogans served in ministry to a variety of denominations and churches assisting in their
growth and development. This included the Historic First Presbyterian Church, the Crossroads United Methodist
Church, and the DeVos Urban Leadership Institute.
Currently Rev. Hogans, newly retired from the secular position, but now serves as pastor of the Fisher Chapel AME
Zion Church. Thanks to the trust and appointment given by Bishop W. Darin Moore. In the past 6 years the church
has transformed to be more Christ-centered and evangelical than ever. The church’s mottos is “We are a Church for
All People”.
Rev. Hogans is the loving father of Joshua and Janina, the grandfather of 4 grandchildren, and the faithful husband
of Mitzila Hogans. They have been married for 36 years. They currently reside in Glendale, Arizona.
Rev. Hogans’ ultimate goal is to help individuals and families grow closer to God by providing real resources, creating
Christ-centered systems, and collaborating with organizations that impact lives for good. He serves the Lord with
gladness and is a strong preacher and teacher who works hard to preach effectively so that lives are changed through
God’s Word.
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Friday – Stewardship Session - Avoiding Scams
Presenter
Laura Morgan Pagey
Laura Pagey is the Deputy District Attorney, Solano County District
Attorney’s Office. She received her Doctor of Jurisprudence in May 1996
from the University of San Francisco School of Law, and was a member
of the McCauliff Honor Society. She received her undergraduate degree
with a Bachelor of Arts, Zoology from U.C. Davis.
Her professional experience includes Real Estate Fraud Prosecutor
responsible for vertical prosecution of felony real estate fraud and other
complex white-collar crimes. Supervising criminal fraud investigations,
she works closely with district attorney investigators, other county deputy
district attorneys, local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
In addition, she has held position of Insurance Fraud Prosecutor with responsible for vertical prosecution of
felony insurance fraud including automobile and worker’s compensation. She supervised criminal fraud
investigations working closely with the Department of Insurance, District Attorney Investigators, Special
Investigation Units and Third Party Administrators. She has served as Special Interagency Narcotic Task Force
Attorney assisting in criminal investigations including the handling of confidential informants, search warrants,
undercover operations, and methamphetamine laboratories and attended numerous narcotics seminars.
Attorney Pagey served as a Domestic Violence Grant Attorney, prosecuting all felony domestic violence cases
in the county being successful in prosecuting every case.
Presenter
Jerry Sanchez
Jerry A. Sanchez is a criminal investigator for the Solano County
District Attorney’s Office, Bureau of Investigations, Real Estate
Fraud Unit. He formerly served in the United States Marine Corps
and was honorably discharged holding the rank of Sergeant.
Officer Sanchez has over 33 years of law enforcement experience and
has specialized experience in homicide and death penalty cases officer
involved shootings, police corruption cases, gangs, narcotics, sex
crimes and police community outreach. Additionally, he has 13 years
of experience and successfully completed as an effective and
accomplished Lieutenant of Inspectors with the Contra Costa County
District Attorney’s Office.
He retired from his position with the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office in February 2013; and
returned to the District Attorney’s Office in the Real Estate Fraud Department.
In addition, he has held the position of Insurance Fraud Prosecutor with responsible for vertical prosecution of
felony insurance fraud including automobile and worker’s compensation
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Church Lifestyle Stewardship
Facilitator
Minister Arthur L. Wilson
Minister Wilson is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for The Park
Church, in Charlotte, NC. He advises churches and countless
believers in the area of finance and has fostered their emergence out
of debt into implementing sound financial practices that has
stimulated both growth and stability.
Minister Wilson has traveled to several nations and conducted
financial seminars to thousands. Pastors and church leaders alike
recognize his expertise and his gift to the body of Christ enables him
to shine brightly as a force that pushes back the darkness of debt.
He Holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Johnson C. Smith
University and brings with him 15 years of experience with the
Internal Revenue Service. While participating in the audit of the PTL
case, he began the formulation of "Pure Money."
Minister Wilson continues to conduct seminars across the United States for 501 (c)3 Compliance and Clergy
Compensation. His leadership training is a must in every organization. He is a member of The Park Church
where the Bishop Claude Richard Alexander, Jr. is the Senior Pastor.
The Role of the Deaconess in the Life of the Church
Facilitator
Rev. Nailah Hubbard
Rev. Nailah Hubbard is the current pastor of Logan Temple
AME Zion Church in San Diego, California. She is also an
active community organizer and Grant Writer operating in the
areas
of
social
justice,
health
disparities
and
educational empowerment. Educationally, Pastor Hubbard
holds degrees in Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, Ethnic
Studies, and Theology. After working in a career in
Engineering and traveling across the world, Pastor Hubbard
suffered and accident which left her without the use of her
hands for several years. It was during this time that the Rev.
John A. Harrison, Jr. encouraged her to consider Chaplaincy. Pastor Hubbard designed the program for the
State of California Department of Rehabilitation that enables Chaplaincy to be a funded program for
workplace injured employees to return to the workforce in the capacity of Chaplain. Pastor Hubbard is the
proud parent of Marcus who continues to bless her with his own ministry of helping disab led students at his
high school.
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Morning Glory!
Reverend Gail A. Jack
Reverend Gail A. Jack is the Pastor of St. Stephen
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in
Sacramento, California. Her passion is spiritual
empowerment and personal growth. She is eager to
serve the AME Zion Church, her members and the
greater community. In the California Conference she
is Chair of the Christian Education Board, a member
of and instructor for the Conference Studies
Committee and a member of the Holy Orders
Committee.
Reverend Jack is also an active
participant of Sacramento Area Congregations
Together (ACT) and the Sacramento Valley Methodist
Fellowship.
Reverend Jack has a B.A. Degree in Social Welfare
and a B.S. Degree in Biblical Studies and Christian
Leadership.
Reverend Jack worked for 40 years in the social services arena in San Francisco, Solano and
Contra Costa counties. Her areas of expertise include child development, public assistance,
contract monitoring and workforce development programs. In her community, she is an active Board
member of the Solano County Children’s Network and the Solano Family & Children’s Services
Agency.
Reverend Jack cherishes the precious memories of her husband, Richard, who transitioned to
eternal life in November 2014. They have three wonderful children and five adorable grandchildren.
The center of Reverend Jack’s life is serving God, her family and her church. Through preaching
and teaching, she will share the joy of God’s love and transforming power with anyone willing to
hear it.
I am not ashamed of the Gospel because it is the power of God
for the salvation of everyone who believes…”
(Romans 1:16 – NIV)
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The Ministry of the Church Choir and Musician
Facilitator
Bro. Othello Jefferson
Bro. Othello Jefferson, a native of San Francisco, CA, began singing in church at the age of three. As a member
of the San Francisco Boy’s Chorus, he vowed to continue to make music an integral part of his life. From
elementary school through high school, he participated in many musical ensembles (chorus, band, orchestra,
etc.).
Othello received his Bachelor of Music Degree in Voice from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in 1995
and a Single Subject Music Credential from San Francisco State University in 2001. He has been a recipient of
various awards and scholarships including the Leslie Urquhart Foundation Scholarship and was the local first
place winner in the Vocal Competition of the Collegiate Division of NANM (National Association of Negro
Musicians). In July 1995, he was a prizewinner in the Leontyne Price National Vocal Arts Competition in Detroit,
Michigan. In May 2008, he was honored to receive a Gospel Music Award at the 37thAnnual Academy of Gospel
Music Awards in San Francisco, CA and recently received a 2014 Negro Spirituals Heritage Keepers Award
from the Friends Of Negro Spirituals in Oakland, CA.
From 1993 - 2012, Othello was the Musical Director for the Young People’s Teen Musical Theater Company in
San Francisco, and from 1998-2008, he was the Choir Director at his alma mater, Lowell High School (San
Francisco). He and his students worked with the likes of Michael Morgan (Oakland East Bay Symphony), The
King’s Singers, and Chanticleer. In November 2004, he and members of his Chamber Choir represented the
United States by participating in the International Children’s Culture and Art Festival in Shenzhen, China,
winning two awards for performance.
Othello is a member of the American Choral Directors Association, National Association for Music Education,
and the American Guild of Organists. Currently, he is an accompanist for the Ragazzi Boys Chorus (Redwood
City), Choir Director at Sequoia High School (Redwood City), Minister Of Music for the Western Episcopal
District, and for the past 25 years, Minister of Music at First African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (San
Francisco).
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Dr. Sandra K. Davis is a seasoned Christian Leader. She
currently serves as the Director of Christian Education,
Western Episcopal District, California Conference. She
has had previous roles as Sunday School Teacher, Central
Valley District Director, Children and Young Adults. Her
gifts include administration and service on the national
convention and staff of Christian Education Department as
well as chaired the transition team for the elevation of the
General Secretary of Christian Education.
Saturday Session - Christian Education
Presenter
Dr. Sandra Davis
God has truly blessed as she serves mankind. She is a
graduate of the University of California, San Francisco
School of Nursing with a PhD in Nursing. Undergraduate
degrees are from California State University, Sacramento.
A political and community activist, Sandra spends time on
local, state and national healthcare policy issues. She is a
leader in her profession as well. Sandra served as the
President of the largest healthcare executive organization
in California.
A humble leader she believes serving God invigorates her.
Saturday Session – The Lay Council
Presenter
Sis. Angela Myles
Colorado Native and Retired United States Air
Force MSgt Sargent , Angela servers as the
Local Lay Council President at Spotswood
A.M.E
Zion
Church,
Denver
Colorado.
Graduate of Southern A&M Baton Rouge, LA
with undergraduate degree in Human Resources
Management. Angela is currently pursuing a
degree in Social Science with a concentration
on Religious studies at Regis Jesuit University
in Denver Colorado.
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Friday Session - Annual Conference On-Line Studies 2.0
Where Do I Go From Here?
Presenter
Sis. Rhonda Rochon Smith
MPA, MAED, MAOL
Ms. Smith holds a Master of Public Administration from Golden Gate University, a Master of Adult
Education from University of Phoenix and a Master of Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University.
Ms. Smith has served as the Volunteer Program Coordinator for Contra Costa Health Services since
2011. She manages the countywide volunteer program for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and nine
health clinics which have over 300 volunteers. She also serves as the Administrative Manager for the Art of
Health and Healing Program. Under her direction she has increased communitywide awareness of volunteer
services, tripled the number of active volunteers and has revitalized the overall operation and delivery of
services for volunteers. Rhonda is the youngest of five children born to RC and Mary Rochon. She was
born and raised in First AME Zion Church, San Francisco. Currently, Rhonda currently serves as the Vice
President of the Bay Cities District Lay Council, as a member of California Conference Studies Committee,
and a member of the Encounter team. She is a member of the Board of Directors for the Contra Costa
Regional Health Foundation and serves as President to the Greater Vallejo Chapter of Jack and Jill of
America, Inc., and is a very proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Ms. Smith is also the proud mother of a teenager daughter, Aundrea.
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Western Episcopal District
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
2015 - 2016
Mrs. Devieta Moore
Missionary Supervisor
Presiding Prelate
The California Annual Conference
The California Annual Conference
The Bay Cities District
The Central Valley District
The Rev. Frederick Hubbard
The Rev. Darrell J. Williams
Presiding Elder
Presiding Elder
First A. M. E. Zion Church
San Francisco, California
The Rev. Dr. Christopher L. Zacharias, Pastor
Kyles Temple A. M. E. Zion Church
Sacramento, California
The Rev. Gloria Clemmons-White, Pastor
Greater Cooper A. M. E. Zion Church
Oakland, California
The Rev. Mark Thomas, Pastor
Hilliard Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church
Stockton, California
The Rev. Darrell J. Williams, Pastor
Kyles Temple A. M. E. Zion Church
Vallejo, California
The Rev. David T. Miller, Pastor
Mt. Pisgah A. M. E. Zion Church
Merced, California
The Rev. Edward Prothro-Harris, Pastor
San Jose, California
The Rev. Michael Henderson, Pastor
Stewart Tabernacle A. M. E. Zion Church
Fresno, California
The Rev. Reginald Thomas, Pastor
University A. M. E. Zion Church
Palo Alto, California
The Rev. Kaloma Smith, Pastor
St. Stephens A. M. E. Zion Church
Sacramento, California
The Rev. Gail Jack, Pastor
St. James A. M. E. Zion Church
San Mateo, California
The Rev. Marlyn Bussey, Pastor
Clinton Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church
Modesto, California
The Rev. Wayne Taylor, Pastor
Stewart Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church
Redwood City, California
The Rev. Graylin Young, Pastor
Howard Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church
Hanford, California
The Rev. Fred Wills, Pastor
St. Mark A. M. E. Zion Church
East Palo Alto, California
The Rev. John A. Harrison, Pastor
Victory Center A. M. E. Zion Church
Union City, California
Sister Deborah Lewis-Virges, Pastor
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Southwest Rocky Mountain Annual
Conference
The Los Angeles District
Rev. Dr. George E. Kent, Presiding Elder
Los Angeles, California
The Rev. Kelcy G.L. Steele, Pastor
Leake Temple A. M. E. Zion Church
Anchorage, Alaska
The Rev. Alphonso H. Meadows, Jr. Pastor
Second A. M. E. Zion Church
Inglewood, California
The Rev. Dr. George E. Kent, Pastor
St. James Temple A. M. E. Zion Church
Fairbanks Alaska
The Rev. Caroline Cooper, Pastor
Pasadena, California
The Rev. Dr. Brandon Fisher, Pastor
Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion
Los Angeles, California
The Rev. Kelcy G.L. Steele, Pastor
Martin Temple A. M. E. Zion Church
Compton, California
The Rev. Celesta Ary, Pastor
Shiloh A. M. E. Zion Church
Monrovia, California
The Rev. Dexter Feely, Pastor
Peoples Temple A. M. E. Zion Church
Lancaster, California
The Rev. Dr. Hubert Brown, Pastor
______________________________________
The Southwest Rocky Mountain Annual
Conference
Phoenix and San Diego Districts
The Rev. Marcia Meredith, Presiding Elder
Logan Temple A. M. E. Zion Church
San Diego, California
The Rev. Nailah Hubbard, Pastor
Winston Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church
San Diego, California
The Rev. Marcia Meredith, Pastor
Fisher Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church
Phoenix, Arizona
The Rev. William R. Hogans, Pastor
All Nations Temple A. M. E. Zion Church
Tucson, Arizona
Brother Redeem Robinson, Pastor
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The Alaska Annual Conference
The Alaska District
The Rev. Alphonso H. Meadows, Jr.,
Presiding Elder
Empowerment Temple A.M.E. Zion Church
Anchorage, Alaska
The Rev. Alsey Williams, Pastor
______________________________________
The Oregon-Washington Annual Conference
The Cascade District
The Rev. Robert F. Kemp, Presiding Elder
Portland, Oregon
Ebenezer A. M. E. Zion Church
Seattle, Washington
The Rev. Daniel Webb, Pastor
Pauline Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church
Salem, Oregon
The Rev. Levi Harris, Pastor
Community A. M. E. Zion Church
Vancouver, Washington
The Rev. Joyce M. Smith, Pastor
_____________________________________
The Colorado Annual Conference
The Denver District
The Rev. Alexander Person, Jr., Presiding Elder
Spottswood A. M. E. Zion Church
Denver, Colorado
The Rev. Darwin Little, Pastor
Miracle Mountain A. M. E. Zion Church
Denver, Colorado
The Rev. Kay Blount, Pastor
Praise Him! Praise Him!
Fanny J. Crosby
(1) Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! Sing, O Earth, His wonderful
love proclaim! Hail Him! Hail Him! Highest archangels in glory; Strength and honor give
to His holy Name!
Like a shepherd, Jesus will guard His children, In His arms He carries them all day long:
Praise Him! Praise Him! Tell of His excellent greatness. Praise Him! Praise Him!
Ever in joyful song!
(2) Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! For our sins He suffered, and
bled, and died. He our Rock, our hope of eternal salvation, Hail Him! hail Him! Jesus the
Crucified.
Sound His praises! Jesus who bore our sorrows, Love unbounded, wonderful, deep and
strong. Praise Him! Praise Him! Tell of His excellent greatness.
Praise Him! Praise Him!
(3) Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! Heav'nly portals loud with
hosannas ring! Jesus, Savior, reigneth forever and ever.
Crown Him! Crown Him! Prophet, and Priest, and King!
Christ is coming! over the world victorious,
Power and glory unto the Lord belong.
Praise Him! Praise Him! Tell of His excellent greatness. Praise Him! Praise Him!
Praise Him, Praise Him is one of Fanny Crosby’s most well-known and well-loved Hymns. She
wrote many hymns to lift spirits and convey God’s message to those who struggled. She was
incredibly prolific, producing perhaps as many as 9,000 hymns in her lifetime, a rate that some
say included composition of six or seven songs per day in some periods.
Her aggregate output should be thought of as a reflection of the depth of feelings – her gratitude
toward God could not be contained in just a few words. Blind since the age of six weeks old, she
struggled with the loss of her only child, which some say may have spurred her toward reflective
behavior and writing of hymns.
She was a Methodist, and attended the Chelsea Methodist Episcopal Church in New York City,
while also reportedly a member of the John Street Methodist Episcopal Church in NYC. She was
also aware of the February 1869 dedication of the Nostrand Avenue M. E. Chapel, at the corner
of Nostrand Avenue and Quincy Street in Brooklyn, so maybe her hymn flourishes also served to
supply new and growing churches with praise material.
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Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
William Williams
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but thou art mighty; Hold
me with thy powerful hand; Bread of heaven, bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more.
Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing stream doth flow; Let the fire and cloudy pillar Lead
me all my journey through; Strong Deliv'rer, strong Deliv'rer, Be thou still my strength and shield
When I tread the verge of Jordan Bid my anxious fears subside; Death of death, and hell's destruction,
Land me safe on Canaan's side; Songs of praises, songs of praises, I will ever give to thee.
This hymn was written in Welsh by a Methodist preacher William Williams, a pioneering
hymnist who (some say) did for Wales what Wesley and Watts did for England. It is one of
the greatest of evangelical hymns, mainly because of its understatement. Williams' words
have been much admired for their plain yet majestic dignity. 'The grandest re-enactment in
modern hymnody of the Israelite journey through the barren wilderness to the Promised
Land. This hymn was sung at the Princess of Wales's (Princess Diane) funeral in 1997.
O How I Love Jesus
Frederick Whitfield
1. There is a Name I love to hear, I love to sing its worth; It sounds like music in my ear,
The sweetest Name on earth.
Refrain:
Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus,
Oh, how I love Jesus, Because He first loved me!
2.
It tells me of a Savior’s love, Who died to set me free; It tells me of His precious blood, The sinner’s
perfect plea.
Refrain:
3. It tells of One whose loving heart Can feel my deepest woe; Who in each sorrow bears a part That
none can bear below.
Refrain:
The greatest love of all is the Love of Christ for each of us. The love that would cause Jesus to leave the
beauty and glory of heaven to come to this earth to give His life for us, even while we were yet deep in sin.
And it is because of that love that we desire to love Him more each day. "We love Him because He first
loved us." (I John 4:19).
The power of Jesus’ name is a theme that has many biblical sources, but perhaps none more important
than Philippians 2:5-11: “Have this mind in you, which is also in Christ Jesus” - and concludes, “that at
the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, in heaven and on earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ
is Lord”.
The writer of this hymn, Frederick Whitfield was born and reared in England and was graduated from
Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. He studied for the ministry and was ordained in the Church of England.
He wrote this hymn in 1855 while still a student at Trinity College. He published about 30 volumes of prose
and verse, and a couple of his songs can be found in some hymnals today. But most familiar to us is "O
How I Love Jesus"; it is characterized by simplicity and a lilting style, the tune used here is typical of camp
meeting songs that emerged in America in the early 19th century. It's a simple song with a deep meaning.
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Notes
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Rev. George William Whitfield

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