Greetings in the precious name of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus

Christ! The 2017 Spiritual Transformation Convocation is

upon us and the Supervisor and I are excited to see each
and every one of you as the 4th Episcopal District of the
AME Church descends upon Indianapolis. Presiding Elder
Elaine Gordon and Presiding Elder Samuel Sumner and their
team have been working very hard to host us as we set
about advancing the Kingdom. We have planned a spiritually
exciting convocation of dynamic speakers, teachers, and preachers which will impact
your ministries in a transformative way.

Our Episcopal Theme

WITH GOD, WE CAN TRANSFORM THE WORLD; WITH GODALL THINGS ARE
POSSIBLE. (Matthew 19:26)

Lets prepare to be transformed!

Bishop John Franklin White

Presiding Prelate
Generosity Information

Thank you for your support to the 4th Episcopal District of the AME Church.
Because of your financial support and generosity, you have planted the seeds
that will enable the 4th District to grow in our communities, and provide
continued support to all our work for the Kingdom. Thank you for answering
the call to contribute to Gods work here in the 4th Episcopal District.

There are several ways to support the 4th Episcopal District during the
Spiritual Transformation Convocation:

1. We offer safe and secure online giving:

Text Giving: Text the $ amount of your gift to (407)449-292 or DOWNLOAD

the SimpleGive app on your mobile device.

2. We will receive cash and checks during the offering moment in each
service.

Make checks payable to: FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT OF THE AME

CHURCH
 OFFICIAL CONVOCATION SCHEDULE
Tuesday, March 21
4:00 AM 7:00 PM Bishops Meeting with Presiding Elders (Directors Row 2)

Wednesday, March 22
8:00 AM 10:00 PM VENDOR EXHIBITS OPEN (Outside Ballroom)
9:00 AM 12:00 PM Bishops Meeting with Presiding Elders (Directors Row 2)
1:00 PM 2:00 PM Camp Baber Committee Meetings:
Building and Grounds (Directors Row 2)
Personnel (Directors Row 3)
Public Relations (Golden Ballroom 1)
Constitution and By-Laws (Golden Ballroom 2)
Funds and Development (Golden Ballroom 3)

2:00 PM 3:00 PM Stewardship (Fortune Square A)

2:00 PM 4:00 PM Camp Baber Board Meeting (Hall of Champions 2)
2:00 PM 3:00 PM Self-Perpetuating Fund (Fortune Square B)
2:00 PM 4:00 PM Women in Ministry (WIM) (Golden Ballroom 6 and 7)
2:00 PM 4:00 PM Board of Examiners (Directors Row 2)
2:00 PM 4:00 PM Evangelism (Fortune Square C)
2:00 PM 4:00 PM Christian Education (Fortune Square D)
2:00 PM 5:00 PM Womens Missionary Society (WMS) (Hall of Champions 1)
3:00 PM 4:00 PM WMS Breakout Sessions (Golden Ballroom 4)
3:00 PM 4:00 PM Young Peoples Department (YPD) (Fortune Square B)
3:00 PM 4:00 PM WMS (Breakout Session) (Golden Ballroom 5)
3:00 PM 5:00 PM Christian Debutante-Masters Commission (CDMC)
(International Boardroom)

7:30 PM 10:00 PM OPENING COMMUNION WORSHIP SERVICE (Golden Ballroom 1 7)

The Rt. Rev. John R. Bryant, Preaching
Retired Bishop, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Thursday, March 23

8:00 AM 10:00 PM VENDOR EXHIBITS OPEN (Outside Ballroom)

8:00 AM 9:00 AM MONING GLORY WORSHIP SERVICE (Golden Ballroom 1 7)
The Rev. Dr. William Watley, Preaching
Pastor, St. Philip AME Church Atlanta, GA
9:30 AM 11:45 AM Plenary Session I
The Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning, facilitator
Pastor, Ebenezer AME Church Fort Washington, MD
(Golden Ballroom 1 7)

12:00 PM 1:30 PM MID-DAY WORSHIP SERVICE (Golden Ballroom 1 7)

The Rev. Sheleta Fomby, preaching
Associate Pastor, Reid Temple AME Church Glenn Dale, MD

1:30 PM 3:00 PM LUNCH (on your own)

3:00 PM 5:00 PM Afternoon Workshops:

CLERGY
Preaching for Transformation
The Rev. Dr. Frank A. Thomas, facilitator
(Fortune Square A - B)

LAITY
Think Like a Fish: Seeing Your Church Through the Eyes
of the Unchurched
The Rev. Dr. Virgil M. Woods, Sr., facilitator
(Fortune Square C D)

WOMEN
Are You a Well Woman?
The Rev. Sheleta Fomby, facilitator
(International Boardroom)
5:30 PM 7:15 PM DINNER (on your own)
7:30 PM 9:30 PM EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE (Golden Ballroom 1 7)
The Rev. Dr. James Anthony Jackson, Sr., preaching
Pastor, New Beginnings Fellowship Church Indianapolis, IN

Friday, March 24
8:00 AM 10:00 PM VENDOR EXHIBITS OPEN (Outside Ballroom)
8:00 AM 9:00 AM MORNING GLORY WORSHIP SERVICE (Golden Ballroom 1 7)
The Rev. Dr. William Watley, preaching
Pastor, St. Philip AME Church Atlanta, GA

Plenary Session II
9:30 AM 11:45 AM The Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning, facilitator
Pastor, Ebenezer AME Church Fort Washington, MD
(Golden Ballroom 1 7)

MID-DAY WORSHIP SERVICE (Golden Ballroom 1 7)

12:00 PM 1:30 PM The Rev. Dr. Frank A. Thomas, preaching
Nettie Sweeney and Hugh Th. Miller Professor of Homiletics Director,
Academy of Preaching and Celebration
Christian Theological Seminary Indianapolis, IN

1:30 PM 3:00 PM LUNCH (on your own)

3:00 PM 5:00 PM Afternoon Workshops:

CLERGY
Think Like a Fish: Seeing Your Church Through the Eyes
of the Unchurched
The Rev. Dr. Virgil M. Woods, Sr., facilitator
(Fortune Square A B)
 LAITY
I Refuse to be a Member of a Dying Church
The Rev. Dr. Reginald Blount, facilitator (Fortune Square C D)

YOUNG ADULTS
Bad and Boujee: Leadership Development for Millennials
The Revs. Samuel L. Green, Jr. and Katrese Kirk, facilitators
(International Boardroom)

5:30 PM 7:15 PM DINNER (on your own)

7:30 PM 9:30 PM EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE (Golden Ballroom 1-7)

The Rev. Dr. Carolyn Knight, preaching
Founder and President, CAN DO! Ministries

9:30PM- until Young Adult Network After Party

2990 West 71st Street (offsite)
Sponsored by Indiana Conference YAN

Saturday, March 25

7:00 AM 8:30 AM SPIRITUAL EMPOWERMENT BREAKFAST

(ticket required) (Hall of Champions 3)

8:00 AM 1:00 PM VENDOR EXHIBITS OPEN (Outside Ballroom)

9:00 AM 11:00 AM CLOSING PLENARY SESSION (Golden Ballroom 1 7)

The Rt. Rev. John Franklin White, facilitator Presiding Prelate
Fourth Episcopal District of the AME Church
About the Spiritual Transformation Convocation

During this dynamic, fast-paced, highly-energized event, participants will worship,

learn, and develop essential tools to influence their communities of faith through
relevant ministry.

This conferences primary goal is for spiritual revolution for ministers, lay people,
WMS, YPD, RAYAC and the entire constituency of the 4th Episcopal District.
Participants will be equipped with practical and relevant tools to impact their
churches, ministries, and communities in new and stimulating ways.
It is our prayer, that through exciting meaningful worship, excellent teaching and
preaching, each of you will be re-energized, renewed, and replenished to
spiritually transform the world in Jesus Name.

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