Wlp Institute Orientation Session 2

W. L.

Porter

Bible & Leadership Training

Institute

Celebrating the Life of Bishop W. L. Porter

Bishop W. L. Porter Bishop Porter is the Founding Senior Pastor of Greater Community Temple COGIC, in Memphis, Tennessee, which he started thirty-seven years ago. Twenty eight years ago, he organized the Tennessee Central Jurisdiction of the Church of God In Christ. Since its beginning in 1981, Tennessee Central has grown to be the largest COGIC Jurisdiction in the state. The geographic reach of churches in this fellowship spans from Memphis to Chattanooga with

Bishop W. L. Porter Bishop W.L. Porter has been a tremendous force throughout COGIC and he has served in several capacities. He worked very closely with Bishop Charles Mason (the Founder of the Church of God In Christ) and other national leaders, in bringing meaningful structure to the organization. As mentioned, he served as a member of the General Board and

Bishop W. L. Porter He coordinated Memphis’ largest convention, “The Holy Convocation” for over thirty years. As director of COGIC Housing for over 30 years, he created and organized COGIC Courtesy Cars. Bishop Porter was also responsible for transitioning the November Convention from Mason Temple to the Coliseum, then to

The Memphis Chapter After years of successful training in the Jurisdictional Fellowship Meetings, our Bishop Designate, Brandon B. Porter, saw fit for the Institute to expand its training to the Memphis area, where a large contingent of churches and jurisdiction workers reside and worship. This chapter is open to those in any church or jurisdiction in the area. We hope to provide the richest high-quality training of this kind in the

Dates • Classes Begin – April 20, 2009 • Mid Term Examinations – May 18-27, 2009 • Classes End – July 16, 2009 • Final Examinations – July 13-22, 2009 • Graduation Photos – Sunday July 26, 2009 • Commencement – Sunday, July 26, 2009

Exam Website

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Graduation Portrait

Fees • Full-Time Tuition (4-7 courses) $110.00 • Half-Time Tuition (3 or Fewer Classes) - $55.00 • Books $15-$20 • Books Available from GCT Bookstore, COGIC Bookstore, and Evangelical Training Association Orders Can be Placed Tonight – Free Shipping for

Class Offerings • Understanding People - Evangelist Joyce Hubbard • Understanding Teaching- Evangelist Linda Guy • The Preacher & His Preaching-Minister Reginald Bell • Growing Towards Spiritual MaturityMinister Fred Love • Understanding Doctrine (COGIC)-Elder Monterrieo Dunlap • New Testament Survey- Elder Charles

Thursday Classes Session Times Session 1 6:20-7:20 pm Session 2 7:25-8:25 pm Session 3 8:30-9:30 pm This graduating class will be divided into three separate cohorts. Each cohort will have a different schedule of classes.

Understanding People • Instructor – Evangelist Joyce Hubbard

Evangelist Joyce Hubbard Biographical information Graduate of W. L. Porter Bible Institute Ordained Evangelist Missionary 2009 BS in Psychology from Crichton College BS in Business Administration from Crichton College • Post-Graduate Scholar University f M Graduate School of Psychology • Attended Jacksonville Theological Seminary Master of Divinity Program • • • • •

Evangelist Joyce Hubbard • Associated Degree from State Technical Institute Memphis • Certificates Earned: • Shalom Bible Seminary • Stephen Olford Center Union University • Jacksonville Theological Seminary • Graduate of Manassas High School

Evangelist Joyce Hubbard • Member of GCT 10 years, serving in numerous areas: • Coordinator of GCT Female Adjutant, Central TN Jurisdictional Adjutant Corp Member, Co-Coordinator of Hospitality, New Member Intake, Prayer Warrior 6AM, • Interior Design Committee, Nursing Home & Hospital Committee, Door To Door Witnessing Team, Volunteers

Evangelist Joyce Hubbard • Other Church Roles • Administrative Assistant, Financial Secretary (Tithes & Offerings), Sunday School Teacher Youth Age 12-15, Women’s Day Committee Chairperson, Grant Writing Team for Beverly Terrace Senior Citizen Housing, Willing Workers, Fundraising Committee, Tape Ministry, Church Anniversary Committee

Understanding People Topics Covered • Understanding Human Development • Prenatal to 24 Months • Toddlers: Two & Three Years • Preschoolers: Four & Five Years • Primary: Six, Seven & Eight Years • Pre-Adolescence: 9, 10 & 11 Years

Understanding People Topics Covered - Continued • Early Adolescence: 12 & 13 Years • Middle Adolescence: 14-17 Years • Late Adolescence: 18-22 Years • Early Adult: 23-40 Years • Middle Adult: 40-65 Years • Senior Adult: 65 + Years

Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity • Instructor – Minister Fredrick Love

Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity Topics Covered • The Dynamics of Spiritual Growth • Becoming a Disciple of Jesus Christ • The Church’s Role in Making Disciples • Feasting on the Word • Developing Intimacy With God • Establishing and Reaching Others for Christ

Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity Topics Covered – Continued • Fruitfulness and Reaching Others for Christ • Discovering and Using Our Spiritual Gifts • Teaching Others • Leading Others • Mentoring Others • Being a Lifelong Learner

New Testament Survey • Instructor – Elder Charles Waller, Jr.

New Testament Survey Topics Covered • Background and Composition of the New Testament • Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke • Gospel of John • Book of Acts • Pauline Epistles: I, II Thessalonians • Pauline Epistles: I, II Corinthians

New Testament Survey Topics Covered – Continued • Pauline Epistles: Galatians, Romans • Pauline Epistles: Colossians, Philemon, Ephesians, Philippians • Pauline Epistles: I Timothy, Titus, II Timothy • The Church and Suffering: James, Hebrews, I Peter • The Church and False Teaching: II Peter, Jude, I, II, III John • Book of Revelation

The Preacher & His Preaching • Instructor – Minister Reginald Bell, Jr.

Minister Reginald Bell, Jr. • Education:

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– Birmingham Southern College – Emory University – Candler School of Theology (M. Div.) – Oxford Univercity – University of Memphis Experience The Bible Way House of Prayer, Youth pastor/Senior youth leader  Campbell Stone Retirement Home - Chaplain Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church,

The Preacher & His Preaching Topics Covered • The Qualifications of the Preacher • The Preachers Call • The Necessity for Preaching • The Preachers Support • The Perils of the Preacher

The Preacher & His Preaching Topics Covered – Continued • The Sermon and its Structure: – The – The – The – The – The – The

Definition Text Theme Introduction Discussion Conclusion

• Modes of Delivery

The Preacher & His Preaching Topics Covered – Continued • Types of Sermons: – The – The – The – The – The – The

Personal Testimony Expository Sermon Textual Sermon Topical Sermon Historical Incident Sermon Biographical Sermon

The Preacher & His Preaching Topics Covered – Continued • The Title of the Sermon • The Preparation of the Sermon • Preparation of the Sermon Outline • Preparation of Sermon Illustrations & Outline • Gathering the Material: – Selecting a Library – Topically – Organizing a Library

The Preacher & His Preaching Topics Covered – Continued • The Delivery of the Sermon: – Manners – Language – His Voice – The Audience – The Theme – The Results

The Preacher & His Preaching Topics Covered – Continued • The Public Reading of the Scriptures • Sermon Criticism • Public Prayer

For Further Information • Site Coordinator: – Elder Cameron Cooley Phone: 901-413-3042 • Email: [email protected]