NBDC 2022 Program Book

The National Baptist Deacons’ Convention of America, Inc.
And Its Auxiliaries

Since 1934

***Two Thousand Twenty-Two Annual Session***

Glorifying God Continuously For “88” Years!

Theme

“Only What You Do For Christ Will Last”

I Corinthians 15:58

July 18 - July 22, 2022

2022 Annual Program Book

Doubletree by Hilton, Cherry Hill

2349 Marlton Pike
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Host Churches and Pastor

New Philippians Baptist Church Shiloh Baptist Church
711 Heston Road 340. Rev. S. Howard Woodson, Jr. Way
Glassboro, NJ 08028 Trenton, NJ 08618
Reverend Aaron C. Lee, Pastor Reverend Darrell L. Armstrong, Pastor

National Presidents

Miss Semontae Grant - Youth President
Minister Theron James - Young Adults President
Deaconess Alfreda LeVaine – Women’s Auxiliary President
Deacon Earl Wilson Sr. – Parent Body President



National Baptist Deacons Convention of America Inc.,
And Its’ Auxiliaries

Deacon Earl J. Wilson Sr. (CT), President

Greetings,
As I embark upon my second year as President of this great National Baptist Deacons Convention, I
am grateful for your commitment and support as we continue to navigate through this global
pandemic. We would not have made it this far; but for the grace of God.
I continue to pray to almighty God for the strength, wisdom, knowledge and understanding to carry on
so that this Convention will continue to prosper.
It is indeed an honor to convene the 88th annual session of the National Baptist Deacons Convention
of America Inc. and its Auxiliaries in this wonderful city of Cherry Hill, New Jersey. We thank God
for all the great work that the New Jersey delegates have done to prepare for the arrival of the National
Baptist Deacons Convention of America Inc. and its Auxiliaries.
We extend our thanks to our host Churches, The Reverend Aaron C. Lee, Pastor of New Philippians
Baptist Church and The Reverend Darrell L. Armstrong, Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church. We pray that
our combined efforts bring Glory to God and everything is done according to His will.
We thank God for all the Delegates, Preachers and Church Representatives attending this 88th annual
session. We look forward to allowing God to have His way. Holy Spirit you are welcome in this place.
Holy Spirit fall afresh on us.
The National Baptist Deacons Convention of America Inc. and its Auxiliaries feels welcome in Cherry
Hill, a beautiful city located in New Jersey near the city of brotherly love.
In His service,
Deacon Earl J. Wilson, Sr.
National President

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National Baptist Deacons’ Convention of America Inc.,
And Its’ Auxiliaries

Deaconess Alfreda LeVaine (SC), President Women’s Auxiliary

We are honored to be in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
God has blessed us with another year to Worship,
Fellowship, Study, Learn and Grow in the
knowledge of the Most High God, and to follow His
will and way.

We serve an Awesome God, and His worthiness is to
be praised throughout this 88th Annual Session of the
NBDC of America.

We look excitedly to the hospitality Region II has so
eloquently promised as we gather this week.

Our Theme: "Only What You Do for Christ Will Last" I
Corinthians 15:58, if we keep this before us this week, our Theme
would serve its purpose.

God Bless you, God keep you.
Deaconess Alfreda LeVaine

Deaconess Alfreda LeVaine Women's
Auxiliary President

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National Baptist Deacons Convention of America Inc.,
And Its’ Auxiliaries

Minister Theron James (FL), President Young Adult Department

Minister Theron James
NBDC Young Adult President

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am Minister Theron
James from the sunny state of Florida. It is my absolute pleasure to serve as
President for the Young Adult Department. It is also an honor to participate in the
noonday service and share the gospel on Wednesday.
We, the Young Adult Department welcome you to our 88th Annual Session. We are
expecting a mighty move of God and we invite you to join us in worship as we
spread the word of God in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
We pray the power of God shower each and every one of us as we study His word
this week.
Again, welcome to Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

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National Baptist Deacons Convention of America Inc.,
And Its’ Auxiliaries

Sister Semontae Grant (SC), President Youth Department

Hello, I am Miss Semontae Grant, the NBDC Youth Department
President. I bring greetings from the great state of South Carolina.
I welcome you to our 88th Annual Session. We are looking forward to
having a great time in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
We have many fun activities planned for the youth and we are excited to
be able to share and fellowship with each other.
I pray that your time this week be filled with many great experiences and
you allow the spirit of God to flow through each and every one of you.
Thank you for joining us this week in study and communion with the
Lord.

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National Baptist Deacons Convention of America Inc.,
And Its’ Auxiliaries

Deacon Richard Hucks , President Region II

Deacon James Plummer , President NJ State Deacons Association
Deacon Sylvester Johnson, President Pennsylvania State Deacons Convention

Deacon Joe Hines, President Delaware Baptist Deacons Convention

Greetings in the name of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
Region II is excited to host the National Baptist Deacons Convention of America, Inc. and its
Auxiliaries. The 88th Annual Session will be held in Cherry Hill, New Jersey July 18-22, 2022
at the Doubletree by Hilton.
On behalf of the New Jersey State Deacons Association, the Pennsylvania State Deacons
Convention and the Delaware Baptist Deacons Convention, we extend a warm welcome to
each of you for visiting our beautiful city of Cherry Hill. We look forward to seeing you and
having you worship with us during this week.
Our theme “ Only what you do for Christ, will last” has set the tone for the year.
This week as we prepare to fellowship in worship, praise and bible study, we anticipate a might
move of God and we invite you to be in the number.
It is with great pleasure we welcome you to the Doubletree by Hilton in the great city and state
of Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Let’s make this 88th Annual Session the greatest ever.
God Bless you and we look forward to your arrival.

Deacon Richard Hucks &
The Region II Team

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Pre-Convention Activities

Saturday July 16, 2022
Convention Setup - 12:00 PM

Sunday July 17, 2022 - 11:00 AM To 12:30 PM

Morning Worship Service

Doubletree by Hilton Cherry Hill
2349 Marlton Pike
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

New Philippians Baptist Church
Reverend Aaron C. Lee Sr., Pastor

Rev. Aaron C. Lee, Sr., is the Pastor of The
New Philippian Baptist Church. With a
fervent desire to meet the needs of God’s
people Pastor Lee provides practical biblical
teaching and preaching for everyday life.
Pastor Lee, a native of Camden, NJ was
born to the late Mr. & Mrs. James and Ruth
Lee. He is married to his high school
sweetheart, Randy Inez Lee. They have
three sons, Aaron Jr. (Kia), Joseph (Santina)
and Sean (Jasmine), and Seven grandchildren, Aaron III, Kayla, Marcus, Jameer, Joseph Jr.,
Akira and Sean Jr. Pastor Lee graduated from Camden High School in 1977 with top 10
honors. He was an all-American Musician playing slide trombone.

For the past 40 years he has been in the corrugated paper industry. Working with three
companies, Georgia Pacific, Weyerhaeuser Paper, and International Paper where he now
holds a supervisor’s position.

Pastor Lee is a born again Christian, who loves the Lord. He is a great Teacher/Preacher
with a vision and a heart to follow the great commission of the church found in Matthew
28:18- 19. He received his biblical studies at Philadelphia Biblical University.

Ordained by Bethany Baptist Association of South Jersey, he has served as the Pastor of
New Philippian Baptist in Glassboro, New Jersey for the past 20 years.

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Rev. Aaron C. Lee Sr. is a past president of the Baptist Minister’s Conference of Woodbury
and Vicinity. He now serves as Moderator for Bethany Baptist Association.

Honors and awards
NJ State Baptist Deacons Convention & Auxiliaries – Pastoral Leadership Award 5/18/19
General Baptist Convention of NJ – Excellence in Leadership Award 10/6/18
Woodbury Minister’s Conference – Service and Dedication Award 11/23/18
General Baptist Convention of NJ Laymen’s Movement – Outstanding Service Award
7/26/14
MWMW Woodbury and Vicinity – Service Award 10/22/11
Maude S. Walker Missionary Society Gloucester/Salem County – Award of Excellence

5:00 PM To 6:00 PM
Hotel Reception

Monday July 18th Morning Session,

1st Vice President Curtis Smith ~ DC ~ Presiding

5:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Robert Wiggs Early Morning Prayer Service
Deacon George Bradley ~ SC ~ President

8:00 AM Registration Opens

All Delegates Should Register, Receive and Wear A 2022 Badge

8:00 AM
The O p e n i n g S e s s i o n o f t h e Eighty Eighth Annual Session

Devotional: Convention Chaplains

Official Opening of Convention ~ National
Presidents
Deacon Earl Wilson ~ CT
Deaconess Alfreda LeVaine ~ SC
Minister Theron James ~ FL
Sister Semontae Grant ~ SC

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Greetings:
Host Churches:

Rev. Aaron C. Lee, Pastor, New Philippian Baptist Church, Glassboro, NJ
Rev. Darrell L. Armstrong, Pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church, Trenton, NJ
Region II Delegation

Announcements: 1st Vice President Curtis Smith ~ DC

Remarks from National Presidents:
Sister Semontae Grant ~ SC
Minister Theron James ~ FL
Deaconess Alfreda LeVaine ~ SC
Deacon Earl Wilson Sr. ~ CT

Closing Prayer and Benediction: Convention Chaplin

1st Vice President Curtis Smith ~ DC ~ Presiding

11:30 – 12:30 PM
Women’s Auxiliary Executive Board Meeting
Youth And Young Adult Departments Executive Board Meeting

The afternoon is open for Shopping at the Local Malls and Tours of Local
Attractions
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Parent Body Executive Board Meeting
1st Vice President Curtis Smith Presiding

I. Devotion
Convention Chaplains

II. Opening Remarks……………………….President Earl Wilson Sr. ~ CT
III. Welcome .............Deacon James Plummer, President, New Jersey State

Deacons Association
IV. Adoption of Agenda………………1st Vice President Curtis Smith ~ DC

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V. Minutes from Last Meeting......... Deacon Eugene McArthur ~ NJ ~ General
Secretary

VI. Reports:
A. Sixth Vice Charlie Jones ~ CT
B. Fifth Vice President Richard Hucks ~ DE
C. Third Vice President ~ Rodney Lewis ~ SC
D. First Vice President ~ Curtis Smith ~ DC

VII. New Business:
A. Committee Assignments……………….President Earl Wilson ~ CT

VIII. Remarks: Youth Department President,
A. Sister Semontae Grant~ SC Young Adult Department
B. Minister Theron James ~ FL
President Women’s Auxiliary President
C. Deaconess Alfreda LeVaine ~ SC Parent Body President
D. Deacon Earl Wilson ~ CT

Closing Prayer: Convention Chaplin

Monday Evening - Welcome Night Program ~ 7:00 PM

New Point Baptist Church

Reverend Rahmin E. Wynn, Pastor

Programs Available at The Door

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Rev. Rahmin E. Wynn was born in Newark, New Jersey on June 30, 1986
to the late Shirl Smith and the late Ronald Wynn. He has five brothers
and eight sisters. The Lord saw fit to bless Rev. Wynn with two loving
parents, George Moore and Cheryl Crawford.

Rev. Wynn received his elementary education at Louise A. Spencer

Elementary School in the City of Newark and completed his secondary

education at Malcolm X. Shabazz High School, Newark, New Jersey in

2005. While attending Shabazz High School he participated in football,

tennis and Army ROTC. In the Army ROTC he obtained the rank of

Lieutenant Colonel. After leaving high school, he attended Tuskegee

University in Tuskegee, Alabama, and Northern Baptist School of

Religion.

Rev. Wynn is now employed at the Plinton-Curry Funerals Home in

Westfield and Somerset, New Jersey as the chaplain and operations

manager. He enjoys his work at the funeral home because it allows him
to minister to God’s people in their time of need.

As a youth, Rev. Wynn joined the Abyssinian Baptist Church, Newark, New Jersey, where he was a

committed, dedicated, and active member. He was baptized December 1995. During his years at

Abyssinian he served in numerous capacities in the youth ministry.

He entered the ministry December 17, 2000 at Abyssinian, under the tutelage of Rev. Dr. Perry Simmons,

Jr. In January 2002, he was appointed Youth Minister of the Abyssinian Baptist Church. He was

responsible for helping to guide and direct the youth of Abyssinian. Rev. Wynn took this responsibility

seriously, which was seen in how he handled various situations and in his participation in Bible Study,
workshop, seminars and the preaching of God’s Word. On April 22, 2007, he was ordained and appointed

Youth Pastor.

At the age of 27 God call Rev. Wynn to a higher ministry. In July of 2014 he was voted pastor of the New

Point Missionary Baptist Church in Newark, NJ. Knowing the great responsibility and task ahead for him

he prayed and asked God to lead him as he leads His people.

Rev. Wynn is married to the former Cristal Cheley and the father of one son, Rahmin Jr. two beautiful girls,

Brianna and Aaliyah.

“It is mighty nice to be on the Lords side”

Tuesday July 19th, Morning Session
5th Vice President Deacon Richard Hucks ~ DE~ Presiding

5:00 – 6:45 AM
Robert Wiggs Early Morning Prayer Service
Deacon George Bradley ~ SC ~ President

7:00 - 8:15 AM
Susie B. Givens Annual Prayer Breakfast
Programs Available at the Breakfast

8:00 AM Registration Opens

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All Delegates Should Register, Receive and Wear A 2022 Badge
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Jennie E. Hall Bible Class
Facilitator: Deaconess Florist Bowman

Workshops:
Scared Siblings: Spreading the Word of God: Instructor Dr. Angelita Clifton
Living Will Writing Workshop: Instructor: Deacon Gregory Johnson, Esq
Social Media Ministry Post Pandemic: Instructors: Pastor Curtis Myers

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Youth Workshops

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Deaconess Workshop: Deaconess Clarice Thompson, Instructor
Deacons Workshop: Deacon Theodore Jackson, Instructor

Tuesday July 19th, Afternoon Session
5th Vice President Deacon Richard Hucks ~ DE~ Presiding

12:00PM - 12:50 PM
The Gospel Proclaimed By

Rev. Dr. Lonnie E. Rector

Pilgrim Baptist Church, Newark, NJ
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM:
Women’s Auxiliary Outreach
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Committee Meetings

Tuesday July 19th Evening Session

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Communion Service 7:00 PM

Shiloh Baptist Church

Rev. Darrell L. Armstrong, Pastor, Pastor

Programs Available at The Door

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Charles Atkins
Associate Minister New Shiloh Baptist Church

Rev. Charles Atkins Bio:
While serving as the Associate Minister for Youth Ministry and Missions at the
Shiloh Baptist Church in Trenton, NJ, and as the Supervisor Chaplain at Garden State
Youth Correctional Facility of the NJ Department of Corrections, Dr. Atkins was able
to receive his doctorate in practical theology from the Université de Montréal in
Canada. A graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, he is the author of The Word
Confined: Bible Study in an American Prison (Nova Science, 2020).

After the arrival of the COVID-19 global pandemic, Dr. Atkins retired from prison
chaplaincy and by the grace of God turned his attention toward helping Black
churches adjust their ministries for the pandemic era and toward helping formerly
incarcerated people to reintegrate into society. His research into how Black churches
can continue to minister to God’s people in the pandemic era has been centered at the
First Baptist Church of Langhorne, Pennsylvania, where he serves as Interim Pastor.

Dr. Atkins’ desire to help returning citizens has found expression through his work as
founder and principal researcher of XL Endeavors (http://XtraLenz.com), which uses
educational, small business development and artistic platforms to develop human
capacities. XL Endeavors has helped him to encourage and empower people who have
been incarcerated, while providing institutions with the tools and resources to
successfully reintegrate returning citizens to their communities.

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Wednesday July 20th Session
3rd Vice President Rodney Lewis ~ SC ~ Presiding

5:00 – 7:00 AM
Robert Wiggs Early Morning Prayer Service
Deacon George Bradley ~ SC ~ President

8:00 AM Registration Opens

All Delegates Should Register, Receive and Wear A 2022 Badge

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Jennie E. Hall Combined Bible Class

Facilitator: Deaconess Florist Bowman
Parent Body Workshop Classes
Workshops:
Scared Siblings: Spreading the Word of God: Instructor Dr. Angelita Clifton
Living Will Writing Workshop: Instructor: Deacon Gregory Johnson, Esq
Social Media Ministry Post Pandemic: Instructors: Pastor Curtis Myers

Youth President Address
9:15 AM – 10:30 AM
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The Gospel Proclaimed By

Minister Theron James
Young Adult Presidential Address

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Lunch And Free Time

Enjoy your afternoon

Wednesday Afternoon Session, July 20th

2:00 – 4:00 PM
Women’s Auxiliary Session – Presidential Address

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ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY PROGRAM

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel – Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 @ 2:00pm
“Only What You Do for Christ Will Last”

I Corinthians 15:58

Protocol~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Senior Administrator Deacon Sharon Hunt
Presiding~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~3rd Vice President Deaconess Carolyn Saunders (DC)
Musical Interlude~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Convention Musician
Introduction of the Dais~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Deacon Sharon Hunt (NJ)

Officers, Committee Chairpersons, State and Local Presidents, Past Presidents
Theme Song~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-~~~~~~~~~~~~~Walk In The Light
Invocation~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Deaconess Alma Edwards (DC)
Welcome~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Deaconess Carol Anderson (NJ)
Response to The Welcome~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Deaconess Rosalind Walker (MD)
Musical Selection~~~~~~~~~~~~~6th Vice President Deaconess Elizabeth Tedford-Miller (MD)

Greetings
Deaconess Joyce Murphy, Women’s Auxiliary President of The New Jersey Baptist Deacon’s Convention
Deacon Vicki Garrett, Women’s Aux President of the Delaware Bap Deacon Conf of New Castle, Kent &

Sussex County, Inc.

Rev. W. Mae Belin, Interim Pastor, Rose of Sharon Community Church, Plainfield, New Jersey
Rev. Bernard Brown Sr., Pastor, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Charleston, South Carolina

Tribute to Past Presidents ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~1st Vice President Deaconess Mary Lomax (DE)
Nomination Report~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Deacon Rosalyn Jones-Fountain (DC)

Offering

6th Vice President Deaconess Elizabeth Tedford Miller (MD) & Deaconess Rosalind Walker (MD)

Offertory Prayer ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~5th Vice President Lillian Mae Wilson (CT)
Presentation of President ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Minister Deidra J. Faulkner
Musical Selection~~~~~~~~~~~~~6th Vice President Deaconess Elizabeth Tedford-Miller (MD)
President’s Annual Address~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~President Deaconess Alfreda LeVaine (SC)
Acceptance of Address ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~2nd Vice President Deaconess Marilyn Green (NJ)
Presentations to the President ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Deaconess Beverly Thompson

Closing Remarks
Sister Semontae Grant, President Youth Department
Minister Theron James, President Young Adult
Earl Wilson, Parent Body President
Closing Prayer~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Rev. W. Mae Belin, Pastor Rose of Sharon Community Church
Closing ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Men’s Chorus NBDC
Closing Prayer ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Rev. Dr. Cleveland TA Mason 2nd

Pastor, Perkins Square BC- Baltimore, MD

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Walking in The Light

Chorus
Walking in the light, beautiful lig ig ight
Ain't it wonderful, How the light shines
Walking in the light, beautiful lig ig ight
Ain't it wonderful, How the light shines

Verse 1
The Lord has been good to me,
Brought me from mighty long way

Gave me food and shelter
I thank Him for His grace
I keep my hands in the master’s hand and

I never never go astray
I am trusting trusting in the Lord

Chorus
Trusting in the light

Beautiful light
Ain’t it wonderful
How the Light Shines

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Wednesday Evening Service, July 20th

7:00 PM
Parent Body Session–President’s Address
Youth Choir Ministering --States March Offering

National Baptist Deacons Convention of America Inc
And It’s Auxiliaries Inc.

Presidents Address Program

Deacon Earl J. Wilson Sr., Parent Body President

“Only What You Do For Christ Will Last”
I Corinthians 15:58

Worship Leader, Deacon Rodney Lewis ~ SC - 3rd Vice President

Devotion Period ------------------------------------------------------Robert Williams Male Chorus
Scripture---------------------------------------------------- 3rd Vice President, Rodney Lewis ~ SC
Prayer -----------------------------------------------5th Vice President, Deacon Charlie Jones ~ CT
Welcome and Occasion ---------------------------1st Vice President, Deacon Curtis Smith ~ DC
States March -----------------------------------------------------------Deacon Lindsay Bryant ~ VA
Nominating Committee Report ---------------------Deacon William Carter Sr. ~ SC, Chairman
Introduction of The Parent Body President ----Deaconess Lille Mae Wilson (President’s Wife)
Selection --------------------------------------------------------------------------- President’s Surprise
The Annual Address of The Parent Body President --------------- Deacon Earl Wilson Sr. ~ CT
Acceptance of The President’s Address----------1st Vice President Deacon Curtis Smith ~ DC

Presentations
1st Vice President Curtis Smith ~ DC

Remarks:
Announcements: 1st Vice President, Deacon Curtis Smith
Women’s Auxiliary President, Alfreda LeVaine
Parent Body President, Deacon Earl Wilson Sr.
Benediction President Earl Wilson Sr.

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Thursday July 21st, Morning Session
6th Vice President Charlie Jones ~ CT ~ Presiding

6:00 – 7:00 AM
Robert Wiggs Early Morning Prayer Service
Deacon George Bradley ~ SC ~ President

8:00 AM Registration Opens

All Delegates Should Register, Receive and Wear A 2022 Badge

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Jennie E. Hall Combined Bible Class

Facilitator: Deaconess Florist Bowman

9:15 -11:45 AM
General Session
Installation of All Convention Officers, Reports from All Committees, Christian Service
Awards, New Lifetime Members, Scholarship Awards, James and Priscilla Ross Mission
and Education Board

Thursday July 21st, Afternoon Session

12:00 – 1:00 PM
The Gospel Proclaimed By

Rev. Gary Dunlap
Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church, Philadelphia, PA

2:00 -3:00 PM
Adult Workshop Classes
Deaconess Workshop: Deaconess Clarice Thompson, Instructor
Deacons Workshop: Deacon Theodore Jackson, Instructor

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Thursday Evening Session, July 21st 6:30 PM

The Presidents’ Banquet

Reverend Terrence K. Porter, Pastor

Pilgrim Baptist Church
Programs Available at The Door

Pastor Porter was installed as the 14th Pastor of the historic Pilgrim Baptist Church in May of 2003.
Prior to Pilgrim, he served as the Assistant to the Pastor at Fountain Baptist Church under the
mentorship of Rev. Dr. J. Michael Sanders.

Since his installation he has guided the congregation through a period of transformation which has led to
unprecedented spiritual and numeric growth. With over 40 active ministries/auxiliaries designed with;
”People In Mind and the Community at Heart,” Pilgrim has become a place of; “Praise, Prayer and
Preparation.” With an emphasize on Christ-Centered Worship and Praise, as well as relevant Bible
Teaching, he continues to empower the congregation to recognize the privileges and responsibilities of
being children of God. Biblical models and principles are central to his leadership style and
administration. With the affirmation of faith and the foundation set by his predecessors, he has led
Pilgrim to utilize its facilities and properties to galvanize community relationships in order to extend
Pilgrim’s Christian Witness in the community of Red Bank & beyond. As a result, PBC added a third
worship experience on Sunday’s for the Hispanic speaking community. Philosophically, he believes the
church should never compromise its message of love and hope for all. To that end, he has promoted a
community ideology that “we can achieve more in partnership – rather than in isolation.” Pilgrim has
embraced his community empowerment and mission vision by contributing over $205,000.00 since
2003 to; mission, benevolence, crisis intervention and student scholarship efforts, both domestically and
abroad.

Since 2007 he has also served as the President of the Red Bank Affordable Housing Corporation.
RBAHC recently completed the construction & sale of 36 Townhouses in the city of Red Bank. The
development known as “Cedar Crossing” is an $8 million project which has provided affordable
homeownership to families from the shore region. He has also led the community of Red Bank and other
regional churches and agencies to respond to the needs of individuals (families) affected and/or
displaced by the Super Storm Sandy. The coordination and housing of national work-teams has become
a model for church-based partnerships throughout the country. This effort has also led to the
establishment of the Community Collaborative Initiative, that galvanizes public, private and religious
institutions to address the needs of the underserved and marginalized in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
In 2015 he was appointed to serve as Chaplin for the Monmouth County Police Chiefs Association and
2016, he developed the Shore Region Interfaith Prayer Breakfast which is held at Brookdale CC.

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Pastor Porter has also been committed to the spreading of the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the
world. As an International Missions Instructor for the Lott Carey Missionary Convention, he gives
instruction to missionaries from around the world at its annual convention. He has led Medical
Mission/Mission Work Teams to rural areas of the West Indies. Pastor Porter has also led a community
wide mobilization of resources to aid those affected by the National Disasters in the Gulf Coast Region
of 2005 and is currently leading the community in providing financial support to Haiti in an effort to
build a Medical Clinic and Church facility in Quanaminthe, Haiti, in partnership with other local
agencies. The Haiti Mission effort also includes the “Grains of Grace” food program and educational
support to students in Haiti.

He is a graduate of Montclair State University and has received his Master’s Degree from the New
Brunswick Theological Seminary. It is his desire to continue his education as a doctrinal student
focusing on; “The Tradition of Pastoral Care and Counseling in the African American Context.” He has
received numerous awards and recognitions for his service. However, he is most proud of his inductions
into the Mahwah High School and Montclair State University Athletic Halls of Fame. He cherishes his
athletic career, because it was as a professional athlete with the Chicago Bears that he was led to a
personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

A gifted preacher & revivalist, Pastor Porter also served as an instructor of; New Testament Theology
for The Institute for Christian Discipleship (Somerset), Palmer Theological Seminary – School of
Christian Ministry, The Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Missionary Convention – Mission Studies Program,
and the General Baptist Convention of NJ Congress of Christian Ed. He also established the Academy
of Christian Education (Red Bank) and has partnered with Pillar College to bring an accredited Christ-
Centered academic program to the shore region.

He is native of McDowell County West Virginia and currently resides in the city of Scotch Plains (NJ)
with his wife Wilma. They have three children; Ayesha (University of Phoenix, resides in San Diego,
CA); Nehemiah James (Rowan University, resides in Philadelphia, Pa) and Naomi Olivia (Sophomore,
Montclair University).

Pastor passions are his Faith, his Family & his Church Fellowship. He enjoys chores around the house,
playing golf and evening rides on his Roadglide (Harley).

Pastor Porter’s ambition is to; “Bring Glory to the name of Jesus Christ, by rendering service to
others” and he affirms the truth of scripture that “We can do all things through Jesus Christ which

strengthens us………Philippians 4:13

Friday July 22nd, Morning Session

1st Vice President Curtis Smith ~ CT ~ Presiding

5:00 – 7:00 AM
Robert Wiggs Early Morning Prayer Service
Deacon George Bradley ~ SC ~ President

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9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Closing Session
1st Vice President Curtis Smith Presiding
Remaining Committee Reports
Departing Announcements
Closing Remarks
Deaconess Alfreda LeVaine ~ SC, President-Women’s Auxiliary
Deacon Earl Wilson ~ CT, President – Parent Body

Benediction Convention Chaplain

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Doubletree by Hilton, Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, July 19-21, 2022

“Only What You Do For Christ Will Last”

I Corinthians 15:58

NOON Day Worship Service

Worship Leader: National Vice President

Tuesday --- Deacon Richard Hucks, 5th Vice President
Wednesday --- Deacon Rodney Lewis, 3rd Vice President
Thursday ----- Deacon Charlie Jones, 6th Vice President

Hymn of Praise ..................................................................................... The Robert Williams Male Chorus
Scripture................................................................................................................... Convention Chaplains
Prayer................................................................................................................................ Convention Chaplains
Offering ................................................................................................................... Convention Finance Staff
Offertory Prayer.................................................................................................... Convention Finance Staff
Intro. of Speaker ...................................................................................................National Vice President’s
Selection ......................................................................................................The Robert Williams Male Chorus
The Preached Word ..................................................................................................................Todays’ Pastor
Remarks …………………...…...…………...……... Deacon Earl Wilson (CT) President – Parent Body
Benediction ........................................................................................................................ Preacher of the Hour

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Wednesday, July 20, 2022 Thursday, July 21, 2022

Noon Day Preacher Noon Day Preacher Noon Day Preacher
Rev. Lonnie E. Rector
Pilgrim Baptist Church Minister Theron James Rev. Gary Dunlap
1325 Barksdale Road Young Adult President Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church
Newark, DE 6547 N 7th Street
Tampa, FL Philadelphia, PA

Women’s Auxiliary Past Presidents

Priscilla A. Ross (1934-1961) Verna Stevens (1961-1972)
Susie Givens (1972-1976) Marguerite F. Christian (1976-1980)

Mildred Brown (1980-1984) Ruth Johnson (1984-1988)
Helen Tate (1988-1992) Margaret White (1992-1996)

Arrie Long (1996-2000) Joan Hill (2000-2004)
Arnetta Thomas (2004-2008) Rose Hoffler (2008-2012)
Norma Goode (2012-2015) Clarice Thompson (2015-2020)

Parent Body Past Presidents

James Ross Hugh Morris James S Christian
1934-1959 1959-1964 1964-1965

Malcolm Yelverton Grover O. Chiles Philip Smith
1965-1973 1973-1976 1976-1980

Christopher Columbus Lewis Sr. Leroy Hunt J Martin Capehart
1980-1984 1984-1988 1988-1992

James H. Taylor Earnest B. Wormley Robert Williams
1992-1996 1996-2000 2000-2004

William Carter Richard Banks Robert Ransom
2004-2008 2008-2012 2012-2016

John Marshall
2016-2020