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Introduction and History Strengthening the Black Church for the 21 st Century?

Introduction and History Strengthening the Black Church for the 21 st Century?. SBC-21 resulted from the action of the 1992 General Conference. It directed the former General Council on Ministries (GCOM) to convene a Study Panel of ten persons with two mandates in focus:

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Introduction and History Strengthening the Black Church for the 21 st Century?

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  1. Introduction and History Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century? SBC-21 resulted from the action of the 1992 General Conference. It directed the former General Council on Ministries (GCOM) to convene a Study Panel of ten persons with two mandates in focus: 1. Review the effectiveness of general agencies in strengthening the Black Church for the period 1972-1993.

  2. (Cont.) Introduction and History 2. Report the finding and make recommendations to the 1996 General Conference “relating to new plans and strategies to strengthen the Black Church into the 21st Century.” The Study Panel, chaired by Bishop Woodie White, recommended a new approach to growing the Black Church in the United States. The Study Panel recommended a specific Plan of Action and Structure for SBC-21. It was approved by the 1996 General Conference.

  3. Nature and Scope: Plan of Action The Plan called for the following: 1. The selection of 25 vital congregations to serve as Congregation Resource Centers (CRCs) 2. Organized teams of lay and clergy from vital congregations or CRCs to serve as resource persons who share and work in covenant with Partner Congregations (PCs). 3. The utilization of geographic-specific and needed specific models to meet the needs of rural, urban and suburban churches. 4. A strong intentional focus on laity.

  4. What is a Congregation Resource Center (CRC)? CRCs are congregations in rural, urban and suburban America characterized by strong clergy and lay leadership, provisions for education, Bible Study and Faith Formation in various small groups, vibrant and varied worship, effective planning and administration and rooted in the Wesleyan heritage while embracing their cultural heritage. CRCs accept the primary task of training and equipping Partner Congregations via Covenant Relationships. CRCs host Training Events, expose PCs to new ministries, and provide support and follow-up.

  5. What is a Partner Congregation? Partner Congregations are local churches who want to become vital. A team of lay and clergy covenant with a CRC to strengthen their church. Site evaluations, written reports, visits to a CRC, telephone follow-up, participation in training opportunities like the Great Event guide their journey to becoming vital.

  6. What Governance Structure Support the Plan of Action? The 1996 General Conference created the SBC-21 Coordinating Committee to coordinate, evaluate, and implement the Plan of Action. Charged to keep alive the congregational focus of the Plan, the committee was requested to pay special attention to the unchurched and crises in the black community. Additionally, the Coordinating Committee was given responsibility for hiring staff, selecting CRCs and PCs, developing program goals, setting a budget, providing fiscal oversight,

  7. (Cont.) What Governance Structure Support The Plan of Action establishing covenantal relationships between CRCs and PCs, evaluating the Plan of Action, reporting to GCOM annually, offering key learning opportunities and developing models for local congregations and the whole church, sharing follow up recommendations with General Conference.

  8. SBC-21 has 23 members. 15 members come from five jurisdictions in the U.S.A. Each jurisdictional College of Bishops names three persons. National Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) names two persons; and the Council of Bishops names two bishops, two youth and two young adults. The committee includes laywomen, laymen, and clergy. Each general agency names a representative (at their expense) to resource the committee. How are Members of the SBC-21 Coordinating Committee Selected?

  9. Does SBC-21 Provide Annual Reports to other UMC Entities? Yes! • National Black Methodist for Church Renewal • The General Board of Discipleship (per the instructions of General Conference).

  10. General Board of Church and Society General Board of Discipleship General Board of Global Ministries General Board of Higher Education and Ministry General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits The United Methodist Publishing House General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns General Commission on Religion and Race General Commission on The Status and Role of Women General Commission on Communications General Commission on United Methodist Men General Council on Finance and Administration The Southeast Jurisdiction Administrative Council provides a resource person as well. What General Boards and Agencies have resourced SBC-21?

  11. How Are SBC-21 Ministry funds Utilized? CRCs: SBC-21 provides monetary resource to support training events. CRCs contributes countless volunteer hours. Plus, a number of CRCs contribute additional financial resources. PCs: There is a three-step process involved in the receipt of SBC-21 ministry funds. 1. Complete and forward a congregational-community profile to SBC-21. 2. Profile is received and evaluated by SBC-21. 3. Scholarships are issued by SBC-21 to PC’s for travel and lodging expenses of the clergy/lay team.

  12. How Has SBC-21 Been Funded by The General Conferences ? SBC-21 has been funded from the World Service Fund for two quadrennia but not out of the line item concerning program agency budgets. Other programs and actions of the General Conference are funded in this manner as well.

  13. What are the Successes of SBC-21? Congregation Resource Centers are fulfilling their role as the primary places for training lay and clergy teams from Partner Congregations under girded by a Covenant Relationship. Partner Congregations show a higher incidence of the Ministry of all Christians. More lay leadership involvement, more creative worship, more small groups, a willingness to strategize and plan ministries for a new day typifies their accomplishments. Some local churches focus on the unchurched through economic development programs, literacy campaigns, computer literacy laboratories, ministering to and with abused persons, HIV/AIDS, street worship and homeless ministries.

  14. How Many Churches Have Participated? By the end of the 2005-2008 quadrennium, over 360 local congregations in rural, urban, and suburban areas and over 1,100 people (clergy and lay teams) have participated in innovative training models at Congregation Resource Centers.

  15. The 2004 and the 2008 General Conference directed that the Coordinating Committee report administratively to GBOD: sharing yearly progress reports and evaluation of the Plan of Action. SBC-21 is an Initiative of the General Conference and not a General Agency. Who Provides Administrative Services for SBC-21?

  16. To increase the number of vital black congregations and help reverse the membership decline in the United Methodist Church. Methodism has had an African-American presence since its inception. SBC-21 is an initiative of the whole church supporting the continual inclusion of Black Folk in its life. Despite the history of slavery, oppression, discrimination and racism, SBC-21 celebrates the unique heritage of the Black Church and the contributions still being made. Why Support The SBC-21 Legislation?

  17. Christ, Our Center For Hope, Healing and Wholeness calls us to make disciples for him, first to the glory of God and second on behalf of the people called United Methodist. In so doing, SBC-21 can help revitalize the church. (Cont.) Why Support The SBC-21 Legislation?

  18. VISION To partner with Urban, Suburban, and Rural congregations to succeed in building vital and strong foundations for making a productive and prophetic witness for Jesus Christ in the world today.

  19. MISSION To support local congregations in equipping all age level constituents with the practical application of biblical, theological and sociological skills and values needed for success in worship, evangelism, discipleship, stewardship, mission and outreach.

  20. CORE VALUES We are motivated and enriched by our Wesleyan and Africentric heritage We esteem the Black Church as the context for our work Every Congregation Resource Center, every Partner Church and every church member has worth and value Diversity of church size and geographical location is a positive force in our community and in our organization

  21. (Cont.) CORE VALUES Honesty, respect, and integrity are essential in all our relationships Professional competency is required for delivery of quality services Success come through professional competence and strategic alliances Results matter!

  22. INTERNAL POLICIES Meeting Attendance Travel Arrangements Travel Expense Reports and W9 Forms

  23. TRAVEL Travel Arrangements: Carlson Wagonlit travel agency Kate Richardson travel agent 800-777-4203 email: karichardson@carlsonwagonlit.com Travel will be authorized 90 days prior to meeting date. Flight itineraries should be in the SBC-21 office within 14 days of travel.

  24. EXPENS REPORT FORM PLEASE SUBMIT EXPENSE REPORT WITHIN30 DAYS UPONCOMPLETION OF TRAVEL FOR: CCM DATE: 2/12-14/09_

  25. (Cont.) Expense Report Form Expenses (must attach all receipts) Car Expenses-- _______________ (55c per mile) _______________ Taxi/Shuttle _______________ Other (please itemize) _________ luggage fees ______________ tips ______________ TOTAL EXPENSES: ________

  26. (Cont.) Expense Report Form *Indicate diners’ name on back of receipt if more than one person is eating together. Phone: ___________________ Name & Mailing Address:(PLEASE PRINT) _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Signature:___________________________________ Return To: FRED A. ALLEN, NATIONAL DIRECTOR Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century General Board of Discipleship PO Box 340003, Nashville, TN 37203-0003

  27. Job Description of Standing Committees • Executive/Personnel/Nominations (All chairs, Secretary, National Director ex-oficio) • Finance Committee (8members) • Program Committee (10 members) • Evaluation Committee (8) • Communications Committee (9)

  28. Strengthening The Black Church 2009-2012 Tentative Meeting Schedule 2009 2010 2011 2012

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