Wayman AME Church: 2008 General Conference

Rev. Kelvin Calloway for Bishop-Fifth District Candidate

2008-06-27T00:00:00-05:00

All the Way with Dr. Kelvin T. Calloway – Fifth District Candidate for Bishop

Focused, Futuristic, Faith and Fair. Those four words that describe Dr. Kelvin T. Calloway, Candidate for Bishop from the Fifth Episcopal District. His entire life has been dedicated to serving God and building on our legacy of ministry within and beyond the walls of the church.

Dr. Calloway is presently the senior pastor of Second A.M.E. Church in Los Angeles, California, and has pastored suburban churches in Alabama, California and Kansas. He has achieved educationally, receiving a Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) degree from Texas Southern University (Houston, TX) in 1975. One year later, Calloway earned a Master of Business Administration (Organizational Behavior and Marketing) degree from the University of Illinois - Champaign. Further studies resulted in the Master of Divinity degree from Alabama Interdenominational Seminary (Mobile, AL) and a second MDiv - along with the Doctor of Ministry (Ethics and Preaching) degree - from the Southern California School of Theology at Claremont in 1988.

Before going into the ministry, Dr. Calloway was employed in various business capacities, including serving as an Industrial Engineer, Financial Services Representative, and Commercial Investment. He has provided leadership academically, serving as an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Business Administration, S. D. Bishop State Community College, and as a visiting Professor of Preaching and Ethics, St. Paul School of Theology, Kansas City, Missouri.

In discussing his platform for service in the Episcopacy, Reverend Kelvin T. Calloway Sr., believes that the ministries of the African Methodist Episcopal Church should focus on three issues:

(1) bringing life to our ministries on the local and connectional levels;

(2) developing relevance and visibility back to the Connectional Church; and

(3) making the Episcopacy a factor inside and outside of the Connection.

"As a Bishop of our church, I would work with you to make our system supportive not only from the bottom up, but from the top down as well. The Presiding Prelate in the present age must connect with and support our ministries at the local and conference levels in such a way that the AME Bishop is a factor in spiritual, political and economic affairs just as much as other denominational leaders are in those matters."

Dr. Calloway will also work to strengthen the future viability of African Methodism. His work on the Connectional Strategic Planning Committee, as well as his years as an instructor at colleges and seminaries, has given him the depth and perspective to lead our church through 21st century challenges."Richard Allen, Sarah Allen, Morris Brown, Jarena Lee, Daniel Alexander Payne, Henry McNeal Turner - we bear a responsibility to ensure that the instrument of service to God and humanity that our forebearers left to us remains in place for future generations."

Please see Rev. Calloway's website: http://www.callowayin08.com/

General Conference Choir Rehearsal and Service Schedule

2008-06-20T00:00:00-05:00

Mr. Kenton Saunders, Jr., Director

GENERAL CONFERENCE CHOIR REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

DATE

LOCATION

TIME

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Allen Chapel AME Church

(Kansas City, MO)

2:00 PM

Saturday, June 28, 2008

Wayman AME Church

2:00 PM

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Wayman AME Church

7:00 PM

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Wayman AME Church

4:00 PM

Friday, July 4, 2008

Musicians’ Sound Check

Choir Sound Check

America’s Center

7:15 AM

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

General Conference Service Schedule

DATE

EVENT

LOCATION

ATTIRE

TIME

Friday, July 4, 2008

Opening Service

America’s Center

All Black

10:00 AM

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Communion Service

America’s Center

Choir Call

All White

10:00 AM

9:15 AM

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

An Evening with the Arts

Renaissance Grand Hotel Ballroom

Choir Call

Black and White

7:30 PM

6:45 PM

Friday, July 11, 2008

Consecration Service

America’s Center

Choir Call

All Black

9:00 AM

8:15 AM

General Conference Prayer Walk

2008-06-16T00:00:00-05:00

Proposed Legislation

2008-06-12T00:00:00-05:00

Delegate Seating Assigments

2008-06-12T00:00:00-05:00

Sponsors of the General Conference

2008-06-12T00:00:00-05:00

The African Methodist Episcopal Church
wishes to thank all of our corporate sponsors
for their support.

Featuring

Countdown to the General Conference

2008-06-11T00:00:00-05:00

The clock is ticking...

Article about the General Conference in the St. Louis American

2008-06-10T00:00:00-05:00

June 5, 2008

AME Church national conference brings rich history and 30,000 to St. Louis

By Alvin A. Reid Of the St. Louis American
Thursday, June 5, 2008 8:20 AM CDT

The nation’s oldest black denomination will bring one of the nation’s oldest national gatherings to St. Louis July 4-11.

More than 30,000 conventioneers are expected to descend upon Downtown St. Louis and the region for the 48th Session of the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

“We are very excited about coming to St. Louis,” said Bishop John Richard Bryant, 5th District presiding prelate.

“People will be coming in from across the nation and also from Asia and India.”

Bryant said the AME Church has a “reputation for addressing social issues,” and that tens of thousands of volunteers will be serving in the St. Louis area during the convention.

Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, chairperson of the Conference Commission, said that the church “looks forward to partnering” with St. Louis and the surrounding area.

“We can’t wait to get here,” she said.

While the word “African” is in its name, it only means that the AME Church was organized by people of African descent. The church was not founded in Africa, and its doors are not closed to people who are not of African descent

The church’s roots are in the Methodist church, which according to the church “provides an orderly system of rules and regulations and places emphasis on a plain and simple gospel.”

Founded in 1787 in Philadelphia by Richard Allen and a group of slaves and freedmen, the AME Church was formed after officials at St. George’s Methodist Episcopal Church pulled blacks off their knees while praying.

The rebelling members changed their mutual aid society into an African congregation. Outraged black members wanted to affiliate with the Protestant Episcopal Church, but Allen led a small group who remained Methodists. In 1794 Bethel AME was dedicated with Allen as pastor.

The AME Church now has more than 3 million members in 7,500 churches in America, Africa, the Caribbean, England and Canada.

As Bryant explained, the church is resolved to not only serving God, but also the communities where they have members.

“When we leave a city, we want to make it better off than when we arrived,” he said.

St. Louis won the AME Church’s convention in 2000.

“It is a tremendous location because so many of our members, from are various regions, can drive,” Bryant said.

In a lighter moment, Bryant also said St. Louis was a major contender for the convention “because you are located where Southwest Airlines serves. And our members definitely like that.”

For more on the AME Church General Conference, visit www.stlamerican.com

All Candidates Roster for the General Conference

2008-06-09T00:00:00-05:00

Reprinted from the On-Line Christian Recorder

CANDIDATES ROSTER FOR THE FORTY-EIGHTH QUADRENNIAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH THAT WILL BE HELD AT THE AMERICA’SCENTER, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, JULY 4-11, 2008:

- CANDIDATES ROSTER -

GENERAL SECRETARY
(Vote for one)
1. Clement W. Fugh

CHAIR OF EPISCOPAL COMMITTEE
(Vote for one)
2. Harold R. Mayberry

SECRETARY-TREASURER, SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION
(Vote for one)
3. Johnny Barbour, Jr.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GLOBAL WITNESS & MINISTRY
(Vote for one)
4. George F. Flowers

DIRECTOR, CHURCH GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
(Vote for one)
5. Charles C. McLamore
6. Vernal E. Simms Sr.
7. James C. Wade

SECRETARY-TREASURER, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
(Vote for one)
8. Edrena Houston Brown
9. Daryl B. Ingram

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ANNUITY INVESTMENTS AND INSURANCE
(Vote for one)
10. Jerome V. Harris

HISTORIOGRAPHER/DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP/EDITOR, A.M.E. CHURCH REVIEW
(Vote for one)
11. Adonis Carolus Booyse
12. Dennis C. Dickerson
13. Mark Kelly Tyler

TREASURER/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
(Vote for one)
14. Richard Allen Lewis

EDITOR, THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER
(Vote for one)
15. Calvin H. Sydnor III

JUDICIAL COUNCIL
(Vote for four Lay; two Clergy)

LAY CLERGY
24. Benjamin F. Edwards 28. Franklin E. Breckenridge
25. Priscilla J. Green. 29. Francine A. Brookins
26. Patricia M. Mayberry 30. Glenda F. Hodges
27. Rosemarie Rhodes-Miller 31. Granville W. Reed III

JUDICIAL COUNCIL ALTERNATES
(Vote for one Lay; one Clergy)

LAY CLERGY
32. James T. Golden

BISHOP
(Vote for )
33. Wayne B. Anthony
34. James E. Arnell
35. Ronnie E. Brailsford Sr.
36. Ronald Eugene Braxton
37. Diane L. Burl.
38. Kelvin T. Calloway
39. Philip R. Cousin Jr.
40. Louis A. C. Davis
41. Ann Lightner Fuller
42. Debora F. Grant
43. Earl G. Harris
44. Larry Stanwyck Hinton.
45. Reginald T. Jackson
46. Jeffrey R. Leath
47. Andrew B. Lewin
48. Julius H. McAllister Sr.
49. Terence L. Mayes Sr.
50. Themba Abram Mbambo
51. Goodfellow Mugala
52. Willie Ray Norful Sr.
53. Allen Wayne Parrot
54. Wesley I. Reid.
55. Harry L. Seawright
56. Daniel L. Simmons Sr.
57. Leodis Strong
58. Nelson Dan Taylor
59. George W. Tyler
60. Albert D. Tyson III
61. Isaiah J. Waddy
62. John F. White Sr.
63. Stafford Wicker

Camp AME

2008-06-04T00:00:00-05:00

Children and Youth Activities at the General Conference

Health Information for General Conference

2008-06-04T00:00:00-05:00

HEALTH INFORMATION FOR GENERAL CONFERENCE

1.Persons on Dialysis:

Persons on Dialysis planning to attend General Conference need to have their physician schedule appointments now at the following clinics:

Dialysis Nurse Brenda Bengal: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday only; Telephone: 314 362 0238

Forest Park Dialysis Clinic Nurse Cathy

2635 Hampton Ave.

St Louis, MO. 63139

Telephone: 314 646 1717

FAX: 314 646 0636

www.nationalrenal.com

2. Persons with Sickle Cell Anemia and other Respiratory problems:

Persons with Sickle Cell Anemia and other Respiratory problems requiring oxygen must have their physician write a prescription; or contact the following company:?

Oxygen-Medical West Respiratory Services

9301 Dielman Industrial Dr.

St Louis, MO.63132

Telephone: 314. 993-8100

Tanks: $36.00; Refills: $10.00

3. Persons with mobility problems contact:

Scooter Chairs

14805 N. Outer 40 Road

Chesterfield, Mo.63144

636 733-7200 main office

636 530 4500 Retail

Credit Card: One week: $65.00, Delivery $10.00; pick up $10.00; need to call and provide height and weight data.

For more information please contact Local Health Coordinator, General Conference, Mrs. Louise Welch; telephone: 314-324-0921.

Submitted by Mrs. Gwendolyn B Williams, Executive Director, AME Church Connectional Health Commission

2008 General Conference Agenda

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Dance Ministry - Important Information

2008-05-22T00:00:00-05:00

General Conference Dance Ministry

Upcoming Practice Dates

5/24     St Paul     10 - 12 (6 - 12 and adults)

6/7       St Paul     10 - 12     (6 - 12 and adults)

6/14     St James 11 - 12     (6 - 12 and adults)

6/28     St Paul     10 - 12     (everyone)

Garments

Ladies
One piece long sleeve palazzo pants zipped unitard (White)
Gold tunic
Shoes have not been decided - you might consider some white slippers
If you need knee pads it was suggested to buy white

Men
Black pants (no tight pants)
White long sleeve shirt
Gold vest and bowtie (please contact me on where to order)
No shoes were decided

Vendor Information for Exhibitors at the General Conference

2008-05-21T00:00:00-05:00

African Methodist Episcopal Chruch

48th Quadrennial Session General Conference

Click here for more detailed information!

Each 10' x 10' Non-Carpeted exhibit space will be provided with 8' high backdrape, 3' high siderail, one (1) 6' skirted table, two (2) folding chairs and one (1) company I.D. sign.

No 4 wheel carts will be allowed on the show floor.

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Note: Some documents in this manual are for information purposes only, while others are provided for the ordering of services. Please complete necessary forms and return by fax or mail to the party indicated on each form.

If you have any questions, please call:

Tracie Glass
George Fern Company
1147 S. White River Pkwy. E. Dr.
Tel. 317-635-9606
Fax 317-634-0993

Updated General Conference Agenda Items (as of 5-16-08)

2008-05-16T00:00:00-05:00

UPDATED GENERAL CONFERENCE AGENDA ITEM – “OTHER CONNECTIONAL ACTIVITIES”:

Other Connectional Activities

Thursday, July 3, 2008

9:00 a.m. / 5th District Golf Tournament

Saturday, July 5, 2008

6:30 a.m. / CONN -M-SWAWO Breakfast

Sunday, July 6, 2008

6:30 a.m. / Payne Theological Seminary Breakfast

1:00 p.m. / Connectional Lay Organization Luncheon

1:30 – 3:30 p.m. / WIM Meeting

Monday, July 7, 2008

6:30 a.m. / 2nd District Breakfast

6:30 a.m. / 6th District Breakfast

6:30 a.m. / 7^th District Breakfast

6:30 a.m. / 11th District Breakfast

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

6:30 a.m. / Connectional WMS Breakfast

6:30 a.m. / Turner Theological Seminary Alumni Breakfast

Wednesday, July 9 2008

6:30 a.m. / 1st District Breakfast

6:30 a.m. / 3^rd District Breakfast

6:30 a.m. / 10th District Breakfast

6:30 a.m. / 13th District Breakfast

6:30 a.m. / 16^th District Breakfast

Articles in the Christian Recorder about the General Conference (May 2008)

2008-05-09T00:00:00-05:00

STAYING HEALTHY AT GENERAL CONFERENCE - BEING HEALTHWISE:

Mrs. Gwendolyn B. Williams,
Executive Director
AMEC Connectional Health Commission

It is the wish of the Connectional Health Commission that this General Conference begins and end with healthy participants. This can be accomplished if we observe the following suggestions.

- Always have a travel buddy, or let someone know where you are going if you leave the meeting.

- Keep a list of your emergency contacts, physicians, and medications in your purse, pocket or convention bag. Let the First Aid Team know if you have health problems that need to be monitored, give them your hotel name, room number and phone number.

- If you are receiving Dialysis, please have your physician arrange an appointment for you with a local Dialysis Clinic. If you are on Peritoneal Dialysis bring all of your equipment, if you have to do a treatment during meeting time, you may leave your equipment in the First Aid Room and take your treatment there.

- If you are on Respiratory Treatment, requiring oxygen and other equipment please have your physician arrange for you to get replacement oxygen tanks in St Louis, Check with the airline if you are flying about their policy on oxygen tanks. Bring your nebulizers and inhalers with you. If you need to use your nebulizer during the meeting, you may do so in the First Aid Station.

- Bring all of your prescription medications. Take them as prescribed, do not skip a dose or take a double dose if you forget to take a dose.

- Eat regular healthy meals, if you are a Diabetic and need to eat a Diabetic snack after lunch or dinner please do so, check into the First Aid Station if you take blood sugars two hours after meals. In case you do forget your glucometer, check into the First Aid Clinic.

- Drink lots of water; air conditioning causes you to dry out so avoid drinking lots of caffeine, sugar-loaded drinks and alcoholic beverages, as they will make you spend overtime in the facilities.

- Answer the "universal call" as soon as you receive, rather than trying to put it on hold.

- Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, bring a wrap for the air conditioning, avoid being in the sun for long periods without a hat, sun glasses and sun screens Louis has lots of heat in July and high humidity.

- This would be a great time to try to stop smoking, all hotels, airplanes and the Convention Center are smoke free zones and that includes pipes and cigars. Most hotels have a smoke-free zone around their entrances of 200 feet.

- If you are mobility impaired, please bring your chairs, walkers or crutches with you or be prepared to rent them in St Louis.

- Bring a prescription for your eyeglasses or an extra pair in case yours are broken or lost.

- Bring all of your Diabetic supplies and equipment. If you take insulin more than twice a day, feel free to keep it in the First Aid Station and take it there as needed. If you feel, cold, sweaty and glittery have some one take you to the First Aid Station or send someone to the First Aid Station to get some one to assist you.

Tips for a Safe Flight

- Wear loose comfortable clothing.

- Ask to pre-board if you need extra time or assistance down the walkway.

- Check with the airline about its policy if you need oxygen on the flight.

- Remember to carry a meal or snack if you are a Diabetic depending on the length of the flight.

- Regularly change leg position, and periodically move and stretch your legs and .feet while seated. If conditions allow and the aisles are clear occasionally get up and walk, depending on the length of the flight.

- Avoid crossing your legs at the ankle or knees.

- Drink adequate fluids such as milk, water, juice, -reduce intake of alcohol and caffeine.

Submitted by Rev. Miriam J. Burnett, MD, MDiv, MPH
President, R.A.P.H.A., Inc.

Editor's Note: 40,000 people are expected to attend the 48th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference that will be held in St. Louis July 3-12, 2008

STREET MINISTRY AT THE GENERAL CONFERENCE: WORKERS NEEDED:

The Dr. James C. Wade of the Department of Church Growth and Development of the African Methodist Episcopal Church is seeking persons to help do Street Ministry on July 3 & 5, 2008 in the city of St. Louis.

There will be a training session prior to going out into the street. Anyone wishing to be a part of this great event of Evangelism should email their name, address, church membership, pastorâ€™s name and episcopal district by email to Dr. Wade: ameharvest@bellsouth.net

If you need further information, please feel free to call the Department of Church Growth and Development: (901) 523 - 2702/523- 2777.

10. MR. STAN MCKENZIE ANNOUNCES THAT AVIS RENTAL CAR IS THE SUPPLIER FOR AME CHURCH GENERAL CONFERENCE:

Mr. Stan McKenzie announces that Avis Rental Car is the supplier for the AME Church General Conference. The Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number is GO27978

You may use the Worldwide Discount Number to get a discount on your car rentals beginning immediately and for 10 days following the General Conference.

12. CALLING ALL YOUNG PEOPLE OF REGISTERED DELEGATES, ALTERNATES AND OBSERVERS! CAMP AME AND TEEN AME AT THE SITE OF THE 48TH QUADRENNIAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE:

The Fifth Episcopal District Young Peopleâ€™s Division in conjunction with African American Educators and Healthcare Professionals will host CAMP AME

"God Don'tt Make No Junk" (I Timothy 4:12) for young people ages 4 - 11 and TEEN AME, the Joshua Generation: Leadership for a New Day, ages 12-17.

Our Camp staff includes certified educators in the 5th Episcopal District. The healthcare professionals for CAMP AME/Teen AME are licensed healthcare professionals. Volunteer Aides are YPD Directors, Advisors and Youth Leaders.

Camp Registration is $15 per day and includes Educational and Cultural Experiences, Lunch and 2 snacks each day. Only young people whose parent/guardian is registered with the General Conference as a Delegate, Alternate or Observer may register for CAMP AME/TEEN AME. The Registration Fee is for the entire day or any portion of a day. All fees are payable in advance. Registration fee only applies to the date requested and is not transferable or refundable. Upon receipt of a completed registration form and payment of fee, an application will emailed.

Tentative Daily Activities Updated On May 1, 2008
Camp AME (ages 4-11)
Camp Focus: Each day, the children will be provided a multi-faceted experience of learning, Christian faith, cultural activities and fun. All CAMP AME activities are on-site.

Camp T-Shirt: $10

Friday, July 4th: Water Fun Activities and Independence Day Celebration!
Saturday, July 5th: Creative Arts - Everybody's Birthday Party
Sunday, July 6th: Getting to Know Jesus! Worship Experience
Monday, July 7th: Science Spectacular with the St. Louis Children's Museum
Tuesday, July 8th: Math, Science & Medical Fair with St. Louis Science Center
Wednesday, July 9th: Creative Movement
Thursday, July 10th: It's a Small World After All

Teen AME (ages 12 -17)
Camp Focus: A faith-based experience that includes Discipleship, Ecological Outreach, Conflict Resolution and Cultural Awareness. Activities will be on and off-site.
Camp T-Shirt: $15

Friday, July 4th: Jesus, Reggae and Bar-b-Que
Saturday, July 5th: World of Mission Ecological Outreach With Missouri Department of Conservation* and Quinn Chapel AME Church*
Sunday, July 6th: Discipleship; Youth Worship & Christian Film Festival
Monday, July 7th: Black World History Museum and Tour of Black St. Louis
Tuesday, July 8th: Math, Science & Medical Fair/Washington University Medical School
Wednesday, July 9th: Missouri History Museum in Forest Park, and more!!
Thursday, July 10th: Six Flags St. Louis*

Note: *Participants must participate during a "World of Mission" day to attend Six Flags.

We look forward to sharing this great experience with our young people.

The deadline to register young people is Friday, June 27, 2008.
For planning purposes, we are unable to accept on-site registrations!

To receive a copy of the updated CAMP AME/TEEN AME flyer, go to amec5th.org, email us at campame@aol.com. You may also contact us at 303.863.7887.

Bishop John R. Bryant, Presiding Prelate
Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant, Episcopal Supervisor
Beverly Thomas, Episcopal WMS President
Richelle Fry Skinner, Episcopal YPD Director
Kaâ€™Dijah Brown, Episcopal YPD President
Blanche Abernathy, Registrar

13. PROPOSED GENERAL CONFERENCE LEGISLATION IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW ON THE OFFICIAL AME WEBSITE:

As we approach the General Conference I would like to remind all that the proposed legislation is available for review at the official AME Church website. To view it the link is: http://www.ame-church.com/news-and-events/general-conference/legislation.php.

The Rev. Jerome Stembridge
http://mtzionameprinceton.com/

Exhibitors Agreement

2008-01-29T00:00:00-05:00

http://www.waymanamestl.org/f/docs/NewsArticleAttachments/ExhibitorAgreement.pdf

Official info from the Connection

2008-01-24T00:00:00-05:00

General Conference Info-Fifth District

2008-01-23T00:00:00-05:00

DATE	LOCATION	TIME
Saturday, June 21, 2008	Allen Chapel AME Church (Kansas City, MO)	2:00 PM
Saturday, June 28, 2008	Wayman AME Church	2:00 PM
Wednesday, July 2, 2008	Wayman AME Church	7:00 PM
Thursday, July 3, 2008	Wayman AME Church	4:00 PM
Friday, July 4, 2008	Musicians’ Sound Check Choir Sound Check *America’s Center*	7:15 AM 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

DATE	EVENT	LOCATION	ATTIRE	TIME
Friday, July 4, 2008	Opening Service	America’s Center	All Black	10:00 AM
Sunday, July 6, 2008	Communion Service	America’s Center Choir Call	All White	10:00 AM 9:15 AM
Tuesday, July 8, 2008	An Evening with the Arts	Renaissance Grand Hotel Ballroom Choir Call	Black and White	7:30 PM 6:45 PM
Friday, July 11, 2008	Consecration Service	America’s Center Choir Call	All Black	9:00 AM 8:15 AM