In honor of Mother Ada Kuykendall, former longtime jurisdictional secretary of the Arizona Jurisdiction, Bishop Joel H. Lyles, Jr. created the network of female jurisdictional secretaries and appointed Evangelist Carolyn Fryson, former Assistant General Secretary for Registration and jurisdictional secretary of California Northwest as coordinator.

When Mother Kuykendall started as jurisdictional secretary there were only two female secretaries. Today the number of females serving as jurisdictional or assistant jurisdictional secretaries has grown exponentially. The creation of the network was necessary to support the work of female secretaries and a fitting tribute to the long years of service of Mother Kuykendall.

The final sessions of the Bishop Herbert J. Williams Seminars concluded on Thursday, July 8, 2010. Superintendent Marcus Ways facilitated a dynamic seminary entitled: Leadership Development: Bringing Out the Best in People. He intimated the importance of communication styles, the advantage of developing excellent leaders, and the importance of efficiency, effectiveness and excellence. He concluded his seminar by encouraging the delegates with the acronym YATSE, “You Are the Standard of Excellence.”

Evangelist Julia Ellerson reported on the progress of the Jurisdictional Secretaries Directory. She reinforced the importance of receiving accurate information and operating with the spirit of excellence. Jurisdictional Secretaries are asked to email their current information to cogicjsd@yahoo.com.

Evangelist Kimberly Scott-Brown updated the secretariat on the 2010 Holy Conocation in St. Louis, MO. She informed the delegates on activities, hotel accommodations and stressed the importance of registering for the meeting.

Elder Derrick Johnson and Evangelist Lisa Morgan detailed the 2010 General Assembly registration process. The secretariat was informed on the process of required documentation, timelines and the importance of informing their jurisdictional delegates of all necessary details.

Evangelist Linda Wilkins and Sister Mary Walls gae the participants updates from the National Office and answered questions concerning the operations of the Memphis office. The Summer Session concluded with final remarks and directives from General Secretary, Bishop Joel H. Lyles, Jr.

The Bishop Herbert J. Williams Seminars continued on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 with a riveting session by Pastor Michael Shaw entitled “Leadership: Motivation vs Innovation.” Elder Shaw inspired the secretariat and gave them ways to motivate those around them, increase communication and enhance relationships within the jurisdiction. His seminar inspired a myriad of questions and comments among participants. Elder Shaw was followed by Dr. Bernard Reese, who facilitated, “Finding Your Leadership Style.” This important session helped participants identify how they lead and interact with both other leaders and those they are leading.

The secretariat was addressed by Pastor Robert G. Rudolph, Jr., Scribe of the Adjutancy and jurisdictional secretary of Arkansas Second Jurisdiction, who facilitated, “The Episcopal Homegoing: Preparations of the Secretariat.” Elder Rudolph helped the jurisdictional secretaries understand their role after the demise of the jurisdictional bishop. Issues of importance included, the role of the secretariat during the home going, disposition of remains, record keeping, and the obituary.

The session also included observations by General Secretary Lyles and and information exchange between the jurisdictional secretaries.

The Summer Session of the Bishop Herbert J. Williams Seminars concluded Thursday, July 2nd after providing both information and inspiration to jurisdictional secretaries from around the world. Seminars held during the 2nd and 3rd days included the following:

Wednesday, July 1st

I Quit: Have You Been Called or Drafted – Dr. Bernard Reese
Ten Ways to Be a More Successful Jurisdictional Secretary – Mrs. Linda Wilkins/Ms. Mary Walls
Maintaining a Godly Atmosphere – Dr. Carl E. King, St.
New Secretaries Training – Supt. Curtis T. Schley
Regional Coordinators Training _ Supt. Eddie Whitelaw

Thursday, July 2nd

2009 Loyalty Campaign – Bishop Jerry W. Macklin, 2nd Assistant Presiding Bishop
2009 Preparation, Guidelines and Deadlines – Bishop Joel H. Lyles, Jr., General Secretary
Bridging the Digital Divide – Evangelist Lisa Morgan
2010 Census – Elder William N. Ward

Jurisdictional secretaries benefited from the wealth of information provided and left inspired to exhibit a “Spirit of Excellence” and “Move from Good to Great” as expressed by this year’s theme.

The following presentation(s) are available for download:

Maintaining-a-Godly-Atmosphere – Dr. Carl E. King, Sr.
2010 Census – Elder William Ward