The Bishop Herbert J. Williams Seminars began in earnest on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 after an inspirational opening session with General Secretary, Bishop Joel H. Lyles, Jr. Pastor Talbert W. Swan, II facilitated the seminar Keeping Our Ministry on Target: Ten Ways to Stay Focused. The seminar included the following principles:
THE FOUNDATION OF MINISTRY IS CHARACTER.
THE NATURE OF MINISTRY IS SERVICE.
THE MOTIVE FOR MINISTRY IS LOVE
THE MEASURE OF MINISTRY IS SACRIFICE
THE AUTHORITY OF MINISTRY IS SUBMISSION
THE PURPOSE OF MINISTRY IS THE GLORY OF GOD
THE TOOLS OF MINISTRY ARE THE WORD OF GOD AND PRAYER
THE PRIVILEGE OF MINISTRY IS GROWTH
THE POWER OF MINISTRY IS THE HOLY GHOST
THE MODEL FOR MINISTRY IS JESUS
Superintendent Curtis T. Schley facilitated the New Secretaries Training and gave pertinent information concerning the secretariat and answered questions from those new to the position of jurisdictional secretary. Superintendent Eddie Whitelaw met with Regional Coordinators and encouraged them to remain diligent and effective in supporting the secretaries in their respective regions.
The Annual Bishop Herbert J. Williams Seminars Summer Session held its opening meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 during the Annual AIM Convention in Tampa, Florida. Under the direction of COGIC General Secretary, Bishop Joel H. Lyles, Jr., the goal of this year’s seminars is to provide resources and information to each jurisdictional secretary that will assist them in creating a climate for excellence and to help them to perform at the highest leve. The theme for this year is “A Spirit of Excellence: Moving from Good to Great.”
