HOST PASTOR:
Geremy Dixon
Geremy Dixon
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Center of Hope LA • Inglewood, CA
CANCELATION NOTICE: INGLEWOOD REGIONAL CONVENTION
By Ben Shular
Due to the ongoing effect of the COVID-19 outbreak, Church of God Ministries announces the cancellation of the Church of God Regional Convention in Inglewood, California, previously scheduled for April 22–24, at Center of Hope LA. For Church of God Ministries staff, this has been a very difficult, but necessary decision in light of the most recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Regretfully, registrants of the Inglewood Regional may have received notice of room cancelation from their hotel before we could communicate this news. We apologize for this unfortunate occurrence; it happened without our consent.
Church of God Ministries is in the process of contacting each registrant for the Inglewood event and providing three options regarding their registration fee:
- A refund of fees paid,
- A transfer of registration to one of the remaining Regional Conventions (Anderson, Indiana; and Brooklyn, New York), or
- A gifting of registration fees to Church of God Ministries to help with expenses already incurred.
After April 15, all registrants having not indicated their preference will receive a refund.
Ben Shular serves as chair of the Special Event Response Team (SERT) for Church of God Ministries.
Note: The Church of God Regional Conventions 2020 scheduled for Anderson, Indiana (June 24–26), and Brooklyn, New York (September 16–18), are currently expected to proceed as planned. For event information and registration, visit www.chogconvention.org. International Youth Convention (IYC) scheduled for July 3–6 in Orlando is also expected to proceed as planned.
For updates on the Church of God Ministries response to COVID-19, https://www.jesusisthesubject.org/corona-virus-statement.
WEDNESDAY
PRE-CONVENTION ELECTIVES
PRE-CONVENTION ELECTIVES
Children of Promise
1:00-2:30PM
Jesus cares for the whole person so that each one can become whole. Children of Promise has always done and continues to do the same. Meet Executive Directors, Dr. Mike and Heather Webb, and see interviews with children whose lives have been made more whole through Children of Promise. Catch the vision for the future and see how you can join the journey with us. Exciting days are ahead!
For more information please contact Heather Webb at Heather.Webb@echildrenofpromise.org.
Pastor Compensation Matters
1:00-2:30PM
Partnering with pastors and congregational leaders to understand and implement best practices for pastor compensation and financial health
Over the past several decades, the findings from research data from pastors around the country indicate that financial stress is the number one deterrent to pastors’ health and well-being. The topic of pastor compensation in the Church of God is important. Why?
- The need to steward well church resources
- One of the largest categories in the church budget
- Church budget limitations
- Need to lever a minister’s compensation
- Almost 50% of Church of God pastors say that financial stress can make them feel like giving up.
Let’s talk about pastoring and compensation matters.
Sponsored by Church of God Ministries, the CARE Project, and Servant Solutions.
For more information please contact Courtney Porter at CPorter@chog.org.
LifeGivers: Effectively Reaching Your Community
1:00-5:00PM
This conference will assist you in creating practical ways to connect with and build relationships with the un-churched in your community. It will help you weave service and outreach into the DNA of your church’s discipleship ministry.
Cost: $25
For more information please contact Melissa Pratt at melissa@tvcog.org
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Host Site
IN THE NEWS:
Regional Convention 2020 Host Church a “Center of Hope” in Los Angeles
Convention 2019 and General Assembly have come and gone, but the Regional Conventions scheduled across the country in 2020 are fast approaching. Registration is now open for all three events as program details continue to be finalized for Inglewood, California (April 22–24); Anderson, Indiana (June 24–26); and Brooklyn, New York (September 16–18). Pastor Geremy Dixon, who spoke at CHOG Convention 2017 in Wichita, Kansas, says his Los Angeles congregation is “pulling out all the stops” for the three-day gathering in April.
| Wednesday | Event |
|---|---|
| 4:00–7:00PM | Convention Registration |
| 7:00–8:30PM | Session One: Be with Jesus Matt Anderson, Deidre Franklin, Gideon Thompson Missionary Commissioning |
| 8:45–9:45PM | Global Strategy Reception |
| Thursday | Event |
| 9:00–9:45AM | Session Two: Morning Inspiration Derick Grant |
| 10:00–10:50AM | Electives 1
|
| 10:50–11:00AM | Break |
| 11:00–11:50AM | Electives 2
|
| Noon–1:45PM | Optional Interactive Lunch Conferences (Indicate which lunch conference you would like to attend on your Convention registration form)
An optional boxed lunch will be available for purchase for those not attending one of the other lunch conferences. |
| 2:00–5:00PM | Emanuel: The Untold Story of the Victims and Survivors of the Charleston Church Shooting
Special Guest: Rose Simmons, daughter of victim Rev. Dr. Daniel Lee Simmons, Sr. Sponsored by Brotherhood Mutual: Church Security |
| 5:15–6:45PM | EMERGE Dinner – Church Multiplication |
| 7:00–8:30PM | Session Three: Do What Jesus Did Hunter Mobley This evening service is free and open to the community |
| 8:45–9:45PM | WARM Reception |
| Friday | Event |
| 9:00–10:30AM | Session Four: Become Like Jesus Ben Sand |
| 10:30–11:00AM | Break |
| 11:00AM–Noon | Closing Session |
Check back often for additional speaker information
WEDNESDAY
PRE-CONVENTION ELECTIVES
PRE-CONVENTION ELECTIVES
Children of Promise
1:00-2:30PM
Jesus cares for the whole person so that each one can become whole. Children of Promise has always done and continues to do the same. Meet Executive Directors, Dr. Mike and Heather Webb, and see interviews with children whose lives have been made more whole through Children of Promise. Catch the vision for the future and see how you can join the journey with us. Exciting days are ahead!
For more information please contact Heather Webb at Heather.Webb@echildrenofpromise.org.
Pastor Compensation Matters
1:00-2:30PM
Partnering with pastors and congregational leaders to understand and implement best practices for pastor compensation and financial health
Over the past several decades, the findings from research data from pastors around the country indicate that financial stress is the number one deterrent to pastors’ health and well-being. The topic of pastor compensation in the Church of God is important. Why?
- The need to steward well church resources
- One of the largest categories in the church budget
- Church budget limitations
- Need to lever a minister’s compensation
- Almost 50% of Church of God pastors say that financial stress can make them feel like giving up.
Let’s talk about pastoring and compensation matters.
Sponsored by Church of God Ministries, the CARE Project, and Servant Solutions.
For more information please contact Courtney Porter at CPorter@chog.org.
LifeGivers: Effectively Reaching Your Community
1:00-5:00PM
This conference will assist you in creating practical ways to connect with and build relationships with the un-churched in your community. It will help you weave service and outreach into the DNA of your church’s discipleship ministry.
Cost: $25
For more information please contact Melissa Pratt at melissa@tvcog.org
