The Bishop Sarah Francis Davis Covenant Keepers and Intercessors
STILL GOOD NEWS: “It Is Time For Rebooting”
By Dr. Valeria Eloby-Slade
It has been stated by the World Methodist Organization Headquarters that our world is dramatically different than it was a decade ago. It often appears as if the world is less connected to faith and meaningful engagement with the church or respect for mankind. How then can we make a difference or address some type of meaningful impact upon this re-connection in a tangible manner? In addition to a true and real time SWOT analysis of every District, Conference and Local Organization within our Connectional Church; it is now time for rebooting! How we live and how we relate to others is at the heart of rebooting.
The prayers, presence, encouragement and support were extremely prevalent at our 35th Annual Church Growth Conference for 2023. The theme was Church 2.0; Update, Upgrade, Uplift. This was a combination conference that addressed Evangelism and Church Growth for the 21st Century. The General Officer and Executive Director, Reverend Dr. Marcellus A. Norris, along with our Consultant Mrs. Anethia T. Norris, and his staff truly moved the pendulum to the next level. The Church 2.0 was successfully achieved by updating the attendees with current and real time information. The upgrading was delivered by having five outstanding sermons by two great bishops and three excellent modern day senior trailblazing clergy leaders. The uplifting occurred as Reverend Dr. Norris continuously invited all of the present on site attendees and guests to use the anointed Prayer Chapel, as well as receive prayer from our Bishop Sarah Francis Davis Covenant Keepers and Intercessors. This culminated the uplifting by all seven of the workshop presenters. Each of these presenters were equipped with innovative, thought provoking, real life examples, solutions and applications to Evangelism as well as Church Growth. In other words, they had walked the walk and knew first hand exactly what their workshop was all about! There was case study provided from a few of the workshop presenters on faith sharing and college campus Evangelism.
So now, we extend to each of you a personal invitation to attend our 10th Annual Connectional Day of Prayer. Mark your calendars and save the date for April 13, 2023; to be held virtually and in person in San Antonio, Texas. This will commemorate our 10th Anniversary of inclusion into our book of discipline, as well as our Bishop Sarah Francis Davis, posthumously. Further detailed information regarding our 10th Annual Connectional Day of Prayer will be provided thru your Connectional Offices.
