2018 AIM Convention: Full Schedule

7:30am

ISSD: Morning Prayer

Speakers

Evangelist Yvonne T. Atkins

Tuesday July 3, 2018 7:30am - 8:00am
Indiana Convention Center Speedway 500 Ballroom

8:00am

ISSD: Morning Glory Service

The International Sunday School Department presents its "Morning Glory" service on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at 8 am in the Richardson Ballroom.

Director

Dr. Paul Ruffin

Tuesday July 3, 2018 8:00am - 9:00am
Indiana Convention Center Speedway 500 Ballroom

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: Morning Manna

The International Sunday School Department presents its "Morning Manna" service on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at 9 am in the Richardson Ballroom. Come out and enjoy great prayer and a dynamic word of God from Pastor Terry Ellison

Speakers

Pastor Terry Ellison

Tuesday July 3, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am
Indiana Convention Center Speedway 500 Ballroom

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: COGIC Theology and Doctrine

Doctrine of the Holy Spirit: COGIC Theology and Doctrine

Speakers

Dr. Frederick Ware

Tuesday July 3, 2018 9:00am - 10:30am
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: Critically Revisiting the Role of the Church as the Prophetic Voice

Critically Revisiting the Role of the Church as the Prophetic Voice

Speakers

Dr. Kevin Daniels

Tuesday July 3, 2018 9:00am - 10:30am
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: The Story Behind the Biblical Story: The Holy Spirit, Exegesis and the World Around Me

The Story Behind the Biblical Story: The Holy Spirit, Exegesis and the World Around Me

Speakers

Dr. Jamal Hopkins

Tuesday July 3, 2018 9:00am - 10:30am
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: Disability Ministry & Day Camp

Creating a Disability Ministry
Training for the Ministry
Inclusion in Church

Speakers

Missionary Ruth Dancer

Superintendent Eddie Miller ( Director)

Tuesday July 3, 2018 9:00am - 11:00am
Wabash-West Room 120

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: Advanced Teacher Training Institute

Speakers

International Sunday School Department

Dr. Twianie Roberts

Director of Teacher Training

Tuesday July 3, 2018 9:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: Teacher Training Institute

You don't want to miss the opportunity to become an even more equipped and prepared teacher during our Teacher Training Institute under the direction of Dr. Twianie Roberts, Direct of Teacher Training, International Sunday School Department. The registration is $100 and you will leave educated and certified to go back to your area churches and departments and excel at providing Christian education more effectively.

Speakers

International Sunday School Department

Dr. Twianie Roberts

Director of Teacher Training

Tuesday July 3, 2018 9:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 116-117

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Administration Ministry

Using Propaganda Techniques to Promote Growth in Sunday School
Strategies That Work (Building Support)

Speakers

Deacon Eddie Brooks

Prophetess Arbe Brooks

Tuesday July 3, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Ballroom 500

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Biblical Science Ministry

God Created Male and Female in His Image
Evidence of the High Quality Nature of the New Testament
The Inception of Free Will

Speakers

Deacon Mazin James-Khlaif

Dr. Paul Ruffin

Sis. Tiffany Terry

Tuesday July 3, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corrido Room 111

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Biblical Studies Ministry

Sunday School Soaring in the New Millennium!
The Role and Purpose of the Sunday School!

Speakers

Asst. Supv. Lady Evelyn Givens

Dr. Linda Smith

Tuesday July 3, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 112

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Evangelism Ministry

Christian Character: We are the Salt of the Earth
Market Place Ministry
The Church Seasoning the Community

Speakers

Evangelist Jean Gardner

Evangelist Portia Taylor

Evangelist Sharon Williams

Tuesday July 3, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Ballroom 500

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Field Representative Training

We want you to join our International Field Rep. Mother Cleolia Penix in your presentation on " Building an Effective Sunday School". No work should go undone with Awesome classes such as this on taking on the very subjects we need to cover. Won't you Join us!!

Speakers

Mother Cleolia Penix, International Sunday School Department Field Rep.

Tuesday July 3, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Ballroom 500

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Foundational Ministry

Constructing a Firm Foundation Defining Your Sunday School (Part I) & Train the Teacher

Speakers

Elder Terrence K. Kirk

Tuesday July 3, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Ballroom 500

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Leadership Ministry

Achieving Top Rated Godly Leadership
Leaders Equipped for Battle!
Qualities of a Great Leader!

Speakers

Elder Jimmy Fleming

Deacon Adrian Fletcher

Dr. Tonya Hammonds

Tuesday July 3, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 116

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Men's Ministry

Case Study Approach to Teaching Men
Faces of Manhood in the Bible

Speakers

Dr. Howard Bennett

Dr. Rozario Slack

Tuesday July 3, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Ballroom 500

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Prison Ministry

Understanding The Role of Prison
Ministry through Sunday School

Speakers

Dr. Danny R. Allen

Tuesday July 3, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor (Room 114)

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Sunday School University

Training & Workshops
Directorship:
1.    Director of Foundational Ministry-Supt. T.K. Kirk
2.    Director of Leadership Ministry-Elder Jimmy Fleming
3.    Director of Evangelism Ministry-Evang/Dean Sharon Williams
4.    Director of Director Ministry - Supt. Eddie Miller
5.    Director of Biblical Science-Dr. Paul Ruffin
6.    Director of Biblical Studies-Dr. Linda Smith
7.    Director of Administration-Prophetess Arbe Brooks
8.    Director of Women's Ministry-Evang. Charla Johnson
9.    Director of Men's Ministry-Pastor Darren Thames
10.    Director of Prison Ministry-Dr. Danny Allen
11.    Director of Campus Ministry-Pastor Al Shaw

Director

Dr. Jeannette Donald ( Dean)

Bishop Alton Gatlin, International Sunday School Department President

Mother Cleolia Penix, International Sunday School Department Field Rep.

Tuesday July 3, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Superintendents Training

Come & Join the ISSD with their Overview of What is Needed in Sunday School Work. We want to equip and prepare all Superintendents for the work ahead in your various Departments in our Local, Jurisdictional & National Sunday School.

Director

Dr. Jeannette Donald ( Dean)

Speakers

Supt. Wilfred Brown Jr

Tuesday July 3, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Ballroom 500

International Sunday School Department

NEW FIELD 1 Superintendents Training

10:00am

ISSD: Urban Initiative

The Community, Church, and Police Linked through Prayer and an Invitation
Economic Development
Understanding The Role of Prison Ministry through Sunday School

Speakers

Dr. Danny R. Allen

Elder Charles Rowry

Sis. Syretta Scott

Tuesday July 3, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 114

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Women's Ministry

Families Dealing with Addiction

Speakers

Evangelist Charla Johnson

Tuesday July 3, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 115

International Sunday School Department

10:30am

ISSD: African American Religious History

African American Religious History

Speakers

Dr. Yolanda Pierce

Tuesday July 3, 2018 10:30am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

10:30am

ISSD: Handling Holy Things: Materiality Ministry and Memory in the Black Church

Handling Holy Things: Materiality Ministry and Memory in the Black Church

Speakers

Dr. Eric Williams

Tuesday July 3, 2018 10:30am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

10:30am

ISSD: Ministering to the Family Through the Life Cycle

Ministering to the Family Through the Life Cycle

Speakers

Dr. Raynard Smith

Tuesday July 3, 2018 10:30am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

12:00pm

ISSD: Midday Worship Celebration

Sunday School is on the move bright and early giving God all the praise during their" Morning Worship Celebration" service. Bishop Roderick Hennings, International Direct of Church Growth and Development, will speak from his heart featuring greetings from the International Sunday Scool Department Field Representative, Mother Cleolia Penix and Bishop Alton Gatlin, International Sunday Department President.

Vice President, Althea Sims, 2nd Vice President, International Sunday Department Presiding

Speakers

Bishop J. Drew Sheard

General Board Member, Prelate, Michigan-North Central, Church of God in Christ Inc.

Bishop John Drew Sheard was born on January 1, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan, to Bishop and Mrs. John Henry Sheard. He matriculated at Wayne State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, and a Master of Education degree in Mathematics. He was saved at a young age... Read More →

Tuesday July 3, 2018 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Indiana Convention Center Speedway 500 Ballroom

International Sunday School Department

2:30pm

ISSD: Church Administration

CHURCH ADMINISTRATION

Speakers

Evangelist Sandra Daniel

1 st Vice President Rodney Atkins, Academic Dean

Tuesday July 3, 2018 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor (Room 114)

International Sunday School Department

2:30pm

ISSD: Church Growth

Speakers

Supt. Dr. Morris O. Jenkins, Jr.

Tuesday July 3, 2018 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

2:30pm

ISSD: Homiletics

HOMILETICS

Speakers

Bishop J. Louis Felton

Tuesday July 3, 2018 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 116

International Sunday School Department

2:30pm

ISSD: Soul Winning

SOUL WINNING

Speakers

1 st Vice President Rodney Atkins, Academic Dean

Bishop Robert Strong

Tuesday July 3, 2018 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 112

International Sunday School Department

2:30pm

ISSD: Sunday School Growth Academy

Sunday School Church Growth Academy training seminar.

1st Vice President Rodney Atkins, Academic Dean

Speakers

Evangelist Sandra Daniel

Bishop J. Louis Felton

Supt. Larry Johnigan

Supt. Dr. Morris O. Jenkins, Jr.

Bishop Robert Strong

Tuesday July 3, 2018 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Speedway Corridor Rooms 111, 112,114, 116, 117

International Sunday School Department

2:30pm

ISSD: Technology II

TECHNOLOGY II

Speakers

1 st Vice President Rodney Atkins, Academic Dean

Supt. Larry Johnigan

Tuesday July 3, 2018 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Convention Center Speedway Corrido Room 111

International Sunday School Department

10:30pm

ISSD: Presents "The Overflow!"

Open Mic nightly serves to give everyone a late-night opportunity to showcase their talents in a relaxed setting of Godly praise.

Speakers

Pastor Billy Jermale Evans

Tuesday July 3, 2018 10:30pm - Wednesday July 4, 2018 12:30am
Indiana Convention Center Speedway 500 Ballroom

International Sunday School Department

7:30am

ISSD: Morning Prayer

Speakers

Evangelist Yvonne T. Atkins

Wednesday July 4, 2018 7:30am - 7:30am
Indiana Convention Center Speedway 500 Ballroom

International Sunday School Department

8:00am

ISSD: Morning Glory Service

The International Sunday School Department presents its "Morning Glory" service on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at 8 am in the Indiana Convention Center Speedway 500 Ballroom. Come out and enjoy great prayer and an awesome word of God from Field Representative Beverly Allen.

Director

Supt. Joseph Hawkins

Speakers

Field Representative Beverly Allen

Wednesday July 4, 2018 8:00am - 10:00am
Indiana Convention Center Speedway 500 Ballroom

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: Morning Manna

The International Sunday School Department presents its "Morning Manna" service on Tuesday, July 4, 2018, at 9 am in the Richardson Ballroom. Come out and enjoy great prayer and a dynamic word of God from Supervisor Vanessa Winbush-Gatlin

Speakers

Supervisor Vanessa Winbush-Gatlin

Wednesday July 4, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am
Indiana Convention Center Speedway 500 Ballroom

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: COGIC Theology and Doctrine

Doctrine of the Holy Spirit: COGIC Theology and Doctrine

Speakers

Dr. Frederick Ware

Wednesday July 4, 2018 9:00am - 10:30am
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: Critically Revisiting the Role of the Church as the Prophetic Voice

Critically Revisiting the Role of the Church as the Prophetic Voice

Speakers

Dr. Kevin Daniels

Wednesday July 4, 2018 9:00am - 10:30am
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: The Story Behind the Biblical Story: The Holy Spirit, Exegesis and the World Around Me

The Story Behind the Biblical Story: The Holy Spirit, Exegesis and the World Around Me

Speakers

Dr. Jamal Hopkins

Wednesday July 4, 2018 9:00am - 10:30am
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: Disability Ministry & Day Camp!

Medical Needs of the Ministry
If Disaster Strikes

Speakers

Missionary Dorneshia Boyd

Director of Disability Ministry

Elder G. J. Vincent

Wednesday July 4, 2018 9:00am - 11:00am
Wabash-West Room 120

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: Advanced Teacher Training Institute

Speakers

International Sunday School Department

Dr. Twianie Roberts

Director of Teacher Training

Wednesday July 4, 2018 9:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: Teacher Training Institute

Speakers

International Sunday School Department

Dr. Twianie Roberts

Director of Teacher Training

Wednesday July 4, 2018 9:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 116-117

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Administration Ministry

Strategies That Work (Synergy and Energy)

Speakers

Sis. Lauren M. Burris

Sis. Brianna Thomas

Wednesday July 4, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Ballroom 500

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Biblical Science Ministry

Adam was the Name God gave the Male and Female
The Minimalist Case for the Resurrection – Championed by Dr. Gary Habermas
I am a Christian Evolutionist

Speakers

Deacon Mazin James-Khlaif

Dr. Paul Ruffin

Sis. Tiffany Terry

Wednesday July 4, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corrido Room 111

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Biblical Studies Ministry

The Need for Sunday School in Reaching Today’s Youth!
Sunday School Soaring in the New Millennium: Difference Methods, but the Same Message!

Speakers

Administrative Asst. Michael Fowler

Asst. Pastor Nathaniel R. Rodgers

Wednesday July 4, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 112

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Evangelism Ministry

Christian Character: We are the Salt of the Earth
Market Place Ministry
The Church Seasoning the Community

Speakers

Evangelist Jean Gardner

Evangelist Portia Taylor

Evangelist Sharon Williams

Wednesday July 4, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Ballroom 500

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Field Representative Training

Building An Effective Sunday School

Speakers

Mother Cleolia Penix, International Sunday School Department Field Rep.

Wednesday July 4, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Ballroom 500

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Foundational Ministry

Constructing a Firm Foundation Defining Your Sunday School (Part II)
Designing Your Sunday School
The Fundamentals of Branding

Speakers

Elder Terrence K. Kirk

Wednesday July 4, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Ballroom 500

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Leadership Ministry

Achieving Top Rated Godly Leadership
Leaders Equipped for Battle!
Qualities of a Great Leader!

Speakers

Evangelist Sandra Daniel

Pastor Eric Owens

Supt. Tony Simmons/ Mother Naomi Stewart

Wednesday July 4, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 116

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Men's Ministry

Case Study Approach to Teaching Men
Faces of Manhood in the Bible

Speakers

Dr. Howard Bennett

Dr. Rozario Slack

Wednesday July 4, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Ballroom 500

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Prison Ministry

Understanding The Role of Prison Ministry through Sunday School

Speakers

Dr. Elder Danny Allen

Wednesday July 4, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Ballroom 500

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Prison Ministry

Understanding The Role of Prison Ministry through Sunday School

Speakers

Dr. Elder Danny Allen

Wednesday July 4, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Ballroom 500

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Superintendents Training

An Overview of What is Needed in Sunday School Work

Speakers

Supt. Wilfred Brown Jr

Wednesday July 4, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Ballroom 500

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Urban Initiative

Prison – Church Partnerships
The Community, Church, and Police Linked through Prayer and an Invitation

Speakers

Ms. Abbi Jones

Elder Charles Rowry

Wednesday July 4, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 114

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Women's Ministry

Families Dealing with Addiction

Speakers

Evangelist Charla Johnson

Wednesday July 4, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 115

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Women's Minstry

Build, Raise Up, and Repair
Woman Inspiring Women

Speakers

Evangelist Christy Copeland

Sis. M. Theresa McIntosh

Wednesday July 4, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 115

International Sunday School Department

10:30am

ISSD: African American Religious History

African American Religious History

Speakers

Dr. Yolanda Pierce

Wednesday July 4, 2018 10:30am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

10:30am

ISSD: Handling Holy Things: Materiality Ministry and Memory in the Black Church

Handling Holy Things: Materiality Ministry and Memory in the Black Church

Speakers

Dr. Eric Williams

Wednesday July 4, 2018 10:30am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

10:30am

ISSD: Ministering to the Family Through the Life Cycle

Ministering to the Family Through the Life Cycle

Speakers

Dr. Raynard Smith

Wednesday July 4, 2018 10:30am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

12:00pm

ISSD: Midday Worship Celebration, Celebrating our International Field Representative

You don't want to miss the Celebration of our Intentional Field Representative, Mother Cleolia Penix. Join the International Sunday School Department as we give honor to a woman who is currently serving the department and it's doing such a great job.

Bishop Alton Gatlin, International Sunday School Department President
Mother Cleolia Penix, International Sunday School Department Field Representative

Speakers

Bishop Willie J. Campbell

Mother Cleolia Penix

International Sunday School Department Field Rep.

Wednesday July 4, 2018 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Indiana Convention Center Speedway 500 Ballroom

International Sunday School Department

2:30pm

ISSD: Church Administration

CHURCH ADMINISTRATION

Speakers

Evangelist Sandra Daniel

1 st Vice President Rodney Atkins, Academic Dean

Wednesday July 4, 2018 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 114

International Sunday School Department

2:30pm

ISSD: Church Growth

Speakers

Supt. Dr. Morris O. Jenkins, Jr.

Wednesday July 4, 2018 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

2:30pm

ISSD: Homiletics

HOMILETICS

Speakers

Bishop J. Louis Felton

Wednesday July 4, 2018 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 116

International Sunday School Department

2:30pm

ISSD: Soul Winning

SOUL WINNING

Speakers

Bishop Robert Strong

Wednesday July 4, 2018 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 112

International Sunday School Department

2:30pm

ISSD: Sunday School Growth Academy

Sunday School Church Growth Academy training seminar.

1st Vice President Rodney Atkins, Academic Dean

Speakers

Evangelist Sandra Daniel

Bishop J. Louis Felton

Supt. Larry Johnigan

Supt. Dr. Morris O. Jenkins, Jr.

Bishop Robert Strong

Wednesday July 4, 2018 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Speedway Corridor Rooms 111, 112,114, 116, 117

International Sunday School Department

2:30pm

ISSD: Technology II

TECHNOLOGY II

Speakers

Evangelist Carolyn Livingston

Wednesday July 4, 2018 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Convention Center Speedway Corrido Room 111

International Sunday School Department

10:30pm

ISSD: Presents "The Overflow!"

Open Mic nightly serves to give everyone a late-night opportunity to showcase their talents in a relaxed setting of Godly praise.

Speakers

Pastor Billy Jermale Evans

Co-Director of Millennial Minisry

Wednesday July 4, 2018 10:30pm - Thursday July 5, 2018 12:30am
Indiana Convention Center Speedway 500 Ballroom

International Sunday School Department

7:30am

ISSD: Morning Prayer

Speakers

Evangelist Yvonne T. Atkins

Thursday July 5, 2018 7:30am - 8:00am
Indiana Convention Center Speedway 500 Ballroom

International Sunday School Department

8:00am

ISSD: Morning Glory Service

The International Sunday School Department presents its "Morning Glory" service on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at 8:00 am in the Indiana Convention Center Speedway 500 Ballroom. Come out and enjoy great prayer and a dynamic word of God.

Director

Supt. Joseph Hawkins

Speakers

Bishop Alton Gatlin

President, International Sunday School Department, Church of God in Christ

Bishop Alton E. Gatlin is a visionary with a desire to see the people of the Lord "prosper and be in health, as their souls prosper!" Receiving his formal training from Mississippi Valley State University and the University of Southwestern Louisiana he Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree... Read More →

Supt. Henry Walker

Thursday July 5, 2018 8:00am - 9:00am
Indiana Convention Center Speedway 500 Ballroom

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: Morning Manna

The International Sunday School Department presents its "Morning Manna" service on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at 9 am in the Richardson Ballroom. Come out and enjoy great prayer and a dynamic word of God.

Speakers

Bishop Alton Gatlin

President, International Sunday School Department, Church of God in Christ

Thursday July 5, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am
Indiana Convention Center Speedway 500 Ballroom

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: COGIC Theology and Doctrine

Doctrine of the Holy Spirit: COGIC Theology and Doctrine

Speakers

Dr. Frederick Ware

Thursday July 5, 2018 9:00am - 10:30am
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: Critically Revisiting the Role of the Church as the Prophetic Voice

Critically Revisiting the Role of the Church as the Prophetic Voice

Speakers

Dr. Kevin Daniels

Thursday July 5, 2018 9:00am - 10:30am
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: The Story Behind the Biblical Story: The Holy Spirit, Exegesis and the World Around Me

The Story Behind the Biblical Story: The Holy Spirit, Exegesis and the World Around Me

Speakers

Dr. Jamal Hopkins

Thursday July 5, 2018 9:00am - 10:30am
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: Disability Ministry & Day Camp!

Interacting with People w/ Hidden Disabilities
How Assistive Technology Assists Children w/ Disabilities

Speakers

Elder Jackie Boyd

Missionary Vee Brown

Superintendent Eddie Miller ( Director)

Director of Disability Ministry

Thursday July 5, 2018 9:00am - 11:00am
Wabash-West Room 120

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: Advanced Teacher Training Institute

Speakers

International Sunday School Department

Dr. Twianie Roberts

Director of Teacher Training

Thursday July 5, 2018 9:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: Teacher Training Institute

Speakers

International Sunday School Department

Dr. Twianie Roberts

Director of Teacher Training

Thursday July 5, 2018 9:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 116-117

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Administration Ministry

Strategies That Work (Synergy and Energy)

Speakers

Sis. Lauren M. Burris

Sis. Brianna Thomas

Thursday July 5, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Ballroom 500

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Biblical Science Ministry

Adam was the Name God gave the Male and Female
The Minimalist Case for the Resurrection – Championed by Dr. Gary Habermas
I am a Christian Evolutionist

Speakers

Deacon Mazin James-Khlaif

Dr. Paul Ruffin

Sis. Tiffany Terry

Thursday July 5, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corrido Room 111

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Evangelism Ministry

Using Technology to Aid in Seasoning the Earth is a Way of
Evangelism
How to Become a Witnessing Church: Seven Steps to the Kingdom
Beat the Blues
Summary / Overview

Speakers

Supt. Andrew Bailey

Pastor John Staples

Evangelist Sharon Williams

Thursday July 5, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Ballroom 500

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Field Representative Training

Building An Effective Sunday School

Speakers

Mother Cleolia Penix, International Sunday School Department Field Rep.

Thursday July 5, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Ballroom 500

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Foundational Ministry

Constructing a Firm Foundation Defining Your Sunday School (Part I) & Train the Teacher

Speakers

Elder Terrence K. Kirk

Thursday July 5, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Ballroom 500

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Leadership Ministry

Leaders: Living What You Preach!
The Spirit-Filled Leader

Speakers

Evangelist Betty Byrd

Sis. Brianna Thomas

Thursday July 5, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 116

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Men's Ministry

Case Study Approach to Teaching Men
Faces of Manhood in the Bible

Speakers

Dr. Howard Bennett

Dr. Rozario Slack

Thursday July 5, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Ballroom 500

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Superintendents Training

An Overview of What is Needed in Sunday School Work

Speakers

Supt. Wilfred Brown Jr

Thursday July 5, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Ballroom 500

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Urban Initiative

Prison – Church Partnerships
The Community, Church, and Police Linked through Prayer and an Invitation

Speakers

Dimitrise Haynes

Elder Charles Rowry

Thursday July 5, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 114

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Women's Ministry

Families Dealing with Addiction

Speakers

Evangelist Charla Johnson

Thursday July 5, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 115

International Sunday School Department

10:30am

ISSD: African American Religious History

African American Religious History

Speakers

Dr. Yolanda Pierce

Thursday July 5, 2018 10:30am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

10:30am

ISSD: Handling Holy Things: Materiality Ministry and Memory in the Black Church

Handling Holy Things: Materiality Ministry and Memory in the Black Church

Speakers

Dr. Eric Williams

Thursday July 5, 2018 10:30am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

10:30am

ISSD: Ministering to the Family Through the Life Cycle

Ministering to the Family Through the Life Cycle

Speakers

Dr. Raynard Smith

Thursday July 5, 2018 10:30am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

12:00pm

ISSD: Midday Worship Celebration, Celebrating our International President

Speakers

Bishop Alton Gatlin

President, International Sunday School Department, Church of God in Christ

Bishop Joseph W. Walker, III

Thursday July 5, 2018 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Indiana Convention Center Speedway 500 Ballroom

International Sunday School Department

10:30pm

ISSD: Presents "The Overflow"

Open Mic nightly serves to give everyone a late-night opportunity to showcase their talents in a relaxed setting of Godly praise.

Speakers

Pastor Billy Jermale Evans

Co-Director of Millennial Minisry

Thursday July 5, 2018 10:30pm - Friday July 6, 2018 12:30am
Indiana Convention Center Speedway 500 Ballroom

International Sunday School Department

7:00am

ISSD: Fellowship Breakfast

Please join Bishop Alton Gatlin and Mother Cleolia Penix for their Annual Fellowship Breakfast. The International Sunday School Department would love to see you!

Director

Bishop Alton Gatlin, International Sunday School Department President

Mother Cleolia Penix, International Sunday School Department Field Rep.

Friday July 6, 2018 7:00am - 8:00am
Indiana Convention Center Speedway 500 Ballroom

International Sunday School Department

8:00am

ISSD: Super Saturday Night Sunday School

Speakers

Chairman Linwood Dillard

International AIM Chairman, Church of God in Christ

Superintendent Linwood Dillard, is the proud Founding Pastor of the Citadel of Deliverance Church of God in Christ, one of the most thriving and fast growing ministries in the Memphis area. He is happily married to the lovely and most gracious Mrs. Stephanie Marie Dillard. They are... Read More →

Bishop Alton Gatlin

President, International Sunday School Department, Church of God in Christ

Elder Michael Payton

Mother Cleolia Penix, International Sunday School Department Field Rep.

Bishop Charles E. Blake Sr.

Presiding Bishop, Chief Apostle, Church of God in Christ Inc.

Charles E. Blake, Sr. was elected the seventh in succession Presiding Bishop by the General Assembly of the Church of God in Christ, Incorporated, on November 12, 2007. At the 101st Holy Convocation, during the quadrennial election in 2007, Bishop Blake was re-elected as Presiding... Read More →

Friday July 6, 2018 8:00am - 9:45am
Indiana Convention Center Speedway 500 Ballroom

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: Advanced Teacher Training Institute

Speakers

9:00am

ISSD: COGIC Theology and Doctrine

Doctrine of the Holy Spirit: COGIC Theology and Doctrine

Speakers

Dr. Frederick Ware

Friday July 6, 2018 9:00am - 10:30am
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: Critically Revisiting the Role of the Church as the Prophetic Voice

Critically Revisiting the Role of the Church as the Prophetic Voice

Speakers

Dr. Kevin Daniels

Friday July 6, 2018 9:00am - 10:30am
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: The Story Behind the Biblical Story: The Holy Spirit, Exegesis and the World Around Me

The Story Behind the Biblical Story: The Holy Spirit, Exegesis and the World Around Me

Speakers

Dr. Jamal Hopkins

Friday July 6, 2018 9:00am - 10:30am
Convention Center Speedway Corridor Room 117

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: Disability Ministry & Day Camp!

Choosing a Disability Ministry Staff

Speakers

Superintendent Eddie Miller ( Director)

Friday July 6, 2018 9:00am - 11:00am
Wabash-West Room 120

International Sunday School Department

9:00am

ISSD: Teacher Training Institute

Speakers

10:00am

ISSD: Administration Ministry

The Ministry of Elders in the Sunday (The Ministry of Paul, Barnabas and Silas)

Speakers

Elder Kevin Christopher

Elder Ervin Dennis

Friday July 6, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
Convention Center Ballroom 500

International Sunday School Department

10:00am

ISSD: Biblical Science Ministry

The Male and Female became One Flesh
Evidence of the Resurrection 2 – A Classical Approach
, Preservation and Dominion: Example Ecology and Environmentalis

Speakers

10:00am

ISSD: Biblical Studies Ministry

Sunday School Soaring by Building on the Firm Foundation and Answering the Call
Sunday School Soaring in the New Millennium: Different Methods, but the Same Message P.2

Speakers