Congress of Christian Education and Discipleship
Bridge Young Adult Convention
Youth & Children’s Convention

Hosted By: Louisiana Home & Foreign Missions Baptist Convention, Rev. S.C. Dixon, President
Local Host: Louisiana Freedman Missionary Baptist General Association, Rev. Mitchell Stevens, President
Local Co-Hosts: Cornerstone Association, Rev. Reginald Nicholas, President; Liberty Association, Rev. Donald Berryhill, President; Southern General Association, Rev. Raymond Smith, President; and Christian Ministers Association, Rev. Romel Griffen, President.

Theme: “Experiencing the True Essence of God through Praise and Worship,” Psalm 100 and John 4:24

Dates: June 17-20, 2019
Location: New Orleans
***Please note that this is one week earlier than we normally hold Congress***

HOST HOTEL: 
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans 70113
Rate: $129.00 per night, plus tax
Reservations: Online Individual Reservations, please click on the link below.
Online Reservations Link

Phone Reservations, please call 855-214-9288 and mention discount code NBCA. Please note, churches booking rooms for their group needs to call the Hyatt directly at the number listed below.
Jenny Favian, Reservations Agent
504-613-3783
jenny.favin@hyatt.com

Deposit Policy: A deposit in the amount of one night’s room and tax for each of the confirmed rooms will be due from individuals attending the meeting 14 days after the room is confirmed by the hotel, but no later than the cut-off date.  Personal checks, money order, American Express Diners Club, Discover Card, Visa or MasterCard number and expiration date will be needed for the deposit.

The deadline to make your reservation is Friday, May 3, 2019

PRE-REGISTRATION
Pre-Registration is now open.  To pre-register for the Parent Body, Young Adult Convention and Youth & Children’s Convention, please click on either the online or mail in registration links below.
Online Pre-Registration
Mail in Pre-Registration

TRANSPORTATION
The hosts have arranged transportation to and from the airport to the hotel.  If you need transportation, please click on the link below and complete the form.  Please note that there is a $20.00 per person, each way gratuity requested. 
Transportation Form

WEEK AT A GLANCE
 There are a lot of activities and events planned during Congress.  Download a copy of the Congress, Young Adult Convention and Youth and Children’s week at a glance to help you prepare for the week.
Congress and Young Adult Convention Week At A Glance
Youth and Children’s Convention Week At A Glance

PRESIDENT’S PARTNERSHIP LUNCHEON
On Tuesday afternoon there will be a President’s Partnership Luncheon. Tickets are $40.00 each or $320.00 for a table of 8.  Tickets are limited so to reserve your ticket or table(s), please contact Sis. Pamela Dickey at pamdickey@nbcainc.com.  Any remaining tickets will be sold on site.

CONGRESS CLASSES
Pastor’s Division
The Pastor’s Health
Expository Preaching
Learning to Counsel Couples

Minister’s Division
Studying the Bible
The Membership Minister’s Role and Relationships
The Ministry of the Chaplain (Chaplins)

Adult Division
Understanding Mission Outreach
Serving the Lord and His Church (Deacons)
Biblical Distinctions for Gender
Learning to Pray
The Servant Ministry of Ushering
Developing Leaders
Being the Pastor’s Wife

Music & Arts
The Worship Experience

Young Adult Division (24+)
Confronting Culture

Youth Division (18-24)
Original Class: Staying Christian in College
New Class: Selfless

Youth Division (12-14)
Original Class: He Chose Me
New Class:  Trusting Jesus

Children’s Division (9-11)
Baptist and the Bible” [for ages 9-11, (Series 1- Grades 4-6

Children’s Division (6-8)
Baptist and the Bible” [for ages 6-8, (Series 1 – Grades 1-3)

Children’s Division (4-5)
Bible Fun Stuff

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS
The ABC of Foreign Mission
Facilitated By: Rev. Dennis Jones (Tuesday Only)

Growing Gods Church
Facilitated By:  Dr. Kevin Cosby (Wednesday Only)

Empowering Teachers to Teach
Facilitated By: Sis. Sharon Gilbert (Tuesday and Wednesday)

Strategies for Reaching Today’s Youth
Facilitated By: Rev. Mark Carter (Tuesday and Wednesday)

Leading a Church in a Building Program
Facilitated By: Rev. A.W. Mays (Thursday Only)

The Church and Mental Health
Facilitated By: Dr. Cynthia Taylor (Thursday Only)

Certificates in Ministry in Partnership with Simmons College
In partnership with Simmons College School of Religion, this initiative offers members of NBCA an opportunity to advance themselves with two tracks:
“Biblical Studies and Theology” or “Ministry in the 21st Century Context.”

BRIDGE YOUNG ADULT CONVENTION
Introducing the BRIDGE Young Adult Convention.  The registration fee is $100.00 and includes all of their services and breakout sessions. When pre-registering, please make sure that you select the BRIDGE option.

Preachers and Presenters for BRIDGE Convention
Preachers:
Rev. Kenneth Duke
Rev. Kelon Duke
Rev. Andrew Berry
Rev. DeChard Freeman
Rev. Joshua Mitchell- Lecturer

Breakout Session Presenters:
Kannisha Allen
Ralphael D. West
Rev. David Streeter

YOUTH & CHILDREN’S CONVENTION
Theme: iLIVE, iPraise iWORSHIP – Psalms 100 and John 4:24
Registration Packet: YAC Registration is now available for download by clicking on the registration packet link below.
YAC Registration Packet
YAC Bible Activities

LATE NIGHT WORSHIP
Late night worship will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights, immediately following the evening session. To download a copy of the flyer, please click on the link below.
Speakers:
Tuesday:  Rev. Jamal Weathersby
Wednesday: Rev. Brian Johnson
Thursday:  Rev. Jasper Taylor
Late Night Flyer

VENDORS:
If you would like to be a vendor, please click on the Vendor Application and Rules link below to download the application.
Vendor Application and Packet