So the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in

turn would tell their children. - Psalms 78:6

So the next generation would know them, even the children yet to
be born, and they in turn would tell their children. - Psalms 78:6

Welcome!
SIXTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT YPD
JANUARY 13-14, 2017 - BYRON, GEORGIA
DISTRICT LEADERSHIP
Sixth Episcopal District
Bishop Reginald T. Jackson
Presiding Prelate
Mrs. Christy Davis Jackson, Esq.
Episcopal Supervisor
Rosemarie Rhodes Miller, Esq., President
Womens Missionary Society
Mrs. Pamela Y. Veal, Director
Young Peoples and Childrens Division
Mr. Jeremy D. Satterwhite, President
Young Peoples and Childrens Division
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Greetings to each of you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ!
It is joy to greet the YPDers of the Soul-Saving Sixth Episcopal District.
The Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD) Conference was
derived from what was formerly the District Leadership Training Institute (LTI). The vision behind this conference was to impact the
future of every YPDer in attendance. I believe every YPDer should
have an opportunity to succeed in life and that the church should
provide the tools to ensure their success. It is my hope that YPDers
will be inspired to begin to envision their future.
Today we introduce The PhD Project. The vision is to have a significantly larger talent pipeline of African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans and Native Americans for business leadership
positions. We will also be introduced the GA-AFS (American Field Service) which is a leader
in intercultural learning and offers international exchange programs in more than 40 countries around the world. Throughout the day, we will be engaged in discussions of leadership,
vision, and action from accomplished facilitators. Our Allen Star Academy will prepare Allen
Stars to lead the future of this organization. It is crucial that we give them a foundation so
they can enter a youth auxiliary they are ready to undertake leadership responsibility.
I am thankful to everyone who has played a role in making this conference successful. I salute our Director, Sis. Pamela Veal for the leadership she continues to provide to the YPDers
& Directors in this district. Finally, I say thank you to our Episcopal Leadership: Bishop Jackson, Supervisor Jackson, and Mrs. Rosemarie Rhodes Miller for their loving support. Let us
continue to GROW in the grace and knowledge of Christ, GLOW in the abundant wisdom of
God and GO for Christ. Together we can inspire greatness, one YPDer at a time.

In the Spirit of Christian Missions,

Jeremy D. Satterwhite

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13TH

7:00PM-10:00PM

Episcopal Executive Board Check-In & Work Session

Reverend John D. Young, Pastor, Greater Saint Mark AME Church, Columbus, GA - Facilitator

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14TH

8:00AM - 9:15AM

Continental Breakfast (Allen Temple Fellowship Hall)

8:30AM - 9:30AM

Check-In & Registration (Allen Temple)

9:30AM - 10:00AM

Morning Empowerment (Allen Temple Main Sanctuary)

Messenger: Reverend C.J. Holliman, Pastor, Payne Chapel AME Church Brunswick, GA

10:00AM - 10:45AM

Session I (Allen Temple Main Sanctuary) Are You a Leader or Nah?

Reverend Carla Bouie, Minister to Young Adults, Flipper Temple AME Church Atlanta, GA

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Allen Star Academy (Ages 7 12)

Ms. Janita N. Ferguson, Immediate Past Episcopal YPD President (Sixth Episcopal District)

10:00AM - 12:00PM
10:00AM 12:00PM
11:00AM - 11:45PM

Mothers Sunbeam Academy (Ages 2 6)

Ms. Alonna Christopher & Ms. Wanda Lane

Directors Development Session (Bethel AMEC, Powersville)

Dr. Sherell Vicks Crawford, Immediate Past Connectional YPD Director
Session II (Allen Temple Main Sanctuary) Informed & Engaged Citizenry:
The PhD Project: Dr. Yvonne Ellis, Associate Professor, Georgia Gwinnett College

12:00PM - 12:45PM

Session III (Allen Temple Main Sanctuary) Visualizing the Prefect Plan
Lady Chasity Young, Greater Saint Mark AME Church Columbus, GA

1:00PM 1:45PM

Lunch n Learn (Allen Temple Fellowship Hall) A Call to Action: Reverend Carla Bouie

1:00PM 1:30PM

Allen Star Academy / Mother Sunbeam Camp Wrap-Up

1:45PM 2:30PM

Special Presentations, Announcements, Closing Remarks

Ms. Megan Glimmerveen, Vice Chair, Georgia AFS (American Field Service)
Mr. Gabriel Cloud, Youth Rep., National Board of Directors Souper Bowl of Caring
Mr. Jeremy D. Satterwhite, Episcopal YPD President
Mrs. Pamela Y. Veal, Episcopal YPD Director
Mrs. Rosemarie Rhodes Miller, Esq., Episcopal WMS President

2:30PM 3:30PM

Hour of Power
Messenger: Bro. Lamone A. Gibson,
Immediate Past Episcopal YPD President (First Episcopal District)
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L.E.A.D. Hour of Power

Worship Experience
MS. AIMEE BEASLEY, EPISCOPAL WORSHIP DIRECTOR
PRAISE & WORSHIP

REVEREND COURTNEY J. MACKEY

ASSISTANT PASTOR, ST. PAUL AMECATLANTA

DOXOLOGY
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
THE CALL TO WORSHIP

MS. JOI STINSON

ATLANTA-NORTH CONFERENCE YPD PRESIDENT

Leader: We are the youth of the church. The church just for us and evermore shall
be
People: We come today as the youth of the Sixth Episcopal District lifting
your name on High.
Leader: Go forward Allens youth! The future beckons you; we must LEAD as we
continue to Grow, Glow and Go for Christ.
ALL: We come today as the future of the Sixth Episcopal District lifting
your name of High. Therefore, let us worship!
THE SONG OF CELEBRATIION

CHOIR AND CONGREGATION

THE PRAYER OF INVOCATION

MS. AMBER CLARKE

GEORGIA CONFERENCE YPD PRESIDENT

THE SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 15

MS. MARISSA GRAVES

EPISCOPAL RECORDING SECRETARY

THE MINISTRY OF MUSIC

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PRESENTATION OF THE EPISCOPAL PRESIDENT

MR. GABRIEL CLOUD

SOUTH CONFERENCE YPD PRESIDENT

INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER

MR. JEREMY D. SATTERWHITE

EPISCOPAL YPD PRESIDENT

THE MINISTRY OF MUSIC

THE MESSAGE

MR. LAMONE A. GIBSON

IMMEDIATE PAST EPISCOPAL YPD PRESIDENT
FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP

DR. HARVEY WILLIAMSON

PRESIDING ELDER, MACON SOUTH DISTRICT

THE HYMN OF ASSURANCE

AME HYMN #586

GO FORWARD, ALLENS YOUTH

1. Go forward, Allens youth! The future beckons you. Youve got to have know
how and faith and the strength to follow through.
2. You have expressed your plight In many different ways; So, press right on and
dig in now, And take the other phase.
3. The phase, that worthy stance, Is competence in work; So, come on in, the time
is now! Get with it, do not shirk!
4. The Lord is on your side, All captives are set free; And in His strength youll
overcome; March on to victory!
THE MISSIONARY BENEDICTION
In the Name of the Triune God, May the Spirit of Christian Missions, Enter Every Heart, May the Spirit of Christian Missions,
Enter Every Heart. This We Ask In Jesus Name, Amen.
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L.E.A.D. Presenters and Messengers

Pastor John Young is an energetic, prophetic preacher and evangelist who has
been blessed with the opportunity to share the love of Jesus through varies venues and platforms. A native of Savannah, Georgia; he yielded to the voice of God
in 2007 and accepted his call into ministry.
Pastor John is on a mission to partners with a group of believers seeking to reignite the passion, renew the commitment, and RESET the church! His desire is for
the church to be "W.E.L.L.: Worshipping, Evangelizing, Learning, but most of all
LOVING!" He is an ordained Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal
Church and currently serves as the Lead Pastor of Greater Saint Mark in Columbus, GA.
Pastor John is the past president (2004-2012) of the 6th District YPD, where he worked tireless to
lead others towards salvation. Under his leadership the YPD conducted workshops that dealt with bullying, gang violence, sexual identity Christian leadership and spiritual growth. Additionally, he advocated for balance in the life of the YPD through a variety of programs, events, and retreats.
Pastor Johns favorite scripture is Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." Romans 12:2 ESV
Pastor John received his Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Savannah State University
and a Master of Divinity from Turner Theological Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological
Center, Atlanta.
He is married to Lady Chasity E. Gathers-Young and is the father of Israel Jacob.

Chasity Gathers Young, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, is the wife of Lead

Pastor, John D. Young and the First Lady of Greater Saint Mark Church in
Columbus, GA. A graduated from Savannah State University with a Bachelor
of Arts Degree in Mass Communications with a focus on Radio and T.V. Production, Lady Chasity is a gifted and talented musician, prophet and teacher, she uses her various gifts to expand the kingdom of God.
Anyone that knows Lady Chasity is immediately drawn to her grace, humility and her kind spirit. She attributes her lady like qualities to being reared
by a loving mother and her spiritual parents who supported her faithfully,
instilled in her strong values and modeled the gracefulness of being a lady.
In addition, she grew up having very strong grandparents in which they poured great wisdom into her
life from an early age.
Lady Chasity is passionate about helping others move into their ordained destiny and purpose. She is
never satisfied with the status quo, but is always encouraging individuals to excel and reach their full
potential despite their circumstances.
She delights in this scripture reading in Jeremiah 29:11. For I know the plans I have for you, say the
Lord, plans of good and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Reverend Carson CJ Holliman Jr., is the Pastor of Payne Chapel AME

Church in the beautiful city of Brunswick, GA. A native of Brunswick, Pastor
CJ comes from a humble background. He attended and graduated from Savannah State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in
Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology. He received a Master of Divinity
from the Interdenominational Theological Center/Turner Seminary.
Reverend C.J. ministry begin at New Grant Chapel AME Church in East Point,
GA., where the current senior pastor is Rev. Anthony Griffin. He served faithfully and diligently
as youth pastor for 3 year until he was called to a higher calling. His first pastoral assignment,
while matriculating through seminary, was at New Mt. Carmel AME Church in Sharpsburg, GA for
three years, Greater Mt. Zion of Newnan, Ga. 3 years, and now currently Payne Chapel AME of
Brunswick, GA.
Rev. CJ is a proud member of the Alpha Gamma/Mu Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,
Inc., Savannah State University. He is also involved with the Concerned Clergy of East Point,
Georgia and Youth Coordinator of the Martin Lutther King Jr. Celebration committee. He is passionate about encouraging and empowering youth and young adultsThe accomplishments about
which he is most proud are being father to his children Chris, Kaleb, Hannah, and Astede. He is
married to his best friend Dr. Chantrise Sims-Holliman.
One of Rev CJ favorite scriptures is Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me. And his favorite quote is the African proverb I am, because we are. His motto is always expect the great because greater is coming from the kingdom of God.

Janita Ferguson is a 2012 graduate of Tuskegee University with a

bachelor of Science degree in Sales and Marketing.
After being the first "plus size" girl to be a contestant in the Miss
Tuskegee University Pageant in which she left an unforgettable mark on
the campus, Janita knew that she was called to be an advocate for uplifting and empowering others, especially women and young ladies. In 2013, she launched her online boutique that catered to cater
full-figured ladies.
Janita is the founder of "The Jatoure Experience" which is a free 3 day conference for girls between
the ages of 13-18 that told the life story of Janita and made a major impact on girls in a unique way
through worship, workshops, and hands on activities.
Janita is a member of First Saint Peter AME Church (Stone Mountain, Ga) where she is involved in
many ministries. Her freshmen year of college she started a ministry/mentoring program called Sisters
of excellence that cater to all females in high school. She currently the 3rd Vice President of the Atlanta N. GA Conference Women's Missionary Society
Janita Believes and stands firmly on "if God is for you, who can be against you."

Dr. Yvonne Ellis is currently employed as an Associate Professor of Accounting at Georgia

Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Before joining Gwinnett College, Yvonne taught
accounting at Columbus State University, Morehouse College, and Jackson State University.
She earned a BBA in Accounting from Columbus State University, a MBA in Finance from Clark
Atlanta University, and a PhD in Accounting from Jackson State University. Her job experience
in the private sector includes accounting positions with Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority,
Small Business Administration, Clark Atlanta University, University of Alaska, and Bellsouth
Telecommunications.
Her teaching expertise includes Principles of Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Auditing, Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting, and Advance Accounting. Her research interest focuses on Auditing, Education, and Governmental
Nonprofit Accounting. She has published articles in several academic journals.
Professional memberships include KPMG PhD Project, American Accounting Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Association of Government Accountants, Beta Gamma Sigma, and the National Association of
Black Accountants.

The Reverend Carla PK Bouie is a theologian passionate about

young people knowing God and The Word of God for themselves. She
thrives in the sectors of Bible study and seminars creating atmospheres that engage in the meaning of Scripture along with history to
guide young people to a theology they are comfortable with proclaiming to their peers.
Born in Atlanta, GA and raised in Daytona Beach, FL, Carla holds a
Bachelor of Science in Marketing Economics from Hampton University
and a Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory
University. She is the second daughter to Pastor Michael K. Bouie and
Dr. Barbara McNeely-Bouie. She is an Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Rev. Bouie currently serves as the Minster to Young Adults at Flipper Temple A.M.E. Church in
Atlanta, GA under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Gregory V. Eason, Sr.
With many accolades under her belt, Rev. Bouie stays humble and authentic because she finds
that people respond better when they are receiving you and not whom you think they want you
to be. Her purpose in life is to direct those in knowing and understanding their purpose; while
making the Bible and Christian living relative to those that see it as a foreign afterthought.
Currently, Rev. Bouie is working on a website that bridges educational institutions and the Black
Church to increase continuous involvement with each other. She is also working on a conference
that assists young adults ministers with continuous education and support throughout their ministerial journeys.

is a nati
of Buffalo, New York.
Vernon Gibson brother of seven siblin s and th
andson of Rev.

He is the son of Nina McCulley and

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He graduated in 2008 with honors from WNY Maritime Ch

High School with a NY
State Regents Diploma in NJROTC (Naval Junior Reserves Officers.) He served in leadership positions, earning numerous awards and ribbons. Lamone as S nio Class
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Lamone recently graduated from Canisius College, a private Jesuit Institution and was h
recipient of a full
Scholarship. His course of study consisted of a dual major in Criminal
Justice and Political Science, with a focus in Juvenile Delinquency. At Canisius, Lamone was known as "Mr. Stop the Violence." His campus involvements included serving on the
Alana Programming C o m m i t t e e f o r t h e U n d e r g r a d u a t e A s s o c i a t i o n , S t u d e n t A s s i s t a n t f o r t h e Disability Support Service, the International Affairs Club, the
Afro Society, and President of his d
building.
In the community Lamone, is known amongst his peers for his dedication to the on Viol n
Campaign he initiated. He also serves as the Youth Coordinator for the Buffalo United
Front Inc., Community Action Organization (CAO) Board of Directors, and Youth Leader for
Enou h is Enou h i
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Lamone's Christian j o u r n e y o f A f r i c a n M e t h o d i s m b e ga n a t D e l a i n e W a r i n g . He i s
u ntl a member of Bethel AME Church, under the leadership of Rev. Richard Stenhouse.
After receiving his call into the ministry, in 2011 Lamone was licensed by the AME Church to
preach. As Lamone follows this calling he has been fortunate to preach and provide the keynote
address at many youth conferences, worship services, award banquets, and graduation
oni s
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s and oth
oun i s.
Lamone has served on the Junior Usher and Junior Trustee Board, held the office of YPD Financial Secretary on the local and conference level and served as the President of the Buffalo Area
as well as the WNYC YPD, and the Youth Representative for the WNYC Lay
Organization. On Friday, October 11,2013, Lamone became the first person to be elected the
sid nt of th Fi st Epis opal Dis i t Y D f o th
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n .
Upon completion of graduation in 2013, Lamone was accepted into the John H. Cummings internship program through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is currently
o in on his Mas s d
in C i inal usti .

N OT E S

Thank You!