Minister’s Department
Offices: Coordinator
Description: The purpose of this department is to provide opportunities for fellowship and enrichment for clergy. During the Adjourn Session, the Congress of Christian Education and the Annual Session we hold seminars and training sessions that enlighten and empower ministers. This department also plans and coordinates an annual Minister’s Conference where ministers receive instruction to enhance their ministries as well as hear sermons from some of the best preachers in the state.
Laymen’s Department
Offices: President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Chaplain, Parliamentarian
Description: The objective of the Laymen’s Department is to promote brotherhood and cooperative work among Laymen and the Convention; to enlist a spirit of fellowship and responsibility for guiding young men and boys in assuring their role in today’s society. They also solicit funds for the Convention’s educational projects for the Morehouse-Mays Baptist School of Theology, formerly known as the Morehouse School of Religion and for the Convention Center in Griffin, Georgia. Having Christ-like minds, the Laymen strive to promote Christian and spiritual development.
The Congress of Christian Education
Offices: President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Dean, Assistant Dean, Registrar, Assistant Registrar
Description: The Congress was officially organized in February 1962 at the Tremont Temple Baptist Church, Macon, Georgia. The Congress realizes that the Christian Education process should help guide and direct the emotional, physical, social and spiritual growth of all church members. With this philosophy at hand, a program of instruction and teaching was designed to address the needs, abilities and interests of the people attending the Congress of Christian Education. The annual schedule includes: morning inspirations, greetings from the Parent Body, courses for all age groups, specialized workshops, a minister’s conference with guest speakers and lecturers, many youth activities, arts and crafts, and a foreign missions drive.
Usher’s Department
Offices: President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer
Description: The purpose of this department is to provide training and fellowship for New Era’s ushers. Because ushers are a vital part of the functioning of the church, our Convention offers training that helps to maximize their service to the church. Ushers involved in this department are also able to participate in statewide events demonstrating the unity in the Convention.