Women’s Leadership Conference
December 18-19, 2009
“Inspiring, Empowering, and Engaging
Women Leaders”
Sponsored by the National Women's Department - Progressive Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Incorporated
2222-24 Barhamville Road – Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 254-6106
Sister Callie R. Gavin, President
Sister Liller Hamilton, Vice-President
Bishop Theodore Jenkins, Women's Department Liaison
Bishop Edward Smith, Presiding Bishop
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2009
(Old Sanctuary)
OPENING SESSION – 7:00 P.M.
Topic: "Living Above the Level of Mediocrity"
Speaker: Sister Wendy G. Beard
Synopsis: This session will discuss ways to conquer mediocrity and how we should be committed to king-related excellence.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2009
(New Sanctuary)
KEYNOTE ADDRESS– 9:00 A.M.
Topic: "Unleash Your Potential and Impact the World"
Speaker: Elder Timothy L. Beard, Ph.D.
Synopsis: This session will address why it is important to find your purpose and your gifts if you want to be successful and unleash your full potential, why we need to maintain a good attitude in our successes and our struggles, and how struggles and challenges are stepping stones to greatness!
LUNCH– 11:30 A.M.
Professional Development Activities
CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS – 12:45 P.M.
Session A - (Presidents/Vice-Presidents)
Topic: "Evaluating Your Effectiveness as a Leader"
Facilitators: Sister Callie Gavin and Sister Janie Davis
Synopsis: Participants will evaluate their leadership ability and identify ways to become more effective leaders.
Session B(Teachers/Coordinators/Advisors)
Topics: "The Importance of Using Visual Aids”and “Event Planning and Outreach
Programs"
Facilitators: Sister Liller Hamilton and Sister Agatha Priester
Synopsis: This session will address why visual aids make a presentation more interesting and effective and how to plan activities that will enhance personal and spiritual growth.
Session C (Secretaries/Assistant Secretaries)
Topic: "Improving and Enhancing Your Organizational Skills"
Facilitators: Sister Wendy Beard and Sister Gail Jenkins
Synopsis: This session will address the importance of organizational skills, components of being organized, what hinders organization, and organizational strategies.