20th Anniversary
Nelson W. Trout Lectures in Preaching
April 7-9, 2011
Gracious Saviour Lutheran Church
Detroit,Michigan
Rev. Dr. Claudette Copeland
Pastor, New Creation Christian Fellowship, San Antonio, Texas
Claudette A. Copeland, a native of Buffalo, New York, was saved and spirit filled at age 14; groomed and grown in the church and licensed as an Evangelist at age 18 in the Church of God In Christ. She is the founding pastor of New Creation Christian Fellowship in San Antonio, Texas. She graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and subsequently attended the Interdenominational Theological Center, completing her M.Div. in 1977, Summa Cum Laude. She earned the Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary (1994), where she also served as a visiting professor and mentor for doctoral students. Following her ordination in 1979, she served in a variety of ministry settings, including hospital chaplaincy (ACPE) and military chaplaincy (U.S.A.F.), the second African American woman to serve in that role. She also served short-term missions in Haiti, Kenya, Liberia, Botswana and South Africa. Dr. Copeland continues to serve the church with a rigorous itinerate preaching ministry. A published author, sought-after preacher, compassionate shepherd, contented wife and a wise mentor of women, she has been married to Bishop David M. Copeland for 35 years.
2nd Annual Pastors Preaching Practicum-designed to nurture preachers who seek and desire excellence in preaching
Registration : $60.00 per person in advance, $75.00 per person at the door. Registration for the Pastors Preaching Practicum includes the Lay Leadership and Ministry events on Saturday, April 9, no additional cost. See below for hotel accommodations.
Thursday, April 7
| 8:30 a.m. | Gathering Music | |
| 9:00 | Thursday Morning Worship – Rev. Doris H. Mars | |
| 10:00 | Preaching with Passion – - Rev. Frederick Sampson | |
| 11:00 | Preaching with Power – Rev. Georgia A. Hill | |
| 12:15 p.m. | A Preacher-to-Preacher Moment with Rev. Patrick Gahagen | |
| 1:15 | Lunch on site | |
| 2:30 | Prophetic Preaching – Rev. John Duckworth | |
| 3:30 | Forum on Practical Application of Preaching – Rev. Albert Starr | |
| 4:30-6:30 | Dinner on your own | |
| 7:00 | Worship featuring Tag-Team Preaching by ELCA Clergy Rev. Booker Vance, officiating Music by Immanuel Lutheran Church |
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| Registration Information | Erin Fleak
Administrative Assistant for Continuing Education |
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| Directions,Accommodations,
Preaching Practicum or Lay Leadership |
Robin McCants
Director for Acts In Common, Director for Communications |
Hotel Accommodations
A block of hotel rooms have been reserved at
The Westin, Southfield-Detroit,
1500 Town Center
Southfield, MI 48075
For reservations, call (888) 627-8558 and refer to Southeast Michigan Synod. The room rate is $85 (king/double) plus taxes. Reservations must be secured by Monday, March 28, 2011. After that time, rooms will be available at the regular rate of $109 + fees. The room cost is the responsibility of the occupant and not Southeast Michigan Synod.
Nelson W. Trout Lectures-Free and open to the public, no registration is necessary.
Friday, April 8
| 2:00-4:00 p.m. | Opening Lecture by Rev. Dr. Claudette Copeland | |
| 4:30-6:30 | Dinner on your own | |
| 7:00 | Worship featuring Rev. Dr. Claudette Copeland Rev. Michael Johnson, Officiating Music by Detroit Lutheran Coalition Mass Choir |
Saturday, April 9
| 9:00 a.m. | Gather for Refreshments | |
| 9:30 | Opening Song & Prayer | |
| Overview of the Day’s Activities | ||
| Introduction to Lay Leadership Training by Dr. Claudette Copeland |
- The Trout Lectures in Preaching is free to the public, no registration necessary. The offering will benefit the Trout Endowment Fund.
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Lay Leadership and Ministry
Saturday, April 9
Registration: $20.00 per person.
| 10:30 | Youth / Young Adults Session on Leadership – Rev. Yehiel Curry | |
| 10:30 | Session 1 – Contextual Ministry – Rev. Oscar King | |
| 11:30 | Session 2 – Prayer & Worship – Brother Victor Marsh | |
| 12:30 p.m. | Box Lunch on site | |
| 1:15 | Session 3 – Visioning & General Lay Leadership – Rev. Edward L. Branch | |
| 2:15 | Closing Prayer & Song |
Register Online: www.TLSohio.edu