Transformational Leadership For A Transformational Convention Rev.dr. bruce n. alick, presiDent New Life, New Growth, New Opportunity #transformation

THE FOUNDATION FOR TRANSFORMATION   THE FOUNDATION FOR TRANSFORMATION UNDERSTANDING “CONVENTION” A “CONVENTION” OF CHURCHES IS A GROUP OF CHURCHES VOLUNTARILY UNITED IN COVENANT TO ADDRESS THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS, SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES AND POLITICAL INCONGRUITIES, AS THESE AFFECT THE LIVING OF THE CHURCH AND THE LARGER MASSES OF OUR PEOPLE. #transformation

AN ALICK VISION WILL ADDRESS THESE ISSUES BY INITIATING NEW LIFE NEW GROWTH NEW OPPORTUNITY #transformation

AN ALICK VISION: NEW LIFE Doctrinal Soundness Connecting Generations Connecting Community #transformation

DOCTRINALLY SOUND Our teachings are biblically grounded The Bible is the final authority in all matters of faith and practice Biblical principles govern our actions #transformation

CONNECTING GENERATIONS Using the gifts and talents of each generation, working together, to fulfill the mission of the convention. #transformation

CONNECTING COMMUNITY Working to aide the Churches to engage appropriate community partners to address issues and fulfill the continued mission of Christ in our world. #transformation

AN ALICK VISION: NEW GROWTH Fiscally Responsible Programmatically Accountable #transformation

FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE & ACCOUNTABLE Address the needs for necessary funds for ministry operations and missional objectives by employing creative giving and fundraising activities for both members and non Convention members Wisely using investment strategies to help with proper stewardship practices Enable online giving through our website #transformation

PROGRAMMATICALLY AGGRESSIVE Employing best practices used in “progressive” Churches and in Business to inspire participation to meet the needs of Convention Churches. #transformation

AN ALICK VISION: NEW OPPORTUNITY Socially Engaged Technologically Advanced Generationally Relevant (Inclusive) Communally Active

SOCIALLY ENGAGED Both verbally, legislatively and through demonstration engage the issues of oppression in the many areas of American life where our people are victimized and disadvantaged. Create or aide in the creation of political and economic structures that lift the oppressed. #transformation

TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED Provide for Church access to technology and technological education for the benefit of its local constituency #transformation

GENERATIONALLY RELEVANT (INCLUSIVE) Include in its processes of planning, people of all generations. Include ministry offerings that are important to and significant for development, progress, and opportunity for today’s youth and future generations Provide for the transfer of Biblical Christian values from one generation to another. #transformation

COMMUNALLY ACTIVE Participate in and provide advice and resources for Churches to participate in the development of ministry offerings or activities that contribute to the education, safety, and economic advancement of the people in our community #transformation