48 th Quadrennial Session General Conference African Methodist Episcopal Church CONNECTIONAL LAY ORGANIZATION President Mr. Jesse L. Burns Bishop Samuel L. Green Chair Lay Commission

“SOWING SEEDS BEYOND THE WALLS: AN AGENDA OF MINISTRY AND SERVICE” GLOBAL MINISTRY Africa and the Caribbean SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN CONCERNS Healthcare, Education, Unemployment, Crime, Immigration Expansion to include Africa and Caribbean EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT Scholarships, Financial Support, Leadership Skills Development

Stewardship Improvements Greater Financial Stability and Credibility Timely bank reconciliations Accrual Basis of Accounting Timely Cutoff Procedures Segregation of Net Assets Segregation of Duties Financial Monitor

Recommendations “What the Future Holds” To reach beyond the walls and sow seeds of faith, hope, love and action to help transform our world, we must: Build Organizational Structure and Stability with Consistency and Credibility Seek Additional Resources and Revenue Streams Engage Laity and Clergy Together for Better Progress Increase Membership and Active Participation Heighten the Involvement Youth and Young adults Provide Leadership Skills Development Market and Promote the “Good Works” of CLO

Acknowledgment and Appreciation “As we ignite the fire of change and reach beyond the walls of our church, we must do so with a sense of urgency and commitment that will make a real difference in the world.” Our greatest appreciation to: The AME Bishops, The General and Connectional Officers, Elected Connectional Lay Officers, Episcopal District Presidents, and other members of the Executive Board and A Very special thanks to Bishop Samuel L. Green Chair, Lay Commission