NBCA AT STUDY
The NBCA, Inc. convenes three (3) times per year.
One of the annual sessions is designated as the Convention
at Study which focuses upon the teaching ministry
of the Church. The NBCA, Inc. at Study convenes annually
the week following the third Sunday in June in a designated
location approved by the Convention Site Selection
Committee, the Executive Cabinet and the Convention
President.
The Convention at Study is implemented through the
National Baptist Congress of Christian Workers (NBCCW)
and the National Youth Convention (NYC).
The National Baptist Congress of Christian Workers:
The goals of the Congress of Christian Workers are
to provide the Convention with classes, workshops,
seminars, worship experience and other activities
to equip the church for ministry and to systematically
support the Convention with their time, talent, treasure
and testimony.
The Congress meets Monday following the third Sunday
in June and closes on Thursday. The format of the
Congress consists of classes Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday afternoons. The classes are taught by competent
preachers, pastors, and members of the Convention.
During the morning and night sessions, there are theme
presentations, Bible studies, sermons, and lectures.
There is also a musical hosted by the host committee
on Monday night.
There are provisions made for pre-registration in
an effort to minimize the time needed in registration
and to help teachers to adequately prepare for their
classes. Churches, associations, and state conventions
are expected to register in support of the Congress
and individuals must pay a registration fee for entrance
into a class.
The National Youth Convention : The
National Youth Convention convenes concurrently and
in collaboration with the National Baptist Congress
of Christian Workers. We meet in various states following
the third Sunday in June. The National Youth Convention
is an extension of the National Baptist Convention
of America, Inc. that is concerned about not only
making our youth the leaders of tomorrow, but also
leaders of today.
The format of this Convention consists of many different
sessions that are geared toward the development of
our youth. There are age-appropriate classes during
the day, special praise and worship services in the
evening and development opportunities for young ministers.
The session includes various activities which are
as follows: Bible Story Telling, Bible Memory Work,
Bible Sword Drill, Extemporaneous Speaking, Drill
Team Competitions, Choir and Band Ensembles, and Liturgical
Dancing.
The National Youth Convention is concerned about the
total being of our youth. Therefore, one of the educational
highlights is the scholarship program. This program
recognizes and awards youth of distinction for Highest
Academic Grade Average, Child of Deceased Minister;
Oratorical Contest; Highest Achiever and Need-based
Scholarships (3).
The overall mission of the National Youth Convention
is to become a conduit/channel through which children
and youth will be able to develop a solid foundation
for kingdom building. The objectives focus on education,
evangelism, training and counseling. The National
Youth Convention is a medium that will help children
and young adults cultivate a solid spiritual and religious
foundation. These characteristics and enriching experiences
will enable the youth to be effective in the building
of God’s kingdom.
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