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Bishop Mark GilkeyNational Coordinator, Jurisdictional AIM ChairsBishop Mark L. Gilkey is third generation Church of God in Christ. HisHe is married to Virdena Gilkey, his wife of 25 years. They have threechildren Breanna Nicole (21), Ryan Mark (20), and Ciara Chanee(17).Bishop Gilkey has served in nearly every area of ministry. Nationally,Supt. Gilkey serves as the National Coordinator for the JurisdictionalAIM Chairs, National Standards & Extension Committee, NationalWorkshop Facilitator and Presenter, International Youth DepartmentMid- South Coordinator (1997-2002), International Youth DepartmentAssistant Director of Finance (2000-2002).Bishop Gilkey was the Founder and Pastor of the Agape Fellowship C.O.G.I.C. in 1995, whichlater merged with St. Mark C.O.G.I.C. to form St. Mark Cathedral C.O.G.I.C. in 2008. St MarkCathedral has over 50 active ministries.Under his ministry is the SMC Family Life Center Inc., which is a 501 3 non-profit organizationformed out of St. Mark Cathedral. The life center’s mission is to assist those in need with programsand services that meet the social, emotional physical, relational and economic needs of families inthe Wichita Metro area. The SMC FLC also offers an after school tutoring program and has acomputer lab. Additionally, the summer lunch program feeds over 2,000 children annually.Bishop Gilkey has an Associates of Arts Degree (Wichita State University – Social Science),Bachelor of Science Degree (Friends University – Human Resource Management), MastersProgram Religion and Theology (Friends University) Honorary Doctorate (Fellowship Bible).In Corporate America, Bishop Gilkey experienced 20 successful years of employment in thebanking industry, working as a manager and officer at one of the largest financial institutes in theState of Kansas. Bishop Gilkey has received numerous awards, plaques, citations and specialrecognition both in the civic community and religious sectors. He has served and presently serveson several community boards. During the National AIM Convention 2014, he received theBishop J. Drew Sheard National Leadership Award for outstanding service in the Church of God inChrist.

Elder Steven C. TiptonDean of the National Jurisdictional AIM CommitteeSteven Tipton obtained his Bachelor of Art degree from MarquetteUniversity in Psychology, Sociology, Theology, and Philosophy. Hereceived a Masters of Business Administration Degree from theUniversity of Phoenix. He is presently a Doctorial Student at CardinalStritch University. His entrepreneurial career has led him to be thefounder of multiple companies. One of his companies was voted asone of the Future 50 companies by MMAC.Currently he serves in various leadership positions as his localchurch, Holy Cathedral C.O.G.I.C. He is an assistant to the Prelate ofWisconsin Northwest Jurisdiction (NW), Bishop C.H. McClelland. Heis the AIM Chairman for NW Jurisdiction, as well as the Dean ofEducation for the International AIM Chairs. He is the Director of theElders Academy for the General Council of Pastors and Elders of theCOGIC His ministry has touched thousands of lives and has brought many souls into the kingdomof God.Superintendent Gary BushAssistant National Coordinator Jurisdictional AIM CommitteeSuperintendent Gary Bush is the founding Pastor of Tabernacle of FaithChurch of God in Christ in Kokomo, IN and Superintendent of the BishopWilliam O. Blakely Memorial District of the 4th Jurisdiction Indiana NorthCentral Jurisdiction under Bishop Donald L. Alford, Sr.Superintendent Bush serves his community as the President of FaithCommunity Initiatives, Inc., a faith based non-profit organization, hasserved on the Board of Directors of the Kokomo Rescue Mission, foundedBoys to Men,Superintendent Bush has excelled in the corporate world, working infinance and accounting management for over 20 years. SuperintendentBush is known for building people and teams that are noted for theirprofessionalism and superior performance. Superintendent Bush currently is responsible for a 260million portfolio, covering five states.Superintendent Bush has degrees in business and Biblical studies, and is continuing his educationat the University of Phoenix.

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Course Title:The Front-Line Team Makes All the DifferenceFacilitators:Bishop Mark L. Gilkey, Dean Steven Tipton, Supt. Gary BushCourse Description:Acknowledging the magnitude of work that is done on the JurisdictionalA.I.M. level this session is orchestrated where jurisdictional AIM workerscome together to dialogue, exchange ideas, and receive training tobecome effective leaders and great organizers.Goals/Outcomes:Through creative concepts presented the attendees will receiveinformation to enhance their Jurisdictional Conventions. As well as receiveinsightful information that will enhance their leadership skillsText Required:recommended but not required the “Jurisdictional Auxiliaries in MinistryConvention Handbook”I.The Concept of Jurisdictional Auxiliaries in Ministry1. Jurisdictional2. NationalII.Responsibility as Jurisdictional Chairman/Chairperson The Big Picture: The Goal is More Important Than the Role The Difference Between Two Equally Talented Teams is Leadership1. Leadership2. Dependability3. AccountabilityIII.The Art of building rapport One is too Small a Number to Achieve Greatness1. Jurisdictional Executives2. Departmental Leaders3. Jurisdiction4. Staff5. CommunityIV.The Art of Delegation The more people you can properly engage in working, will only serve asan asset Winning Teams Have Players Who Make Things Happen1. The Law of Team WorV.Jurisdictional Convention1. Staff meetingsVI.Pre-Convention Activities

1.2.3.4.5.Intercessory Prayer (maintaining the spiritual aspect)Pre-Convention Rally (creating enthusiasm)Public Relations (informing your constituents)RegistrationSouvenir JournalVII.Jurisdictional Convention Details1. Location2. Housing3. Classes (Institute)4. Banquet/Luncheon5. Securing proper staff/personnel6. Program planningVIII.National Jurisdictional AIM Committee

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AIM Education DeanCollaborative Planning and LearningSessionsAll Departmental Deans, Assistant Deans and EducationTeams please plan to attend these important sessions.Tuesday, June 30, 20158:30 amTitle: AIM Education: The Next LevelFacilitator(s): Dr. Carmen Walters & Sister Vanya JacksonFriday, July 3, 20159:00 amTitle: AIM Education: Debriefing SessionFacilitator(s): Dr. Carmen Walters & Sister Vanya Jackson

AUXILIARIES IN MINISTRY (AIM) 2015COGIC SCHOLARS FELLOWSHIP ACADEMIC FORUMTAMPA CONVENTION CENTERTUESDAY, JUNE 30TH - THURSDAY, JULY 2ND2:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.COGIC SCHOLARS FELLOWSHIPMISSION STATEMENTThe COGIC Scholars Fellowship is a supportive network that seeks to provide anintellectually stimulating forum for dialogue within the denomination for COGIC members who haveobtained, or are presently pursuing, graduate level degrees in religious/theological studies or otherrelated academic disciplines. In achieving this goal, the COGIC Scholars Fellowship seeks tostimulate academic scholarship among COGIC members; to encourage the pursuit of academictraining for ministry and scholarship; to recognize and promote scholarly achievements of COGICmembers especially in the area of published works; to connect COGIC members with the on-goingscholarship of the Academy and the wider Pentecostal Movement in particular; and to provideopportunities for mentoring to other COGIC members who are contemplating pursuing graduatelevel training in religious/theological studies or other related academic disciplines.Leadership Team:Coordinator: Elder Raynard Smith, Ph.D., New Brunswick Theological Seminary,New Brunswick, NJ, Holy Mountain COGIC, Rahway, NJAssistant to Coordinator: Elder Eric Lewis Williams, Ph.D., Harvard University,Cambridge, MA, St. Luke COGIC, Chicago, ILEvangelist Glenda Williams Goodson, M.B.A., The Center for African American ChurchHistory and Research, Open Door COGIC, Dallas, TXElder Eric Greaux, Ph.D., Winston-Salem State University; Triad COGIC,Turnersville, NCElder Charles Hill, D.Min, C. H. Mason Bible College & Institute at Houston;Fort Bend COGIC, Houston, TXElder Oscar Owens, M.Div., West Angeles Bible College, West Angeles COGIC,Los Angeles, CA

Tuesday, June 30, 2015Course Title: "Strengthening Community Service in Church of God in ChristCongregations in the Greater Houston Area"Faciliator: Elder Charles Hill, D.Min., C. H. Mason Bible College & Institute at Houston; FortBend COGIC, Houston, TXSynopsisThis project assesses the extent of Church of God in Christ (COGIC) involvement in communityprograms based on a survey of at least fifty congregations in the greater Houston, Texas area. Thesurvey instrument reflects the research and understanding of the student as to the most commontypes of programs offered by local congregations. Although the scope of the project restricts itsview to COGIC congregations, a review of local social services and local black mega-churches andtheir programs provided resources as well as examples for implementing effective programs.A review of theological and biblical material as well as general literature comprised theresearch for this project. The biblical and theological material covers Old Testament teaching onhelping the poor and needy in society and extends to New Testament teaching on love andconcern for the well-being of other people. The Christian Church has a mandate to help and try toalleviate as much as possible injustice and poverty in the world. The general literature supports theongoing impact of the Church in the African American community as it addresses the socialproblems and effects of injustice experienced by black people.A six-hour training session presented to COGIC leaders on the results of the survey andresources available in the Houston area to help nonprofit organizations and needy people markedthe closure of the project. Nine participants from six local congregations attended the trainingsession. Participants completed pretest/posttest forms to measure effectiveness of the seminar. Inaddition, participants also completed evaluation forms. Formal and informal feedback from thetraining session and COGIC leaders not able to attend the seminar indicated positive responsesfrom the activity of this project. The goal of this project was to strengthen local COGICcongregations in the greater Houston area in community service ministry.