Southwest Region Conference President, Dr. Carlton Byrd, asks for your prayers and your help notifying church and community members about shelter resources for those impacted by Hurricane Ida. The Lone Star Campground and church sites are open and available to house church and community members. Please read Dr. Byrd’s memo below which provides more details.
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Regional Voice Commemorative Issue Honors Elder Henry Fordham III and Mrs. Sharon Wright Fordham
This special issue of the Regional Voice commemorates the life and ministry of Elder Henry Fordham III and his wife and partner in ministry, Mrs. Sharon Wright Fordham. Elder and Mrs. Fordham were “contagious Christians” who helped countless people around the world meet Jesus our Savior. Our commemorative edition shares personal stories from family members, friends,...
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Five-Year-Old Author and His Book Back In The News
Five-year-old Julius Marshall and his book, Cloud Party, are back in the news. Julius was invited to WPMI-TV NBC 15 to give a lesson about clouds, good choices, and forgiveness. News anchors and the chief meteorologist encouraged viewers to purchase Julius’ book. To buy a copy of Cloud Party for your child, students, or yourself,...
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Southwest Region Conference Welcomes New Executive Secretary
On July 11, 2021, the Southwest Region Conference Executive Committee voted Pastor Jason North as the Executive Secretary. Elder North succeeds Pastor Stephen Brooks who was elected to serve as Executive Secretary and Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Director at the 31st Constituency Session of the Southwestern Union Conference. As the Executive Secretary, Elder North...
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Elders Garth Gabriel and Julius Everett Headline Leadership Change in Lake Region
The acceptance of the call to Oakwood University by former President, Dr. R. Clifford Jones triggered a change in the leadership of the Lake Region Conference. Dr. Jones, who previously taught at Andrews Theological Seminar for many years prior to being elected the President of Lake Region, returned to academia as the Dean of the School...
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Oakwood University Appoints Dr. R. Clifford Jones As New Dean of Religion Department
Dr. R. Clifford Jones, a distinguished scholar-teacher, conference administrator, and pastor has been appointed as the new Dean of Oakwood University’s Religion Department. Dr. Jones began his new assignment on July 1, 2021, transitioning from the role of President of the Lake Region Conference. Prior to service at Lake Region Conference, Dr. Cliff Jones was...
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A Heartfelt Thank You From Allegheny East Conference
As the Allegheny East Conference continues to grieve the loss of their conference president, Elder Henry J. Fordham III, and his wife, Sis. Sharon E. (Wright) Fordham, your loving support is making a difference. Elder Pete Palmer, Vice-President for Administration for Allegheny East Conference, and the entire Allegheny East Conference thanks you for your comforting...
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Celebration of Life and Arrangements for Elder Henry & Mrs. Sharon Fordham
Celebration of Life Sunday, August 8, 2021 Family Hour: 10:00 AM | Service at 12:00 PM Martin’s West 6817 Dogwood Road Baltimore, MD 21244
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Statement on the Loss of Elder and Mrs. Fordham
We are saddened to share the passing of Elder and Mrs. Fordham Download