2025 Samuel J. Grimes Leadership Conference
Hilton Garden Inn
Bristol, Virginia
February 28 - March 1, 2025
PROGRAMME
"Affecting the Healing in the Land"
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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*Under COVID-19 protocol, masks are optional. Our Wellness Staff is available and have provided mask and hand sanitizer for the delegates.
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A WELCOME FROM OUR DIOCESAN
West Virginia & East Tennessee Council
Episcopal District 23, PAW, Inc.
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February 28, 2025
Dear Delegate,
Welcome to the 2025 Samuel J. Grimes Leaders Empowerment Conference. It was the vision of Bishop Grimes to equip church leaders to succeed in promoting the mission of Jesus’ gospel. This conference began as a forum for clergy to gain practical knowledge, strategies, and insight that could be used at local levels to help strengthen the individual congregations, thereby building the body—The Church.
At the request of some of our non-clergy leaders we agreed to open the conference to all church leaders. It’s fact that from the groundskeepers to the preachers and all levels of service in between, all of us are ministers. And with that emphasis, we have continued to provide high quality programming to those who attend. Since 2011, our conference coordinator, Suffragan Bishop Timothy A. Schofield, has enlisted some of the more highly qualified presenters in Christian circles for this gathering.
However, this year the format has shifted from seminar presentation to that of facilitation. We’re looking toward more group interaction. We’re persuaded that everything that we need to accomplish the Lord’s work on earth exists within us. So, we aim to collectively develop methods and strategies that will enhance ministry to a cross-generational population.
As always, it’s our desire that you leave this conference excited to get back home and get busy making the ministry more effective in your area of operation.
On behalf of conference director, Suffragan Bishop Kelvin Cash, and the many team members who cooperate to make this event effective, welcome to The Grimes.
Sincerely,
Samuel R. Moore
“Affecting the Healing in the Land”
FOCUS
This year the focus is to connect with all generational groups for the benefit of advancing the Kingdom of God in Unity. We will focus on the demographics of 6 generations and engage in healthy conversation in the March 2025 Samuel J. Grimes Conference.
THE 6 GENERATIONS
The Silent Generation – Born 1925-1945
Baby Boomers – Born 1946-1964
Generation X – Born 1965-1979
Millennials – Born 1980-1994
Generation Z – Born 1995-2012
The Polars – Born 2013 – today
ITINERARY
Sponsored by the West Virginia & East Tennessee Council (PAW):
To equip pastors, ministers, and church leaders with basic, practical information, and
training necessary to operate effectively in ministry.
Dress is business casual
Friday, February 28th
7:00p Get Acquainted Reception and Dinner
7:45p Introduction - Statement of Purpose
8:00p -9:00p Breakout Sessions of Each Generational Group -
Each group having a Facilitator
Outline
Handout
At the close of the presentation please complete the survey by using the QR code in your registration packet or
use the following link: https://www.wvetncouncil.org//sjg-evaluation-form1
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Saturday, March 1st
8:00a Light Breakfast - Assorted Fruit, Danish, and Pastries
​8:30a - 10:00a All Generational groups come together and the Facilitator for each
group will give their results of Friday night’s meeting.
Handout
At the close of the presentation, please complete the survey by using the QR code in your registration packet or
use the following link: https://www.wvetncouncil.org//sjg-evaluation-form1
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10:15a - 11:30a BRUNCH
11:30a - 1:00p Breakout Sessions - Generational groups networking for progressive considerations
Handout
At the close of the presentation, please complete the survey by using the QR code in your registration packet or
use the following link: https://www.wvetncouncil.org//sjg-evaluation-form1
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1:00p - 1:15p BREAK
1:15p - 2:45p All Generational groups come together and the Mediator/Connector for each group will give results of their sessions
Handout
At the close of the presentation, please complete the survey by using the QR code in your registration packet or
use the following link: https://www.wvetncouncil.org//sjg-evaluation-form1
2:45p Question & Answer and Wrap-up Session
At the close of the presentation, please complete the survey by using the QR code in your registration packet or
use the following link: https://www.wvetncouncil.org//sjg-evaluation-form1
Questions For Generational Discussion
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What is your generation’s perspective of a progressive church?
2. What are five apparent obstacles to multi-generational collaboration?
3. Do you feel your generation is included in the vision of the church? If not, why?
4. What is one church function/activity that defines your generation?
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5. What is one stereotype about your generation that you think is misrepresented?
6. What is one thing you’ve learned from working with another generation?
7. What is one change at your church you initially resisted but later embraced?
Generational Statistics
Silent Generation
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Born between the mid-1920s and early-1940s
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Witnessed the Great Depression and World War II
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Value diligence, perseverance, and respect for authority
Baby Boomers
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Named for the large number of births after World War II
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The only generation officially defined by the US Census Bureau
Generation X
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Born between 1965 and 1980
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Children of the Silent Generation and early Baby Boomers
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Value flexibility, changing social roles, and informal work styles
Millennials
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Born between 1981 and 1996
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The first generation to experience childhood with and without the internet
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Open to working digitally
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The largest age group in the workplace
Generation Z
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Born between 1996 and 2015
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Known for being diverse, open-minded, and technologically savvy
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Shaped by the COVID-19 era
Generation Alpha
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Born between 2011 and 2025
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Digital natives who are more tech-savvy than previous generations
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Globally-connected and diverse
SPONSORS
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Bishop Samuel R. and Lady Renna Moore
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District Elder Timothy A. and Elder Lolita Schofield
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Suffragan Bishop Kelvin M. and Evangelist Gail S. Cash
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Full Gospel Assembly, Huntington, WV
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Grace Temple Church Eternal Life Center, Johnson City, TN
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Bethel Apostolic Temple, Knoxville, TN
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Greater Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church, Bluefield, WV
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United Apostolic Faith Church, Beckley WV
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Thank you to our great sponsors for their support of this annual conference!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Samuel J. Grimes Leadership Conference would like to thank the Hilton Garden Inn for the service and accommodations.
Our willing facilitators for leading discussions:
District Elder Mark Redd
Grace Temple Church, Johnson City, TN
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​Pastor James Turner III
Grace City Church, Kingsport, TN
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Elder Anna Collie
Grace Temple Church, Johnson City, TN
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Elder Nikkia Lynch
United Apostolic Faith Church, Beckley, WV
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Pastor Arthur Brown, Jr.
Grace and Mercy Apostolic Church, Parkersburg, WV
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Sister Kala Preston
Grace Temple Church, Johnson City, TN
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Elder Francine Saunders
Greater Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church, Bluefield, WV​
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Thank you to all of the delegates for attending.
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LEADERSHIP AND STAFF
West Virginia & East Tennessee Council
District 23
Samuel J. Grimes Leadership Conference
Bishop Samuel R. Moore, Diocesan
Suffragan Bishop Kelvin Cash, Chairman
District Elder Timothy A. Schofield, Coordinator
District Elder Arthur A. Brown
Sister Dedra Preston, Registration
Sister Annie Surratt, Registration
Elder Roderick Preston, Treasurer
Minister Tim Moore, Communications
Sister Candy Redd, Health and Wellness
Brother Chris Brown, Security
Sister Kim Brown, Hospitality