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GENERAL ASSEMBLYINFORMATIONMISSION IMPERATIVE OF THECHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)Adopted July 2000The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ),In our quest to embody Christian unity, led andempowered by the Holy Spirit, we believe God calls us:Our VisionTo be a faithful, growing church, that demonstrates true community,deep Christian spirituality and a passion for justice. (Micah 6:8)Our MissionTo be and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, witnessing, lovingand serving from our doorsteps “to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8)Our ImperativeTo strengthen congregational life for this mission. (Ephesians 4:11-13, 15-16)To accomplish this, we shall:Become the Good News:Nurturing faithPracticing and teachingthe spiritual disciplinesFostering Disciples identityRenewing congregational lifeDeveloping leadersShare the Good News:Emphasizing ministry with children, youth, young adults and familiesDoing evangelismEstablishing new congregationsCreating ministries with older adultsServe from “our doorsteps to the ends of the earth”:Engaging in ministries of reconciliation, compassion, unity and justice.Our CovenantIn accepting our Vision, Mission and Imperative, we affirm our need to: be an anti-racist/proreconciliationchurch, strengthen relationships among all expressions of the church, share mutuallyand more fully the stewardship of God’s gifts of our life in Christ, encourage our growing diversitywithin our church family and community, work with our many ecumenical and global partners toheal the brokenness of the body of Christ and the human community.Identity StatementIn accepting our Vision, Mission and Imperative, we affirm our need to: be an anti-racist/proreconciliationchurch, strengthen relationships among all manifestations of the church, sharemutually and more fully the stewardship of God’s gifts of our life in Christ, encourage our growingdiversity within our church family and community, work with our many ecumenical and globalpartners to heal the brokenness of the body of Christ and the human community.4

PROGRAM AND BUSINESS DOCKETTHE 2020 VISION OF THECHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)The formation of 1,000 new congregationsThe transformation of 1,000 current congregationsThe calling and forming of new leaders and the continuing reform of current leadersBecoming an anti-racist/pro-reconciling churchASSEMBLY INFOWe lift these values that bind us in covenant:The Confession of Faith that Jesus is the Christ, son of the Living God, and our SaviourThe open, inclusive Lord’s Supper, God’s tableThe call to ministry that is on every DiscipleThe love of the unity God gives usThe practice of the justice of GodLeaders are called to practice spiritual disciplines:Daily prayerGrowth in faith using the Bible and other resourcesFinancial stewardship, beginning with tithingActive involvement in a Disciples of Christ congregationPracticing the justice of God in all of lifeWilling surrender to God’s desire, both personally and institutionallyOFFICERS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH(DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)Regina MortonModeratorSusan DiamondFirst Vice ModeratorRichard IkedaSecond Vice ModeratorSharon E. WatkinsGeneral Ministerand PresidentLORD TEACH US TO PRAY 5

GENERAL ASSEMBLYINFORMATIONLOCAL ARRANGEMENTSCOMMITTEEOrlando, FloridaLocal Arrangements CommitteeGeneral ChairpersonLawrence (Larry) DeitchWorking StationsRolf & Marta Harms, Vice Co-ChairsDennis Rivera, Chair Local TransportationDawn Robinette, Co-Chair Visitor ServicesMike Robinette, Co-Chair Visitor ServicesBrian Wills, Visitor ServicesRev. Joyce Rowe, Special NeedsSpecial SkillsCathy Fuller, Vice ChairTerry Harper, Co-Chair Local Area MissionBarbara McFall, Co-Chair Local Area MissionAmy Killgallon, Local Area MissionMarilyn Kenly, Local Area MissionBrad Beyer, Local Area MissionJennyfer Norvell, Local Area MissionBill Kenly, Local Area MissionJosh Baird, Local Area MissionTreasurerManny Collazo, Vice ChairDavid Olivencia, Asst. TreasurerLinda Castro, Ticket ChairAlex Ayala, CounterAndy Jordan, CounterJudith Hernandez, FinanceJeanette Rivera, CounterDeborah E. Gonzalez, FinanceZaida Nieves, FinanceSherilyn Nieves, FinanceSpecialized ConnectingDonna Oberkresser, Vice ChairRev. David Walton, ChapelTeresa Walton, ChapelAna Ayala, CommunionRev. Michael Junkroski, MusicSpecial SkillsJerry Fuqua, Vice ChairRev. Margaret Marquis, Guest ReceptionDr. Jim Gentle, Green RoomRev. Ros Springer, Pre-RegistrationCheryl Thompson, Pre-RegistrationTerry Thompson, Pre-RegistrationMaxina Paine, Pre-RegistrationDee Smith, Pre-RegistrationEfrain Rivera, Hospitality & SecurityJose Maldonado, Hospitality & SecurityMiguel Colon, Hospitality & SecurityHector Rivera, Hospitality & SecurityMary Jo Shelton, Ushers6

PROGRAM AND BUSINESS DOCKET2013 GENERAL ASSEMBLY PLANNINGTEAMS, VOLUNTEERS &STAFFSpecial thanks to the Moderators, General Ministry Partners, volunteers and the OGMPstaff for working together collegially to manage the logistics, program, volunteers — andevery aspect of the 2013 General Assembly.INFORMATIONGeneral Assembly OfficersSharon Watkins, General Minister and President,Indianapolis, INRegina Morton, Moderator, General Assembly; Memphis, TNSusan Diamond, 1st Vice Moderator, General Assembly;Montgomery, ALRick Ikeda, 2nd Vice Moderator, General Assembly, Salem, ORWilliam Bailey, Parliamentarian, Fullerton, CAGeneral Assembly & Office of the GeneralMinister and President StaffTodd Adams, Associate General Minister and Vice PresidentSharon Coleman, Assistant Vice President for OperationsTimothy James, Associate General Minister; AdministrativeSecretary, National ConvocationPatricia Barton, Children’s Program ConsultantHoward Bowers, Usher CoordinatorConchita Delgado, Spanish Translation Team CoordinatorMichael Dodds, Co-Usher CoordinatorDavid Duncan, Music DirectorGary Duncan, Plenary Hall DecoratorKaye Edwards, Plenary Family Area CoordinatorLisa Engelken, Children Program ConsultantMichelle Harris-Gloyer, Youth CoordinatorChandra Haskett, Registration ManagerChris Higgins, General Assembly Production DirectorJohn Goebel, Assistant Vice President for FinanceGreg McGuirk, Music DirectorSuzanne McKay, Registration Assistant,Communication Ministry AssistantDoris Speaks, Registration Assistant,National Convocation Administrative AssistantBeth Sullivan, Resolution Manager,GMP Executive AssistantWilliam Thomas, General Assembly Worship CoordinatorCherilyn Williams, Assistant Vice President forMarketing and CommunicationGwen Woodard, Treasurer AssistantWorship Committee RosterSharon Watkins, General Minister and President;Indianapolis, INSusan Diamond, First Vice Moderator; Montgomery, ALTodd Adams, Associate General Minister and Vice President;Indianapolis, INTimothy James, Associate General Minister; AdministrativeSecretary of the National Convocation; Indianapolis, INBill Thomas, General Assembly Worship Coordinator;Burbank, CAGreg McGuirk, Music Director, Indianapolis, INDavid Duncan, Music Director, Indianapolis, INGary Duncan, Liturgical Director; Kansas City, MOChris Higgins, Director of Digital Media and GeneralAssembly Production, Indianapolis, INCherilyn Williams, Assistant Vice President forMarketing and Communication, Indianapolis, INSuzanne Castle, Search Minister, UniversityChristian Church; Fort Worth, TXCaroline Hamilton-Arnold, DSF Seminarian,Claremont School of Theology; Claremont, CaliforniaDavid Ruby, Student, Chapman University; Orange, CAYoung Lan Kim, NAPAD Liaison PacificSouthwest Region; North Hollywood, CAJasmine Sanchez, Regional Administrator,Christian Church in FloridaTerrye Williams, Pastor, Hilton Christian Church;Newport News, VAHenri Norey, Galilee Christian Community Center;Lauderdale Lakes, FLLiz Myer Bolton, Director of the SALT Project, Indianapolis, INWinston Stewart, Minister of Music Community of FaithChristian Church, Memphis, TNProduction TeamChris Higgins, General Assembly Production Director;Indianapolis, INDouglass Anne Cartwright, Stage Manager; Fort Worth, TXTonee Jordan, Assistant Stage Manager, Tulsa, OKSuzanne Castle, Choreographer; Forth Worth, TXJim Gentle, Green Room Coordinator, Kissimmee, FLAna Ayala, Communion Coordinator, Orlando, FLDan Bashor, Technical Director, DB Productions, Loveland, COGeneral Assembly MusiciansShallen Atkins, Vocalist; Indianapolis, INJason Bridgewater, Vocalist; Indianapolis, INNathan Brooks, Singer/Songwriter and Recording Artist;Naples FLLORD TEACH US TO PRAY 7

GENERAL ASSEMBLYINFORMATIONMiriam Gentle, Harpist; National City Christian Church,Washington, DCMichael Junkroski, Keyboardist; Naples, FLTrudy Kellum, Vocalist; Bonita Springs, FLStephen D King, Bassist; Nashville, TNShannon Lancaster, Vocalist; Indianapolis, INTony Medeiros, Drummer; Indianapolis, INStaci McCracken, Vocalist; Indianapolis, INKyra McGuirk, Vocalist; Fort Worth, TXAndra Moran, Singer/Songwriter and Recording Artist;Woodmont Christian Church, Nashville, TNMichael Morton, Flutist, Recording Artist; All PeoplesChristian Church, Los Angeles, CAJustin Ott, Keyboardist;Daren Owens, Guitarist; Indianapolis, INRichmond Punch, Violinist and founder ofRichmond Punch Productions; Dallas, TXAlva Rodriguez, Vocalist;Sarasota Brass Quintet, Ensemble of the SarasotaSymphony; Sarasota, FLWinston Stewart, Keyboards; Minister of Music,Community of Faith Christian Church, Memphis, TNDancersSuzanne Castle, Fort Worth, TXJenny Crosswhite, Santa Paula, CAJessica Vacketta, Fort Worth, TXCrystal M. von Lewis, Orange, CACherie Walkley, Tucson, AZPlanning and Arrangements TeamSharon Watkins, General Minister and President;Indianapolis, INSusan Diamond, First Vice Moderator; Montgomery, ALTodd Adams, Associate General Minister andVice President; Indianapolis, INMark Anderson, President Disciples Benevolent Services;St. Louis, MOSteven Brown, Representative of theChristian Church in Ohio (2015 Host Region)Jinsuk Chun, Executive Pastor, North American Pacific/AsianDisciples; Indianapolis, INSharon Coleman, Assistant Vice President for Operations;Indianapolis, INGary Duncan, Liturgical Director; Kansas City, MOYvonne Gilmore-Essig, Pastor, New Song Community Church;Columbus, OHCaroline Hamilton-Arnold, DSF Seminarian,Claremont School of Theology, Claremont, CAMichael Hamm, Senior Minister, Arden Christian Church;Sacramento, CALisa Hurtado, Iglesia Cristiana Discípulos de Cristo de Miami;Miami, FLSandy Messick, Regional Minister, ChristianChurch in the NorthwestRegina Morton, Moderator, General Assembly; Memphis, TNJohnny Navarro, Minister of Music and Worship,Primera Iglesia Cristiana de Orlando; Orlando, FLJuan Rodriquez, Regional Minister, Christian Church in FloridaJasmine Sanchez, Regional Administrator,Christian Church in FloridaRos Springer, Retired; Lakeland, FLBill Thomas, General Assembly Worship Coordinator,Burbank, CAHeather Tolleson, Senior Minister, First Christian Church;Katy, TXLearning Community Team LeadersRebecca Hale, Disciples Benevolent ServicesBen Bohren, Retired Regional Minister California-Northern-NevadaSandy Messick, Northwest Regional Minister & PresidentGilberto Collazao, President Hope PartnershipBruce Barkhauer, Center for Faith and GivingSuzanne Castle, University Christian Church Fort WorthGeneral AssemblyYouth Planning TeamMichelle Harris-Gloyer, Upland, CA; Pacific Southwest;General Assembly Youth CoordinatorRobbie Arevalos, Huntington Beach, CA; Pacific SouthwestJason-Paul Channels, Raytown, MO; Greater Kansas City;Middle School XP-erience CoordinatorLydia Clemmons, Buda, TX; SouthwestYarlynn Collado, Orlando, FL; Florida; Youth Liaisonfor General AssemblyJacob Evans, Mooreland, IN; IndianaBruce Fowlkes, Eureka, IL; Illinois-WisconsinC. Riley Gonya, New Castle, IN; IndianaAlba Gonzalez Suarez, Orlando, FL; FloridaCristina Kurtek, Costa Mesa, CA; Pacific SouthwestDanielle Jee-hae Lee, Palo Alto, CA,Northern California-NevadaKyung-Min Daniel Lee, Santa Clara, CA;Northern California-NevadaStephanie McLemore, Lynchburg, VA; VirginiaTiffany Murphy, Greensboro, NC; North CarolinaHa-un Priscilla Yang, Claremont, CA; Pacific SouthwestLee Yates, New Castle, IN; Indiana; Youth DiscoveryTracks CoordinatorGeneral Youth CouncilNatalie Bendel, Wadsworth, OH; Ohio; ModeratorLydia Clemmons, Buda, TX; SouthwestLaurie Cleveland, Tucson, AZ; ArizonaClaire A. Cooley, Albuquerque, NM; SouthwestDon DeWeese, Cincinnati, OH; OhioErica Edwards, San Antonio, TX; SouthwestCaroline Fulbright, Winfield, KS; KansasHaven Herndon, Fayetteville, AR; Great River; Vice-Moderator8

PROGRAM AND BUSINESS DOCKETHannah Jeffers, Fredonia, KS; KansasHeidi Michael, Oak Park, MI; MichiganRachel Morrow, Cave Springs, AR; Great RiverJessica Phillips, Indianapolis, IN; IndianaJasmine Ricks, Dayton, OH; OhioGenii Skoog, Helena, MT; MontanaKaitlynn Skoog, Helena, MT; MontanaYouth Ministry CommissionMyron Goins, Forth Worth, TX; SouthwestLynnette Li, Logistics & Production Coordinator,Tulsa, OK; OklahomaLee Yates, New Castle, IN; IndianaYouth Discovery Track andWorkshop LeadersNancy Brink, Orange, CALydia Clemmons, Buda, TX; SouthwestCLER MinistriesDisciples Peace FellowshipMark Ehrhardt, West Des Moines, IALuke Ehrhardt, West Des Moines, IARand Ehrhardt, West Des Moines, IAGlobal MinistriesAyanna Johnson, Chicago, ILSuzanne Kerr, Lee’s Summit, MORandy Kuss, Indianapolis, INVirzola Law, Memphis, TNCorey Meyer, Cleburne, TXBeth Morris, Fort Worth, TXRob Morris, Fort Worth, TXNational Benevolent AssociationAlison Nicoll, Fort Worth, TXCarolyn Reed, Indianapolis, INJulie Richardson Brown, Indianapolis, INBill Spangler-Dunning, Newton, IAWeek of CompassionJoseph A. Weaks, Raytown, MODaniel White, Memphis, TNSponsors of the General AssemblyYouth Program and “Many Cultures,One World” Disney Epcot ExperienceChristian Board of Publication/Chalice PressChristian Church in Illinois-WisconsinChristian Church in IndianaChristian Church in MontanaNorthwest Regional Christian ChurchChristian Church in OregonChristian Church Pacific Southwest RegionChristian Church in South CarolinaChristian Church in West VirginiaOther Partnerships of theGeneral Assembly Youth ProgramChristian Board of Publication/Chalice PressCouncil of Colleges and UniversitiesDisciples Home MissionsDisciples VolunteeringNational Benevolent AssociationReconciliation MinistryProgram PersonalitiesTodd Adams, Associate General Minister and Vice President,Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)David Anderson, Senior Pastor, Bridgeway Community Church;Author; Founder and President of BridgeLeader Network;Columbia, MDWalter Brueggemann, Author; Minister in the United Church ofChrist; Professor Emeritus, Columbia Theological Seminary,Decatur, GADani Loving Cartwright, Regional Minister,Christian Church in the SouthwestJinsuk Chun, Executive Pastor, North AmericanPacific/Asian DisciplesSharon Coleman, Assistant Vice President for Operations,Office of General Minister and PresidentJulian DeShazier a.k.a J.Kwest, Senior Pastor, UniversityChristian Church; Chicago, ILSusan Diamond, First Vice Moderator, General Assembly;Senior Minister, First Christian Church; Montgomery, ALChimiste Doriscar, Disciples Home Missions Intern; Student,Christian Theological Seminary; Indianapolis, INDavid Duncan, General Assembly Music Director; Directorof Music/Organist, Geist Chrisitan Church (North Campus),Indianapolis, INWilliam Edwards, Regional Pastor, Christian Church in OhioZachariah Frogge, Cypress Creek Christian Church, Spring, TXJohn Goebel, Assistant Vice President for Finance, Office ofGeneral Minister and PresidentAmy Gopp, Executive Director, Week of CompassionJim Hamlett, President, Pension Fund of the Christian ChurchNathan Hill , Senior Minister, University Christian Church;Hyattsville, MDRick Ikeda, Second Vice Moderator, General Assembly; FirstChristian Church, Salem, OREugene James, Regional Minister, Christian Church in MichiganTimothy James, Associate General Minister; AdministrativeSecretary, National ConvocationTitus James, Senior Pastor, North Heights Christian Church,Wichita, KSLaura Jennison Reed, Assistant to the Dean, Disciples DivinityHouse, University of Chicago; Chicago, ILSandhya Jha, Missional Minister of Transformation andReconciliation, Christian Church of Northern California-NevadaApril Johnson, Minister of Reconciliation,Reconciliation MinistryINFORMATIONLORD TEACH US TO PRAY 9

GENERAL ASSEMBLYINFORMATIONJoAnne Kagiwada, Attorney, Former Director for InternationalAffairs in Disciples Home Missions; Active Member ofNAPAD; Oakland CAJulia Brown Karimu, President, Division of Overseas MinistriesChristian Church (Disciples of Christ) and Co-Executive,Global MinistriesLa Coral de Jóvenes, Discípulos de Cristo en Puerto Rico ,The Disciples of Christ Youth Choir of Puerto RicoMarcus Leathers, Senior Minister, Shepherd Park ChristianChurch; Washington, DCLynnette Li, Seminary student, Phillips Theological Seminary;Tulsa, OKMayon Marcelino, NAPAD Youth Minister; Broadway DisciplesUnited Church, Winnipeg, CanadaYolanda Marquez-Lucar, Minister of Hispanic Ministries,Christian Church of Northern California-NevadaGreg McGuirk, General Assembly Music Director; MusicDirector, Geist Christian Church (North Campus); MusicDirector/Composer, Bennett Innovations, Indianapolis, INReggie McNeal, Missional Leadership Specialist for LeadershipNetwork of Dallas; Dallas, TXGlen Miles, Senior Minister, Country Club Christian Church;Kansas City, MOLiza L Miranda, Associate Minister, Iglesia Cristiana Discípulosde Cristo de Miami; Miami, FLJim Moos, Executive Minister, Wider Church Ministries, UnitedChurch of Christ; Co-Executive, Global Ministries,Cleveland, OHRegina Morton, Moderator, General Assembly, MississippiBoulevard Christian Church, Memphis, TNGhislaine Norey, Galilee Christian Community Center;Lauderdale Lakes, FLManuel Pantoja, Naitonal Director of Worship and Praise,Discípulos de Cristo en Puerto RicoLee Parker, Regional Minister, Christian Church in VirginiaFeliberto Pereira, Founder and Executive Director, SouthwestGood Samaritan Ministries; Los Fresnos, TXHuberto Pimentel, National Pastor, Central Pastoral Office forHispanic MinistriesJuan Rodriguez, Regional Minister, Christian Church in FloridaDavid Ruby, Puppeteer; Student at Chapman University,Orange, CAMarjorie Suchocki, Author; Professor Emerita, ClaremontSchool of Theology; Claremont, CASweet Honey in the Rock, Washington, DCSeung (Paul) Tche, Senior Pastor, White Oak Pond ChristianChurch; Richmond, KYWilliam Thomas, General Assembly Worship Coordinator;Senior Pastor, Little White Chapel; Burbank, CAChristopher Villafañe, Conductor, Assistant Director, The MixChoir of the Discípulos de Cristo en Puerto RicoSharon Watkins, General Minister and President, ChristianChurch (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and CanadaCherilyn Williams, Assistant Vice President for Marketing andCommunication, Office of General Minister and PresidentMarilyn F. Williams, President, National Convocation Women’sMinistries, Past Second Vice Moderator, General Assembly;Cary, NCRichard A. Wing, Senior Minister, First Community Church,Columbus, OHYoung Lan Kim, Playwright and Director; Co-Director, NAPADMinistries, Pacific Southwest Region; First Christian Church,North Hollywood, CASaitumua Tafaoialii, First Congregational Christian Church OfSamoa in Utah; Magna, UTLian Taithul, First Zo Christian Church of Atlanta; Tucker, GALa Coral de Jóvenes Discípulosde Cristo en Puerto RicoThe Disciples of Christ YouthChoir of Puerto RicoManuel Pantoja: NationalDirector of Worship & PraiseChristopher Villafañe: AssistantDirector and ConductorThe Disciples of Christ Youth Choir ofPuerto Rico was founded in 1988 underthe direction of Manuel Pantoja. TheChoir is known throughout Puerto Ricoand beyond for its excellence, havingcarried its musical message of salvation toCosta Rica, New York, Montreal, Toronto,Mexico and Columbia.La Coral de Jóvenes Discípulos deCristo en Puerto Rico is thankful for theopportunity to share in fellowship withtheir brothers and sisters in Christ here inOrlando for the General Assembly.10

PROGRAM AND BUSINESS DOCKETIDENTITY INITIATIVE:WHO DO WE SAY THAT WE ARE?We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part ofthe one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us.Disciples increasingly want to know about the distinctive gifts of this community offaith in order to be faithful and effective witnesses to Jesus Christ.INFORMATIONA church’s identity must be firmly rooted in scripture and yet flexible enough to adaptto changes in culture and the shifting demands of mission. Today, we are wrestling withwhat it means to be Disciples of Christ in a world that is increasingly pluralistic, globallyconnected, and yet so often violently divided.The Council on Christian Unity (CCU) and Communication Ministries (CM) have teamedup to launch an “Identity Initiative” to help Disciples understand and claim who we areas a distinctive community within the whole Church of Jesus Christ in our world today.The CCU is producing a series of brief videos and discussion guides based on thethemes of “movement, wholeness, welcome, and table.”. CM is working to put togetherpractical suggestions and materials for sharing what is unique about the Christian Church(Disciples of Christ), supporting congregations in their local efforts. The videos and othermaterials will be debuted at the Orlando General Assembly.For information on the structure of the denomination, look under the “Who We Are”tab on www.Disciples.org. There you will find that each expression of the church –congregations, regions, and general ministries – is self-governing and makes decisionsthat are only binding on that expression, whether it be a congregation deciding who tocall for pastoral leadership or a region deciding where to place its mission emphasis.LORD TEACH US TO PRAY 11

GENERAL ASSEMBLYINFORMATIONSCHEDULE AT A GLANCEFRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAYTheme Sanctify / Holy Kingdom / WitnessText Exodus 33: 12-23 Luke 11:1-47:00 AM8:00 AM Pre-events Pre-events Worship in the Community orWorship: 9amMusic: 8:30am / Doors Open at 8:15amHall E9:00 AM Youth-led Worship Service atConvention Center featuringJulian DeShazier10:00 AM11:00 AM Exhibit Hall Hours Additional Learning Opportunities10:45-12 "Sunday School"Sat - 9-6Sun - 1-612:00 PM Mon - 9-6 Meal Functions1:00 PM Tues - 9-6Wed - 8-11:30 PM CORE Lecture: Disney Institute 1:30-3Room Location: Hall ECORE Lectures 3:30-5 pmStewardship, Missional3:00 PM Transformation, Spirituality4:00 PM and Worship5:00 PM Meal Functions Meal Functions6:00 PM 5:30-7 pm 5-7 pm7:00 PM Worship: 7:30pm Worship: 7pm Music / 7:30pmMusic: 7pm / Doors Open at 6:45pm Music: 7pm / Doors Open at 6:45pm8:00 PM Hall E Hall ERev. Dr. Glen MilesGeneral Minister andCountry Club Christian Church President Sharon Watkins9:00 PM After sessions After sessions10:00 PM11:00 PM12

PROGRAM AND BUSINESS DOCKETMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAYDaily Bread / Eat Forgiveness / Sin Community / Us-NessLuke 11:5-13 John 21:15-20 Luke 10:25-37Meal Functions Meal Functions Meal Functionstravel time 15 min travel time 15 min travel time 15 min8:45 Opening Devotions and Speaker 8:45 Opening Devotions and Speaker 8:45 Opening Devotions and SpeakersWalter Brueggemann Marjorie Suchocki JoAnne Kagiwada and Young Lan KimHall E Hall E Hall EINFORMATIONLearning Communities: Panels Learning Communities: Learning Communities:9:45 am - 11:15 am Practitioners and Resources Conversations and Networking9:45 am - 11:15 am 9:45 am - 11:15 amtravel time 15 min travel time 15 min travel time 15 minMeal Functions Meal Functions Meal Functions11:30 am - 1 pm 11:30 am - 1 pm 11:30 pm to 1 pmtravel time 15 min travel time 15 min travel time 15 minPraise Music at 1:15pm Praise Music at 1:15pm Praise Music at 1:15pmBusiness Session One Business Session Two Business Session Three1:30 pm - 5:15 pm 1:30 pm - 5:15 pm 1:30 pm - 5:15 pmHall E Hall E Hall Etravel time 15 min travel time 15 min travel time 15 minMeal Functions Meal Functions Meal Functions5:30-7:30 pm 5:30-7:30 pm 5:30-7:30 pmWorship: 8pm Worship: 8pm Worship: 8pmMusic: 7:30pm / Doors Open at 7:15pm Music: 7:30pm / Doors Open at 7:15pm Music: 7:30pm / Doors Open at 7:15pmHall E Hall E Hall ERev. Feliberto Pereira, Southwest Rev. Dr. David Anderson Sweet Honey in the RockGood Samaritan MinistriesBridgeway Community ChurchAfter sessionsAfter sessionsLORD TEACH US TO PRAY 13

GENERAL ASSEMBLYORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER MAPLEVEL IIEVENT PERMANENT ROOMSLEARNINGTRACKPLENARY WE-1 & WE-2EXHIBIT HALL WD-2LEARNING TRACK WD-1LEARNING TRACK WF1-4TREASURER’S OFFICE ROOM 225GENERAL ASSEMBLY OFFICE ROOM 231-ACOMMUNICATIONS OFFICE ROOM 231-BLOCAL ARRANGEMENTS OFFICE ROOM 231-CREFERENCE & COUNSEL ROOM 232-BCHAPEL ROOM 232-CPRE-SCHOOL / SCHOOL AGED ROOM 330THE WELL SHOW OFFICE E1FLOOR PLANSEXHIBITHALLPLENARYREGISTRATIONCONCOURSEFIRST AID NEXT TO RESTROOM ACROSS FROM W231CUSHERS OFFICE REGISTRATION OFFICE (outside W224E)GREEN ROOM BEHIND STAGE (SEE PRODUCTION DRAWING)REGISTRATION LOBBY BOOTHS CONVENTION CENTER LOBBY (SPACE BETWEEN D, E/F)REGISTRATION & CREDENTIALS AREAMEAL TICKET SALESMESSAGE CENTERLOST AND FOUNDLOCAL MISSIONYOUTH INFORMATIONSPECIAL NEEDSGENERAL INFORMATIONTAPE SALES14

PROGRAM AND BUSINESS DOCKETPLENARY VOTER SEATINGProcedure TableMic 5Mic 2FLOOR PLANSMic 1Press TableVoter SeatingHearing AssistanceOverflow Voter Seating Voter with Family Seating Non Voter Seating.........................................................................................................Overflow Seating: In the event that voter attendance requires moreseating, additional sections will be extended to the overflow areasindicated on the diagram.LORD TEACH US TO PRAY 15

GENERAL ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY SERVICESInformation You Will NeedASSEMBLY INFOGeneral Assembly Mobile AppYou can now access important information such a schedules, learning opportunities,worship, and speaker bios from the 2013 General Assembly app. Simply browse tohttp://eventmobi.com/2013ga on your mobile device.RegistrationThe registration booth, located in the Orange County Convention Center Lobby, will open on Saturday,July 13, 2013, at 8:00 AM and will remain open each day throughout the week (closed duringworship) from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.Prayer ChapelThe Chapel is a place separate from the large meeting and worship setting. It is a smaller, moreintimate space which encourages time for individual meditation and a time of personal renewal. Itcan also be a place for reflection and prayer concerning the issues we are discussing and decisionswe make as a church during the assembly.You are invited and encouraged to come spend time in this place and make it a sanctuary of your ownduring the assembly. The Chapel is located inside the Convention Center in Room W232C.Meal TicketsTickets for meal functions may be secured through the online registration system. Log into thesystem by entering your email address and password. You will then be able to access yourregistration, add your meal tickets, and pay for your purchase. You will also be able to purchase mealtickets onsite at the meal tickets booth in the registration lobby of the convention center.Exhibit HallAll general ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), other church‐related organizations,and commercial businesses are exhibiting their services during this Assembly. All participants areinvited and urged to visit the Exhibit Hall.The Exhibit Hall, located in West Hall WD2, will be open the following hours:Saturday, July 13, 2013Sunday, July 14, 2013Monday, July 15, 2013Tuesday, July 16, 2013Wednesday, July 17, 2013Exhibit hall hours from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Exhibit hall hours from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Exhibit hall hours from 9:00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.Exhibit hall hours from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Exhibit hall hours from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.First Aid RoomThe first aid station is located in the Convention Center across from WE1. Any usher can direct you.Emergency medical technicians will staff the first aid room at all times.Always carry identification in your purse or wallet with your full name, home address, and informationabout any health concerns or medication.16

PROGRAM AND BUSINESS DOCKETMessage CenterA message center is located in the Registration Concourse of the Convention Center for all incomingemergency phone calls. Announcements from the floor of the Assembly will be made only in the caseof extreme emergencies.Message Center Telephone: (407) 685-4003Check the Message Center Board frequently throughout the Assembly for messages.Contracted Shuttle TransportationBecause contracted hotels are within walking distance to the Convention Center, there will be noshuttle service provided by the General Assembly. A health needs shuttle will stop at each property.Check the transportation booth in the registration concourse for a shuttle schedule.Special NeedsThe Special Needs Booth in the Registration Lobby of the Orange County Convention Center willbe available to assist those with special needs, those needing hearing or sight assistance, mobilityassistance, and assistance to the Plenary Hall. Wheelchair and scooter rental/pick-up and return willbe at this booth as well. Please notify the special needs committee in advance of your arrival so thatthey can be prepared to assist you.ASSEMBLY INFOLost and FoundThe Lost and Found Booth will be in the Registration Lobby. It will be open during the Assembly toaccept/return lost and found items.Information ServicesInformation Services, located in the Registration Lobby, serves as the booth for facility information, RVParks, restaurant locations, area points of interest, and information for dentists, auto repair, etc., in thearea.English to Spanish TranslationHeadsets for this service are available from the “Translation Table” by the entrance to the Plenary Hallor by asking any usher.Voter CredentialsObtaining your Voter CredentialsAll members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) who register for the General Assembly shallhave all privileges of the Assembly, except voting privileges, which are limited to the following:• Certified voting representatives from congregations;• Certified voting representatives from regions;• Ordained/licensed ministers with ministerial standing. (Clergy Ribbon);• Chief administrative officers of institutions and general ministriesof the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ);• Members of the General Board;• Past Moderators and Vice Moderators of the General Assembly.LORD TEACH US TO PRAY 17

GENERAL ASSEMBLYThe credentials booth, located in the Registration Lobby of the Orange County Convention Center, willopen on Saturday, July 13, 2013, at 8:00 a.m. and will remain open each day throughout the weekfrom 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.ASSEMBLY INFO“Voter” RIBBONS. All ordained/licensed ministers can pick up their “CLERGY” RIBBONfrom the booth next to the registration counter. Ministers who have registered before June 7 willreceive their Clergy ribbon and their badge in the mail. After that date, they can pick up their“CLERGY” RIBBON from the credentials booth in the convention center. Voters from the abovecategories should fill out the form at the bottom of their name badge and submit it to the CredentialsBooth staff person. Once Voters are certified, they will then receive a “Voter” RIBBON to apply totheir name badge.Voter RIBBONS entitle voters to sit in a voters’ section for all business sessions of this Assembly.Voters who lose their voter RIBBON can return to the Credentials Booth in the lobby of theConvention Center for a replacement.Committee on Reference and CounselThe Administrative Committee of the General Board is the Committee on Reference and Counselfor the General Assembly. Announcement of meeting times will be made from the platform duringplenary sessions. The committee will meet in the Orange County Convention Center in room W232B.Communications and MediaOnsite: General Assembly Office, Room W 231Be-mail: news@disciples.orgNews OperationCommunication Ministries staff will be located with the General Assembly office. The staff works withsecular and religious news outlets, providing news and information about the Assembly. Secular andreligious press (writers, bloggers, photographers, etc.) should contact Communication Ministries forappropriate credentials.Assembly ReportingA publication highlighting General Assembly events will be mailed to congregations and individualsubscribers by the end of August 2013. Individual orders can be placed through the onlineregistration system or by purchasing at the GA office onsite before noon on Wednesday, July 17. Theprice for the publication is $5 (checks or debit cards only).Speaker ManuscriptsIf manuscripts are submitted by Assembly speakers, they will be posted online atwww.disciples.org/ga following the Assembly.18

PROGRAM AND BUSINESS DOCKETAudio and Video RecordingsDue to copyright concerns, please do not record and/or post portions of worship services, learningtrack events, or concerts on media sharing sites without permission from Communication Ministries.Audio and video recordings of a major presentation and audio of a selection of other presentationswill be available in the Convention Center lobby immediately after the presentation. Prices for itemswill be posted on site. The recordings are guaranteed unconditionally by Greenhill Productions, thecommercial firm providing the recording service.Amateur PhotographyPhotographs are permitted during Assembly; however, we ask that you limit recording and takingclose-up pictures of speakers to after sessions or during the first two minutes of an address. Flash orflood lights are not permitted except for designated assembly staff. Photography during communionservices and business sessions is discouraged except for designated assembly staff or mediacredentialed by Communication Ministries.ASSEMBLY INFOAnnouncementsTime constraints limit announcements from the Assembly platform. Check the special announcementboard in the main lobby for updates. Special announcements can be delivered to the Assembly Office.HandoutsOnly material approved in advance by the Assembly Office can be distributed in the ConventionCenter. Items handed to participants as they enter or leave the plenary hall must be directly related toAssembly business or services and approved by the office. Contact the Assembly Office if you believeunauthorized materials are being distributed within the Convention Center.Recording for Historical ArchivesAll plenary sessions, including business sessions, are recorded by the assembly production crew forhistorical purposes. Recordings are given to the Disciples of Christ Historical Society as a permanentrecord.LORD TEACH US TO PRAY 19

GENERAL ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY INFOASSEMBLY PROGRAMSPre-school and Grade School ProgramsNursery, Pre-school andGrade School ProgramsGeneral InformationCare and programming will be provided forchildren from infancy through those entering 6thgrade. Children must be registered by June 1,2013 for inclusion in the children’s programming.Program sessions will be from 8 a.m. - 5:30p.m. Lunch and snacks will be served each day.Mornings will be spent on the Children Worshipand Wonder Stories, beginning with Dick Gibson’sStory of the Lord’s Prayer. Each day will focus ona different part of the prayer-- through a story:Monday: Honoring God, God’s Creation and theKingdom of God through the Creation Story andthe parables of the Sower, the Mustard Seed andthe Pearl.Nursery CareNursery care at the Orlando General Assembly isdesigned for infants (3 months by June 1, 2013)through 2 years old. Professional nursery care willprovide a safe, caring environment for toddlersat the convention center. Parents should providediapers, wipes, change of clothes, baby food,formula, etc. as needed. We will not have accessto a refrigerator.Children’s Program (3 years throughentering 5th Grade)Plans are underway to develop a great programwhere children will be safe, have fun and learnabout our theme for the week, “Lord Teach Us toPray!”Preschool Children’s Program at the OrlandoGeneral Assembly is designed for children ages3 (byJune 1, 2013 - and potty trained) throughfive years. It’s a program of stories, music, artand play. The Pre-School Children’s program willbe located in the Orlando Convention Center inRoom 330.General Information Highlights: Children ages3-5 will need a backpack with change of clothes,underwear, etc.School age children will be divided intogroups by gradeTuesday: The Blessing through the Lord’s SupperWednesday: The Blessing through the GoodShepherd.The mornings will be spent responding to thestories through art, yoga, music and dance. Olderchildren will also be documenting the programswith digital media.In the afternoon, young children will rest or nap.Older children will start the afternoons withquiet activities - Dream Walking, the Labyrinthand Praying in Color. Later in the afternoon willinclude some time outside as well as visits fromthe puppets of David Ruby-- as well as missionprojects.Cost and Important Deadlines: Full rate -$100.00 (per child) There will not be onsiteregistration for children or drop-in care. A detailedschedule and a list of what to bring will be sentto parents of all registered children after June 1.An Orlando Welcome and Open House Programwill be provided for all pre-registered children andtheir parents on Sunday, July 13, from 1:00 –4:00 pm in Room 330 of the Orlando ConventionCenter. We want your children to feel comfortablewith the programming during General Assembly.20

PROGRAM AND BUSINESS DOCKETWe will worship, introduce staff, and provide abrief introduction to the children’s activities.In order to provide all enrolled children with asafe, healthy and fun experience, we will notaccept children into our program who are sick.Therefore, please do not bring your child/childrento a session if he/she has had a fever, vomited,had diarrhea, or had an infectious runny nosewithin the previous 24 hours of a session.Questions and information may be directedto: Pat Barton, psbarton@mac.com or LisaEngelken, lisa4women@yahoo.com.Youth at the AssemblyFor the most current Youth Program Schedule and more program details, please visit www.disciples.org/GeneralAssembly/LearningOpportunities/YouthattheAssembly/tabid/848/Default.aspx or visit theYouth Booth!ASSEMBLY INFOYouth Headquarters is the Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819. Ourprimary meeting space is Ballroom A. The Middle School XP-erience home base is Ballroom C.Saturday, July 13, 20133:00 pm - 5:00 pm Welcome!Get settled into your housing quartersCheck in at registration in the Convention CenterAssembly youth program leaders will meet and greet youth, parents andadult leaders at the front doors of the Convention Center and escort themto Youth Headquarters (Rosen Plaza Hotel).7:00 pm - 9:00 pm All-Assembly Music and Opening Worshipin the Convention CenterGlen Miles preaching9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Youth After Session at Youth Headquarters (Rosen Plaza Hotel)Game Show Opening NightSunday, July 14, 2013If you made a shirt with Disciples ministries’ logos, wear it today!8:00 am Youth Ushers GatherDoor Opens 8:15 am9:00 am Worship Service/Witnessin the Convention CenterJulian DeShazier preaching*If you made a shirt with Disciples ministries’ logos, wear it today!10:45 am - 12:00 pm Sunday School Learning Opportunities“Just” Art?Sing Me a Story, Tell Me a SongMaking the Most of College Financial AidLORD TEACH US TO PRAY 21

GENERAL ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY INFODisciples Got Talent RehearsalFood Prayer Wall Mission ZoneAppreciation ProjectFor Adult Youth Leaders:Youth Ministry: The Road AheadHang Out in the Convention Center (for Sing Me a Story…)12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch Break (on your own)1:30 pm - 3:00 pm All Youth Kick Off at Youth Headquarters (Rosen Plaza Hotel)3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Exhibit Hall Scavenger Hunt (Exhibit Hall, Convention Center)Adult youth leaders: Make your own plans for walking with your youth,meeting up and checking in around this activity.5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner Break (on your own)7:00 pm All-Assembly Music and Worshipin the Convention CenterCelebration of MissionSharon Watkins9:00 pm Youth After Session at Youth Headquarters (Rosen Plaza, Ballroom A)CYF 75th Birthday and Dance PartyMonday, July 15, 20138:15 am – 9:45 am Middle School XP-erience Registration and Recreation at YouthHeadquarters (Rosen Plaza, Ballroom C)9:45 am - 11:15 am Youth Opening Worship (high school and middle school) at YouthHeadquarters (Rosen Plaza, Ballroom A)9:45 am - 10:15 am | Youth Business Session Learning10:15 am - 10:45 am | Singing, Announcements, Wrap-Up10:45 am - 11:15 am11:30 am - 1:30 pm Lunch Break Options:11:30 am - 12:30 pm Open Youth Lunch Buffet (Rosen Plaza) –Tickets required12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Middle School XP-erience Lunch Buffet(Rosen Plaza) – Tickets requiredOr lunch on your own (XP-erience Check-in & Check-out, Ballroom C)1:30 pm - 5:15 pm Middle School XP-erience Workshops and Youth Discovery Tracks atYouth Headquarters (Rosen Plaza)5:15 pm - 5:30 pm XP-erience Check Out (Ballroom C)5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Dinner Break (on your own)7:30 pm All-Assembly Music and Worshipin the Convention CenterFeliberto Pereira preaching9:30 pm Youth After Session at Youth Headquarters (Rosen Plaza, Ballroom A)Disciples Got Talent!The Colleges and Universities of the Christian Church are sponsoring abash complete with swag for the first 500 youth.22

PROGRAM AND BUSINESS DOCKETTuesday, July 16, 20138:45 am - 9:30 am Opening Youth Worship9:45 am - 11:15 am Middle School XP-erience and Youth Discovery Tracks atYouth Headquarters (Rosen Plaza)11:30 am - 1:00 pm Lunch Break Options:Don’t forget! College and University Luncheons – Tickets required11:30am - 12:15pm Open Youth Lunch Buffet (Rosen Plaza) –Tickets required12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Middle School XP-erience Lunch Buffet(Rosen Plaza) – Tickets requiredOr lunch on your own (XP-erience Check-in & Check-out)1:15 pm - 5:15 pm All-Assembly Praise Music1:15 pmBusiness Session Two1:30 pm - 5:15 pmYouth participate in a portion of this business sessionYouth Closing WorshipCheck updated schedule for more time details5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Dinner Break (on your own)7:30 pm All-Assembly Music and Worshipin the Convention CenterDavid Anderson preaching9:30 pm Youth After Session at Youth Headquarters (Rosen Plaza, Ballroom A)Beach PartyASSEMBLY INFOWednesday, July 17, 2013Many Cultures, One WorldDisney Youth Education Series at Walt Disney World® Epcot Theme Park.Additional registration required.At 7:00 am, meet at Youth Headquarters (Rosen Plaza Hotel) in the foyer outside of Ballroom A tocheck-in and get on the proper bus to go to Epcot! Approximate arrival time back to the hotel foyer is10:30 pm.LORD TEACH US TO PRAY 23

GENERAL ASSEMBLYYoung Adult ActivitiesMeet up with other Young Adults at the YAC table in the DHM booth. There are two exciting officialafter sessions planned for Young Adults (18 and over).ASSEMBLY INFOSunday, July 14at 9pm Illusionistand Magician RonDiamond (no oneunder 18 will bepermitted).Monday, July 15 at 9pmwe will be joining up withDJAN(Disciples JusticeAction Network) for aspecial concert with AndraMoran!Check out our booth, blog, Facebook, and Twitter for the location of these events and othersocial gatherings that will come up throughout the Assembly! docyac.wordpress.com/generalassembly-2013/Young Adults will find the learning tracks (Sunday – Wednesday) to be full of opportunities that willinterest them. Below are the topics for each learning track. Check out the entire schedule of learningtracks online.• Stewardship• Arts & Media• Missional Transformation• SpiritualityOn Sunday following worship there are many learning opportunities that will be of interest to YoungAdults in attendance. Check out these options; find their course description as well as othersopportunities online.• Interfaith Engagement: Exploring how Christians relate topersons of other world religions / 224F• Welcoming All Our Families, Especially LGBTQI / 230A• Understanding Immigration / 230B• Human Trafficking / 230C• Voice of the Prophets: Advocacy for the Poor and Hungry / 240C• Radically Inclusive: Growing a Truly Multi-Cultural Church / 240D• Discerning Leaders: Understanding the guiding principles of the executivesearches in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) / W340A• Considering Seminary? / 340B• Child Friendly Disciple Congregations / W221A• As well as Multiple Learning Tracks from Overseas Ministries/Global Ministries,Church partners, other church cultures, and much more.24

PROGRAM AND BUSINESS DOCKETMission and Volunteering OpportunitiesPutting Prayers into Action: Disciples Serve in OrlandoTake time during your Assembly experience to share the love of Jesus in and around the Orlandoarea. Join sister and brother Disciples as we feed the hungry, clothe the naked, provide shelter for ourneighbors, and listen to what God is saying to us as we serve together.Service at the Convention CenterA variety of opportunities will be in place for serving without leaving the Convention Center. A blooddrive will be set up in the Convention Center. Items for various kits and collections can be dropped offinside the center. Youth will have the opportunity to participate in a special prayer wall.Service around OrlandoOpportunities for serving are available on Monday and Tuesday, July 15 and 16, in themorning. Disciples will engage with local organizations including Second Harvest, United GlobalOutreach, Wycliffe Bible Translators, Orlando Health and Rehab, and O.U.R. Mission. Advanceregistration for these opportunities is required in order to coordinate transportation, which will beprovided.ASSEMBLY INFOPre-Assembly Missions EventFrom July 10-13, Disciples of all ages will begin serving throughout the Orlando area.Local mission partners include many of the organizations listed above, as well as Coalition for theHomeless, Citrus Gardens, and Freedom Ride. Space is limited and registration will be taken on a firstcomebasis.For more information and to register, visitwww.discipleshomemissions.org/general-assembly-missions.In Orlando, please come by the Local Missions Booth.LORD TEACH US TO PRAY 25

GENERAL ASSEMBLYDAILY SCHEDULESSubject to adjustment. Room assignments will be available online and on site in July.Download the GA APP to receive updates browse to http://eventmobi.com/2013ga onyour mobile device.saturday, july 13, 2013SCHEDULE8:00am8:30am9:00am12:00pm5:30pm - 7:00pm7:30pmRegistration OpensRegister online: www.disciples.org/gaDisciples of Christ History & Polity Pre-Event – W221C8:30am - 4:30pmGLAD Pre-Event – W222A8:30am - 4:30pm -- ticket price includes lunch.Tickets available for purchase through online registration.Exhibit Hall Opens – West Hall DCloses at 6pmMeal FunctionsPast Presidents, Moderators & Vice Moderators Luncheon – W224BCollege of Regional Ministers & Spouses Luncheon – W224AMeal FunctionsTickets available for purchase through online registration.Disciples Church Extension Fund and Hope Partnership Dinner -Peabody Grand Ballroom O-RWorship: “Sanctify”Rev. Dr. R. Glen MilesExodus 33:12-23Music at 7pm, doors open at 6:45pm.After SessionInternational Disciples Women’s Ministries: Leader Apprentice& Enabler Programs – The Well (Show Office E1)sunday, july 14, 20139:00amWorship – West Hall ERev. Julian DeShazier a.k.a. J.KwestLuke 11:1-4Music at 8:30am, doors open at 8:15am.26

PROGRAM AND BUSINESS DOCKETWorship in the CommunityFirst Christian Church, Daytona*326 S. Palmetto Ave.; Daytona Beach, FL; Rev. David TroxlerWeb Site: www.firstchristiandaytona.orgGuest Preacher: Rev. April Johnson, Minister of ReconciliationWorship held at 10:45 a.m.Free Lunch will follow the serviceReturn to Orange County Convention Center by 2:00 p.m.Deltona Christian Church*960 E. Normandy Blvd; Deltona, FL; Rev. Rick Hull, InterimWeb Site: www.deltonachristianchurch.orgWorship held at 9:30 a.m.Free Bus Transportation will be provided from the Orange County ConventionCenter. Return to Orange County Convention Center by 2:00 p.m.SCHEDULE*First Christian Church and Deltona Christian ChurchFree bus transportation for the first 29 people will be provided by charterbus from the Orange County Convention Center at 8:00 a.m. and returnby 2:00 p.m.Pershing Avenue Christian Church2000 E. Pershing Ave.; Orlando, FL; Rev. Melinda Keenan WoodWeb Site: www.paccorlando.orgWeek of Compassion Worship Celebration “Sharing Brings Joy!”Worship held at 8:30 a.m. Tickets needed but the event is freeShuttle buses will be provided from convention center hotels to thechurch and back.Dayton Drive In Christian Church3140 South Atlantic Ave.; Daytona Beach Shores, FL; Rev. Robert Kemp-BairdWeb Site: www.driveinchurch.netGuest Preacher: Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister,First Christian Church, Edmond, OKNo transportation providedServices held at 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.Coffee and Donuts served before and after each service10:45am11:30am1:00pmLearning Opportunities: “Sunday School”See Sunday School options on page...Meal FunctionsNational Benevolent Association (NBA) Luncheon - Valencia Ballroom – 415BRegistration Booth and Exhibit Hall Open – West Hall WD2Booth close at 6pm (Save time and register online at www.disciples.org/ga)LORD TEACH US TO PRAY 27

GENERAL ASSEMBLYSCHEDULE1:30pm3:00pm5:00pm - 7:00pm7:30pm9:00pmDisney Institute – Plenary Hall - WEAlso, the core lecture for the Arts & Media learning community.Register for all learning communities online. At Disney’s request,no one under 16 admitted.Learning Community Core LecturesSpirituality | Sacred Conversations | Missional Transformation |StewardshipRegister online for all learning communities. Room assignmentsavailable online and onsite in July. We are monitoring registrationsto make sure room size is appropriate for the number of attendeesregistered.Meal FunctionsNational Convocation Banquet – Valencia Ballroom – 415CWorship: “Witness” – West Hall ERev. Dr. Sharon E. WatkinsGeneral Minister and President.Music at 7pm, doors open at 6:45pm.After Sessions / Receptions ~ Following worshipAfter SessionAssociation of Disciples Intentional Interim Ministers – W221ADisciples of Christ History and Polity – W221CDisciples Women (IDWM): Clergy Women & Seminarians@ The Well – Show Office E1ReceptionsChristian Theological Seminary President’s Reception – W224DDisciples Church Extension Fund & Hope PartnershipPresidents Reception – W221BDisciples Justice Action Network Presents:Rev. Julian DeShazier in Concert W224BEncuentro Hispano Reception – W221DNorth American Pacific Asian Disciples (NAPAD) Gathering – W221EYoung Adult Night (Ages18-30 - no minors allowed) – W240monday, july 15, 2013287:00am8:45am9:45am - 11:15amMeal Function: Pension Fund Ministers & Mates Breakfast (PeabodyHotel-Plaza International H-K)Opening Music and Featured Speaker – West Hall ERev. Dr. Walter BrueggemannIngredients for Survival: an Inclusive Pronoun, an Urgent Petition, aBodily Noun, a Short-Term ModifierLearning Community PanelsRegister online for the panel of your choice.

PROGRAM AND BUSINESS DOCKET11:30am-1:00pm9:00amMeal Functions: SeminariesBrite Divinity School / Texas Christian University – W340Christian Theological Seminary Alumni & Friends – W415CDisciples Divinity House (Chicago) – W230ADisciples Divinity House (Vanderbilt) – W222Disciples Seminary Foundation – Valencia Ballroom – 415DLexington Theological Seminary – Valencia Ballroom – 415APhillips Theological Seminary – Valencia Ballroom – 415BExhibit Hall Opens – West Hall DCloses at 6pm1:30pm5:30pm-7:30pm8:00pm9:00pmBusiness Session OneResolutions and reports are available in business section ofthis docket and online.Meal FunctionsDivision of Overseas Ministries/and Council on Christian Unity InternationalDinner – Peabody Hotel – Florida BallroomGLAD Alliance Banquet – W222BHigher Education & Leadership Ministries (HELM) Dinner –Valencia Ballroom – 415CWorship: “Eat” – West Hall ERev. Feliberto PereiraLuke 11:5-13Music at 7:30pm, doors open at 7:15pm.After Sessions / Receptions ~ Following worshipSCHEDULEAfter sessionsCongregational Transformation Networking – W230Disciples of Christ History and Polity – W221CInternational Disciples Women’s Ministries (IDWM ): Woman-to-WomanWorldwide & Women’s Action Web @ The Well – Show Office E1Pastors in Disasters – W221EReceptionsAntioch Network – W222ADisciples Clergy Educated at Non-Disciples Seminaries – W221DDisciples Justice Action Network (DJAN) & Disciples Young AdultCommission (DYAC) Present: Andra Moran in Concert – W224BGathering of the Christian Church in the Southwes – W340Korean Disciples Gathering – W332Lexington Theological Seminary Alumni Gathering (Ticket event) – W223LORD TEACH US TO PRAY 29

GENERAL ASSEMBLYtuesday, july 16, 2013SCHEDULE7:00am8:45am9:00am9:45am-11:15am11:30am-1:00pm1:30pm5:30pm-7:30pm8:00pmMeal FunctionsReconciliation Ministry Breakfast – W340DOpening Music and Featured Speaker – West Hall ERev. Dr. Marjorie SuchockiPracticing the Presence of GodExhibit Hall Opens – West Hall DCloses at 6pmLearning Communities: Practitioners and ResourcesRegister online for all learning communities. Room assignmentsavailable online and onsite in July. We are monitoring registrationsto make sure room size is appropriate for the number of attendeesregistered.Meal FunctionsTickets available for purchase through online registration.Room assignments will be available online and onsite in July.Colleges and UniversitiesBarton College Alumni & Friends – W340DBethany College – W340BChapman University – W315BCulver-Stockton College – W314ADrury University – W331Eureka College – W340CHiram College – W240CLynchburg College (Maggiano’s Restaurant)Northwest Christian University – W240DPhillips University – W340ATransylvania University – W314BOthersDisciples Justice Action Network (DJAN) Lunch Gathering forSupporters & Friends BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) – W232ANorth American Pacific Asian Disciples (NAPAD) Luncheon – W315ABusiness Session TwoMeal Function:Christian Church Foundation Dinner –Peabody Hotel Grand BallroomWorship: “Forgiveness” – West Hall ERev. Dr. David AndersonJohn 21:15-20Music at 7:30pm, doors open at 7:15pm.30

PROGRAM AND BUSINESS DOCKET9:00pmAfter Sessions / Receptions ~ Following worshipAfter sessionsDisciples of Christ History and Polity – W221CInternational Disciples Women’s Ministries (IDWM): Former Disciples Women’sStaff & IDWM/ICWF Executive Committees @ The Well – Show Office E1ReceptionsHeartland Regions Reception – W230ANortheastern Inter-Regional Fellowship (NIRF) Reception – W224AReception and Book Signing for Dr. David Anderson – W230B7:00am8:00am8:45amwednesday, july 17, 2013Meal FunctionsDisciples Chaplains Breakfast – W230ADisciples Peace Fellowship Breakfast – W222Exhibit Hall Opens – West Hall DCloses at 1pmOpening Music and Featured PresentationWest Hall EJoAnne Kagiwada and Young Lan KimKodomo no ta-me ni – For the Sake of our ChildrenSCHEDULE9:45am-11:15am11:30am-1:00pm1:30pm5:30pm-7:30pm8:00pmLearning Communities: Hosted ConversationsRoom assignments will be available online and onsite in July.Register online for the learning community of your choice. Downlaodthe GA App to receive updates browse to http://eventmobi.com/2013gaon your mobile device.Meal FunctionsTickets available for purchase through the online registration.Room assignments will be available online and onsite in July.Disciples Men Luncheon – W222Disciples Women Luncheon – Valencia Ballroom – 415BYale Divinity School Luncheon – W224FBusiness Session ThreeResolutions and reports insert are available in the business sectionof this docket and onlineMeal FunctionsWorship: “Community” – West Hall ESweet Honey in the RockLuke 10:25-37Music at 7:30pm, doors open at 7:15pm.LORD TEACH US TO PRAY 31

GENERAL ASSEMBLYSCHEDULEMEAL FUNCTIONSPurchase tickets through the online registrationsystem and on site at the Meal Ticket Booth inthe Registration Concourse. Unlessnoted, all meals will take place in theOrange County Convention Center.Download the General Assembly Appfrom our website.Saturday, July 13GLAD Pre-Event & LuncheonSaturday, July 13, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $45.00Location: W222ADisciples Church Extension Fund/HopePartnership DinnerSaturday, July 13, 2013; 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmTicket Price: $35.00 (adults); $25.00 (childrenunder 12)Location: Peabody Hotel Grand Ballroom O-RNational Convocation BanquetSunday, July 14, 2013; 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmTicket Price: $35.00Location: Valencia Ballroom 415CAfter Sessions / ReceptionsSunday, July 14, 2013 – Following WorshipAssociation of Disciples Intentional InterimMinisters After Session – W221AChristian Theological Seminary President’sReception – W224DDisciples Church Extension Fund & HopePartnership President’s Reception – W221BDisciples of Christ History and Polity AfterSession – W221CDJAN Presents: Rev. Julian DeShazier in Concert(Reception) – W224BEncuentro Hispano Reception – W221DIDWM After Session: Clergy Women &Seminarians @ The Well – Show Office E1NAPAD Gathering (Reception) – W221EYoung Adult Night (Reception for ages 18-30 - nominors allowed) – W240After Sessions / Receptions:Saturday, July 13, 2013 – Following WorshipInternational Disciples Women’s Ministries(IDWM) After Session: Leader Apprentice &Enabler ProgramsLocation: The Well (Show Office E1)Sunday, July 14Week of Compassion Worship Celebration -“Sharing Brings Joy!”Sunday, July 14, 2013; 8:30 amShuttle buses will provide transportation betweenthe church and the convention center hotels.The event is free but tickets are required.Location: Pershing Avenue Christian Church -2000 Pershing Ave Orlando, FL 32806National Benevolent Association (NBA)LuncheonSunday, July 14, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $15.00Location: Valencia Ballroom 415BMonday, July 15Pension Fund Ministers & Mates BreakfastMonday, July 15, 2013; 7:00 am - 8:30 amTicket Price: $10.00Location: Peabody Hotel Plaza International H-KBrite Divinity School/Texas ChristianUniversity LuncheonMonday, July 15, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $20.00Location: W340Christian Theological Seminary Alumni &Friends LuncheonMonday, July 15, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $23.00Location: Valencia Ballroom 415CDisciples Divinity House Luncheon –ChicagoMonday, July 15, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $23.00Location: W230A32

PROGRAM AND BUSINESS DOCKETDisciples Divinity House Luncheon –VanderbiltMonday, July 15, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $27.00Location: W222Disciples Seminary Foundation LuncheonMonday, July 15, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $20.00Location: Valencia Ballroom 415DWorldwide & Women’s Action Web @ The Well –Show Office E1Korean Disciples Gathering (Reception) – W332Pastors in Disasters After Session – W221EDisciples Clergy Educated @ Non-DisciplesSeminaries ReceptionMonday, July 15, 2013; 9:30 pm - 11:30 pmTicket Price: $15.00Location: W221DLexington Theological Seminary LuncheonMonday, July 15, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $30.00Location: Valencia Ballroom 415APhillips Theological Seminary LuncheonMonday, July 15, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $22.00Location: Valencia Ballroom 415BDivision of Overseas Ministries & CouncilOn Christian Unity International DinnerMonday, July 15, 2013; 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmTicket Price: $30.00Location: Peabody Hotel Florida BallroomGLAD Alliance BanquetMonday, July 15, 2013; 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmTicket Price: $35.00Location: W222BHELM DinnerMonday, July 15, 2013; 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmTicket Price: $25.00Location: Valencia Ballroom 415CAfter Sessions / ReceptionsMonday, July 15, 2013 – Following WorshipAntioch Network Reception – W222ACongregational Transformation Networking AfterSession – W230Disciples of Christ History and Polity AfterSession – W221CDJAN & DYAC Present: Andra Moran in Concert(Reception) – W224BGathering of the Christian Church in theSouthwest (Reception) – W340IDWM After Session: Woman-to-WomanLexington Theological Seminary AlumniGathering ReceptionMonday, July 15, 2013; 9:30 pm - 11:30 pmTicket Price: $5.00Location: W223Tuesday, July 16Reconciliation Ministry BreakfastTuesday, July 16, 2013; 7:00 am - 8:30 amTicket Price: $10.00Location: W340DBarton College Alumni & Friends LuncheonTuesday, July 16, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $15.00Location: W340DBethany College LuncheonTuesday, July 16, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $15.00Location: W340BChapman University LuncheonTuesday, July 16, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $28.00Location: W315BCulver-Stockton College LuncheonTuesday, July 16, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $25.00Location: W314ASCHEDULELORD TEACH US TO PRAY 33

GENERAL ASSEMBLYSCHEDULEDisciples Justice Action Network (DJAN)Lunch Gathering for Supporters & Friends -Bring Your Own Lunch!Tuesday, July 16, 2013; 11:30 am – 1:00 pmTicket Price: Bring Your Own LunchLocation: W232ADrury University LuncheonTuesday, July 16, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $15.00Location: W331Eureka College LuncheonTuesday, July 16, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $20.00Location: W340CHiram College LuncheonTuesday, July 16, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $22.00Location: W240CLynchburg College LuncheonTuesday, July 16, 2013: 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $30.00Location: Maggiano’s RestaurantChristian Church Foundation BanquetTuesday, July 16, 2013; 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmTicket Price: $20.00Location: Peabody Hotel Grand BallroomReconciliation Ministry’sReception and BookSigning for Dr. David AndersonTuesday, July 16, 2013; 9:30 pm - 11:30 pmThe event is free, but please RSVP through onlineregistration.Location: W230BAfter Sessions / ReceptionsTuesday, July 16, 2013 - Following worshipDisciples of Christ History and Polity AfterSession – W221CHeartland Regions Reception – W230AIDWM After Session: Former Disciples Women’sStaff & IDWM/ICWF Executive Committees @The Well – Show Office E1Northeastern Inter-Regional Fellowship (NIRF)Reception – W224AWednesday, July 1734North American Pacific Asian Disciples(NAPAD) LuncheonTuesday, July 16, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $21.00Location: W315ANorthwest Christian University LuncheonTuesday, July 16, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $22.00Location: W240DPhillips University LuncheonTuesday, July 16, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $22.00Location: W340ATransylvania University LuncheonTuesday, July 16, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $25.00Location: W314BDisciples Chaplains BreakfastWednesday, July 17, 2013; 7:00 am - 8:30 AMTicket Price: $10.00Location: W230ADisciples Peace Fellowship BreakfastWednesday, July 17, 2013; 7:00 am - 8:30 AMTicket Price: $20.00Location: W222Disciples Men’s LuncheonWednesday, July 17, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $25.00Location: W222Disciples Women’s Ministries LuncheonWednesday, July 17, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $26.50Location: Valencia Ballroom 415BYale Divinity School LuncheonWednesday, July 17, 2013; 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTicket Price: $25.00Location: W224F

PROGRAM AND BUSINESS DOCKETGENERAL ASSEMBLY SPEAKERS(alphabetical order)David AndersonDr. David Anderson, founder and president of the BridgeLeader Network (BLN), is one ofthe world’s leading authorities on building bridges across the deep divides of race, faith,culture and wealth. As senior pastor of Bridgeway Community Church, Anderson serves adynamic, multicultural congregation of nearly 3,000 weekly attendees, from more than 42different nations. He is the author of several books on race and diversity, located in Columbia,Maryland, the award-winning Gracism: The Art of Inclusion (IVP, 2007).Walter BrueggemanNoted scholar, the Rev. Dr. Walter Brueggeman will lead a theological journey on stewardshipthrough a core lecture and also in the morning gathering time on Monday. Brueggemann’swork focuses on the relationship between the Hebrew Scriptures and Christian faith. Hehas deeply influenced contemporary theology and biblical exegesis. Brueggemann’s booksinclude The Prophetic Imagination, Praying the Psalms, Theology of the Old Testament,and numerous commentaries on the Hebrew canon. Brueggemann is professor emeritus atColumbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia, and a minister in the United Church ofChrist.GA SPEAKERSJulian DeShazier a.k.a. J.KwestFor nearly a decade, the ministry of Julian “J.Kwest” DeShazier has been an exploration inthe relationship between music and faith. As artist, this Chicago native has used his uniquerhythm to tell stories of deep meaning, inside and out of the church. DeShazier also providesregular commentary on UrbanFaith and Kidult blogs, and is a national voice for youth rights. Agraduate of Morehouse College and the University of Chicago Divinity School, in 2010, he wascalled to serve as senior pastor of University Christian Church in Chicago.Disney InstituteThough considered a global leader in creativity and groundbreaking entertainment,Disney takes seriously the role of the Imagineer. Get a look behind the scenes atthe many layers of planning that go into the Disney experience. Walt Disney said, “Ibelieve in being an innovator.” This lecture will include how Disney uses methods that can inspire creativityand innovation in our churches, using people. PLEASE NOTE: Only people 16 and older will be allowed inthis lecture.Sandhya JhaThe Rev. Sandhya Jha serves as co-pastor of First Christian Church of Oakland, and asMissional Minister of Transformation and Reconciliation for the Northern California/Nevadaregion. Her passion is liberation ethics as an academic field and as a lived experience in urbancommunities and is an occasional consultant for Church Extension’s New Beginnings program.She is also director of the Oakland Peace Center, a collaborative of almost 40 non-profitscreating peace in the midst of violence in the city of Oakland.JoAnne KagiwadaJoAnne Kagiwada directed the final lobbying push for an official apology and reparations fromthe U.S. government for the 65,000 Japanese Americans interred during the World War II.Following graduation from law school, she directed the Disciples of Christ work in internationalaffairs, representing the denomination at the National Council of Churches.LORD TEACH US TO PRAY 35

GENERAL ASSEMBLYYoung Lan KimYoung Lan Kim is a Korean-born playwright and director and serves on the ministry team ofthe Pacific Southwest region. She is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciplesof Christ) and holds an MFA from the University of Hawaii. She also serves at First ChristianChurch of North Hollywood.Reggie McNealReggie McNeal is currently Missional Leadership Specialist for Leadership Network ofDallas, Texas. His past experience includes over a decade as a denominational executive andleadership development coach. He also served in local congregational leadership for morethan 20 years, including planting a new church.GA SPEAKERSR. Glen MilesWith a focus on meaningful worship and effective preaching, Glen’s dynamic, powerful styledemonstrates his philosophy that the mission of the church is to proclaim the unconditionallove of God available for all people. As senior minister of Country Club Christian Church inKansas City, Mo., he is a prominent resource for issues regarding congregational guidanceand general church administration.Feliberto PereiraA refugee himself, Feliberto Pereira has spent nearly 40 years giving back to the countrythat rescued him—“paying forward” to help thousands of refugees to the United Statesas well as the poor in Mexico. Pereira’s ministry in partnership with many volunteers frommany backgrounds includes an emergency food supply program; support of an orphanageand Bible institutes in Mexico; and a facility to receive refugees. Southwest Good SamaritanMinistries has assisted approximately 20,000 refugees since 1979.Marjorie SuchockiTheology – study of divine things or religious truth – is the area the Rev. Dr. MarjorieSuchocki spent the majority of her career pursuing. She is Professor Emerita at ClaremontSchool of Theology, where she served as Ingraham Professor of Theology and also as VicePresident for Academic Affairs and Dean. She is noted for her works in process theology.Her book In God’s Presence: Theological Reflections on Prayer is particularly pertinent toher work among us. She is a very active member of The United Methodist Church. She willlead both a core lecture on spirituality and morning gathering reflection on Tuesday.Sweet Honey in the RockThis internationally renowned a cappella ensemble draws its inspirationfrom the complex sounds of blues, spirituals, gospel hymns, rap,reggae, African chants, hip hop, ancient lullabies and jazz improvisation.Sweet Honey in the Rock’s music invites the congregation to thinkabout who we are and how we treat each other, about our fellowcreatures who share this planet and the Earth itself.36Sharon WatkinsA lifelong Disciple, Rev. Dr. Sharon E. Watkins became general minister and president of theChristian Church (Disciples of Christ) in 2005. One of the first women to lead a mainlineProtestant denomination, Watkins is called to help lead the Church from old models to“life beyond the posts” – that is, beyond markers of tradition and into the joyous freedomof serving Christ. Her passion is evident in her preaching as she calls the Church to leavebehind old wineskins and invent new ways of serving Jesus.

PROGRAM AND BUSINESS DOCKETGENERAL ASSEMBLY LEARNING OPORTUNITIESNot only are there exhibit booths, business reports and meal events to help you learnmore about the different expressions of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), butother structured learning opportunities will be offered – Sunday School and LearningCommunities for adults, youth discovery tracks and the Chi Rho XP-ERIENCE as well aschildren’s programs exploring different kinds of prayer.Sunday School, Sunday 10:45-noonWhat better way to bridge from worship to lunch and an afternoon of learning than with an“appetizer”? A veritable banquet of some 20 classes and workshops on a variety of subjects areavailable to feed your soul and your curiosity. (Room locations will be available online and onsitein July.)Interfaith Engagement: Exploring howChristians relate to persons ofother world religions | 224FCouncil on Christian UnityYour Congregation in the Contextof the Global Church | 224GCouncil on Christian UnityWelcoming All Our Families,Especially LGBTQI | 230AGLAD AllianceWho Are We Disciples? | 224HCommunication MinistriesUnderstanding Immigration | 230BDisciples Home MissionsDisciples in God’s mission inEast Asia and Pacific | 224EDivision of Overseas Ministries/Global MinistriesChurches and Partners in the Middle East &EuropeEurope—Teach Us to Pray | 224BDivision of Overseas Ministries/Global MinistriesListening and Learning with our Partners in LatinAmericaTeach Us to Listen to thePrayers from Africa | 224DDivision of Overseas Ministries/Global MinistriesCurrent Events and MissionOpportunities in Southern Asia | 224ADivision of Overseas Ministries/Global MinistriesHuman Trafficking | 230COffice of Disciple WomenSustaining Clergy in LocalChurch Ministry | 230DPension FundHeroes in Faith: Feeding Hungry Children | 240ADisciple Justice Action NetworkJesus and the Convicts: Christian Faithand the Criminal Justice System | 240BDisciple Justice Action NetworkVoice of the Prophets: Advocacy forthe Poor and Hungry | 240CDisciple Justice Action NetworkRadically Inclusive: Growing a TrulyMulti-Cultural Church | 240DDisciple Justice Action NetworkLEARNINGAmerica/Caribbean | 224CDivision of Overseas Ministries/Global MinistriesLORD TEACH US TO PRAY 79

GENERAL ASSEMBLYLEARNINGDiscerning Leaders: Understanding the guidingprinciples of the executive searches in theChristian Church (Disciples of Christ) | 340AOffice of General Minister and PresidentConsidering Seminary? | 340BCouncil for Theological EducationClosing a Pastoral Ministry | 340CGeneral Commission on MinistryChild-Friendly Disciple Congregations | 221ADisciples Home MissionsEspecially for Youth“Just” Art?| 222AChristian Piatt and Phoebe SpierSing Me a Story, Tell Me a Song | 222BGeneral Youth Council LeadersMaking the Most of College Financial Aid | 221CDennis Landon, Higher Education and LeadershipMinistries (HELM)Disciples Got Talent RehearsalDGT Leadership Team, Youth Headquarters/Rosen Plaza Hotel, Ballroom AFood Prayer Wall Mission ZoneGeneral Assembly Youth Leaders, ConventionCenter, Prayer WallAppreciation ProjectGeneral Assembly Youth Leaders, Youth HangoutSpace, Convention CenterFor Adult Youth LeadersYouth Ministry: The Road Ahead | 221BDisciples Youth Ministry Network (DYMN)LeadersHang Out in the Convention Center…This is for any adults, really. Be available for the“Sing Me a Story, Tell Me a Song” small groupsto creatively present their Bible story to you.80

PROGRAM AND BUSINESS DOCKETLearning CommunitiesSunday afternoon through Wednesday morningEducational opportunities atthe 2013 General Assembly willinclude five concurrent learningcommunities.Each track will include a Sunday core lecture offeringa theological background and establishing thecontext for the community. Monday will feature panelsof practitioners. Tuesday will include workshops on abroad range of subjects within each track. Wednesdaywill offer an opportunity to reconnect, network andreflect on what has been learned. All educationregistration is available online at www.disciples.org/ga.12345SpiritualityArts & Media in WorshipMissional TransformationSacred ConversationsStewardshipRoom information will beavailable online and on site inJuly. Download our GA App toreceive all GA updates.Individuals can receive Continuing EducationUnits (CEUs) through Christian TheologicalSeminary if they register online and follow thesame track for the entire assembly. CTS doescharge $5 to issue a CEU certificate. Person’srequesting a CEU certificate will need tocheck-in at the beginning of each session andcheck-out at the end. CEU requests will beprocessed online following the assembly.Those who do not wish to earn CEUs willstill need to register for a track online orregister for a variety of panels and workshops.Individuals not pursuing credit should alsoregister for the various panels and resourcegroups they plan to attend.LEARNING1SpiritualityThe life of every congregation is undergirded by spiritual practices, often led by thepastors and elders of the church. A Sunday lecture by Marjorie Suchocki will set thetheological foundation for the spiritual life to be followed by panels on Monday examiningsome of the transformative spiritual practices. Included is a panel on elders as spiritualleaders in congregations with special ministries of care. On Tuesday there will be a varietyof opportunities to practice the spiritual disciplines, including learning to walk a labyrinth,yoga, and other forms of prayer. Wednesday will culminate in various forms of guidedprayer for God’s mission in the world, the assembly, its participants, the Church andcongregations.Spirituality core lecture, Marjorie Suchocki(Sunday, 3:30 p.m.)LORD TEACH US TO PRAY 81

GENERAL ASSEMBLYSpirituality panels(Monday, 9:45 – 11:15 a.m.)• Healthy Spiritual Practices for Vital Congregations• Spiritual Care During Illness (especially for church elders)• Compassion in Military EnvironmentsSpirituality workshops(Tuesday, 9:45 – 11:15 a.m.)• Yoga• Labyrinths• Lectio Divina/Intercessory Prayer/Contemplative prayerSpirituality practices(Wednesday, 9:45 – 11:15 a.m.)The praxis, or “take-home” session for the spirituality learning community, is a 1 ½ hour session ofguided prayer. Come together with the faithful and other prayer warriors to join in prayer for God’smission, our Church, nation, world and the health of the one family of God.LEARNING2Arts and Media in WorshipWe are touched, literally and figuratively, by the experiences we have in community,whether it is in a worship setting or the virtual world. Our senses are all a part ofthe whole experience of church. The arts have always been key to moving our souls andnow the tools of technology are offering more opportunities to connect. This learningcommunity kicks off with a lecture from one of the more creative scene-setting groups,the Disney Company. The panels and workshops offer multiple opportunities to exploreboth the creative and the practical points of using all kinds of media and arts in thechurch.Arts and Media core lecture, Disney’s Approach to Creativity and Innovation(Sunday, 1:30 p.m.)Please note: Only individuals over 16 years of age will beallowed in this lecture due to contractual obligations.Arts & Media panels(Monday, 9:45 – 11:15 a.m.)• Worship Crafting• Social Media/Multimedia• Arts• Sacred Space82Arts & Media Resources(Tuesday, 9:45 – 11:15 a.m.)Worship• Digital Music• Brim (engagement)• Many Voices, One Worship

PROGRAM AND BUSINESS DOCKETSocial Media/Multimedia• The Cyber Church• Plug In or Drop Out• Welcoming those with Hearing Loss• Staying Legal (Christian Copyright Solver Team)• Free Online Resources for Technology in WorshipArt• Beyond Warner Sallman & Thomas Kinkade - Digital Art• Congregants Create!: Bringing Material Art Practices into Worship• Video in the Church• The Acting & Preaching Connection• Liturgical Dance for Those with Two Left FeetSacred Space• Visio Divina• Beyond Felt Banners• Prayer ReflectedReconnect: the Arts and Media Learning Community re-gathers(Wednesday, 9:45 – 11:15 a.m.)3Missional TransformationWhat exactly does transformation look like? And why put that word “missional” infront of it? Explore some of the many, many paths toward transformation that putmission first from a focus on global issues to leadership development to putting buildingmaintenance in perspective. Reggie McNeal will set the scene for missional transformation.The missional church is the people of God partnering with God’s redemptive mission in theworld. Listeners will be challenged to think through their own philosophy and theology ofmission. Practical suggestions will help participants understand the shifts from an internalfocus to an external focus, from a program-model to a people-development agenda.LEARNINGMissional Transformation core lecture, Reggie McNeal(Sunday, 3:30 p.m.)Missional Transformation Panels(Monday, 9:45 – 11:15 a.m.)• Outward-focused Congregations - From Membership to Mission Model• Changing the Scorecard for Success - Rethinking the Marks of a Faithful Congregation• Leadership in a Missional Church - Equipped and Sending• Leading Congregations through Change - Responding to Technicaland Adaptive Change Challenges• Buildings - Conduits or Roadblocks to being Missional• Reclaiming the Great Commission - Theological Basis for the Transformational Church• Listos para Hacer Misión - Liderazgo Transformador para CongregacionesLORD TEACH US TO PRAY 83

GENERAL ASSEMBLYMissional Transformation Resource Groups(Tuesday, 9:45 – 11:15 a.m.)• Planning for Leadership Development in Your Congregation• From the Ends of the Earth to our Doorsteps: Being a Global Mission Church• Responding to the Call: Opportunities to serve globally in God’s mission• Mission Pathways: Resources for Congregational Mission• Fit, Trim and Holy: A Place that’s Right and in the Right Place• Raising Resources to Raise Up Mission: Capital Fundraising at its Abundant Best• DARE to lead! A Call for Courageous LeadersReconnect: the Missional Transformation Community re-gathers(Wednesday, 9:45 – 11:15 a.m.)LEARNING4Sacred ConversationsThere are so many things we struggle to talk about in the church! It has been saidthat if you get 10 Disciples in the room you will have 12 opinions. Disciples holddear that kind of diversity and freedom of opinion. Yet, without the tools and experienceto have conversations in healthy ways and to make decisions about some issues in themidst of our diversity, we find ourselves unable to deepen our understandings of eachother and our relationships and our witness in the world suffer as a result.Participants in the Sacred Conversation Learning Community will learn about andexperience various formats (models) for engaging difficult conversations and questions,applicable to congregational, regional and general expressions of our church life.Rev. Sandhya Jha offers a theological rationale for engaging difficult topics withcongregations and communities. She will explore why we must talk about difficultand often divisive questions and name basic rules of engagement, practical experience,using real-life questions, will enable participants to experience healthy conversations anddiscover models to use within their own congregations and organizations.Sacred Conversation core lecture, Sandhya Jha(Sunday, 3:30 – 5 p.m.)Sacred Conversation Panels(Monday, 9:45 – 11:15 a.m.)• World Café• Circles of Peace• Faithful Conversations84Sacred Conversation Resource Groups(Tuesday, 9:45 – 11:15 a.m.)• MODEL: World Café | TOPIC: Questions related toLGBTQI roles and relationships in the Church• MODEL: Faithful Conversation | TOPIC: Unity, War and Peacemaking• MODEL: Circles of Peace | TOPIC: Immigration• MODEL: Circles of Peace and Open Space Technology |TOPIC: to be determined – by YOU!

PROGRAM AND BUSINESS DOCKETReconnect: the Sacred Conversation Learning Community re-gathers(Wednesday, 9:45 – 11:15 a.m.)5StewardshipStewardship is a spiritual discipline and a way of life. Noted scholar WalterBrueggeman will lead a theological journey on stewardship. How do we respond tothe generosity of God? How do we manage resources of the earth, of our time andour unique gifts? How do we teach this discipline to our children or speak of it withconfidence from the pulpit? Would you like to learn how to speak about abundancein the midst of a culture that is fixated on scarcity? The Center for Faith and Givinghas created a broad spectrum of learning opportunities to help you create a culture ofgenerosity in your congregation.Stewardship core lecture, Walter Brueggeman(Sunday, 3:30 p.m.)Stewardship Panels(Monday, 9:45 – 11:15 a.m.)Tuesday’s sessions will continue the conversation in a workshop format.• The Commandment Everybody Breaks, and Why Keeping Sabbath Matters for Stewardship• From Maintenance to Mission – The Church Budget as a Moral and Theological Document• Preaching the Stewardship Gospel Any Week of the Year• Money as Pastoral Care – How Much Should the Pastor Know AboutWho Gives and How Much?• And God Said It Was Good• Counting to Ten – Teaching Stewardship to Children• Finishing Well – Stewardship at the End of LifeLEARNINGStewardship workshops(Tuesday, 9:45 – 11:15 a.m.)Continue the conversation of the panels with targeted workshops on the subjects.• Speaking of Sabbath – a Conversation Overheard• Money Talks – What Language Are You Speaking?• Do You See What I See?• It Is Easy to Be Green!• Learning by Doing• Finishing Well• Best Employment Practices for Local CongregationsReconnect – the Stewardship Learning Community re-gathers(Wednesday, 9:45 – 11:15 a.m.)LORD TEACH US TO PRAY 85

GENERAL ASSEMBLYYouth Discovery Tracks(completed grades 9 - 12 in 2013)• Leadership• Spirituality• Relationships and Sexuality• Personal Ethics• Social JusticeOR choose the elective “pot luck” track with a variety of workshopsMiddle school(completed grades 6 - 8 in 2013)Middle School XP-ERIENCE, inclusive of all-youth activities, a lunch option, plus special workshops,activities, speakers, and programs just for middle school. Join for Monday (8:30-5:15), Tuesday(8:15-5:15), or both!OR choose the elective “pot luck” track with a variety of workshopsLEARNING“Many Cultures, One World” DisneyYouth Education Series at Epcot ®(completed grades 6 – 12 in 2013)Wednesday, July 17, 20137:00 AM – 10:30 PM – Includes bus transportationRegistration online, $80 per personEpcot World Showcase provides the backdrop for a unique look at people, places, and culturesthat help make up the heartfelt beliefs for Epcot—the more people know about one another—ourdifferences and our similarities—the more mutual appreciation we will have of one another, and thebetter we will be able to get along in our shared future. As part of the one body of Christ, Discipleswelcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us. Participants will discover that acceptanceof one another is a conscious personal choice, and it is the choices we make that build bridges orbarriers to cultural understanding and communication. Youth and chaperones will spend three hoursin this interactive education series, and they will have the rest of the day (about nine more hours) toexplore the park.Children’s ProgrammingDuring the daytime, children 2 years old to those who have finished 5th grade will have structuredlearning as well. Children and Prayer - A journey with the Divine, children will immerse themselvesinto a journey with God. We will explore the faith practice of prayer through the sacred stories inChildren Worship & Wonder, Praying with Color, Dream-Walking, and Labyrinths. They will have timeto immerse themselves in the work of prayer through yoga, art, drama, music, and dance with trainedfacilitators. Games and play will be integrated into each day. “Play the joy of discovery” is the themeof these adventures. Children 3 to 24 mos. will have childcare available during the day. In worship,there will be several areas in the plenary hall that will be family friendly. Parents will need to stay withtheir children in these areas.86

PROGRAM AND BUSINESS DOCKETEXHIBITORSExhibit HallAll General Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), other church related organizations,and commercial businesses are exhibiting their services during this Assembly.The Exhibit Hall, located in West Hall D2, will be open the following hours:Saturday, July 13Sunday, July 14Monday, July 15Tuesday, July 16Wednesday, July 17Exhibit hall hours from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Exhibit hall hours from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Exhibit hall hours from 9:00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.Exhibit hall hours from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Exhibit hall hours from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.EXHIBITORSLORD TEACH US TO PRAY 87

GENERAL ASSEMBLYExhibitor ListingHELM – D13EXHIBITORS88Church Related Exhibitors as a sub header:Central Pastoral Office forHispanic Ministries – D5Christian Board / Chalice Press – D10Christian Church Foundation – D7Council on Christian Unity – 116-118Disciples Church Extension Fund / HopePartnership for Missional Transformation – D9Disciples Amateur Radio Fellowship – 126Disciples Artist Co-Op – 531Disciples Home Missions – D6AIDS MinistriesAll Peoples Christian CenterAssoc. of Disciples IntentionalInterim MinistriesAssoc. of Disciples MusiciansBoy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Campfire GirlsCane RidgeChaplaincy ServicesChristian EducationChristmount Christian AssemblyCongregational TransformationDisciples Farm Workers MinistryEvangelismFamily and Children’s MinistriesInman Christian CenterInstitute for African American Faith & LifeInternational Disciples Women’s MinistriesKansas Christian HomeKentucky Appalachian MinistryNational Evangelistic AssociationOffice of Disciples WomenOffice of Black MinistriesOffice of Disciples VolunteeringOffice of Disciples MenRefugee and Immigration MinistriesSearch and CallSouthwest Good Samaritan MinistriesUrban SpiritYakima Christian MissionYoung Adult MinistriesYouth MinistriesPension Fund – D12Phillips University Alumni Assoc. – 831The GLAD Alliance – 119-123Week of Compassion – D11Disciples Justice Action Network – 220-222Disciples of Christ Historical Society – D15Disciples Peace Fellowship – 120-122DOM / Global Ministries – D1Colleges and Universities:Barton CollegeBethany CollegeChapman UniversityColumbia CollegeCulver-Stockton CollegeDrury UniversityEureka CollegeHiram CollegeJarvis Christian CollegeLynchburg CollegeMidway CollegeTexas Christian UniversityTransylvania UniversityTheological Institutions:Brite Divinity SchoolChristian Theological SeminaryDisciples Divinity House of theUniversity of ChicagoDisciples Divinity House atVanderbilt UniversityDisciples Seminary FoundationLexington Theological SeminaryPhillips Theological SeminaryAtlanta United Divinity CenterInsurance Board – 524-526NAPAD – D3National Benevolent Association – D6National City Christian Church Foundation 218Office of the General Minister and President - D2Center for Faith and GivingCommunication MinistriesNational ConvocationReconciliation MinistryTreasury ServicesYear Book and DirectoryCommercial ExhibitorsA Thread of Hope (Booth 528-530)Visit us for your Guatemalan Fair Trade items.Beau Ties (Booth322-24)Ladies’ fashions and accessories with the look ofdistinction at affordable prices.Bridge of Faith African Crafts (Booth 329-331)Crafts from Africa will be sold to benefit projectsin Nigeria. Items include African musical

PROGRAM AND BUSINESS DOCKETinstruments, jewelry, artwork, wooden bowls andspoons, baskets, batiks and mudcloth scarvesand stoles, nativity scenes and ornaments, andnovelty items.Buy Direct Signs (Booth 327)America’s largest manufacturer of church signs,we offer over 40 sign models, all at extremelycompetitive prices because we are the actualmanufacturer. We also offer the lowest pricedelectronic signs available anywhere.CDM+ / Suran Systems, Inc (Booth429)Church management software includesmembership, attendance (including visitors),contributions, fund accounting, payroll, eventregistration, facilities mgmt and check-in/checkoutprograms. Adaptable for any size church.CLER Ministries (Booth 425)Created to be me camp (Booth 427)Provides congregations with Biblically-basedcomprehensive human sexuality and relationshipeducation through curriculum, workshops,seminars, training programs and the “Created tobe Me” summer camping program for 9th gradeyouth.Disciples Amateur Radio Fellowship(Booth 126)Builds communications infrastructure withour partner churches in the developing world.Currently assisting to create a solar powerednetwork linking the posts of the DisciplesCommunity of the Church of Christ in Congo.DJAN Disciples Justice Action Network(Booth 220-222)Promotes a prophetic passion for justice in ourchurches and provides progressive Disciplesleadership to ecumenical and interfaith coalitions.DYMN Disicples Youth Ministry Network(Booth 125-127)The place to connect Disciples in Youth Ministryto build friendships and peer relationships, shareideas, experience support, find and createresources, and explore issues in Youth Ministry.DYMN holds an annual retreat providing accessto authors, leaders, and thinkers to dialogue withabout trends in youth culture, personal identity,theology, exegesis, and faith development foryoung people.Education for Ministry (Booth 930)A distance learning program for lay thrologicaleducation from the School of Theology at theUniversity of the South/Sewanee.Fashions by Sarah (Booth 729)Offers beautiful cutwork wall hangings. Theyare available by pattern, kit or ready to hang andcome in a variety of designs, sizes and colors.Be sure to see the original handmade clergystoles. Patterns for unique stoles, appliques andchasubles are also available.Hearing Access Solutions, LLC (Booth 426)We partner with congregations to address thegrowing population of persons with hearing lossor who are lose their hearing late in life. We doconsulting, sales and installation of hearing loopsand other hearing assistive technology. We areproviding complimentary hearing assistance in theplenary hall.Holding Cross (Booth 728)Handcrafted wooden and unique Christian giftsdesigned to enrich your Christian walk, deepenyou devotional, personal and spiritual growth andfor use in reaching out to others in body ministrysuch as retreats, small groups, etc.Iliff School of Theology (Booth 929)A graduate school of religion and theologythat is dedicated to positive social change. Weprepare students to inspire, lead and transform aspiritually and socially complex world.In Stitches (Booth 828)The place for beautiful and expressive clergystoles, banners, paraments and hand-painted silkscarves. A complete resource center for churcheswanting to engage the arts in ministry.Johnson University (Booth 931)Johnson University is a Great Commissionuniversity beautifully located near the SmokyMountains with a wide range of undergraduateresidential programs. Also, offers affordablefully online degrees such as Master of Arts inIntercultural Studies and a Ph.D. in LeadershipStudies.LORD TEACH US TO PRAY 89EXHIBITORS

GENERAL ASSEMBLYJourneys Unlimited (Booth 223)Tour company providing tours for churches todestinations of Christian interest, ie. Israel,Greece, Jordon, Ethiopia, UK, etc.Religious Institute (Booth 224)Advocating for sexual and reproductive justice,education and health in faith communites andsociety.EXHIBITORSLiving Waters for the World (Booth 631)The global mission project of the Synod of LivingWaters of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Ourmission is to serve as a resource to churches ofall denominations, civic organizations and othersin mission, enabling them to share clean waterwith partners in need.Logos Bible Software (Booth 323-25)To provide the best bible technology for people sothey can go further into the study of scripture inorder to know God better.Missouri School of Religion (Booth 928)Provides a three-year Certificate of PastoralMinistry course of study for licensed/commissioned ministers in two formats:concentrated weekend classes at Jefferson Cityand online. We also provide continuing educationfor clergy and parish nurse basic preparationcourses.Oikocredit USA (Booth 226)Originally named the Ecumencial DevelopmentSociety, Oikocredit empowers disdavantagedpeople throught the developing world by investingin projects which promote financial inclusion andecomic justice. Oikocredit USA raises investmentsfrom congregations and people of faithiwithin theUnited States to support the good worlks of theinterational cooperative.Operation Christmas Child (Booth 829)Delivering gift-filled shoe boxes to over 100countries every year.Ten Thousand Villages (Booth D16)Selling handcrafted items that createopportuniteis for artisans in developing countriesto earn an income by bringing their products andstories to our markets through long-term, fairtrade relationships.The Thoughtful Christian BookstorePurchase books and resources at great pricesfrom The Thoughtful Christian. The ThoughfulChristian will carry books form Chalice Press,Disciples authors and new and bestselling generalChristian books.WomenSpirit (Booth 730)Our selection includes robes, albs, stoles andchasubles for men and women. We carryclergy blouses along with other garments forwomen. High quality fabrics including naturalfibers, natural fiber blends and microfiber createbeautiful garments for discerning clergy.World Convention (Booth 124)For over 80 years, God has worked throughthe World Convention to connect Christians,Disciples, and Churches of Christ globally everyday. We are a ministry of Christ by confession,communication, convention, communion, comission,contemplation and prayer.Worship Woodworks (Booth 630)Hand crafted material for Children’s Worship &Wonder.PayCor (Booth 424)The preferred payroll provider of the ChristianChurch (Disciples of Christ), offeringcomprehensive payroll services for congregations,regions, general ministries and institutions ofhigher education.Rahab’s Rope (Booth 422)Selling handcrafted items, bags, shawls, andscarves.90