1. 71st Pastors’Conference of
General Association of Baptists in Kentucky
February 9th -12th
Dr. C. B. Akins, Sr., Moderator
Dr. Bernard Crayton, 1st Vice Moderator
Dr. Michael Rice, 2nd Vice Moderator
Rev. Nathl Moore, 3rd Vice Moderator
Rev. Phillip Suber, 4th Vice Moderator
Dr. Tellis J. Chapman, Guest Preacher
Rev. Christopher J. Wimberly, Sr., Guest Lecturer
Galt House Hotel & Suites
140 North 4th Street
Louisville, KY

2. Hello, GABKY Family,
Welcome to the 71st GABKY Pastors’Conference. Our
team is incredibly excited about this year’s events.
Youreventcoordinators,Dr.MichaelRiceandRoszalyn
Akins have worked feverishly to make adequate
accommodations for all of us. The other moderators,
along with Sherry Miles, my administrative assistant,
have given of themselves untiringly to make all things
ready. Our guest preacher, Dr. Tellis Chapman, from
Detroit, and our lecturer, Rev. Chris Wimberly, from
Atlanta, are two that will bless us immensely all this
week.
Substantive classes have been structured by our planning committee
of which Dr. Robert Blythe, BUCLC president, is an intricate part. Each
class will unapologetically have a focus on ministry, including the
contributions of laity. We want every attendee to be enriched by the
scholastic offerings, empowered by the spiritual messages in sermon
and lecture form, , and encouraged by the fellowship of those of a
common calling. Iron does indeed sharpen iron. Let us come together
for a week-long respite from our individual fields of labor to collectively
be rejuvenated for the battles that lie ahead. When we return to our
churches, may it be said of us as was said of Peter and John: “We know
they have been with Jesus!”
Enjoy the week. The moderator’s team and staff are here to serve you.
Dr. C. B. Akins, Sr.
Moderator
Dr. C. B. Akins, Sr., Moderator

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4. The Reverend Doctor Tellis Jerome Chapman is a very
dynamic individual and one of the more charismatic
leaders and devoted Baptist Ministers in the Greater
Metropolitan Detroit area.
Reverend Chapman is the Pastor of Galilee Missionary
Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan. He was born
in Newton, Mississippi. He is a graduate of Jackson
State University, Jackson Mississippi, and has received
Honorary Doctoral degrees from Natchez College,
Natchez, Mississippi and Dallas Baptist College, Dallas,
Texas.
Reverend Chapman has been a pastor at several churches
prior to his tenure as the present Pastor of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church.
He served as Pastor at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Jachin, Alabama and Little
Hope Baptist Church, Toomsuba, Mississippi.
Reverend Chapman has been called many times to serve in a leadership
capacity among his ministerial peers and Christian associations. He has
served as Vice Moderator and Vice President of the Michigan District Baptist
Association and Congress of Michigan. Respected for his knowledge, he is
well versed in parliamentary procedure and served as Parliamentarian for the
Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention of the State of Michigan.
Reverend Chapman has been involved in Detroit's growth as it relates to
mass transit. He was a board member of the City of Detroit Department of
Transportation Commission for several years. Currently he serves as President
of the Baptist Missionary and Educational State Convention of Michigan.
Reverend Chapman served as an advisor on the Faith-Based Advisory Board
of Governor Jennifer Granholm of the state of Michigan. He has also received
the distinguished honor of Pastor of the Year by the Detroit Chapter of the
Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Reverend Chapman’s community service is not without energetic and
influential involvement. He is the Founder and President of the Chapel Vision
Community Development Corporation, serving greater southeast Detroit.
He is also Founder and President of the Mid-West Community Development
Corporation, serving greater southeastern Michigan.
Dr. Chapman is also a board member of the National Baptist Convention USA,
Inc., and Chairman of Late Night Worship Service for the National Baptist
Convention, USA Inc.
Reverend Chapman is married to the former Eunice F. Newsome, and has four
children: Cecil, Brandie, Candace, Brannon, and one granddaughter, Chloe.
Dr. Tellis J. Chapman

5. The MAN
Pastor Christopher A.Wimberly, Sr., is a native ofWinder,
Georgia. He was born on April 19, 1977 to Deacon
Robert and Mrs. Rachel Wimberly. Pastor Wimberly
resides in the Metro Atlanta area with his wife, Lady
Felicia, their daughter Jahri, and their son Christopher,
Jr.
The Ministry
Pastor Wimberly was called by God to preach His Word
at the age of 19 and was licensed to preach on April
20, 1997, under the leadership of Pastor Alfred Hazel
at White Oaks Springs Baptist Church in Winder. As a
member of White Oaks Springs, he served faithfully as
musician for the Senior and Youth Adult Choirs, and as
the Youth Minister.
It became clear that God’s hand was upon the ministry of this young man’s life.
He has traveled the country, from the East coast to the West coast, spreading
the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He is the spiritual son of Bishop Joseph W. Walker III,
Senior Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Matriculation
In 1995, Reverend Wimberly graduated from Barrow High School in Winder,
Georgia. He continued his education at Gainesville College in Gainesville,
Georgia, where he majored in religion, and at Liberty University in Lynchburg,
Virginia, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Religion. He also
attended Beulah Heights Bible College in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was the
recipient of the distinguished Paul A. Anderson Scholarship.
The Entrepreneur
PastorWimberly stepped out on faith to become the owner of Greenlee Funeral
Home, located in Gainesville, Georgia. It was later renamed the Wimberly &
Jackson Funeral Home.
The Pastor
Pastor Wimberly was called to Pastor St. John Missionary Baptist Church in
Hartsville, Tennessee the 1st Sunday of November, 1999. In June 2004, He was
called to lead the Hunter Hill First Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Pastor
Wimberly is dedicated to taking the “Church Beyond The Walls”. The Core
Principles of his E7 Vision include: Evangelize, Enlighten, Embrace, Encourage,
Equip, Empower and Exalt the Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor Wimberly is truly a man
of God, leading the people of God, to do the Will of God.
Rev. Christopher A. Wimberly, Sr.

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7. General Association of Baptists in Kentucky
71th Pastors’Conference Program
February 9-12, 2015
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH
1:00 P.M. 2:30 P.M. Auxiliary Board Meetings
Room Assignments for Board Meeting:
1. Breathitt SUNGA
2. Clements Laymen
3. Brown BUCLC
4. Collins Baptist Women’s Education Convention
5. Nunn Baptist Women’s Missionary Convention
3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M. Joint Executive Board Meeting
Combs/ Chandler Room
BUCLC Classes 11:00 A.M. to 12:15 P.M.
FOR PASTORS: COMBS/CHANDLER ROOM
Living the Pastor’s Life: Instructor: Rev. Gerry Hearn
Tuesday & Wednesday
Technology for the Pastor & Minister: Instructor: Lifeway Resources
Thursday
FOR ASSOCIATE MINISTERS: BREATHITT ROOM
Stirring Up the Gift:
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
FOR LAY LEADERS: CLEMENTS ROOM
Laborers Together – The Pastor/Lay Leader Relationship
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
FOR WOMEN: BROWN ROOM
Spiritual Renewal for Christian Women: Instructor: Sherry Bethea
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

8. General Association of Baptists in Kentucky
71th Pastors’Conference Program
February 9-12, 2015
1st Vice Moderator Crayton, Presiding
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH
9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Hall & Peoples Lecture Series
Call to Worship
Song Worship Leader
Prayer
Offering
Introduction of Guest Lecturer Rev. Brian Hogg
Song Worship Leader
Hall & Peoples Lecturer Rev. Christopher J. Wimberly, Sr.
Hunter Hill First Missionary Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA
Invitation to Discipleship
Song
Closing Announcements
BUCLC Classes: 11:00 A.M to 12:15 P.M.
12:15 P.M.to 2:00 P.M. Lunch
Afternoon Worship Service
2nd Vice Moderator Michael Rice, Presiding
2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Call to Worship
Song Worship Leader
1st Sermon Rev. Sammy Spencer
Pastor First Baptist Russellville, KY

9. Offering
Song Worship Leader
2nd Sermon Rev. Jonathan Morehead
Pastor, Hosack MBC, Columbus, OH
Invitational Selection
Closing Remarks
Evening Worship Service
Dr. Kevin Cosby, President and Dr. Frank Smith, Presiding
Simmons College of Kentucky
7:00 P.M.
Call to Worship
Praise & Worship
Scripture
Prayer
Selection Pastors’Conference Mass Choir
Greetings
Selection Pastors’Conference Mass Choir
Offertory Appeal Dr. F. Bruce Williams, Chairman
Special Offering for Simmons College of Kentucky
Introduction of Guest Preacher
Selections A & B Pastors’Conference Mass Choir
The Preached Word Dr. Tellis J. Chapman
Galilee Baptist Church, Detroit, MI
Invitation to Discipleship
Invitational Selection
Closing Remarks & Announcements

10. General Association of Baptists in Kentucky
71th Pastors’Conference Program
February 9-12, 2015
3rd Vice Moderator Nathl Moore, Presiding
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH
9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Hall & Peoples Lecture Series
Call to Worship
Song Worship Leader
Prayer
Offering
Introduction of Guest Lecturer
Song Worship Leader
Hall & Peoples Lecturer Rev. Christopher J. Wimberly, Sr.
Hunter Hill First Missionary Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA
Invitation to Discipleship
Song
Closing Announcements
BUCLC Classes: 11:00 A.M to 12:15 P.M.
Lunch 12:15 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.
The Baptist Women’s Missionary Convention luncheon
in the Magnolia Restaurant
(during lunch time)
Minister’s Wives Session: 1:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Combs/Chandler Room

11. Afternoon Worship Service
4th Vice Moderator Phillip Suber, Presiding
2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Call to Worship
Song Worship Leader
1st Sermon Rev. Demetrius Russell, Sr.,
Pastor Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Hecla, KY
Offering
Song Worship Leader
2nd Sermon Rev. Derrick Fitts
Pastor Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Columbus, KY
Invitational Selection
Closing Remark
Pastor’s Seminar 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Combs/Chandler Room
Evening Worship Service
1st Vice Moderator Bernard Crayton, Presiding
7:00 P.M.
Call to Worship
Praise & Worship Pastors’Conference Mass Choir
Scripture
Prayer
Selection Pastors’Conference Mass Choir
Moderator’s Moments Moderator Dr. C. B. Akins, Sr.
Selection Pastors’Conference Mass Choir
Offertory Appeal
Special Offering

12. Introduction of Preacher
Selections A & B Pastors’Conference Mass Choir
The Preached Word Dr. Tellis J. Chapman
Galilee Baptist Church, Detroit, MI
Invitation to Discipleship
Invitational Section
Closing Remarks & Announcements
Benediction

13. General Association of Baptists in Kentucky
71th Pastors’Conference Program
February 9-12, 2015
4th Vice Moderator Phillip Suber, Presiding
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH
9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Hall & Peoples Lecture Series
Call to Worship
Song Worship Leader
Prayer
Offering
Introduction of Guest Lecturer
Song Worship Leader
Hall & Peoples Lecturer Rev. Christopher J. Wimberly, Sr.
Hunter Hill First Missionary Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA
Invitation to Discipleship
Song
Closing Announcements
BUCLC Classes: 11:00 A.M to 12:15 P.M.
Lunch 12:15 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Moderator’s Luncheon for All District Moderators
in Magnolia Restaurant (during lunch time)
(Only 1 Representative per District)
Minister’s Wives Session:
1:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Combs/Chandler Room

14. Afternoon Worship Service
3rd Vice Moderator Nathl Moore, Presiding
2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Call to Worship
Song Worship Leader
1st Sermon Rev. William Hodge
Pastor Meadowlawn Baptist Church, Louisville, KY
Offering
Song Worship Leader
2nd Sermon Rev. Ronnie Hampton
Pastor Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Lynch, KY
Invitational Selection
Closing Remark
Pastor’s Seminar 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Combs/Chandler Room
Evening Worship Service
Moderator Dr. C. B. Akins, Sr., Presiding
7:00 P.M.
Call to Worship
Praise & Worship Pastors’Conference Mass Choir
Scripture
Prayer
Selection Pastors’Conference Mass Choir
Offertory Appeal
Special Offering State Mission Board
Introduction of Guest Preacher
Selections A & B Pastors’Conference Mass Choir

15. The Preached Word Dr. Tellis J. Chapman
Galilee Baptist Church, Detroit, MI
Invitation to Discipleship
Invitational Selection
Closing Remarks & Announcements
Prayer & Benediction

16. MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE
GENERAL ASSOCIATION OF BAPTISTS IN KENTUCKY
SESQUINCENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
JULY 26TH-30TH, 2015
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER
“Preserving Our Past, Praising God for the Present,
Preparing for the Future”
SUNDAY, JULY 26
Convocation Service at the Hill Street Baptist Church, Louisville, KY
All pastors and ministers are asked to wear
your robes as we kick-off our
150th Anniversary Celebration
Time: 6:00 p.m.
MONDAY, JULY 27
Black & Gold Gala Dinner & Celebration - This is a formal affair
TUESDAY, JULY 28
Special Activities during the day
Simmons celebrates the General Association
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
Activities during the day
Moderator celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the General Association
THURSDAY, JULY 30
Grand Finale’Service
Mass State-wide choir
The guest preacher for the week with be
DR. TOLAN MORGAN,
Pastor of New St Paul Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan