A collaborative venture proposed to create an African American Theological Education Institute. 

The Institute would be staffed by A/A Theological faculty and other African American leaders within the PC(USA). The purpose of the Institute will be to equip clergy, elders, deacons and lay persons interested in leadership in the church as they seek to build and form more healthy congregations and communities and prepare more effectively as leaders.

It will also provide a national forum for sharing information including mission opportunities, continuing education workshops on leadership and development and other needed skill-building workshops.

It is hoped that with completion of some established guidelines, certificates can be issued for continuing education.

The collaboration of PC(USA) African Americans concerned about the health and vitality of A/A congregations has previously sponsored three events: 1) Union Theological Seminary; 2) Pittsburgh Theological Seminary; and 3) a local congregation in the Wash. D. C. area.

The group under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Katie Cannon and Rev. Dr. Warren Dennis seeks opportunities to partner with other concerned organizations such as NBPC, the GA Office of African American Congregations and Middle Body Councils.

The proposal is in the draft stages.  Comments and suggestions are invited.

Click on Link to download proposal: Partnership of Calling for the Order of the Day.

(Aguust 2011)