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Application for First Certificate of Progress BOARD OF EDUCATION AND PUBLICATION Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. 601 – 50 th Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C. 20019 NOTE: A First Certificate of Progress will be granted to a student on the following basis: RELIGIOUS DEVELOPMENT 1. The use of a plan for further religious development for a period of a year. Personal devotion practices – reading the Bible and other suitable resources; prayer and meditation – are essential. Participation in church meetings, in community activities and cultivation of worthy friendships all stimulate development. CHURCHMANSHIP 2. Participation in worship, the church fellowship and financial support. 3. At least one year of experience in church work. EDUCATIONAL GROWTH 4. Reading (Required) One or more recent books in the field of Christian education (other than leadership education textbooks). 5. Meetings. Attendance during the past year, such meetings as study and discussion groups, workers’ conferences, Institutes, conventions and congresses. 6. Courses. Completion of any eight leadership courses is required, including the following (Stewardship, OT, NT, Evangelism, Baptist Doctrine, Missions, How To Read and Study The Bible, Christian Discipleship). Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ (Give full name under which courses were taken) Address: Street: ___________________________________ City _____________________ State _________________ Church Membership: _______________________________________________________________________________ Have you adopted a personal plan for religious growth? _________ Please describe this plan (optional) _____________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ What position or positions of leadership have you held in your Church during the past year? ______________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ What positions of leadership do you now hold in your Church? ______________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you participate in the worship life and the work of your Church? __________________________________________ What Journal of Christian Education do you subscribe to and read regularly? ___________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ What book or books in the field of Christian education have you read? (Put answer on additional sheet, and give the point of view expressed in the books) _______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________

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Application  for  First  Certificate  of  Progress  BOARD  OF  EDUCATION  AND  PUBLICATION  Progressive  National  Baptist  Convention,  Inc.  

601  –  50th  Street,  Northeast,  Washington,  D.C.    20019      

 

NOTE:    A  First  Certificate  of  Progress  will  be  granted  to  a  student  on  the  following  basis:  

RELIGIOUS  DEVELOPMENT  1. The  use  of  a  plan  for  further  religious  development  for  a  period  of  a  year.    Personal  devotion  practices  –  

reading  the  Bible  and  other  suitable  resources;  prayer  and  meditation  –  are  essential.      Participation  in  church  meetings,  in  community  activities  and  cultivation  of  worthy  friendships  all  stimulate  development.  

CHURCHMANSHIP  2. Participation  in  worship,  the  church  fellowship  and  financial  support.  3. At  least  one  year  of  experience  in  church  work.  

EDUCATIONAL  GROWTH  4. Reading  (Required)  

One  or  more  recent  books  in  the  field  of  Christian  education  (other  than  leadership  education  textbooks).  5. Meetings.    Attendance  during  the  past  year,  such  meetings  as  study  and  discussion  groups,  workers’  

conferences,  Institutes,  conventions  and  congresses.  6. Courses.  Completion  of  any  eight  leadership  courses  is  required,  including  the  following  (Stewardship,  OT,  

NT,  Evangelism,  Baptist  Doctrine,  Missions,  How  To  Read  and  Study  The  Bible,  Christian  Discipleship).    Name:  ___________________________________________________________________________________________  

(Give  full  name  under  which  courses  were  taken)  

Address:    Street:  ___________________________________  City  _____________________  State  _________________  

Church  Membership:  _______________________________________________________________________________  

Have  you  adopted  a  personal  plan  for  religious  growth?  _________  Please  describe  this  plan  (optional)  _____________  

_________________________________________________________________________________________________  

What  position  or  positions  of  leadership  have  you  held  in  your  Church  during  the  past  year?  ______________________  

_________________________________________________________________________________________________  

What  positions  of  leadership  do  you  now  hold  in  your  Church?  ______________________________________________  

_________________________________________________________________________________________________  

Do  you  participate  in  the  worship  life  and  the  work  of  your  Church?  __________________________________________  

What  Journal  of  Christian  Education  do  you  subscribe  to  and  read  regularly?  ___________________________________  

_________________________________________________________________________________________________  

What  book  or  books  in  the  field  of  Christian  education  have  you  read?  (Put  answer  on  additional  sheet,  and  give  the  point  of  view  expressed  in  the  books)  _______________________________________________________________  

______________________________________________________________________________________________  

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What  Christian  education  meetings  have  you  attended  during  the  past  year?  ________________________________  

_______________________________________________________________________________________________  

What  Leadership  Courses  have  you  completed?  (GIVE  NUMBERS)  __________________________________________  

_______________________________________________________________________________________________  

Which  of  the  above  courses  are  in  your  field  of  work?  ___________________________________________________  

_______________________________________________________________________________________________  

What  Study  Courses  did  you  take  during  the  past  year?  (GIVE  NUMBERS)  ___________________________________  

 

 

I  hereby  apply  for  a  First  Certificate  of  Progress  and  will  submit  further  information  if  requested  to  do  so.    I  wish  my  name  to  appear  on  the  Certificate  as  follows:  _________________________________________________________  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               (Print  or  write  plainly)  

The  regular  fee  of  THREE  DOLLARS  ($3.00)  is  herewith  enclosed:    _________________________________________  

 

Date:  _______________________  Signed:  ________________________________________________,  Applicant  

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I  have  discussed  the  items  of  this  application  with  the  applicant.  I  am  familiar  with  ___________________________  

work  as  a  leader  or  have  secured  information  from  someone  who  is  familiar  with  it.    I  hereby  recommend  

__________________________________________  for  a  First  Certificate  of  Progress.  

Date:  _______________________  Signed:  _________________________________________________,  Pastor  

 *If  it  is  impossible  to  secure  signature  of  applicant’s  Pastor,  the  Church  School  Superintendent  or  some  other  responsible  Church  Christian  Education  official  may  sign.    

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Application  for  Second  Certificate  of  Progress  BOARD  OF  EDUCATION  AND  PUBLICATION  Progressive  National  Baptist  Convention,  Inc.  

601  –  50th  Street,  Northeast,  Washington,  D.C.    20019      

 

NOTE:    A  Second  Certificate  of  Progress  will  be  granted  to  a  student  on  the  following  basis:  

RELIGIOUS  DEVELOPMENT  1. The  use  of  a  plan  for  further  religious  development  for  a  period  of  two  years.    Personal  devotional  practices  

–  reading  the  Bible  and  other  suitable  resources,  prayer,  and  meditation  –  are  essential.      Participation  in  church  events,  in  community  activities  and  cultivation  of  worthy  friendships  all  stimulate  religious  development.  

CHURCHMANSHIP  2. Participation  in  worship,  the  church  fellowship  and  financial  support.  3. At  least  two  years  of  experience  in  church  work  reflecting  interest  in  the  total  program  of  the  church.  

EDUCATIONAL  GROWTH  4. Reading  (Required)  

Two  or  more  recent  books  in  the  field  of  Christian  education  (other  than  leadership  education  textbooks).  5. Training  Events.    Attendance  during  each  of    the  past  two  years  at  such  events  as  conferences,  forums,  

study  and  discussion  groups,  workshops,  Institutes,    conventions,    or  congresses.  6. Courses.  Completion  of  fourteen  leadership  training  courses  including  those  required  for  the  First  

Certificate.    Name:  ___________________________________________________________________________________________  

(Give  full  name  under  which  courses  were  taken)  

Address:    Street:  ___________________________________    City  _____________________  State  _________________  

Church  Membership:  _______________________________________________________________________________  

Have  you  followed  a  definite  plan  of  personal  religious  development  during  the  past  two  years?  _________  On  additional  sheet  describe  this  plan  (optional).  

_________________________________________________________________________________________________  

Do  you  participate  in  the  worship  life  of  your  Church?  _____________________________________________________  

Do  you  participate  in  the  fellowship  life  of  your  Church?  ___________________________________________________  

Has  religious  experience  in  worship  given  you  a  desire  to  do  some  practical  religious  service  in  your  Church/community?  _________________________________________________________________________________________________  

Do  you  contribute  regularly  to  the  support  of  the  work  of  your  Church?  _______________________________________  

In  what  capacities  have  you  served  as  a  leader  in  your  Church  in  the  past  two  years?  _____________________________  __________________________________________________________________________________________________  

__________________________________________________________________________________________________  

 

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What  are  your  strengths  and  weaknesses?  (Use  additional  sheet  to  answer  this)  

In  what  capacities  are  you  serving  as  a  leader  in  your  Church  at  the  present  time?  ____________________________  _______________________________________________________________________________________________  

_______________________________________________________________________________________________  

Have  you  a  definite  plan  for  accomplishing  your  objectives  in  these  capacities?    (Yes)    or  (No)  ____________________    

Describe  this  plan.  ________________________________________________________________________________  

________________________________________________________________________________________________  

What  Journals  of  Christian  Education  do  you  read  regularly?_______________________________________________  

________________________________________________________________________________________________  

Name  two  or  more  books  in  the  field  of  Christian  education  that  you  have  read,  not  including  those  required  as  textbooks.  _______________________________________________________________________________________  

On  additional  sheet  give  the  main  point  of  view  of  each  book  and  state  how  this  book  has  helped  you  in  your  Church  work.    

What  Christian  education  events  have  you  attended  regularly  during  the  past  two  years?  _______________________  

________________________________________________________________________________________________  

What  leadership  courses  have  you  completed,  (Give  numbers,  Example  –  122)  ________________________________  

________________________________________________________________________________________________  

What  study  course  did  you  take  during  the  past  year?  ____________________________________________________  

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I  hereby  apply  for  a  Second  Certificate  of  Progress,  and  will  submit  further  information  if  requested  to  do  so.    I  wish  my  name  to  appear  on  the  Certificate  as  follows:  _________________________________________________________  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           (Print  or  write  plainly)  

The  regular  fee  of  THREE  DOLLARS  ($3.00)  is  hereby  enclosed:    _________________________________________  

Date:  _______________________    Signed:  ________________________________________________,  Applicant  

PASTORS  RECOMMENDATION  

I  have  discussed  the  items  of  this  application  with  the  applicant.  I  am  familiar  with  his/her  work  as  a  leader  or  have  secured  information  from  someone  who  is  familiar  with  it.    I  hereby  recommend_________________________  for  a  Second  Certificate  of  Progress.  Date:  _______________________  Signed:  _________________________________________________,  Pastor  

 *If  it  is  impossible  to  secure  signature  of  applicant’s  Pastor,  the  Church  School  Superintendent  or  some  other  responsible  Church  Christian  Education  official  may  sign.  

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Application  for  Advance  Certificate  of  Progress  BOARD  OF  EDUCATION  AND  PUBLICATION  Progressive  National  Baptist  Convention,  Inc.  

601  –  50th  Street,  Northeast,  Washington,  D.C.    20019      

 

NOTE:      An  Advance  Certificate  of  Progress  will  be  granted  to  a  student  on  the  following  basis:  

RELIGIOUS  DEVELOPMENT  1. The  use  of  a  plan  for  further  religious  development  for  a  period  of  four  years.    A  student  of  the  Bible  and  

other  religious  books,  prayer  and  meditation,  participation  in  church  meetings,  in  community  activities  and  cultivation  of  worthy  friendships  all  stimulate  religious  development.    Such  plans  may  well  include  undertaking  new  and  difficult  tasks,  making  friendships  across  barriers  of  faith,  race  and  nations.  

CHURCHMANSHIP  2. Participation  in  worship,  fellowship  and  service  and  in  the  financial  support  of  the  Church.  3. At  least  eight  years  of  experience  in  church  work  with  evidence  of  increasing  skill  and  an  expanding  

participation  in  the  life  of  the  Church  and  community,  such  as  social  welfare  and  action  and  missionary  outreach.    

EDUCATIONAL  GROWTH  4. Reading  (Required)  

a. Three  or  more  recent  books  in  the  field  of  Christian  education  other  than  leadership  education  textbooks.  

b. One  or  more  books  on  Christian  beliefs,  Christian  biographies,  general  education  or  missions.  5. Meetings.      

a. Attendance  during  each  of  the  four  years,  upon  such  local  meetings  as  workers’  conferences,  forums,  study  and  discussion  groups.  

b. Attendance  within  the  year  upon  meetings  of  a  broader  nature  than  the  local  church,  such  as  institutes,  conventions,  congresses,  and  leadership  schools.  

6. Courses.  Completion  of  a  total  of  thirty  Leadership  training  courses  and  the  applicant  must  hold  credits  for  Old  and  New  Testament  courses.  

 Name:  ___________________________________________________________________________________________  

(Give  full  name  under  which  courses  were  taken)  

Address:    Street:  ___________________________________    City  _____________________  State  _________________  

Church  Membership:  _______________________________________________________________________________  

Have  you  followed  a  definite  plan  of  personal  religious  development  during  the  past  four  years?  _________    On  additional  sheet  describe  this  plan  (optional).    Have  you  received  definite  spiritual  uplift  as  a  result  of  this  plan?  ______  

Do  you  participate  in  the  worship  life  of  your  Church?  _____________________________________________________  

Do  you  participate  in  the  fellowship  life  of  your  Church?  ___________________________________________________  

Has  religious  experience  in  worship  given  you  a  desire  to  do  some  practical  religious  service  in  your  Church  and  community?    _____      On  additional  sheets  describe  this  service  (Required)  

Do  you  contribute  regularly  to  the  support  of  the  work  of  your  Church?  _______________________________________  

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In  what  capacities  have  you  served  as  a  leader  in  your  Church  during  the  past  four  years?  ________________________  __________________________________________________________________________________________________  

What  have  been  your  successes?    Your  failures?  How  do  you  account  for  these?    (Use  additional  sheet).  

In  what  capacities  are  you  serving  as  a  leader  in  your  Church  at  the  present  time?  _______________________________-­‐_________________________________________________________________________________________________  

Have  you  a  definite  plan  for  accomplishing  your  objectives  in  these  capacities?    ____________________  (Yes)    or  (No)  On  additional  sheet  describe  this  plan.    

Are  you  making  an  effort  to  enlarge  your  usefulness  in  your  Church  and  community?  _____  (Yes)  or  (No)      Explain:  _________________________________________________________________________________________________    What  Journals  of  Religious  Education  do  you  read  regularly?  (Please  list)    _____________________________________  ________________________________________________________________________________________________    Name  three  or  more  books  in  the  field  of  Christian  education  that  you  have  read,  not  including  those  required  as  textbooks.  _______________________________________________________________________________________  On  additional  sheet  state  the  main  point  of  view  of  each  book  and  state  how  the  book  has  helped  you  in  your  Church  work.    

Name  one  or  more  books  on  Christian  beliefs,  Christian  biographers,  general  education,  or  mission  that  you  have  read,  not  including  textbooks:  ___________________________________________________________________________  On  additional  sheet  state  the  main  point  of  view  of  each  book  and  state  how  the  book  has  helped  you  in  your  Church  work.    

What  meetings  in  your  local  Church  have  you  attended  regularly  during  the  past  three  years?  ___________________  ________________________________________________________________________________________________    What  religious  meetings  outside  the  local  Church  have  you  attended  during  the  last  year?  ________________________  ________________________________________________________________________________________________    What  leadership  training  courses  have  you  completed?    (Give  numbers)  _____________________________________  ________________________________________________________________________________________________    Which  of  these  courses  has  been  completed  within  the  past  year?  __________________________________________  

I  hereby  apply  for  an  Advance  Certificate  of  Progress,  and  will  submit  further  information  if  requested  to  do  so.    I  wish  my  name  to  appear  on  the  Certificate  as  follows:  _________________________________________________________  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       (Print  or  write  plainly)  

The    fee  of  SIX  DOLLARS  ($6.00)  is  herewith  enclosed:    ________________________________________________  

Date:  _______________________      Signed:  ________________________________________________,  Applicant  

I  have  discussed  the  items  of  this  application  with  the  applicant.  I  am  familiar  with  _____________  work  as  a  leader.    The  applicant  has  impressed  me  as  being  a  sincere  Christian,  and  being  capable  of  leadership  in  the  work  of  the  Church.        Date:  _______________________  Signed:  _________________________________________________,  Pastor  

 (If  it  is  impossible  to  secure  signature  of  applicant’s  Pastor,  the  Church  School  Superintendent  or  some  other  responsible  Church  Christian  Education  official  may  sign.)  

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Application  for  First  Diploma  of  Achievement  BOARD  OF  EDUCATION  AND  PUBLICATION  Progressive  National  Baptist  Convention,  Inc.  

601  –  50th  Street,  Northeast,  Washington,  D.C.    20019      

 

NOTE:    The  First  Diploma  of  Achievement  will  be  granted  to  a  student  on  the  following  basis:  

RELIGIOUS  DEVELOPMENT  1. The  use  of  a  plan  for  further  religious  development  for  a  period  of  six  years.    A  student  of  the  Bible  and  

other  religious  books,  prayer  and  meditation,  participation  in  church  meetings,  in  community  activities  and  cultivation  of  worthy  friendships  all  stimulate  religious  development.    Such  plans  may  well  include  undertaking  new  and  difficult  tasks,  making  friendships  across  barriers  of  faith,  race  and  nations.  

CHURCHMANSHIP  2. Participation  in  worship,  fellowship  and  service  and  in  the  financial  support  of  the  Church.  3. At  least  ten  years  of  experience  in  church  work,  with  evidence  of  increasing  skill,  and  an  expanding  

participation  in  the  life  of  the  Church  and  community,  such  as  social  welfare  and  action  and  missionary  outreach.    

EDUCATIONAL  GROWTH  4. Reading  (Required)  

a. Three  or  more  recent  books  in  the  field  of  Christian  education  other  than  leadership  education  textbooks.  

b. One  or  more  books  on  Christian  beliefs,  Christian  biographies,  general  education  or  missions.  5. Meetings.      

a. Attendance  during  each  of  the  six  years,  upon  such  local  meetings  as  workers’  conferences,  forums,  study  and  discussion  groups.  

b. Attendance  within  the  year  upon  meetings  of  a  broader  nature  than  the  local  church,  such  as  institutes,  conventions,  congresses,  and  leadership  schools.  

6. Courses.  Completion  of  a  total  of  thirty-­‐six  Leadership  training  courses  and  the  applicant  must  hold  credits  for  Old  and  New  Testament  courses.  

 Name:  ___________________________________________________________________________________________  

(Give  full  name  under  which  courses  were  taken)  

Address:    Street:  ___________________________________    City  _____________________  State  _________________  

Church  Membership:  _______________________________________________________________________________  

Have  you  followed  a  definite  plan  of  personal  religious  development  during  the  past  six  years?  _________    On  additional  sheet  describe  this  plan  (optional).    Have  you  received  definite  spiritual  uplift  as  a  result  of  this  plan?  ______  

Do  you  participate  in  the  worship  life  of  your  Church?  _____________________________________________________  

Do  you  participate  in  the  fellowship  life  of  your  Church?  ___________________________________________________  

Has  religious  experience  in  worship  given  you  a  desire  to  do  some  practical  religious  service  in  your  Church  and  community?    _____      On  additional  sheets  describe  this  service  (Required)  

Do  you  contribute  regularly  to  the  support  of  the  work  of  your  Church?  _______________________________________  

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In  what  capacities  have  you  served  as  a  leader  in  your  Church  during  the  past  six  years?  ________________________  __________________________________________________________________________________________________  

What  have  been  your  successes?    Your  failures?  How  do  you  account  for  these?    (Use  additional  sheet).  

In  what  capacities  are  you  serving  as  a  leader  in  your  Church  at  the  present  time?  _______________________________-­‐_________________________________________________________________________________________________  

Have  you  a  definite  plan  for  accomplishing  your  objectives  in  these  capacities?    ____________________  (Yes)    or  (No)  On  additional  sheet  describe  this  plan.    

Are  you  making  an  effort  to  enlarge  your  usefulness  in  your  Church  and  community?  _____  (Yes)  or  (No)      Explain:  _________________________________________________________________________________________________    What  Journals  of  Religious  Education  do  you  read  regularly?  (Please  list)    _____________________________________  ________________________________________________________________________________________________    Name  three  or  more  books  in  the  field  of  Christian  education  that  you  have  read,  not  including  those  required  as  textbooks.  _______________________________________________________________________________________  On  additional  sheet  state  the  main  point  of  view  of  each  book  and  state  how  the  book  has  helped  you  in  your  Church  work.    

Name  one  or  more  books  on  Christian  beliefs,  Christian  biographers,  general  education,  or  mission  that  you  have  read,  not  including  textbooks:  ___________________________________________________________________________  On  additional  sheet  state  the  main  point  of  view  of  each  book  and  state  how  the  book  has  helped  you  in  your  Church  work.    

What  meetings  in  your  local  Church  have  you  attended  regularly  during  the  past  three  years?  ___________________  ________________________________________________________________________________________________    What  religious  meetings  outside  the  local  Church  have  you  attended  during  the  last  year?  ________________________  ________________________________________________________________________________________________    What  leadership  training  courses  have  you  completed?    (Give  numbers)  _____________________________________  ________________________________________________________________________________________________    Which  of  these  courses  has  been  completed  within  the  past  year?  __________________________________________  

I  hereby  apply  for  the  First  Diploma  of  Achievement  and  will  submit  further  information  if  requested  to  do  so.    I  wish  my  name  to  appear  on  the  Certificate  as  follows:  _________________________________________________________  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       (Print  or  write  plainly)  

The    fee  of  SIX  DOLLARS  ($6.00)  is  herewith  enclosed:    ________________________________________________  

Date:  _______________________      Signed:  ________________________________________________,  Applicant  

I  have  discussed  the  items  of  this  report  with  the  applicant.  I  am  familiar  with  ___________________  work  as  a  leader.    The  applicant  has  impressed  me  as  being  a  sincere  Christian,  and  being  capable  of  leadership  in  the  work  of  the  Church.        Date:  _______________________  Signed:  _________________________________________________,  Pastor  

 (If  it  is  impossible  to  secure  signature  of  applicant’s  Pastor,  the  Church  School  Superintendent  or  some  other  responsible  Church  Christian  Education  official  may  sign.)  

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Application  for  Gold  Star  Diploma  of  Achievement  BOARD  OF  EDUCATION  AND  PUBLICATION  Progressive  National  Baptist  Convention,  Inc.  

601  –  50th  Street,  Northeast,  Washington,  D.C.    20019      

NOTE:    The  Gold  Star  Diploma  of  Achievement  will  be  granted  to  a  student  on  the  following  basis:  

RELIGIOUS  DEVELOPMENT  1. The  use  of  a  plan  for  further  religious  development  for  a  period  of  eight  years.    A  student  of  the  Bible  and  

other  religious  books,  prayer  and  meditation,  participation  in  church  meetings,  in  community  activities  and  cultivation  of  worthy  friendships  all  stimulate  religious  development.    Such  plans  may  well  include  undertaking  new  and  difficult  tasks,  making  friendships  across  barriers  of  faith,  race  and  nations.  

CHURCHMANSHIP  2. Participation  in  worship,  fellowship  and  service  and  in  the  financial  support  of  the  Church.  3. At  least  fifteen  years  of  experience  in  church  work,  with  evidence  of  increasing  skill,  and  an  expanding  

participation  in  the  life  of  the  Church  and  community,  such  as  social  welfare  and  action  and  missionary  outreach.    

EDUCATIONAL  GROWTH  4. Reading  (Required-­‐Summarize  each  book)  

a. Four  or  more  recent  books  in  the  field  of  Christian  education  other  than  leadership  education  textbooks.  b. One  or  more  books  on  Christian  beliefs,  Christian  biographies,  general  education  or  missions.  

5. Meetings.      a. Attendance  during  each  of  the  eight  years  of  such  local  meetings  as  workers’  conferences,  forums,  study  

and  discussion  groups.  b. Attendance  within  the  year  of  meetings  of  a  broader  nature  than  the  local  church,  such  as  institutes,  

conventions,  congresses,  and  leadership  schools.  6. Courses.  Completion  of  a  total  of  sixty  Leadership  training  courses  and  the  applicant  must  hold  credits  for  

Old  and  New  Testament  courses.    Name:  ___________________________________________________________________________________________  

(Give  full  name  under  which  courses  were  taken)  

Address:    Street:  ___________________________________    City  _____________________  State  _________________  

Church  Membership:  _______________________________________________________________________________  

1. Have  you  followed  a  definite  plan  of  personal  religious  development  during  the  past  eight  years?  _________      On  additional  sheet  describe  this  plan  (optional).    Have  you  received  definite  spiritual  uplift  as  a  result  of  this  plan?  ______    

2. Do  you  participate  in  the  worship  life  of  your  Church?  _______________________________________________  3. Do  you  participate  in  the  fellowship  life  of  your  Church?  ______________________________________________  

 4. Has  religious  experience  in  worship  given  you  a  desire  to  do  some  practical  religious  service  in  your  Church  and    

community?    _____      On  additional  sheets  describe  this  service  (Required)    

5. Do  you  contribute  regularly  to  the  support  of  the  work  of  the  Church?  __________________________________  6. In  what  capacities  have  you  served  as  a  leader  in  your  Church  during  the  past  eight  years?  _________________  

__________________________________________________________________________________________    

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7. What  have  been  your  successes?    Your  failures?  How  do  you  account  for  these?    (Use  additional  sheet).  

8. In  what  capacities  are  you  serving  as  a  leader  in  your  Church  at  the  present  time?  ________________________-­‐___________________________________________________________________________________________    

9. Have  you  a  definite  plan  for  accomplishing  your  objectives  in  these  capacities?    ________________  (Yes)    or  (No)  On  additional  sheet  describe  this  plan.      

10. Are  you  making  an  effort  to  enlarge  your  usefulness  in  your  Church  and  community?  ____________(Yes)  or  (No)      Explain:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  

 11. What  Journals  of  Religious  Education  do  you  read  regularly?  (Please  list)    ________________________________  

___________________________________________________________________________________________    

12. Name  five  or  more  books  in  the  field  of  Christian  education  that  you  have  read,  not  including  those  required  as  textbooks.  ___________________________________________________________________________________________  On  additional  sheet  state  the  main  point  of  view  of  each  book  and  state  how  the  book  has  helped  you  in  your  Church  work.    

13. Name  one  or  more  books  on  Christian  beliefs,  Christian  biographers,  general  education,  or  mission  that  you  have  read,  not  including  textbooks:  ______________________________________________________________  On  additional  sheet  state  the  main  point  of  view  of  each  book  and  state  how  the  book  has  helped  you  in  your  Church  work.    

14. What  meetings  in  your  local  Church  have  you  attended  regularly  during  the  past  three  years________________  ___________________________________________________________________________________________  

 15. What  religious  meetings  outside  the  local  Church  have  you  attended  during  the  past  year?    

___________________________________________________________________________________________    

16. What  leadership  training  courses  have  you  completed?    (Give  numbers)  _________________________________  ___________________________________________________________________________________________  

 17. Which  of  these  courses  has  been  completed  within  the  past  year?  _____________________________________  

___________________________________________________________________________________________  

I  hereby  apply  for  the  Gold  Star  Diploma  of  Achievement  and  will  submit  further  information  if  requested  to  do  so.    I  wish  my  name  to  appear  on  the  Certificate  as  follows:  ____________________________________________________  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     (Print  or  write  plainly)  

The    fee  of  TEN  DOLLARS  ($10.00)  is  herewith  enclosed:    ________________________________________________  

Date:  _______________________      Signed:  ________________________________________________,  Applicant  

I  have  discussed  the  items  of  this  application  with  the  applicant.  I  am  familiar  with  _______________________work  as  a  leader.    The  applicant  has  impressed  me  as  being  a  sincere  Christian,  and  being  capable  of  leadership  in  the  work  of  the  Church.        Date:  _______________________  Signed:  _________________________________________________,  Pastor  

 (If  it  is  impossible  to  secure  signature  of  applicant’s  Pastor,  the  Church  School  Superintendent  or  some  other  responsible  Church  Christian  Education  official  may  sign.)    

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Application  for  Second  Diploma  of  Achievement  BOARD  OF  EDUCATION  AND  PUBLICATION  Progressive  National  Baptist  Convention,  Inc.  

601  –  50th  Street,  Northeast,  Washington,  D.C.    20019      

 

NOTE:    The  Second  Diploma  of  Achievement  will  be  granted  to  a  student  on  the  following  basis:  

RELIGIOUS  DEVELOPMENT  1. The  use  of  a  plan  for  further  religious  development  for  a  period  of  seven  years.    A  student  of  the  Bible  and  

other  religious  books,  prayer  and  meditation,  participation  in  church  meetings,  in  community  activities  and  cultivation  of  worthy  friendships  all  stimulate  religious  development.    Such  plans  may  well  include  undertaking  new  and  difficult  tasks,  making  friendships  across  barriers  of  faith,  race  and  nations.  

CHURCHMANSHIP  2. Participation  in  worship,  fellowship  and  service  and  in  the  financial  support  of  the  Church.  3. At  least  ten  years  of  experience  in  church  work,  with  evidence  of  increasing  skill,  and  an  expanding  

participation  in  the  life  of  the  Church  and  community,  such  as  social  welfare  and  action  and  missionary  outreach.    

EDUCATIONAL  GROWTH  4. Reading  (Required)  

a. Three  or  more  recent  books  in  the  field  of  Christian  education  other  than  leadership  education  textbooks.  

b. One  or  more  books  on  Christian  beliefs,  Christian  biographies,  general  education  or  missions.  5. Meetings.      

a. Attendance  during  each  of  the  seven  years,  upon  such  local  meetings  as  workers’  conferences,  forums,  study  and  discussion  groups.  

b. Attendance  within  the  year  upon  meetings  of  a  broader  nature  than  the  local  church,  such  as  institutes,  conventions,  congresses,  and  leadership  schools.  

6. Courses.  Completion  of  a  total  of  forty-­‐two  Leadership  training  courses  and  the  applicant  must  hold  credits  for  Old  and  New  Testament  courses.  

 Name:  ___________________________________________________________________________________________  

(Give  full  name  under  which  courses  were  taken)  

Address:    Street:  ___________________________________    City  _____________________  State  _________________  

Church  Membership:  _______________________________________________________________________________  

Have  you  followed  a  definite  plan  of  personal  religious  development  during  the  past  seven  years?  _________      On  additional  sheet  describe  this  plan  (optional).    Have  you  received  definite  spiritual  uplift  as  a  result  of  this  plan?  ______  

Do  you  participate  in  the  worship  life  of  your  Church?  _____________________________________________________  

Do  you  participate  in  the  fellowship  life  of  your  Church?  ___________________________________________________  

Has  religious  experience  in  worship  given  you  a  desire  to  do  some  practical  religious  service  in  your  Church  and  community?    _____      On  additional  sheets  describe  this  service  (Required)  

Do  you  contribute  regularly  to  the  support  of  the  work  of  the  Church?  _______________________________________  

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In  what  capacities  have  you  served  as  a  leader  in  your  Church  during  the  past  seven  years?  ________________________  __________________________________________________________________________________________________  

What  have  been  your  successes?    Your  failures?  How  do  you  account  for  these?    (Use  additional  sheet).  

In  what  capacities  are  you  serving  as  a  leader  in  your  Church  at  the  present  time?  _______________________________-­‐_________________________________________________________________________________________________  

Have  you  a  definite  plan  for  accomplishing  your  objectives  in  these  capacities?    ____________________  (Yes)    or  (No)  On  additional  sheet  describe  this  plan.    

Are  you  making  an  effort  to  enlarge  your  usefulness  in  your  Church  and  community?  _____  (Yes)  or  (No)      Explain:  _________________________________________________________________________________________________    What  Journals  of  Religious  Education  do  you  read  regularly?  (Please  list)    _____________________________________  ________________________________________________________________________________________________    Name  four  or  more  books  in  the  field  of  Christian  education  that  you  have  read,  not  including  those  required  as  textbooks.  _______________________________________________________________________________________  On  additional  sheet  state  the  main  point  of  view  of  each  book  and  state  how  the  book  has  helped  you  in  your  Church  work.    

Name  one  or  more  books  on  Christian  beliefs,  Christian  biographers,  general  education,  or  mission  that  you  have  read,  not  including  textbooks:  ___________________________________________________________________________  On  additional  sheet  state  the  main  point  of  view  of  each  book  and  state  how  the  book  has  helped  you  in  your  Church  work.    

What  meetings  in  your  local  Church  have  you  attended  regularly  during  the  past  three  years?  ___________________  ________________________________________________________________________________________________    What  religious  meetings  outside  the  local  Church  have  you  attended  during  the  last  year?  ________________________  ________________________________________________________________________________________________    What  leadership  training  courses  have  you  completed?    (Give  numbers)  _____________________________________  ________________________________________________________________________________________________    Which  of  these  courses  has  been  completed  within  the  past  year?  __________________________________________  

I  hereby  apply  for  the  Second  Diploma  of  Achievement  and  will  submit  further  information  if  requested  to  do  so.    I  wish  my  name  to  appear  on  the  Certificate  as  follows:  ____________________________________________________  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       (Print  or  write  plainly)  

The    fee  of  EIGHT  DOLLARS  ($8.00)  is  herewith  enclosed:    ________________________________________________  

Date:  _______________________      Signed:  ________________________________________________,  Applicant  

I  have  discussed  the  items  of  this  report  with  the  applicant.  I  am  familiar  with  _______________________work  as  a  leader.    The  applicant  has  impressed  me  as  being  a  sincere  Christian,  and  being  capable  of  leadership  in  the  work  of  the  Church.        Date:  _______________________  Signed:  _________________________________________________,  Pastor  

 (If  it  is  impossible  to  secure  signature  of  applicant’s  Pastor,  the  Church  School  Superintendent  or  some  other  responsible  Church  Christian  Education  official  may  sign.)  

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Application  for  Third  Certificate  of  Progress  BOARD  OF  EDUCATION  AND  PUBLICATION  Progressive  National  Baptist  Convention,  Inc.  

601  –  50th  Street,  Northeast,  Washington,  D.C.    20019      

 

NOTE:    A  Third  Certificate  of  Progress  will  be  granted  to  a  student  on  the  following  basis:  

RELIGIOUS  DEVELOPMENT  1. The  use  of  a  plan  for  further  religious  development  for  a  period  of  three  years.    A  study  of  the  Bible  and  

other  religious  books,  prayer  and  meditation,  participation  in  church  meetings,  in  community  activities  and  cultivation  of  worthy  friendships  all  stimulate  religious  development.    Such  plans  may  well  include  undertaking  new  and  difficult  tasks,  making  friendships  across  barriers  of  faith,  race  and  nations.  

CHURCHMANSHIP  2. Participation  in  worship,  fellowship  and  service  and  in  the  financial  support  of  the  Church.  3. At  least  three  years  of  experience  in  church  work,  with  evidence  of  increasing  skill,  and  an  expanding  

participation  in  the  life  of  the  Church  and  community,  such  as  social  welfare  and  action  and  missionary  outreach.    

EDUCATIONAL  GROWTH  4. Reading  (Required)  

a. Three  or  more  recent  books  in  the  field  of  Christian  education  other  than  leadership  education  textbooks.  

b. One  or  more  books  on  Christian  beliefs,  Christian  biographies,  general  education  or  missions.  5. Training  Events.      

a. Attendance  during  each  of  the  three  years,  of  local  meetings  such  as  workers  –  conferences,  forums,  study  and  discussion  groups,  workshops.  

b. Attendance  within  the  year  of  events  of  a  broader  nature  than  the  local  church,  such  as  institutes,  conventions,  congresses,  and  leadership  schools.  

6. Courses.  Completion  of  a  total  of  twenty  Leadership  training  courses  and  the  applicant  must  hold  credits  for  Old  and  New  Testament  courses.  

 Name:  ___________________________________________________________________________________________  

(Give  full  name  under  which  courses  were  taken)  

Address:    Street:  ___________________________________    City  _____________________  State  _________________  

Church  Membership:  _______________________________________________________________________________  

Have  you  followed  a  definite  plan  of  personal  religious  development  during  the  past  three  years?  _________  On  additional  sheet  describe  this  plan  (optional).    Have  you  received  definite  spiritual  uplift  as  a  result  of  this  plan?  ______  

Do  you  participate  in  the  worship  life  of  your  Church?  _____________________________________________________  

Do  you  participate  in  the  fellowship  life  of  your  Church?  ___________________________________________________  

Has  religious  experience  in  worship  given  you  a  desire  to  do  some  practical  religious  service  in  your  Church/community?    _____  On  additional  sheets  describe  this  service  (required)  

Do  you  contribute  regularly  to  the  support  of  the  work  of  your  Church?  _______________________________________  

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In  what  capacities  have  you  served  as  a  leader  in  your  Church  during  the  past  three  years?  ________________________  __________________________________________________________________________________________________  

What  have  been  your  successes?    Your  failures?  How  do  you  account  for  these?    (Use  additional  sheet  to  answer  this)  

In  what  capacities  are  you  serving  as  a  leader  in  your  Church  at  the  present  time?  _______________________________-­‐_________________________________________________________________________________________________  

Have  you  a  definite  plan  for  accomplishing  your  objectives  in  these  capacities?    ____________________  (Yes)    or  (No)    

On  additional  sheet  describe  this  plan.    

Are  you  making  an  effort  to  enlarge  your  usefulness  in  your  Church  and  community?  _____  (Yes)  or  (No)      Explain:  _________________________________________________________________________________________________    Do  you  regularly  read  the  Sunday  School?  ____      The  International  Journal  of  Religious  Education?  ______  What  other  Journals  of  Religious  Education?  (Please  list)    _________________________________________________  ________________________________________________________________________________________________  Name  three  or  more  books  in  the  field  of  Christian  education  that  you  have  read,  not  including  those  required  as  textbooks.  _______________________________________________________________________________________  On  additional  sheet  state  the  main  point  of  view  of  each  book  and  state  how  the  book  has  helped  you  in  your  Church  work.    

What  meetings  in  your  local  Church  have  you  attended  regularly  during  the  past  three  years?  ___________________  ________________________________________________________________________________________________    What  religious  events  outside  the  local  Church  have  you  attended  during  the  last  year?  ________________________  ________________________________________________________________________________________________    What  leadership  training  courses  have  you  completed?    (Give  numbers)  _____________________________________  ________________________________________________________________________________________________    Which  of  these  courses  has  been  completed  within  the  past  year?  __________________________________________  

I  hereby  apply  for  a  Third  Certificate  of  Progress,  and  will  submit  further  information  if  requested  to  do  so.    I  wish  my  name  to  appear  on  the  Certificate  as  follows:  _________________________________________________________  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           (Print  or  write  plainly)  

The    fee  of  FOUR  DOLLARS  ($4.00)  is  herewith  enclosed:    ________________________________________________  

Date:  _______________________      Signed:  ________________________________________________,  Applicant  

I  have  discussed  the  items  of  this  report  with  the  applicant.  I  am  familiar  with  his  or  her  work  as  a  leader.    The  applicant  has  impressed  me  as  being  a  sincere  Christian,  and  being  capable  of  leadership  in  the  work  of  the  Church.        Date:  _______________________  Signed:  _________________________________________________,  Pastor  

 (If  it  is  impossible  to  secure  signature  of  applicant’s  Pastor,  the  Church  School  Superintendent  or  some  other  responsible  Church  Christian  Education  official  may  sign.)    

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F O R O F F I C E U S E O N L Y

Board of Education and Publication Date Received:

Placed on hold by: Hold Date:

Processed and Approved by: Date Approved:

FORM eI-A APPLICATION For CERTIFICATION OF DEAN OF LEADERSHIP EDUCATION SCHOOL

As Authorized by: Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. BOARD OF EDUCATION & PUBLICATION

601-50th Street, Northeast s Washington, D. C. 20019

(Submit Form I-A sixty (60) days prior to the beginning of the school to the Executive Director)

¨ Rev. ¨ Dr. ¨ Mr. ¨ Mrs. ¨ Miss

Name (Last, First, M.I.): Date: / /

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Church Affiliation: District Association:

State Convention: National Convention:

I – QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Are you a high school graduate?

¨ YES ¨ NO

If no, what is the highest grade attained? ¨ PHD ¨ Master’s ¨ Bachelors

¨ Associate Arts ¨ High School ¨ Graduate School ¨ Seminary ¨ Other:_________________________ 2. College and graduate school training (list colleges and degrees successively)

Name of College: Year Attended: / /

Degree:

Area of concentration:

Name of College:

Year Attended: / / Degree:

Area of concentration:

Name of College:

Year Attended: / / Degree:

Area of concentration:

3. If college training has not been in the area of religion, what courses in Bible, theology, church history, etc., have you taken in

preparation for this work? Course: School: Date:

Course: School: Date:

Course: School: Date:

1. Have you served as Dean of a school before?

¨ YES ¨ NO

If yes, where:

Name of School (if applicable) Date Served: / /

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5. In what capacity have you served/are you serving in your church?

6. Are you familiar with the Discipleship & Leadership Education Curriculum Handbook? ¨ YES ¨ NO

II

1. According to your understanding of the requirements of the Board of Education and Publication, what do you consider to be the duties of a dean?

2. What means will you use to secure and train teachers for this school of Christian Leadership education?

3. How will you handle the problem of an incompetent, though self-confident teachers?

4. How will you inspire a good teacher to have confidence in his/her ability when lacking in self-confidence?

5. In what ways will you solicit cooperation for your school from the church and community?

6. By what means will you finance this school?

III 1. What magazines, journals, or monographs on Christian education do you read regularly?

2. Name three recent books in leadership education or in a related field that you have read. Give the point of view of each.

A.

B.

C.

I hereby approve the application of:

Name:

To be recommended as Dean of leadership education for the:

(Insert Name of school)

Of the (Insert Name of Association, State Congress or Convention):

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Signed: Date mailed to Board of Education and Publication / /

/

(State Director of Christian Education (when applicable) or Pastor

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PROGRESSIVE NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION INC. BOARD OF EDUCATION AND PUBLICATION

REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE CARDS, CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS

~ COURSE CARDS ~

Adult All courses are standardized with numbers preceding the course. The minimum credit hours in Leadership Education for a credit card (orange) is 10 hours in class and 10 hours out-of-class work. Youth A course card (blue) will be issued to each student 11 years of age and under. *Reading is required for all Certificates and Diplomas (See Graduation Applications). First Certificate Eight (8) Course Cards are required: (B113-Christian Stewardship; B111- Knowing the Old Testament; B112- Living the New Testament;

B142- Christian Evangelism; B050- Missionary Education in the Local Church; B180 Baptist Doctrine; B104-How to Read and Study the Bible; B110 Christian Discipleship).

Second Certificate Fourteen (14) Course Cards are required. Third Certificate Twenty (20) Course Cards are required. Advance Certificate Thirty (30) Course Cards are required

DIPLOMA OF RECOGNITION (An Oral Exam is required for each diploma)

First Diploma Thirty-six (36) Course Cards are required and presentation of statement of 20 years work in the church or related religious organization. Second Diploma Forty-two (42) Course Cards; laboratory experience \; workshop training and 12 hours of

assigned clinical research training in special leadership education field are required. Gold Star Diploma Sixty (60) Course Cards; 20 hours of assigned research; 15 years of Christian experience in church work or related field and preparation Of a “Mini-Thesis” or a special assigned subject are required. The Sunday School Certificate and License are awarded to students in recognition of the completion of all requirements leading to the Third Certificate of Progress; required Sunday School courses; and their having passed a written or oral examination.

~AWARD~

The Marshall A. Talley Award – A service award presented annually to a person who has served over and beyond the call of duty in the area of Christian Education. These Course Cards, Certificates, Diplomas and Awards are issued directly from the Board of Education & Publication upon certification of the fulfillment of all prescribed requirements.

PROGRESSIVE NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION, INC. Board of Education & Publication

601-50th Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20019 Telephone: (202) 0558 FAX: (202) 398-4998