2018 Samuel DeWitt Proctor ConferenceClergy and Lay Leadership Conference

“Some pastors have given up on filling the shoes of Amos, Micah, Isaiah or Jeremiah...God bless those pastors who stand tall and who, in love, tell the truth. They are the

[watchpersons] in the tower, the sentinels at the gate who can save us from total pollution.”

The late Reverend Dr. Samuel DeWitt Proctor was Pastor Emeritus of the Abyssinian Baptist Church of New York City and Professor Emeritus at Rutgers University. Dr. Proctor was president of Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA and North Carolina A&T State University. He held administrative positions with the Peace Corps in Nigeria and Washington, D.C. and the National Council of Churches.

Dr. Proctor served on the governing boards of the United Negro College Fund, National Urban League and the Overseer’s Visiting Committee for the Divinity School at Harvard University. He was Pastor-In-Residence for the Institute for Child Advocacy at Children’s Defense Fund/Haley Farm. He was awarded honorary doctorate degrees from more than 50 colleges and universities. Dr. Proctor was a prolific writer and preacher, authoring We Have This Ministry, How Shall They Hear?, and Sermons from the Black Pulpit, among many others.

About Samuel DeWitt Proctor

The African American Church represents the heartbeat of family, community and civic development in the black community. As a faith community, the African American Church is diverse, dynamic and growing. The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference is part of the continuing legacy of African Americans committed to both the spiritual and social justice aspects of ministry.

Who We Represent

The mission of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference (SDPC) is to nurture, support and mobilize African American faith, civic, corporate and philanthropic leaders to address critical needs of human and social justice within local, national and global communities. SDPC seeks to strengthen the individual and collective capacity of thought leaders and activists in the academy, church and community through education, advocacy and activism.

Our Mission

Strengthening Churches … Empowering Leaders … Transforming Communities.With Vision … By Faith … Through Action

Our Vision

Samuel DeWitt Proctor ConferenceBoard of Trustees

Rev. Traci BlackmonChrist the King United Church of Christ ~ St. Louis, MO

Rev. Dr. Valerie BridgemanMethodist Theological School in Ohio ~ Delaware, OH

Rev. Martin L. EspinosaRay of Hope Community Church ~ Nashville, TN

Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr.Healing of the Nations Foundation ~ New York, NY

Hon. Rev. Wendell L. GriffenNew Millennium Church ~ Little Rock, AR

Dr. Forrest E. Harris, Sr.American Baptist College ~ Nashville, TN

Bishop Gregory IngramPresiding Prelate, 1st Dist. AME Church

Philadelphia, PA

Tyra MarianiCo-Chair, SDPC, Inc.

New America Foundation ~ Washington, DC

Rev. Dr. Earl B. Mason, Sr.Bible-Based Fellowship Church of Temple Terrace

Tampa, FL

Rev. Dr. Michael PflegerCommunity of Saint Sabina Church ~ Chicago, IL

Rev. Dr. Joe Samuel RatliffBrentwood Baptist Church ~ Houston, TX

Rev. Dr. William Marcus SmallNew Calvary Baptist Church ~ Norfolk, VA

Rev. Dr. Gina M. StewartChrist Missionary Baptist Church ~ Memphis, TN

Rev. Anthony L. Trufant Emmanuel Baptist Church ~ Brooklyn, NY

Ms. Robin P. WilliamsUnited Food and Commercial Workers

Washington, DC

Rev. Starsky D. WilsonSaint John’s Church & Deaconess Foundation

St. Louis, MO

Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.Trinity United Church of Christ ~ Chicago, IL

Dr. Iva E. CarruthersGeneral Secretary

SDPC, Inc.Chicago, IL

Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, IIICo-Chair, SDPC, Inc.

Friendship-West Baptist ChurchDallas, TX

Invited Speakers Include:THE CALL

† Rev. Dr. James LaVirt Netters, Sr. † Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon † Rev. Dr. Clifford A. Jones† Rev. Dr. Christine Wiley † Rev. Dr. Dennis Wiley

“Beautiful Are The Feet” HONOREES

† Bishop Dr. David Daniels

CONFERENCE DEAN

“Staying In The Struggle Until The End”“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you?

To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” ~Micah 6:8 (NIV)February 12 - 15, 2018

MINISTRY SESSIONS• Enough for All: Theology of Sufficiency, Earth Care and Eco-

Justice• Building Allies and Unity for Movement Building• Ubuntu: Between Jerusalem and Jericho• Faith and Resistance in a Military State• “The World House”: Strategies for Living in a Pluralistic Society• Rise Up and Build: Nehemiah Plans for Community

Development• Pastoral Care in the Age of Soul Trauma

• Community Well-Being in the Age of Soul Trauma• Move of the Spirit: The Role of Music and Faith in Movement

Building • “Troubling Biblical Waters”: Faith, Fear and Fortitude• Leveraging the Law: The Role of Public Policy in Seeking Justice• Debt Free and Money Management: A Congregational Approach• Sisters of the Rock: The Era of Millinneal Womansim• #WAR: From Mass Incarceration to Mass Criminalization

† Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. † Rev. Racquel Gill † Rev. Starsky D. Wilson † Rev. Dr. Rosalyn Nichols † Rev. James Lawson† Rev. Dr. Gay Byron † Dr. Rachel Harding † Dr. Alisha Lola Jones † Rev. Dr. Stephanie Crumpton

† Rev. Michael McBride † Dr. Charlene Sinclair † Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock † Rev. Dr. Heber Brown † Rev. Dr. Melanie Harris† Dr. William “Bill” Lucy † Rev. Dr. Pamela Lightsey † Dr. Almella Starks-Umoja † Rev. Quincy James Rineheart † Asha Bandele

† Dr. Itihari Toure † Min. Tiauna Boyd † Rev. Melanie C. Jones † Min. Liz S. Alexander † Rev. Dr. Rosetta Ross

Sponsorship Benefits2018 Samuel DeWitt Proctor ConferenceClergy and Lay Leadership Conference

www.sdpconference.info

Vision Partners for community transformation provide support and in-kind contributions to our on-going programs and conferences. In addition to all other conference sponsor benefits, Vision Partners host special interest sessions, meet with leadership and engage in collaboration with SDPC. Vision Partners receive the back page or a two-page center spread in color as an Ad in the Conference Program Book.

Vision Partners For Community Transformation ($50,000 and Above)

Running informational video at exhibit gateway • Small group meetings with SDPC Leadership Council • Exposure in nationally distributed post-conference social media and electronic newsletter • Reception, lunch or breakfast sponsorship designation • Opportunity to host a special interest forum or book signing • Sponsorship designation on event signage and publications • Full page Ad in Conference Program Book • Reserved table at all events • 10 x 10 booth area with two line sign, draping and side rails • Two (2) six foot tables – covered and skirted • Booth area carpet and maintenance • Two (2) chairs, one (1) wastebasket • Specialized distribution of Sponsorship material as part of Registration • Welcome Package • Logo exposure on keepsakes • Premium inclusion in gift bags • Recognition on www.sdpconference.info

Jubilee Circle ($25,000)

Small group meetings with SDPC Leadership Council • Opportunity to host a special interest forum or book signing • Reception, lunch or breakfast sponsorship designation • Sponsorship designation on event signage and publications • Full page Ad in Conference Program Book • Reserved table at all events • 10 x 10 booth area with two line sign, draping and side rails • Two (2) six foot tables – covered and skirted • Booth area carpet and maintenance • Two (2) chairs, one (1) wastebasket • Specialized distribution of Sponsorship material as part of Registration • Welcome Package • Logo exposure on keepsakes • Premium inclusion in gift bags • Recognition on www.sdpconference.info

Covenant Circle ($20,000)

Lunch or breakfast sponsorship designation • Opportunity to host a special interest forum • Sponsorship designation on event signage and publications • Full page Ad in Conference Program Book • Reserved table at all events • 10 x 10 booth area with two line sign, draping and side rails • Two (2) six foot tables covered and skirted • Booth area carpet and maintenance • Two (2) chairs, one (1) wastebasket • Specialized distribution of Sponsorship material as part of Registration • Welcome Package • Logo exposure on keepsakes • Premium inclusion in gift bags • Recognition on www.sdpconference.info

Legacy Circle ($15,000)

Specialized distribution of Sponsorship material as part of Registration Welcome Package • Logo exposure on keepsakes • Sponsorship designation on event signage and publications • Full page Ad in Conference Program Book • Reception Sponsorship designation • Reserved table at all events • 10 x 10 booth area with two line sign, draping and side rails • Two (2) six foot tables - covered and skirted • Booth area carpet and maintenance • Two (2) chairs, one (1) wastebasket • Premium inclusion in gift bags.

Unity Circle ($10,000)

Sponsorship designation on event signage and publications • Full page Ad in Conference Program Book • Reception Sponsorship designation • Reserved table at all events • Two (2) six foot tables - covered and skirted • Booth area carpet and maintenance • Two (2) chairs, one (1) wastebasket • Optional inclusion in gift bags.

Victory Partner ($5,000)