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University Divinity School
National Christian Writers
Conference SATURDAY, AUGUST 14TH 2010
 CEO and Founder
NCWC Antonio L. Crawford

Giving life to your creativity!

Antonio L. Crawford, is the He is also a contributing au-

founder of NCWC. He thor in Chicken Soup for the
earned his degree in Minis- African American Woman's
try from Aroma Deliverance Soul. He has appeared at The
Theological Institute, and National Publicity Summit in
his Associate’s Degree in New York as a media panel-
Computer Science from ist. Some of his radio inter-
Coastline Community Col- views include K-Praize KPRZ,
lege. He received a profes- San Diego, The Authors’ Re-
sional certificate in Lean En- view on Artistfirst.com, Blog-
terprise Solution from San TalkRadio.com and the talk
Diego State University. He radio show, Literary Piz-
served 21 years in the United zazz. He has appeared at the
States Navy as an Informa- Virginia Festival of the Books
tion Systems Manager and in Charlottesville, the Chris-
Lean Solution Advisor. tian Writers Conference and
He used his skills to create Book Expo in Norfolk, Vir-
Strateginomics™, Creata- ginia, the African American
matic™, The Lean Self- Literary and Media Confer-
Publishing Model, and The ence, and the Soul Film Fes-
Kaizen Way™. His training tival. Antonio maintains a
seminars show authors, in- busy schedule. He’s a mem-
fopreneurs and other ex- ber of Toastmasters Interna-
perts how to produce, mar- tional and Toastmasters San
ket and distribute informa- Diego California. He lives in
tion products in the market- sunny San Diego, California.
place faster, easier and at a
lower cost.

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President of Ministry Marketing Solutions
Pam Perry
Pam Perry is president of Ministry Marketing Solu-
tions and founder of the Detroit Chapter American
Christian Writers Association. Known as the Con-
nector, Pam connects the right people for the right
project at the right time. A PR expert and marketing
coach for the past two decades, Pam spent 10 years in
ad agencies and commercial media and the last 10
marketing nonprofits. She is o-author of Synergy En-
ergy: How to Use the Power of Partnerships to Mar-
ket Your Book, Grow Your Business and Brand Your
Ministry.
Named a “PR Guru” by Publishers Weekly, Pam has
worked with the Detroit Free Press, WNIC,
McDonalds and Ford. She has worked in fund devel-
opment for Joy of Jesus and The Salvation Army. The
Detroit Free Press describes her as a “Marketing
Whiz”. She was named Power Networker of the Year
by author, George Fraser, received the Woman of
Excellence Award from The Michigan Chronicle and
won a local Emmy as producer of The Edge with Jeffrey Miller TV show.
Pam was the founder of Blacks in Advertising, Radio & Television (BART), a non-
profit networking organization for African Americans in the media. Over 10 years,
BART organized professional development meetings, career conferences and created
a scholarship awards program to honor African American heroes in the media indus-
try.
Her love for social media comes out her passion for networking, sharing content and
“guerilla marketing” through public relations to create buzz.
An honors graduate from Wayne State University with a B.A. in journalism, Pam,
and husband, Marc and their daughter, live in metro Detroit.

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 Articles
Pg. 7 The Walk at Work: Committed To Your Calling and Your Career

In Honor and Memory of the late Andria Hall

By: Andria Hall ( Former CNN Anchor )

Pg. 8 Power in Prayer

Devotional

By: Stacy Hawkins-Adams

Pg. 9 Four Things That Will Attract People to Your Website

Tips on Marketing By: Pam Perry

Pg. 11 What Should I Do To Be Saved?

By: Founder NCWC , Antonio Crawford

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Schedule of Events
Workshops are 45 minutes each session

8am to 9am Registration Chapel B. E. Mays Hall

9am to 9:15am Intro Pam Perry - Howard Thurman Chapel

1st Session Writing

9:30 to 11am Speaker 1 – Eugene & Jewel Williams Alumni Pratt
9:30 to 11am Speaker 2 – Karen Hunter RM 197
9:30 to 11am Speaker 3 –Pam Osbey Rm 196
9:30 to 11am Speaker 4 – N. Kali Mincy Rm 198
9:30 to 11am Speaker 5 – Shirley Thomas Dining Hall (Media Studio )

11am to 12:30pm NCWC Celebration and HU Book Festival

Key Note Speaker: Michelle McKinney Hammond
with Howard University Gospel Choir Performing

2nd session Publishing

12:30 to 2pm Speaker 1 - Cassandra RM 196
12:30 to 2pm Speaker 2 - Antonio Crawford Alumni Pratt
12:30 to 2pm Speaker 3 - Sharon King RM 198
12:30 to 2pm Speaker 4 - Stacy Hawkins-Adams RM 197

3rd session PR & Marketing

2:15 to 3:45pm Speaker 1 -Pam Perry RM 197
2:15 to 3:45pm Speaker 2 -Kim Beasley Alumni Pratt
2:15 to 3:45pm Speaker 3 -Sean Isaacs RM 198
2:15 to 3:45pm Speaker 4 -Cecelia Dowdy RM 196

4th session Wealth Building

4:00 to 5:15pm Speaker 1 – William Patterson RM 197
4:00 to 5:15pm Speaker 2 – Antonio Crawford Alumni Pratt
4:00 to 5:15pm Speaker 3 – Shirley Thomas Dining Hall ( Media Studio)
Expert Panel
5:30 to 6:00pm Chapel

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Keynote Speaker Michelle McKinney Hammond
As a bestselling author, speaker, singer and television co-host, Mi-
chelle has authored over 30 books (selling over one million copies
worldwide), including best-selling titles The Diva Principle, Sassy,
Single and Satisfied, 101 Ways to Get and Keep His Attention, and
Secrets of an Irresistible Woman. A gifted vocalist, Michelle has
recorded two CD’s, It’s Amazing and Let’s Go In and co-hosted the
Emmy Award-winning television talk show Aspiring Women.

She has appeared on countless television shows including Bill

Maher’s Politically Incorrect, E Channel’s “Soap Talk,” NBC’s The
Other Half, The 700 Club, and BET’s Oh Drama! as well as a regular
relationship segment on WGN Morning News. She has graced the
cover of magazines such as Today’s Christian Woman Precious
Times, The Plain Truth and Gospel Today. She has been a contribut-
ing writer for Spirit Led Woman, Discipleship Journal and has been
featured in articles in Shine, Essence, Ebony, Jet, Black Enterprise
Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, The Associated Press and The New York Times.

Following several successful years in an award-winning advertising career as an art director/writer/producer (her clients
included Coca-Cola USA, McDonald’s, Procter and Gamble, GMC and Ford Motor Company), Michelle suffered a devas-
tating leg injury after being hit by a car. For her the accident was a spiritual turning point, a wake up call to embrace her
purpose and fulfill her destiny. These bedridden months gave birth to her first bestseller, “What to Do Until Love Finds
You.” Since then Michelle has emerged as a highly-respected author, speaker and singer, reaching a diverse audience
nationally and internationally. Crossing denominational lines, addressing secular audiences, as well as addressing men
and women from every walk of life, Michelle is known for “keeping it real.” She addresses real-life issues with candor and
wit, and the hard questions with sensitivity and empathy. This merits her reputation as a relationship and life empower-
ment coach, crossing the great divide and sharing keys that lead to reconciliation between the sexes.

Michelle’s underlying message is “get yourself in spiritual order and your natural life will come together.” Her passion is
to give relevant and workable solutions to people’s questions based in timeless spiritual truths. Sharing solid, effective
principles that will help her audience to navigate through the journey of life and reach the ultimate destination of living
and loving to their fullest potential.

For all speaking engagement inquiries please call 866-391-0955 or fax your written request on your organization's let-
terhead to 312-832-0448 http://www.michellehammond.com

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Our Speakers…..
Eugene Williams, Jr. and Jewel W. Wil- Karen Hunter
Eugene Williams, Jr.
This Pulitzer Prize-winning jour-
and Jewel W. Williams,
nalist is one of the most sought-
CEO and COO of Wise-
after collaborators in publishing.
ducators, have a total
In 2007, she launched Karen
of twenty-six years of
Hunter Publishing (KHP)—a divi-
experience in the field
sion of Pocket Books at Simon &
of public education.
Schuster, and has published
Their most recent col-
seven books, including: Why Black Men Love White Women,
laboration is a guide
a Patti LaBelle cookbook, Recipes for The Good Life, and E.
titled, Self-Publishing
Lynn Harris’s New York Times bestselling novel, Mama Dear-
101: Preparing, Publish-
est. KHP will also release True You by pop sensation Janet
ing, and Marketing Your Masterpiece. The workbook is a
Jackson in 2011.
vehicle for both aspiring and experienced writers who
have the desire to maintain complete control of the pub- In addition to writing and publishing, Karen was a radio talk-
lishing process. They have hosted and presented at self- show host on a New York City morning show for three years.
publishing conferences, workshops, and webinars She is currently a Distinguished Lecturer at Hunter College,
throughout the mid-Atlantic states. They have also held where she has served as an assistant professor in the Film &
private consultations with aspiring writers from all over Media Department for the past seven years.
the nation.
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house Road Suite 102-263 Fredericksburg, VA 22408 CASSANDRA, the most re-
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Antonio L. Crawford entertainer in the nation. Lo-
Antonio L. Crawford, is the founder of
cal DJ's call her "The Bay
NCWC. He earned his degree in Ministry
Area's Best Kept Secret". She
from Aroma Deliverance Theological In-
stitute, and his Associate’s Degree in is a spoken word entertainer
Computer Science from Coastline Com- and executive producer for
munity College. two inspirational-vibrant CDs,
Love According To Love and
Antonio used his skills to create Strategi-
Born To Climb. Both CDs are distributed through CD
nomics™, Creatamatic™, The Lean Self-
Baby.com, the largest online independent music distribu-
Publishing Model, and The Kaizen
tor connected on the World Wide Web.
Way™.
Cassandra is the founder and host of several inspirational
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Cecelia Dowdy Pam Perry
Cecelia Dowdy is a world trav-
Pam Perry, president of Ministry Mar-
eler who has been an avid
keting Solutions and founder of the
reader for as long as she can
Detroit Chapter American Christian
remember. When she first read
Writers Association has lead the indus-
Christian fiction, she felt called
try as a PR expert and marketing coach
to write for the genre. She
for more than two decades. She spent
loves to read, write, and bake
the first ten years working in ad agencies and working
desserts in her spare time. She also loves spending
in commercial media. She has dedicated the past ten
time with her husband and their young son. Currently
years to marketing ministries and helping people
she resides with her family in Maryland.
achieve their goals.

Pam has worked closely with some of the most well

known Christian publishers and African American Chris-
Stacy Hawkins Adams tian authors. The slogan she uses to describe her moti-
Stacy Hawkins Adams is an vation and her commitment to excellence is: Brand
award-winning Christian au- YOUR Best Life! Pam is also the coauthor of Synergy
thor and freelance journalist Energy: How to Use the Power of Partnerships to Mar-
who has been writing about ket Your Book, Grow Your Business and Brand Your
women’s relationships with Ministry.
God, each other, and them-
selves for many years. She
has penned six nationally published women’s fiction
Sean Isaacs
novels and one nonfiction book. Her recent releases Sean Isaacs is a multi-talented
include The Someday List and Who Speaks To Your Business Coach, Business
Heart? Stacy is also a captivating speaker whose key- Owner and Entrepreneur,
note messages center on personal value, the power whose innate gifts and abilities
of pursuing one’s purpose, and how to deepen one’s have blessed the Christian
faith. She recently launched a group coaching service community for more than 20
for aspiring authors called Author In You. For more years. He is a marketing spe-
information about Stacy, her books or her coaching cialist, sales professional, renowned speaker,
services, visit www.StacyHawkinsAdams.com or gifted songwriter, singer, recording artist, pas-
www.AuthorInYou.com tor, CEO and Co-founder of Isaacs Marketing
Group Inc. (IMG) and the CEO of Glorify Him
Now!

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Sharon V. King, PhD Shirley Thomas
Sharon V. King,
Shirley Thomas Executive Producer,
PhD, owner, King's Ran-
and TV Host of award win-
som Writing and Editing Service.
ning show, Success Filled Liv-
Sharon is a sociologist, published
ing. Author, motivational speaker &
academic and author of, The
teacher, how to live and have a
Spiritual Fitness Checkup for the
wonderful, fantastic life!
50-Something Woman, avail-
able August 2010.

William R. Patterson
William R. Patterson is CEO of
The Baron Solution Group, a Top Pam Osbey
100 MBE. He is ranked as one
Pam Osbey, multi-
of the top business motivational
talented teaching
speakers in country by rank-
artist for the Chi-
ing.com. He is a three-time
cago Public School
award-winning lecturer and in-
System,
ternational best-selling author
Poetry Center of
who uses his trademark approach, THE BARON SOLU-
Chicago, Chicago Youth Cen-
TION™, to coach, train, and motivate authors, small
ters. Gwendolyn Brooks Award
business owners, executives, sales professionals, and
winner in 2004.
investors. He has shared the stage with billionaires,
presidential candidates, and Fortune 100 CEOs. Wil-
liam is an internationally recognized business and
wealth coach who has created over 150 products and N. Kali Mincy
has been a featured guest on over 500 television and N. Kali Mincy, business com-
radio programs. William is a business and financial munications, coach and pub-
expert for CBS and XM Satellite Radio. He delivers so- lishing expert, advancing the
lutions to millions worldwide — from individual inves- quality of written and visual
tors and small business owners to corporate boards communications for compa-
and CEOs. William's breakthrough book, "The Baron nies reshaping the 21stcen-
Son" has been translated around the world and fea- tury.
tured in the Forbes Book Club and Black Enterprise.
For more information, visit www.baronseries.com.

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 The Walk at Work:
Committed to Your Calling and Your Career
by

Andria Hall

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should
walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10

Anyone who has experienced office politics knows deep down inside there’s a better way to work. Each of us wants to believe
that the quality and nature of our work should be defined by more than the paycheck we get at the end of the week. The Walk
at Work is a gentle and encouraging guide to readers who wonder, how can I be an effective Christian in corporate America? The
advice offered in The Walk at Work — part manual for personal spiritual growth, part daily devotional, part Bible study and all
of it inspirational reading, — will apply specifically to office politics, career advancement, and soul survival. The author exam-
ines not only the relationships we have with others at work, but also the everyday challenges many of us have just surviving and
thriving in our careers. Her book will become a “how to spiritually succeed at work” must-read.

This unusual guidebook, a hybrid of daily inspirational readings and a seven-step plan for personal spiritual growth — is de-
signed to equip men and women who want to honor God in the workplace. It is an especially supportive resource for Chris-
tians, who have a desire to submit to God’s word and move from Sunday Christians to Monday through Sunday believers.

God is able. He is ready and waiting for us to invite Him into every aspect of our work life, and the thing He is waiting for most
is for us to agree with what’s most important to Him. Using the acronym S.U.C.C.E.S.S. as a teaching tool, the reader can find
success by lining up his/her priorities with God’s. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we are guided toward everything we
need to succeed. God will fight our battles at work, because He has set it up so that through prayer, His Son Jesus Christ will
intervene for every single believer. It’s His intervention and guidance that will make a difference in our lives so we can find
favor, promotion, peace, and inner prosperity. It’s our faith and obedience that opens the door for God to move. Our office
relationships will be edified and effective. When we put our heavenly Father first, when we invite others to see God in us, even
on the job, God divinely places us in positions of influence where the living God can use our submission and commitment to
serve Him.

Andria Hall, (April 26, 1957-January 12, 2009) former CNN anchor, author of “The Walk at Work: Seven Steps to
Spiritual Success on the Job” (WaterBrook Press), www.AndriaHall.com

In this picture from Left Pam, Andria and Marc

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 Power in Prayer
By Stacy Hawkins Adams

(Originally published at www.Faithchicks.com on January 25,

Probably like many of you, I've felt helpless over the past 48 hours as I have viewed the horrific images of suf-
fering, shock and death coming out of Haiti. My kids and I were taking fresh-baked cookies out of the oven
Thursday evening when Diane Sawyer's ABC News report filled our TV screen. We turned off the tube, joined
hands, and said a prayer for those affected by the history-making earthquake.
Indeed, my natural response has been to pray each time the tragedy crosses my mind; and yet, from the safety
of my warm and comfortable home, stocked with food and water, it doesn't seem like quite enough. After de-
ciding which relief organizations to support financially so that the thousands of suffering Haitians can
promptly receive aid, I still want to do more. Especially after learning that the college friend of one of my young
adult church members died in the quake, and a young member of my daughter's Girl Scout troop has relatives
in Haiti. However, I know that planes filled with eager supporters have been turned away for lack of runway
space. I know that since I'm not a doctor, daily journalist, or trained disaster relief volunteer, my ability to pro-
vide tangible support is limited.
Acknowledging those limitations reminded me that what is within my reach to offer the Haitians is exactly
what is needed - prayer and more prayer. God is sending foot soldiers - the doctors, the medics, the military
personnel - who have the right experience. A pastor friend, who is also a professional psychologist, will spend a
week in Haiti providing mental health support to Haitian preachers who are caring for people dealing with loss,
grief and a life that will never be the same. They need my prayers - and yours - to give them wisdom, strength
and energy to help however needed.
Through our donations, we're providing the food, water and medical support that everyone is praying for.
Hopefully those who are acquainted with Haitian Americans or immigrants are also offering emotional support
or other requested assistance. God is even using his Haitian servants who are in the midst of the rubble. Diane
Sawyer's Thursday evening report ended with scenes of destitute Haitians standing in the streets, praising God
in a traditional Hallelujah hymn, despite the suffering they're enduring.
As hard as it is to "do nothing," I've realized that in uttering prayers, we're doing much more than "nothing."
We're casting our bread upon the waters and trusting that God will direct our talents, treasures and other re-
sources to and for the good of those in Haiti and for their distraught relatives here in the U.S. Our job is to
pray, then to listen for answers on how we can and should act to show our support. So keep praying, and re-
main open to doing more as opportunities arise.
There is power in our prayers. God's Word says so!
* Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. Philippians 4: 6
* Be earnest and unwearied and steadfast in your prayer [life], being [both] alert and intent in [your praying]
with thanksgiving. Colossians 4: 2
* Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; have mercy on me, and
hear my prayer. Psalm 4: 1(NKJV)
And it shall be that before they call I will answer; and while they are yet speaking I will hear.
Isaiah 65: 24
© Stacy Hawkins Adams
Stacy Hawkins Adams is a bestselling and award-winning author and speaker whose women’s
fiction and nonfiction infuses themes of faith, social issues and personal growth. She also is a
freelance writer who pens a syndicated parenting column. Her sixth Christian fiction novel, Dreams That Won't
Let Go, was nationally released in January. Her first nonfiction book, Who Speaks to Your Heart? hit bookstore

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 Four Things That Will Attract People to Your Website
By: Pam Perry, Branding and Marketing Coach

Years ago if you didn’t have a business card you weren’t taken seriously about your business or ministry. Today, the new business card is the website. It’s your online iden-
tity. The brand of everything you do.

The formula for online success:

• Get visitors to your website

• Get them to know you, like and trust you

• Get them to take action on what you’re offering

Here are four things you can to do to increase your website traffic:

1. Connect a blog to your website. Blogs are rich in content and as a result rank high in search engines. Blogs can help your page rank on Google. “Spiders” crawl and
search the internet looking for new content (which is the main purpose of a blog). The more fresh content and activity on your site from the blog, the more traffic
you will garner on the website. Also, studies show that having a blog increased average time spent on a site by 60%. Connecting a blog to a static website is great way
to push up your Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

2. Give visitors a compelling gift. People love freebies. Give away a special report, ebook or an audio product in exchange for their email address using one of the data-
base services like Constant Contact or Aweber. This is also a great way to build your email list so you can communicate with them on an ongoing basis. Staying in
contact via email is still the quickest, cheapest way to get people to remember you.

3. Engage in social media. Show your visitors you’re relevant by adding Web 2.0 to your online marketing mix. By adding Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin badges and/
or icons to your website will pull in more SEO power. By tweeting or being active on Facebook or Linkedin, you can pull people from those sites (if you’re interesting
to them) to your main site. There’s no sense in being on any of the social networks if you don’t interest enough people to visit your main website.

4. Put a Youtube video on your Site. Behind Google, Youtube is the second largest search engine on the internet. So you want to pull traffic from there too. By posting a
welcome video also personalizes your online presence. Websites with video reap the rewards of higher click-through rates from visitors and increased conversion
rates. If your message is meaningful and relevant to your site visitors, your video will add to their enjoyment of visiting your site and encourage them not only to take
action but also to return and become a loyal fan.

Having an optimized website is more than just a necessary marketing piece. It’s a critical step in helping potential customers/constituents find you and qualifying that
candidate before they even contact you.

Are you on Twitter?

Ok, so you signed up and got your Twitter account. Now what do you tweet about? You do a couple of tweets and your read others tweet – but you just don’t get it. How
do people really use twitter?

"If your business isn't making money on Twitter, you're not doing it right" Melinda Emerson, author of How to Be Your Own Boss in Twelve Months.

Here are some ways to use Twitter to make it effective in your overall online marketing and branding:

• Link to helpful articles. Add your own comments or ask for feedback.

• Teach a mini Bible lesson in 140 characters.

• Invite people to subscribe to your ezine, blog, or facebook page.

• Tell your followers you have a free gift on your website.

• Re-tweet good posts by other people, but don't go overboard—most of your tweets should be yours.

• Announce a conference, book or CD release.

• Introduce other ministers who are also on Twitter.

• Congratulate others when they share good news.

• Sparingly link to your own blog posts. Don’t over promote yourself.

• Post up Gospel videos (yours or others) from Youtube.

• Post an inspirational quote or message. Show your personality.

• Ask questions that encourage responses. Engage!

Pam Perry, PR & Branding Coach, is the president of Ministry Marketing Solutions.com

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 HOWARD UNIVERISTY GOSPEL
This first college choir of its kind in the nation, the Howard Gospel Choir has
traveled internationally, recorded commercially and worked with notable artists to
spread the Good News of Jesus Christ through song. We celebrate the accomplish-
ments of our alumni who include Grammy Award winners Richard Smallwood and
Core Cotton of the Sounds of Blackness, as well as Elbernita and Twinkie Clark and
Angela Winbush.

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 WHAT SHOULD I DO TO BE SAVED?
by Antonio L. Crawford

The announcement spread around fast. J. M. Smith Later during the night hours, Nicodemus approached
is coming. This famous evangelist is known for hav- Jesus and said, “Rabbi (teacher), we know you are a
ing the gift of prophetic healing and teaching. “He teacher who has come from God. No one could perform
has preached in several cities. Now, he is visiting our the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with
town!” said Minister Jones. him.”

When the day finally arrived, people came from

miles away to hear the famous evangelist preach the Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the
gospel. That night, a tall, handsome man walked on kingdom of God unless he is born again; he cannot com-
the stage. He approached the clear Plexiglas po- prehend or fully understand the principles of God.”
dium. He laid down his large black Bible with a
thump. The noise echoed through the audience.
Why is it impossible for a sinner to comprehend God’s
principles? Because the natural mind (or sinful mind) is
“How many of you -- want to know what it feels like not open to the laws of God; nor will it submit to God’s
to be born again?” He continued in a deep baritone law.
voice. “There are four basic principles concerning
spiritual rebirth and salvation that you need to
You must be born again!
know:(1) John 3:27 says a man can receive only
what is given him from heaven. (2) Matthew 16:17
says, the true identity of Christ is revealed by God. She continued telling the story, “Being born again is syn-
(3) No one can go to the Father except he come onymous with being saved. It is impossible for you to
through the Son, John 14:6. and (4) Those who are understand God’s principles or enter into His kingdom
born of the Spirit are from heaven, John 1:12 & 13.” without spiritual rebirth and salvation. After obtaining
He paused, looked around at the crowd, and then both, your hearts and minds will be opened to receive
continued, “To understand all of this, you must be His word. God’s plan will be revealed to you. Only then
born again!” will your lives be changed.

After speaking these words the evangelist turned You will have the opportunity to understand and con-
and walked off the stage. The crowd of almost 2,500 form to God’s law by reading and studying the Bible. The
people seemed stunned. They were expecting more. Bible is God’s biblical instructions to us before we leave
People sitting in the audience began talking to each earth. The new knowledge will help you build a closer
other. The host pastors sitting on the stage slightly relationship with our Heavenly Father. His knowledge
to the right of the Plexiglas podium looked and helps us understand who we are in Christ. Now, do you
stared at each other. Suddenly the room went com- want to see, feel and experience the changing power of
pletely silent. God operating in you? Come children! Come running to
the altar to be saved.”

A slender elderly woman stepped onto the stage.

Walking gently she approached the podium, That night hundreds of people came to the altar to ac-
grabbed the microphone and said, “Please let me cept Christ as their personal Savior. Evangelist Jonnie
explain. One day Nicodemus, a Pharisee and ruler of Mae Smith prayed for those who came. Some were
the Jewish council, perceived that Jesus was a healed. Others were delivered; but all were amazed
teacher sent by God. when they discovered the elderly woman was the well
known, - famous evangelist, J. M. Smith.
Antonio L. Crawford, author, publisher, coach, and
Nicodemus and the others around him had wit-
nessed Jesus perform several miracles. Founder of National Christian Writers Conference.com

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Howard University School of Divinity
Social justice is the foundation on which Howard University
School of Divinity was built. The School traces its history back to
the schooner Amistad and the New England Congregationalists.
The American Missionary Assn. (AMA) was founded by a group
of New England Congregationalists in 1839-1840 after they suc-
cessfully advocated for the freedom of the slaves held captive
aboard the Amistad. This group of Congregationalists met in
1866 during a prayer meeting to discuss the training of religious
leaders to meet the spiritual needs of newly freed slaves. While
the initial plan was to teach religion, the scope was broadened
to include education and liberal arts. Thus was the founding of
Howard University in 1867. The founding of Howard University
School of Divinity followed in 1870.

From its very beginnig, women played an integral part in the

School’s history. The first female graduate was Bell J. Conrad,
who received the Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1921. She was
preceded by Ruth Haven and Elnora Carter, who completed the
certificate and diploma programs, respectively. Accredited in
1940, HUSD is one of the oldest fully-accredited theolgical
schools; and the oldest historically Black school; affiliated with
the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and
Canada.
Additionally, it is the only African-American theological school The three critical areas of focus for this program are: biblical
connected to a comprehensive category I research institution. As studies, African-American religious studies, and ethics and
one of the University’s 12 schools and colleges, HUSD enrolls public policy. Indeed, it is because of the capable leadership
students from diverse backgrounds and denominations in pur- throughout its history that HUSD continues to stand as a
suit of their Master of Arts in Religious Studies, Master of Divin- reputable and respected institution of religious education
ity or Doctor of Ministry degrees. The School offers an unparal- throughout this nation and world. In 1934, Dr. Benjamin
leled educational experience that not only reflects the African- Mays assumed the position of dean, becoming the second
American cultural and religious tradition, but also the founda- African-American dean of the School of Religion at Howard
tions of excellence promoted throughout Howard’s history and University. Dr. John B. Reeve was the first (1871-1875). Un-
the unique opportunity afforded by its location in the nation’s der Dr. Mays' guidance, the School underwent significant
capital. Upon graduation, HUSD students are well prepared for changes in its physical and academic composition, including
pastoral ministry, university, hospital and military chaplaincies, the initial accreditation of the School in 1940.
teaching, or research vocations. In line with HUSD;s tradition of
Following Dr. Mays, former deans include William Stuart Nel-
producing scholarly pastors and religious leaders who are consis-
son (1940-1949), Frank T. Wilson (1950-1957), Daniel G. Hill
tently at the forefront of global societal change is the envisioned
(1957-1964), Samuel L. Gandy (1965-1974), Talbert O. Shaw
Ph.D. program. The program will produce scholars who are
(acting, 1975), Lawrence N. Jones (1975-1991), Clarence
equipped to teach religion at universities throughout the world
Newsome (1992-2003), Evans Crawford (interim, 2003-2004),
and promote research, writing and reflection that will ensure
and Bertram Melbourne (interim, 2004-2007), each bringing
that religious literature, discussion and thought are sensitive and
his individual expertise and gifts to add to the School’s rich
responsive to the needs and voices of the African-American
history.
community.

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Resources
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 Thank you
On behalf of NCWC, a special Thanks to Dean Alton B. Pollard III, and
the Howard University School of Divinity Staff, for supporting the National
Christian Writers Conference. Thank you Howard University (The Hub)
Bookstore staff, Genevieve Nixon, Brent E. Swinton, Ray and the Howard
University Gospel Choir.
To all Writers, Authors, Speakers and Panelists, thanks for participat-
ing and giving your talents and your time to help make this event successful.
We thank NCWC Volunteers, and our sponsors: Essence Publishing,
Top Book Sales, Kaizen Publication LLC, Irby Realty and Derek Younger.
Thanks, CRG Printing Company for a job well done. Last but not least,
a special thanks to everyone who came out to participate in the #1 Confer-
ence for Writers, Authors, and Speakers.
Blessings to you all!
Gwendolyn Irby, Director, NCWC

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 Be Well Young Heart
By: Antonio Crawford
My pillow-case, drenched with tears
Sleepless nights and dreams interrupted by fear
But my life, is a living sacrifice
And my body. . .
Laying before the Master's shears
Despite my circumstances, I was born to endure adversity
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain
Created to give Him the Highest praise
He says, rest now, be still "It's Not Over."
The shears are still in the Master's hand.
Be well in mind, body, soul and spirit.
Be well my friends. Be well!

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