GUEST SPEAKERSThe Minister and Self-Care

Dr. Cadenhead retired last year from 46 years in ministry, the last 17 as Senior Pastor of Providence Baptist Church in Charlotte. Writing has been an important part of his ministry, authoring five books and writing for newspapers in all the towns where he lived, totaling over 1,000 articles. Dr. Cadenhead is also a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, serving

as a therapist in several locations through the years. Dr. Cadenhead and his wife, Suzanne, have two adult children and five grandchildren. Following retirement, he is now serving part-time in the Church Relations Department of Gardner-Webb.

Dr. Tracy Jessup serves Gardner-Webb University as Vice President for Christian Life and Service and Senior Minister. A graduate of Gardner-Webb with a BA in Music, Dr. Jessup earned his MDiv degree at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School. He completed his PhD at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He also enjoys the opportunity to serve the local

church through interim pastorates, pulpit supply, and preaching revival services. He and his wife, Teresa, have two children, Christian and Anna.

DR. AL CADENHEAD

DR. TRACY JESSUP

Adam is the Director of Association Member Services for the Cleveland County Family YMCA. He received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Gardner-Webb University and a Master of Divinity in Intercultural Studies from Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity.

ADAM VELEZ

Rachel is a native of Arlington, Texas, and received her BA in Telecommunications from Baylor University. She received her MDiv from Truett Seminary at Baylor, and a ThM in Pastoral Care from Duke Divinity School. She has completed eight units of CPE at Duke University Medical

Center and UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. She began working at Hospice Cleveland County (HCC) as a chaplain in February 2010, and is currently the Director of Supportive Services for HCC. Rachel is married to Garin and they have two sons, Isaac (age 9) and Eli (age 7).

RACHEL HILL

Lamont, Servant Pastor /Teacher of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Shelby, NC, is a three-time graduate of Gardner-Webb University, having earned the Bachelor of Arts, Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Ministry degrees. He has served as the Second and Fourth Vice Moderator of the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Association and currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Cleveland Community College, Community Math Academy, and Carolinas Healthcare System - Cleveland and Kings Mountain. Dr. Littlejohn is married to H. Nicole Littlejohn and has two children, L’mia and Lamont III.

LAMONT LITTLEJOHN

Pastors’ School 2017

2017 SCHEDULEMONDAY5:00 p.m. ................................................................................................................................................................................................Registration

Ritch Banquet Hall

6:30 p.m ........................................................................................................................................................................Dinner

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. .................................................................................................................................. Opening SessionRitch Banquet Hall

TUESDAY8:00 a.m. ...................................................................................................................................................................Breakfast

8:45 a.m. ...................................................................................................................................................Morning DevotionDr. Tracy Jessup

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. ............................................................................................................................................ Rachel HillRitch Banquet Hall

9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. .................................................................................................................................................. Break

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. .............................................................................................................................Dr. Al CadenheadRitch Banquet Hall

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. .....................................................................................................................Dr. Lamont LittlejohnRitch Banquet Hall

11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. ............................................................................................................................................... Q & ARitch Banquet Hall

12:30 p.m ....................................................................................................................................................................... Lunch

Afternoon ............................................................................................................................................ Rest/Recreation Time

5:30 p.m. ......................................................................................................................................................................Dinner

7:00 p.m. ...............................................................................................................................................Community WorshipDover Chapel

WEDNESDAY8:00 a.m. ...................................................................................................................................................................Breakfast

8:45 a.m. ...................................................................................................................................................Morning DevotionDr. Tracy Jessup

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. .................................................................................................................................Dr. Al CadenheadRitch Banquet Hall

9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ................................................................................................................................................... Break

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. ..................................................................................... Dr. Lamont Littlejohn Ritch Banquet Hall

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. ........................................................................................................................................ Rachel HillRitch Banquet Hall

11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. .............................................................................................................................................. Q & ARitch Banquet Hall

12:30 p.m. ................................................................................................................................................Lunch and Adjourn Auxiliary aids will be made available to persons with disabilities upon request 48 hours prior to the event. Please call 704.406.2155 or email servicerequests@gardner-webb.edu with your request.

COST FOR SCHOOL $75.00 per person (entire conference)

$25.00 per person (day pass)

$150.00 per church staff (four persons or less - entire conference)

$30.00 additional staff or spouse

NO COST FOR STUDENTS

HOUSING Campus Apartment – $60.00 per night

AmericInn Boiling Springs – (704) 434-9996

Comfort Inn Shelby – (704) 482-5666

Holiday Inn Shelby – (704) 480-0881

MEALS $40.00 per person (includes all six meals)

SECURE YOUR RESERVATIONgardner-webb.edu/pastors-school-registration

For more information, please contactLisa Hollifield

by phone at (704) 406-3855 or email at lhollifield@gardner-webb.edu.

REGISTER

GET INVOLVED...

The CHRISTIAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION provides scholarship assistance to students preparing for full-time Christian vocational ministry.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONAaron Hinton

Director of Church Relations andthe Christian Service Organization

(704) 406-4101ahinton2@gardner-webb.edu

The PITTMAN CENTER FOR CONGREGATIONAL ENRICHMENT offers educational opportunities for both laity and clergy who are not enrolled as degree-seeking students in the School of Divinity.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONDr. Danny West

Director of Ministry Leadership Development(704) 406-3611

dwest@gardner-webb.edu

PITTMAN CENTER FOR CONGREGATIONAL ENRICHMENT