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In a historic vote, the Converge Board of Overseers has unanimously approved the appointment of Pastor John K. Jenkins, Sr. as President of Converge. Pastor Jenkins, who is the Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Glenarden, is the first African American to lead our 170-year-old movement.
He succeeds Scott Ridout, who resigned as President, effective September 1, 2022. As Scott has said, through a clearer “understanding and expectation of the president’s role, it has become very apparent to me that while many of my skills would be essential to this role, some of the expectations do not land in my areas of strength. I want Converge to have the best possible leadership for the future of the movement.”
During his eight years in leadership, Scott served admirably and brought many gifts to the organization. He has been a great ambassador for Converge and has successfully promoted the overall vision. Moreover, during Scott’s leadership, we planted a significant number of churches in our network thereby expanding Converge’s footprint in the United States and internationally.
Converge is a spiritually dynamic, missionally driven, relationally devoted, and culturally diverse movement of leaders who together start and strengthen churches worldwide. We believe that ministry is best accomplished when services, ministries and programs are implemented as close to the local level as possible through our regions.
Over the last year, the Board of Overseers has clarified the role of the President to ALIGN VISION, INSPIRE EVERYONE and MULTIPLY RESOURCES. We all believe that Pastor Jenkins is the right leader to unite us together to start and strengthen more churches and to send more workers out to advance the gospel.
The Converge bylaws allow for an appointment of a new President when a vacancy occurs between biennial meetings. In the interim period until our next biennial meeting in 2024, the Board of Overseers unanimously voted to appoint Pastor Jenkins as the next Converge President. Pastor Jenkins will remain the Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Glenarden International in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
Pastor Jenkins is a 25-year member of Converge and has served in various leadership positions for our movement. Previously, he served as the Vice President of National Ministries. Recently, he joined the Board of Overseers and its Executive Committee.
In Converge, God has united us, providing us with the right people in leadership at the right time. We are excited about the future, and we are BETTER TOGETHER!
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The Official Video for "Trenches" by Mission O. is finally here!
Yeah though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death (Trenches), I will fear no evil, for you are with me (Psalm 23:4).
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Credits:
Written by: Mission O.
Music Producer : DJ Metamorphosis
Mixing Engineer: Rico Anderson
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Director of Photography: SHARPEEYEPRODUCTIONS
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🔥🙉In the news...
📚The Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders will be out promoting the release of 'Elevate and Dominate: 21 Ways to Win On and Off the Field' this month. Sanders has announced four stops on his book tour that includes two major cities. All events are ticketed and available for purchase with a photo op.
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🎉Congratulations Coach Prime!
Press Release: Deion Sanders Accepts 2023 Sportsperson of the Year Award
The Colorado football community honored Deion Sanders on Wednesday night after the influential first-year coach was named Sports Illustrated’s 2023 Sportsperson of the Year last week.
Around 4,500 Colorado fans, students and various other members of the community gathered at the CU Events Center to celebrate Sanders’s award and his inaugural season with the Buffaloes. His three sons, Colorado quarterback Shedeur, safety Shilo and Deion Jr. all attended the event, too. Former Buffaloes quarterback and NFL star Kordell Stewart was present as well.
Sanders received a standing ovation as he took the stage to give a speech to thank everyone for coming.
The coach also gave a specific shout-out to one particular fan—99-year-old Peggy Coppom, who has won the hearts of many for her strong support of the Buffaloes over the years. Sanders had one promise for her, too.
“It’s my challenge to that whole entire team. It’s my challenge to the coaching staff. It’s my challenge to the support staff of Amazon Prime Video. It’s my challenge to Sports Illustrated that we’re gonna get Peggy to a bowl game next season.”
Those in attendance also got to see a sneak preview of Sanders’s new season of Coach Prime, which premieres on Friday on Amazon Prime Video.
The Buffaloes went 4–8 in Sanders’s first season with the team, but his influence off the field was something rarely seen in the college football space before him. Football games were sold out every home game for the first time in school history. Recruitment numbers at Colorado went up. And, the team brought in impressive television ratings, with a Sept. 23 loss to Oregon being one of the most-watched regular season games this year.
#DeionSanders #iBelieve #SportsIllustrated #ColoradoBuffaloes #CoachPrime #PrimeTime #JC #Congratulations #HeyPapiPromotions
🍂🍁 Hello, Hey Papi Promotions Network Members!
It is the Thanksgiving Season! Here is a great Thanksgiving Bible Verse to read with your family 1 Timothy 4:4-5: "For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer."
Please congratulate and support our members mention in the newsletter! Be Thankful and Happy Thanksgiving. Love You All!
Welcome New Members😉
Thank you for joining the Hey Papi Promotions Network Family! We hope you enjoy our global family-friendly Christian faith-based social media networking family. Give our new 7+ members a warm welcome!🎉 To see New Members CLICK HERE.
Aunt Hattie’s Cookbook | Southern Comfort Food Favorites 💛🥕🥦
This beautifully Photo-Illustrated hardcover book is go to reference for recipes that feature wholesome ingredients, and down home cooking techniques that will enthuse the novice, and will excite seasoned cooks seeking a traditional approach to preparing beloved southern comfort food favorites for the Thanksgiving Holiday, etc. Order ⭐Dr. Hattie Washington's Cookbook today! To order her Cookbook CLICK HERE.
Happy Veterans Day!👏💙
We give gratitude and thanks to all Veterans for their bravery and dedicated service! Thank you ⭐Jacqueline Griffin for your service so we can live in a better place!
The Griffin family’s story is one of perseverance and unity. In the Griffin household, faith development was essential; education was for their empowerment followed by other pursuits. Life in the US Army provided a unique environment for the Griffin family to grow. To read more about Jacqueline CLICK HERE.
🎉Open House and Ribbon Cutting Celebration
⭐️Beverly Winstead had her Open House and Ribbon cutting celebration on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Her team of the Law Offices of Beverly Winstead, LLC., new location is at 5 S Front Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Read more about Beverly's services CLICK HERE.
Coat & Shoe Giveaway!🧥
Wanda's Hope Klozet is partnering with Crossland High School & Dance Company, and Krewe of Pyros for a "Pull-Up and Pop The Trunk Coat & Shoe Giveaway" on ️Monday, November 20, 2023, from 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM (EST). The event will be located in front of Crossland High School, 6901 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748.
Visit ⭐Wanda's Hope Klozet website to read more on how you can support, volunteer, donate, give or receive items needed at her event. Contact Naioma Muse at 240.478.8642 or email wandashopeklozet@gmail.com. Read more about Wanda's Hope Klozet CLICK HERE.
🙏A DMV Night of Worship LIVE Concert!
Come ready for a night of radical praise and unplugged worship with ️⭐Pastor Victoria Orenze and ️⭐Jumbo Ane live in Concert on Saturday, November 25, 2023, 5:00 PM (EST) at 10001 Aerospace Road, Lanham, MD 20706. We hope to see you there! Get tickets at https://tmi.eventbrite.com. Get tickets for this event CLICK HERE.
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🚨In the news...📣
🔥Hey Papi Promotions Network member ⭐️Dr. Tasheka Green will be a guest for Lion Lunch Hour on Fox 5 DC today, Friday, September 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM (EDT). Read more details below...
❤️What is in your heart, and how is it manifested through your words, thoughts, and actions? Are you ready to embrace the matters of your heart to grow and expand to discover and maximize your greatest potential?
⏰️Then tune in on Friday, September 29, 2023, for Lion Lunch Hour on Fox 5 DC at 11:00 AM EDT with ⭐️Marissa Mitchell and ⭐️Erin Como while ⭐️Dr. Tasheka L. Green shares 4 Heart Healthy Ways to Discover and Maximize Your Greatest Potential.
📲Lock in the channel now! Set your DVRs and share with your family and friends! I promise you don’t want to miss Lion Lunch Hour on Fox 5 DC at 11:00 AM EDT or view at https://www.fox5dc.com/live.
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🚨In the news...
Have a Happy Summer Network Family!
I wanted to share with you some of our Hey Papi Promotions Network members making the news...
It was an awesome day at ️Council Member At-Large Mel Franklin's 1000 Father's Rally for Peace in Prince George’s County, Maryland at the Showplace Arena. The event featured LIVE music, free food, networking, and exhibitors, etc.Here are some highlight photos with Hey Papi Promotions Network members that were in attendance; ️Validity Media Group Celebrity Publicist Alecia Jones, ️iSkillz Multimedia Videographer Glenn Furgerson, ️Sisters 4 Sisters Network Founder Peggy Morris, ️Urban One Radio Announcer Cheryl Jackson, ️Printing Express & Designs, LLC President Wanda Childs, ️The Solid Foundation, Inc. Executive Director LaTasha Ward, ️Make A Difference (MAD) CEO Prince Hamn, and ️Community Leader Walter Kirkland. Special thanks to ️Maryland Governor Wes Moore for taking a photo with the Hey Papi Promotions Network Family members at our exhibitor table! Check out the photo below or our Network's gallery page at https://heypapipromotions.com/celebrity-highlights
Your marriage tells a story. Is it telling the story you dreamed of? Or is it telling a story of exhaustion, loneliness, anger, or even temptation? Hey Papi Promotions Network member ️Dr. Johnny Parker and his wife Lezlyn can help you turn the page, get unstuck from unhealthy patterns, connect deeper, and build the marriage of your dreams in their Kiss to Bliss master course. They are excited to announce their partnership with Keep the Faith radio. We created the Kiss 2 Bliss love class. A 10 session on demand love class. To learn more information, please visit their website at https://theparkersspeak.com and request a FREE 20 minute consultation.
Congratulations to the Contributing Hey Papi Promotions Network Authors️Dr. Tasheka Green ️Dr. Essie McKoy ️Lisa Dove Washington and ️Dr. Lisa M. Jones of Women of Virtue Walking in Excellence 52-Week Journal: EXCEED, DISCOVER RECOVER, and RELEASE, for achieving AMAZON BEST SELLER in 3 categories:
✅Self-Help/Self-Esteem
✅Personal Transformation
✅Journal Writing Self-Help
The book is now available on Amazon or visit Dr. Tasheka Green website at https://www.womenofvirtuewalkinginexcellence.com
The Old School Rollers Movie is now playing on Amazon Prime. This movie has Hey Papi Promotions Network members starringKenneth "Rollo" Davis, ️producer Trenillo "Tree" Walters, and actor Diane Powell️. You can check out the movie on Amazon Prime at Amazon Old School Rollers Movie.
🚨SAVE THE DATE:
⏰️Saturday, August 19, 2023
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)
🔥Wanda's Hope Klozet is partnering with Crossland High School & Dance Company for a "Pull Up Pick Up Back to School Backpack Giveaway" on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 11:00 AM -1:00 PM. The event will be located in front of Crossland High School, 6901 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748.
❤️We are now accepting the following new items; clear/mesh backpacks, pencils, pens, packs of crayons, blunt scissors, packs of looseleaf paper, composition books, glue sticks, pencil sharpeners, pocket folders, notebooks, and white/black socks, black or khaki pants for middle/high school students. Items can be mailed or dropped off on Monday - Thursday, June 21 - August 17, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (EST) at the main office of Crossland High School, Attention: CHS Dance Company, 6901 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748.
💥For more information about the event, please contact Lenia Cash, the Event Chairperson at 240-997-7007 or wandashopeklozet@gmail.com
🎉To learn more information about Wanda's Hope Klozet including event updates, and news, or to make a monetary donation, please visit the website at https://www.wandashopeklozet.com
🔥Billy Campbell has been on a long road from being an abused, bullied, and molested kid to becoming a relatively successful Dog Trainer, Business Owner, and now Author. Campbell learned how to play the system and make money, lots of it. He went from being a small-time, small-town thug, to the military, where he continued a life of crime, etc.
❤Billy hopes of reaching others who are lost like he was and to possibly inspire them to change their ways and ultimately their life.
💥Billy is now accepting speaking engagements for Virtual or LIVE Events with Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Programs, Workshops, Conferences, Correctional Institutions, Book Fairs, Media Interviews, Youth Activities, etc.
🌏To learn more about Billy including booking for speaking engagements, please visit his website at https://www.authorbillycampbell.com
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HAVE A BLESSED SUMMER! LOVE YOU ALL!
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Iconic Atlanta pastor Charles Stanley dies
Dr. Charles Stanley was a powerful pastor at the First Baptist Church of Atlanta. His organization In Touch Ministries reached millions across the world.
The First Baptist Church of Atlanta community is mourning the loss of arguably Atlanta's most prominent pastors who was the driving engine of one of the largest faith organizations in the world. Dr. Charles Stanley died at the age of 90.
Stanley led the church for 51 years. In Atlanta, he was known as one of the most distinguished faith leaders in the city's history. Stanley founded a new way of life and faith with his organization In Touch Ministries which became a global conglomerate. He would ultimately become a power house in his devotion.
"The church said he will be truly missed as his reach extended far beyond the metro area."
For more details on Stanley's legacy, people can visit
https://www.charlesstanley.com
Kim Budil, director LLNL, sharing news of the fusion breakthrough (Photo: AP)
The Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough In Context
Robert Rapier, Forbes, Senior Contributor
Press Release: January 15, 2023, 03:19pm EST
Last month the National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in California announced a significant breakthrough in nuclear fusion research. Since then, a number of people have asked me what this breakthrough really means.
First, let’s discuss some basics of nuclear fusion. Today’s nuclear power plants are based on nuclear fission, which is the splitting of a heavy isotope like uranium-235 into two smaller isotopes. (Isotopes are just different forms of an element).
In simple terms, nuclear fission is like shooting a tiny bullet at the center of the isotope, which causes it to become unstable and split. When it splits, it releases a tremendous amount of energy (mass and energy are related by Einstein’s famous equation E = Mc2). That energy can then be turned into electricity.
However, one of the primary objections to nuclear fission is that the byproducts of fission are highly radioactive, and many of them are long-lived. In other words, they pose a danger to life unless properly handled. These radioactive byproducts are why some are opposed to nuclear power.
Nuclear fusion, which is the source of the power for stars like our sun, is different. With fusion, you are forcing smaller isotopes together to form larger isotopes. Typically this involves combining isotopes of hydrogen — the smallest element — to form helium. This reaction releases even more energy than the fission reaction, but more importantly it doesn’t produce any long-term radioactive byproducts. That’s why nuclear fusion is often called the “holy grail” of energy production.
So, what’s the problem? Those small hydrogen isotopes are highly resistant to fusing. It takes tremendous pressure and high temperatures (as are present in the sun) to force them to fuse. That’s very different from nuclear fission, which takes place relatively easily. Thus, although fusion can be achieved in nuclear weapons, researchers have spent decades trying to create a controlled fusion reaction that could be used for energy production.
Over the years, many “breakthroughs” have been announced. The one that was announced last month was that for the first time, scientists got more energy out of the fusion process than they had to put in. Previous efforts that had achieved fusion required more energy inputs than the fusion reaction produced.
So, this does mark a significant breakthrough. But how close are we to developing commercial fusion reactors?
Here is an analogy I have used to put it in context. There were many milestones on the way to commercial airline travel. The Wright Brothers flew the first successful powered flight in history in December 1903. It would be another 16 years before the first transatlantic flight. But, the first widely successful commercial airliner, the Boeing 707 wouldn’t be introduced until 1958.
The long-running joke has always been that commercial nuclear fusion is 30 years away. In reality, that simply means we still can’t quite see the complete pathway to get there. The recent breakthrough is certainly a milestone on the path to commercial nuclear fusion. But we may still be 30 years away from seeing commercial realization of nuclear fusion.
Article reference link:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rrapier/2023/01/15/the-nuclear-fusion-breakthrough-in-context/