Rev. Dr. Suzan Johnson-CookU.S. Ambassador at Large for International

Religious Freedoms

Attorney Michelle AlexanderAuthor, The New Jim Crow: Mass

Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness

27th Annual Martin Luther King Jr.College of Ministers & Laity

Sponsored by the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College, the annual College of Ministers and Laity (formerly Religious Emphasis Week and, later, Science and Spiritual Awareness Week) is the Chapel’s signature program. For 27 years, it has attracted some of the brightest minds across an array of disciplines to engage in dialogue, learning and growing. The 2012 College of Ministers and Laity is unique in its juxtaposition of servanthood, scholarship and leadership as requirements for ministry – whether that ministry is performed through formal religion or any other field of endeavor. The conference will provide a creative learning environment in which clergy and laity from diverse backgrounds, distinct faith traditions, and different generations all come together as students of Dr. King’s philosophies and ethical principles to:

! ! REFLECT on their personal calling,

! ! ! FOSTER meaningful relationships with others who are answering their calling, and

! ! ! ! DEVELOP ideas and strategies for taking their calling to the world.

Save the DateApril 9-12, 2012

Thursday, April 12, 2012Tuesday, April 10, 2012

For More Information and Registration Visit:

www.mlkchapel.org

Showing Up in the World: Answering the Call to Learn, Serve and Lead

Easter Worship ServiceIMPACT Church

Rev. Olu Brown, Lead Pastor

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Pre-Conference Events

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Noted historian, activist and former speechwriter for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Vincent Harding is currently Distinguished Scholar in Residence at the Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Collection. On Wednesday, April 4, 2012, the 44th anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination, Dr. Harding will moderate a public discussion in the Martin Luther King Jr. Chapel at Morehouse College with several persons who were present with Dr. King during his trip to Memphis, Tennessee in April, 1968 including Ambassador Andrew Young, The Reverend James Lawson, and Mrs. Dorothy Cotton.

Princeton Professor of Religion and African American Studies and Morehouse Alumnus Dr. Eddie S. Glaude will speak on the life and legacy of alumnus and groundbreaking theologian The Reverend Howard Washington Thurman. A spiritual mentor and pastoral figure in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Thurman was the first black Dean at a predominantly white American university,

having served as dean of the Marsh Chapel at Boston University from 1953 to 1965.

6:30pmRemembering, Re-Calling, Re-Committing and Re-Living: Where Do We Go From Here?

1:30pmHoward Thurman Papers Project Book Release

The editors of the Howard Thurman Papers Project, led by Dr. Walter Earl Fluker, will officially release The Papers of Howard Washington Thurman, Volume 2: Christian, Who Calls Me Christian?, April 1936-August 1943.

The Reverend Michael Bernard Beckwith, Pastor of Agape Spiritual Center in Culver City, CA and author of Spiritual Liberation: Finding Your Soul’s Potential, along w i t h A n d r e w C o h e n publisher of EnlightenNext Magazine and author of

Evolutionary Enlightenment, will lead a master class for Morehouse College students and faculty/staff mentors to explore ideas of finding one’s vocational call, achieving personal and professional fulfillment and living with intentionality.

4:00pmMaster Class: Vocation, Calling and Life Purpose

7:00pmMysticism: Timeless, Relevant & Modern

10:00amEaster Sunday Worship Service

The Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College in partnership with IMPACT Church led by Pastor Olu Brown will present a media-rich, high energy and high quality “Easter Worship Experience” in the King Chapel.

11:00amAlumni Day Crown ForumHonoring the legacies of Howard W. Thurman ’23 and Brailsford R. Brazael ’27

S p i r i t u a l l e a d e r s Michael Beckwith and Andrew Cohen will l e a d a p u b l i c conversation on the relevance of spiritual life and the essential inspiration we glean

from great individuals like Howard Thurman. They will share the impact that illuminated change-makers have had on their own lives and why an intentional, updated spirituality may be more needed now than ever.

April 4-8, 2012

Intergenerational Festival of Preaching

Monday, April 9Mentoring for Ministry:

Two Generations of Morehouse Preachers

The Call to Learn

Tuesday, April 10The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me:

Preaching in the Prophetic TraditionThe Call to Serve

Wednesday, April 11

Those Preaching Women:A Tribute to Trailblazing

Women In MinistryThe Call to Lead

7:00pm

Sermon Talkback Breakfast

Alumni Clergy Reunion Reception

Honoree’s Reception

(Current & Prior Year Honorees)

Schedule of ActivitiesApril 9-12, 2012

Wednesday, April 115:00pm

Tuesday, April 105:00pm

All current year and prior year inductees into the Martin Luther King Jr. Board of Preachers, Collegium of Scholars and Board of Sponsors are invited to an honorees networking reception. Plans will be presented at this gathering for the regular convening of each board and receiving nominations for future induction.

Morehouse College is honored to have over 550 clergy in our ranks of alumni. Many of these alumni clergy are former members of the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel Assistants. This reception will be our first reunion of Morehouse Alumni Clergy for an opportunity to network, receive an update on programs of the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel and plan for future alumni clergy initiatives.

Following each evening of the Intergenerational Preaching Festival, we will host a Sermon Talkback Breakfast the next morning for participants to engage with the featured preachers in dialogue about their unique sermonic style, sermon design, content, the blessings and challenges of preaching in the public square and other relevant topics.

Tuesday - Thursday8:00am

Atlanta Marriott MarquisHost Hotel

Rev. E. Dewey Smith Jr. ’93&

Reginald Sharpe Jr. ’13

Rev. Dr. Howard-John WesleyRev. Dr. Sean H. McMillan Rev. Dr. Clayborn Lea Jr.

Rev. Dr. Teresa L. Fry-Brown&

Rev. Dominique Robinson

Schedule of Activities

Panel Discussions

Induction Ceremonies

Ambassador Suzan Johnson-Cook, U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, Washington, DC

Rev. Dr. David P. Gushee, Distinguished University Professor of Social Ethics, Mercer University, Macon, GA

Dr. Paul B. Courtwright, Professor of South Asian Religions, Emory University, Atlanta, GA

The Rev. Nicholas S. Richards, President of the Abyssinian Fund and Assistant Minister for Global Outreach, Abyssinian Baptist Church, New York, NY

The Martin Luther King Jr. Board of Sponsors and Collegium of ScholarsSpeaker: Professor MichelleAlexander

Tuesday, April 10The Martin Luther King Jr.Board of PreachersSpeaker: Ambassador Suzan Johnson-Cook

Thursday, April 12

Tuesday, April 10 Thursday, April 12

Panelist:Attorney Michelle Alexander, Associate Professor of Law, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

The Rev. Timothy McDonald III, Pastor of First Iconium Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA

Dr. Bryant A. Marks, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Director of the Morehouse Male Initiative, Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA

Dr. Ian Almond, Professor of English (South Asian and postcolonial literature and theory), Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

“A Call for Faith and Social Justice” “Faith, Freedom and Foreign Policy”

11:00am

1:30pm

April 9-12, 2012

Wednesday, April 11“Faithful in Mind, Body and Spirit”

Plenary Sessions

“The WorldHouse: Exploring the Multi-faith World”

“Humanity, Diversity, Equality & The WorldHouse”

“Occupy the Classroom: Education, Technology & The

WorldHouse”

In keeping with the theme of the 2012 College, “Showing Up in the World: Answering the Call to Learn, Serve and Lead,” each plenary session will engage the idea of the WorldHouse as developed in the final chapter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s book, “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?” In this essay, Dr. King posits that we are living in revolutionary times that must go beyond science and technological innovation to include a global movement of freedom undergirded by a revolution of values. 45 years after publication of these ideas, we will revisit the notion of the WorldHouse to assess its condition in 2012. We will specifically engage in discussion about the implications of our increasing global kinship for education and commerce and the continued necessity for a global movement of freedom undergirded by a revolution of values. Each plenary session will be followed by discussion groups that will engage the session theme and presentation to explore areas of intersection and resonance with the practical work of ministry, academic scholarship, activism, social service, entrepreneurship, etc.

Health and Wellness Luncheon featuring dietary recommendations and demonstrations, presentations on healthy eating habits, exploring the mind/body/spirit connection, and promoting a culture of health in institutions and communities.

Jeffery Small, JD Delman L. Coates, PhD Mark Weston, PhD

Rev. Dr. Gerald L. Durley,Luncheon Speaker

Daily SchedulePre-Conference Events: April 4-8, 2012

College of Ministers & Laity: April 9-12, 2012Wednesday, April 4

Thursday, April 5

Sunday, April 8Easter Worship ServiceImpact Church - Olu Brown, Lead Pastor

10:00am Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel

Remembering, Re-Calling, Re-Committing and Re-Living: Where Do We Go From Here?Dr. Vincent Harding, Moderator

6:30pmMartin Luther King Jr. International Chapel

Alumni Day Crown ForumThe Legacy of Howard Washington Thurman ’23Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, Speaker

11:00amMartin Luther King Jr. International Chapel

Howard Thurman Papers Project Book ReleaseThe Papers of Howard Washington Thurman, Volume 2: Christian, Who Calls Me Christian? April 1936-August 1943. Dr. Walter Earl Fluker, Senior Editor

1:30pm

Master Class: Vocation, Calling and Life PurposeMichael Beckwith & Andrew Cohen

4:00pm

Mysticism: Timeless, Relevant & ModernPublic Conversation with Michael Beckwith & Andrew Cohen

7:00pm Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel

MLK Int’l Chapel 2nd Floor(African-American

Hall of Fame)

MLK Int’l Chapel 2nd Floor(African-American

Hall of Fame)

Monday, April 9Intergenerational Festival of Preaching7:00pm Martin Luther King Jr.

International Chapel

Sermon Talkback Breakfast8:00am MLK Int’l Chapel 2nd Floor (African-American Hall of Fame)

“A Call for Faith & Justice”Collegium of Scholars & Board of Sponsors Induction Ceremony

11:00amMartin Luther King Jr. International Chapel

“The WorldHouse: Exploring the Multi-faith World”Opening Plenary Session

3:00pm

Reunion & Networking ReceptionMartin Luther King Jr. Board of Preachers Collegium of Scholars & Board of Sponsors

5:00pm MLK Int’l Chapel 2nd Floor (African-American Hall of Fame)

Intergenerational Festival of Preaching7:00pm Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel

Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel

“A Call for Faith & Justice”Panel Discussion

1:30pm Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel

Tuesday, April 10

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Post-Induction Ceremony LuncheonHonorees, Guests & Registered Attendees

12:30pm Chivers Dining Hall(Private Dining Area)

“Healthy in Mind, Body & Spirit”Luncheon & Presentation

12:30pm MLK Int’l Chapel 2nd Floor (African-American Hall of Fame)

Sermon Talkback Breakfast8:00am MLK Int’l Chapel 2nd Floor (African-American Hall of Fame)

“Humanity, Diversity, Equality & The WorldHouse”Plenary Session

9:30am Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel

“Occupy the Classroom: Education, Technology & The WorldHouse”

3:00pm Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel

Reunion & Networking ReceptionMorehouse College Alumni ClergyMLK. Jr. Int’l Chapel Assistants Alumni

5:00pm MLK Int’l Chapel 2nd Floor (African-American Hall of Fame)

Intergenerational Festival of Preaching7:00pm Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel

Wednesday, April 11

Thursday, April 12

Sermon Talkback Breakfast8:00am MLK Int’l Chapel 2nd Floor (African-American Hall of Fame)

“Faith, Freedom & Foreign Policy”Board of Preachers Induction Ceremony

11:00am Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel

“Faith, Freedom & Foreign Policy”Panel Discussion

1:30pm Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel

Event RegistrationPlease visit www.MLKChapel.org to register and

purchase event tickets.

General Conference Registration - $99.95(Includes All Meals and Sessions)

Sermon Talkback BreakfastTuesday, April 10

$15.00

Post-Induction Ceremony LuncheonTuesday, April 10

Sermon Talkback BreakfastWednesday, April 11

Health & Wellness LuncheonWednesday, April 11

Sermon Talkback BreakfastThursday, April 12

Post-Induction Ceremony LuncheonThursday, April 12

$20.00

$15.00

$20.00

$15.00

$20.00

Post-Induction Ceremony LuncheonHonorees, Guests & Registered Attendees

12:30pm Chivers Dining Hall(Private Dining Area)