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SUMMARY:ABC Day Nashville
DESCRIPTION:With guest preacher Reverend Dr. John R. Faison\, Sr.\, Senior Pastor at Watson Grove Baptist Church\nin Nashville\, TN.
URL:https://abcnash.edu/event/abc-day-nashville-2/
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SUMMARY:67th Annual Garnett-Nabrit Lectures
DESCRIPTION:Register Now: https://whova.com/portal/registration\nThe 67th Garnett-Nabrit Lectures at American Baptist College will be held March 17-20 at Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church\, 1203 Ninth Ave. N.\, in Nashville. This year’s GNL will feature speakers and discussions designed to engage and inspire. \nHotel Details:\nWe have once again secured a conference hotel rate of $89 per night with the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel\, located just over a mile away from the conference venue and less than five miles from the ABC campus. Click here for hotel and room information; to reserve your room at the special ABC rate\, call 615-259-4343. \nKeynote Speakers:\n\nRev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley\, Pastor\, Alfred Street Baptist Church (Alexandria\, VA)\nRev. Dr. Otis Moss III\, Senior Pastor\, Trinity United Church of Christ (Chicago\, IL)\nRev. Dr. Gina Stewart\, Senior Pastor\, Christ Missionary Baptist Church (Memphis\, TN)\nRev. Dr. Otis Moss Jr.\, Noted Pastor and Civil Rights Activist\n\n  \nWeek at a Glance: \nSUNDAY\, MARCH 16\, 2025\n5:00 PM ABC Day Nashville Rally Service \nFifteenth Avenue Baptist Church \n1203 9th Avenue North\, Nashville\, TN 37208 \n  \nMONDAY\, MARCH 17\, 2025\n10:00 AM-3:00PM On-site Registration \nFifteenth Avenue Baptist Church \n1203 9th Avenue North\, Nashville\, TN 37208 \n  \nTUESDAY\, MARCH 18\, 2025\n9:00 AM-10:015 AM \nGraves\, Sweeney\, Goodwin\, Turner and Thomas Ministry Excellence \nBreakfast (Sponsored by Temple Church) \nSpeaker: Rev. George T. Brooks\, Sr. \n  \n10:30 AM-11:30 AM \nPlenary Session \nSpeaker: Rev. Dr. Otis Moss\, III \n  \n11:40 PM-12:45 PM \nWorkshops \n\nThe Moment of Now: Prophetic Preaching in Wildernesses and Desserts\n\nFacilitator: Dr. Jeremy Williams\n\n\nWe Are Community: A Blueprint for Justice Ministry in Unjust Times (Mark 1:40-45)*\n\nFacilitator: Attorney Courtney Teasley\n\n\nPraying With Our Legs: A Radical Response to Project 2025\n\nFacilitator: Bishop Aaron Marble\n\n\n\n  \n1:00 PM – 2:15 PM \nLuncheon \nSpeaker: Rev. Janiece Williams \n  \n2:00 PM – 3:45 PM \nWorkshops \n\nJesus\, Al Green\, Gladys Knight\, SZA\, AI and Kendrick Lamar: The Call to Cross Generational Ministry*\n\nFacilitator Dr. Bianca Canley-Mays\n\n\nWhere Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community\n\nFacilitator: Rev. Dr. Don Darius Butler\n\n\n\n  \n4:00 PM – 5:30 PM \nABC Students ONLY Workshop \nStrategic Thinking For Servant Leaders \nFacilitator: Rev. Diamond Gantt \n  \n6:00 – 8:00 PM \nEvening Worship \nPreacher: Rev. Dr. Gina Stewart \n  \nWEDNESDAY\, MARCH 19\, 2025\n9:00 AM – 10:15 AM \nPresidential Breakfast \nSpeaker: Rev. Dr. Don Darius Butler \n  \n10:30 AM – 11:30 AM \nPresidential State of the College \nSpeaker: Dr. Forrest E. Harris \n  \n11:40 AM-12:45 PM \nWorkshops \n\nThe Moment of Now: Prophetic Preaching in Wildernesses and Desserts\n\nFacilitator: Dr. Jeremy Williams\n\n\nWe Are Community: A Blueprint for Justice Ministry in Unjust Times (Mark 1:40-45)*\n\nFacilitator: Attorney Courtney Teasley\n\n\nPraying With Our Legs: A Radical Response to Project 2025\n\nFacilitator: Bishop Aaron Marble\n\n\n\n  \n1:00 PM-2:15 PM \nPresidential Luncheon \nSpeaker: Rev. Dr. Riggins Earl \n  \n2:30 PM-3:45 PM \nWorkshops \n\nJesus\, Al Green\, Gladys Knight\, SZA\, AI and Kendrick Lamar: The Call to Cross Generational Ministry*\n\nFacilitator: Dr. Bianca Canley-Mays\n\n\nWhere Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community\n\nFacilitator: Rev. Dr. Don Darius Butler\n\n\n\n  \n4:00 PM-5:30 PM \nABC Students ONLY Workshop \nStrategic Thinking For Servant Leaders \nFacilitator: Rev. Diamond Gantt \n  \n6:00 – 8:00 PM \nEvening Worship \n  \nTHURSDAY\, MARCH 20\, 2025\n9:00 AM – 9:50 AM \nContinental Breakfast \n  \n10:00 AM – 11:30 AM \nClosing Worship \nPreacher: Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley \n  \n11:45 AM – 1:00 PM \nPresidential Reception \n  \n*Workshops sponsored by the Lily Foundation – Small Town and Rural Congregations Grant.
URL:https://abcnash.edu/event/67th-annual-garnett-nabrit-lectures/
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SUMMARY:ABC Centennial Student-Alumni Debate
DESCRIPTION:Be part of this historic and thought-provoking event as ABC alumni and current students engage in a powerful debate on the origins of American Baptist College in 1924 as a collaboration between two distinct religious organizations. This is more than a debate—it’s an opportunity to learn\, reflect\, and engage in the legacy and impact of Black religious education and leadership. Don’t miss this insightful and educational discussion\, moderated by Dr. Janet Walsh\, Assistant Professor (Fisk University) and Strategic Consultant.
URL:https://abcnash.edu/event/abc-centennial-student-alumni-debate/
LOCATION:American Baptist College\, 1800 Baptist World Center Drive\, Nashville\, TN\, 37207\, United States
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SUMMARY:American Baptist College Baccalaureate Service
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. LaShante Walker
URL:https://abcnash.edu/event/american-baptist-college-baccalaureate-service/
LOCATION:Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church\, 1203 9th Avenue North\, Nashville\, TN\, 37208\, United States
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SUMMARY:American Baptist College Commencement Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Bernard Lafayette
URL:https://abcnash.edu/event/american-baptist-college-commencement-ceremony/
LOCATION:Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church\, 1203 9th Avenue North\, Nashville\, TN\, 37208\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T180000
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SUMMARY:Legacy of Leadership Gala
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to everyone who has purchased a ticket or table\, or supported the event as a sponsor. The event is sold out\, but we invite you to donate to the Legacy Fund to support student scholarships and campus programs.\n\nAGENDA\n5:30 PM  | Board of Trustees Reception – Separate Ticket Required \n6:00 PM | Gala Registration Begins \n7:00 PM | Legacy of Leadership Gala \n\nClick here for Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities.
URL:https://abcnash.edu/event/legacygala/
LOCATION:The Cal Turner Family Center at Meharry Medical College\, 1011 21st Avenue North\, Nashville\, 37208\, United States
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T052836Z
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SUMMARY:Homecoming 2025
DESCRIPTION:All American Baptist College alumni and friends are invited to Join us for Homecoming 2025! \nActivities will kickoff with a chapel service on Tuesday\, November 11; followed by Student Appreciation Day on Wednesday\, November 12; and an SGA-led karaoke event on Thursday\, November 11. \nThe week will culminate with a family-friendly celebration on Friday\, November 14\, from 5-10 p.m. The event will recreate the larger HBCU homecoming experience on ABC’s intimate campus. The evening will feature tailgating\, a high-energy flag football game\, food\, entertainment\, and more. The gathering is designed to unite students\, alumni\, faculty\, staff\, and the community in celebration of ABC’s legacy and future.
URL:https://abcnash.edu/event/homecoming-2025/
LOCATION:American Baptist College\, 1800 Baptist World Center Drive\, Nashville\, TN\, 37207\, United States
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SUMMARY:68th Annual Garnett-Nabrit Lectures
DESCRIPTION:The 68th Garnett-Nabrit Lecture Series will take place March 16–19\, hosted primarily on the campus of American Baptist College\, with select events held at partner locations throughout Nashville\, bringing together powerful voices for learning\, worship\, and meaningful dialogue. \n👉🏾 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n*We look forward to an impactful week together. Please note that all events and times are subject to change. Please refer to this page for the latest updates and revisions. \n\n🗓️ Sunday\, March 15\n🕒 5:00 PM – ABC Day\n👤 Rev. Dr. Jacquese Boyd📍 Mount Bethel Missionary Baptist Church – 1501 Arthur Ave\, Nashville\, TN 37208 \n\n\n\n🗓️ Monday\, March 16\n🕒 12:00 PM–3:00 PM – Onsite Registration\n📍 National Baptist Convention\, USA Inc. HQ – 1700 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 \n\n\n\n🗓️ Tuesday\, March 17\n🕒 8:00 AM–5:00 PM – Onsite Registration\n📍 National Baptist Convention\, USA Inc. HQ – 1700 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 \n\n🕒 9:00 AM–10:15 AM – Graves\, Sweeney\, Goodwin\, Turner\, Thomas Legends Breakfast\n👤 Dr. Breonus Mitchell\, Sr.📍 National Baptist Convention\, USA Inc. HQ – 1700 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 \n\n🕒 10:30 AM–11:30 AM – The Beloved Women of ABC: “Paternalism Impacting Us: Allies Embracing Us” Plenary\n👤 Rev. Ella Clay📍 National Baptist Convention\, USA Inc. HQ – 1700 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 \n\n\n🌅 Morning Workshops\n🕒 11:40 AM–12:45 PM – Navigating Digital Ministry\n👤 Pastor Krystle McDonald \n📍 ABC Campus – 1800 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 \n\n🕒 11:40 AM–12:45 PM – Faith Forward: From Breaking Stigma to Flourishing Through Mindful Healing Practices\n👤 Rev. Ella Clay\, Dr. Paulette O’Gilvie\, Mrs. Shawna Leigh Clay-Forrest \n📍 ABC Campus – 1800 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 \n\n🕒 11:40 AM–12:45 PM – Moving from Prophetic to Public Policy\n👤 Pastor Davie Tucker\, Bishop Aaron Marble \n📍 ABC Campus – 1800 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 \n\n🕒 1:00 PM–2:15 PM – Luncheon\n👤 Rev. Shevalle Kimber \n📍 National Baptist Convention\, USA Inc. HQ – 1700 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 –  Cafeteria \n\n\n🌤 Afternoon Workshops\n🕒 2:30 PM–3:45 PM – The Book of James\n👤 Dr. Terrence Chandler-Harrison \n📍 ABC Campus – 1800 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 \n\n🕒 2:30 PM–3:45 PM – Leadership Strategies for Congregations and Community\n👤 Dr. LaShante Walker \n📍 ABC Campus – 1800 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 \n\n🕒 4:00 PM–5:30 PM – Beloved Women of ABC – An Intergenerational Conversation with Women of ABC\n👤 Rev. Ella Clay \n📍 National Baptist Convention\, USA Inc. HQ – 1700 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 –  Cafeteria \n\n🕒 4:00 PM–5:30 PM – Gender Differences in Leadership (ABC Students Only)\n👤 Dr. Demetria McCroskey \n📍 ABC Campus – 1800 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 \n\n🕒 6:00 PM–8:00 PM – Evening Worship\n👤 Rev. Dr. Gina Stewart \n📍 15th Avenue Baptist Church – 1203 9th Ave N\, Nashville\, TN 37208 \n\n🕒 9:00 PM–10:30 PM – Late Night Worship\n📍 Jefferson Street Missionary Baptist Church – 2708 Jefferson St\, Nashville\, TN 37208 \n\n\n\n🗓️ Wednesday\, March 18\n🕒 8:00 AM–5:00 PM – Onsite Registration\n📍 National Baptist Convention\, USA Inc. HQ – 1700 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 \n\n🕒 9:00 AM–10:15 AM – Alumni Breakfast\n👤 Dr. B. Lamont Monford \n📍 National Baptist Convention\, USA Inc. HQ – 1700 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 \n\n🕒 10:30 AM–11:30 AM – Alumni Panel Discussion: “Rising Forward” Plenary\n📍 National Baptist Convention\, USA Inc. HQ – 1700 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 \n\n\n🌅 Morning Workshops\n🕒 11:40 AM–12:45 PM – Navigating Digital Ministry\n👤 Pastor Krystle McDonald \n📍 ABC Campus – 1800 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 \n\n🕒 11:40 AM–12:45 PM – Faith Forward: From Breaking Stigma to Flourishing Through Mindful Healing Practices\n👤 Rev. Ella Clay\, Dr. Paulette O’Gilvie\, Mrs. Shawna Leigh Clay-Forrest \n📍 ABC Campus – 1800 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 \n\n🕒 11:40 AM–12:45 PM – Moving from Prophetic to Public Policy\n👤 Pastor Davie Tucker\, Bishop Aaron Marble \n📍 ABC Campus – 1800 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 \n\n🕒 1:00 PM–2:15 PM – State of the College Address Luncheon\n👤 Rev. Dr. Derrick Jackson \n📍 National Baptist Convention\, USA Inc. HQ – 1700 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 – Cafeteria \n\n\n🌤 Afternoon Workshops\n🕒 2:30 PM–3:45 PM – The Book of James\n👤 Dr. Terrence Chandler-Harrison \n📍 ABC Campus – 1800 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 \n\n🕒 2:30 PM–3:45 PM – Leadership Strategies for Congregations and Community\n👤 Dr. LaShante Walker \n📍 ABC Campus – 1800 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 \n\n🕒 4:00 PM–5:30 PM – Gender Differences in Leadership\n👤 Dr. Demetria McCroskey \n📍 ABC Campus – 1800 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 \n\n🕒 4:00 PM–5:30 PM – Alumni Association Meeting\n👤 Dr. B. Lamont Monford \n📍 ABC Campus – 1800 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 \n\n🕒 6:00 PM–8:00 PM – Evening Worship\n👤 Dr. Charles Goodman \n📍 15th Avenue Baptist Church – 1203 9th Ave N\, Nashville\, TN 37208 \n\n🕒 9:00 PM–10:30 PM – Late Night Worship\n📍 Jefferson Street Missionary Baptist Church – 2708 Jefferson St\, Nashville\, TN 37208 \n\n\n\n🗓️ Thursday\, March 19\n👑 Presidential Investiture\n🕒 12:00 PM- Investiture Ceremony\n📍 15th Avenue Baptist Church – 1203 9th Ave N\, Nashville\, TN 37208 \n\n🕒 2:30 PM – Formal Reception\n📍 National Baptist Convention\, USA Inc. HQ – 1700 Baptist World Center Dr\, Nashville\, TN 37207 – Atrium \n Ticketed Event: Please note that the reception is a ticketed event. Tickets are $75 per guest\, and advance registration is required to attend. \n *PURCHASE TICKETS HERE \n*If you have the eventbrite app\, please search for “Presidential Investiture” \n\n\n\n\nHotel Details:\nWe are pleased to once again partner with the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel as our host hotel. Click here for room details and booking information. \n \n\nSponsorship\nSponsorship opportunities are available for partners and organizations interested in supporting this historic event. Click here to learn more and explore sponsorship options.
URL:https://abcnash.edu/event/gnl2026/
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SUMMARY:Presidential Investiture Reception Honoring Dr. Derrick Jackson
DESCRIPTION:American Baptist College invites you to join us for the Presidential Investiture of Dr. Derrick Jackson\, a historic and celebratory moment in the life of the College. \n⛪ Investiture Ceremony\n🕛 Time: 12:00 PM📍 Location: Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church1203 9th Ave N\, Nashville\, TN 37208 \nImmediately following the ceremony\, guests are invited to attend the official Investiture Reception honoring Dr. Jackson. \n\n🎉 Investiture Reception\n🕝 Time: 2:30 PM📍 Location: National Baptist Convention Headquarters1700 Baptist World Center Drive\, Nashville\, TN 37207 \n🍽️ The reception will include curated cuisine\, fellowship\, and a special artistic performance as we commemorate this significant milestone in the continued legacy of American Baptist College. \n🎟️ Ticketed Event: Please note that the reception is a ticketed event. Tickets are $75 per guest\, and advance registration is required to attend. \n👉🏾 *PURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite \n*If you have the eventbrite app\, please search for “Presidential Investiture” \nWe look forward to welcoming alumni\, faith leaders\, community partners\, and friends of the College as we celebrate this new chapter of leadership together.
URL:https://abcnash.edu/event/presidential-investiture/
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