NATIONAL BLACK PRESBYTERIAN CAUCUS (NBPC) Hosts Pre 225th General Assembly Activities
NBPC is hosting a series of events prior to the Convening of the 225th General Assembly. These activities will support all participants and constituents of the 225th GA as they prepare for the work to be accomplished in this next General Assembly.
Rev. Antonio Lawrence to Preach at NBPC National Online Community Worship Service
Rev. Antonio Lawrence will preach at the National Black Presbyterian Caucus sponsored worship. The worship will be held on June 12th, 2022 via Zoom. The Zoom lines will open at 6:00 pm.
Biography of Rev. Antonio M. K. Lawrence
Luke 4:18-19 - “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has appointed me to bring the good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”
Rev. Antonio is the son of the late Attorney Rev. Antonia and Freedamae C. Lawrence. Respected as a prolific preacher, scholar, thinker, and cultural critic, he is a native of Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was an honors graduate from Rocky Mount High School. He enrolled at Johnson C. Smith University where he majored in English and Minored in Philosophy and Ethics. While at Johnson C. Smith he distinguished himself as one of the top scholars and was awarded the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship as a sophomore. He finished a distinguished career at Johnson C. Smith University earning a BA in English with a minor in Philosophy and Ethics Magna Cum Laude.
In answering the call to Christian ministry, Antonio enrolled at Princeton Theological Seminary where he earned a Master of Divinity degree with a concentration in Religion and Society. While at Princeton, Antonio was awarded the Presbyterian Leadership Award and distinguished himself as one of the top preachers in his class. Also, while at Princeton Seminary he had the opportunity to intern at the historic St. James Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, NC under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Diane L. Givens Moffett. Rev. Dr. Moffett currently serves as the President and Executive Director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency — the mission arm of the PC(USA). Rev. Lawrence also interned with the Elmwood United Presbyterian Church in East Orange, NJ.
Rev. Lawrence is presently serving as Pastor of the Faith Presbyterian Church in Goldsboro, NC which has become the fastest growing racial ethnic church in the Presbytery of New Hope. Rev. Lawrence is also enrolled in the Doctor of Ministry Program at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. As a proud man of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Rev. Lawrence strives to provide a voice to individuals who have no voice, to be an advocate to people who need one, and foster hope to communities that are hopeless.
Rev. Lawrence lives in Goldsboro, NC with his son Christopher, and their energetic dog Melody. Antonio strives to live by the prophetic words of Dr. Gardner C. Taylor raising the critical question “Did I do my Best”?
Link for Worship on Sunday June 12th, 2022:
When: Jun 12, 2022 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErdOqoqDIpGdKQybCzGSg0ZTJHznevG4y6
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
NBPC Sponsors Two General Assembly Commissioner Focused Gatherings
NBPC is also hosting two General Assembly Bills and Overtures sessions for Commissioners and Delegates. The first session will be on Monday June 13th, 2022 at 7:00 pm EST. The second session will be on Tuesday June 14th, 2022 at 9:00 EST. Although these sessions are especially tailored to the work of the Commissioners and Delegates, those of you who are not Commissioners or Delegates may attend.
Link for Focus Session 1 on Monday June 13th, 2022:
When: Jun 13, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdu6orTwtE9Ap-qz6D8kGQUfpvoorwZhE
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Link for Focus Session 2 on Tuesday June 14th, 2022
When: Jun 14, 2022 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItdO-oqj8vGdHmxjOV5MPdRYqxvn4IKJbI
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.