Convocation 2024: Living Our Best Life
Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Where: Fort Washington Baptist Church
11516 Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost: $25 per person (includes lunch, all activities and materials)
Plan of the Day
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Welcome
Statement of Occasion and Prayer
Keynote: How to Stay Connected: Combating Loneliness in Older Adults - Kendall DeVaughn Wilson, Ed.D
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Get Moving! - Dancing with David Cook
Dr. Wilson is a graduate of Spelman College committed to being the change in the world through her professional advocacy and leadership as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. As an educational and administrative instructional practitioner and curriculum designer, her work through Mindfulness A.R.T.E. (arts-based training & techniques and education & exercises) has advanced in non-profit workplaces a depth in understanding pedagogy, language and culture as it relates to identity and wellness through creative approaches. Obtaining a doctorate in educational leadership with a concentration in creativity & innovation from Drexel University, her research continues as she joins communities, schools, organizations, and individuals in building their awareness and presence in every moment.
Within her faith community, Dr. Wilson serves as the Servant Leader of Worship & Intercession at Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ and the Executive Director of Covenant Full Potential Development Center (CFPDC). She provides mentorship and coaching to developing leaders while establishing connections and resources that ensure sustainability in the mission work and outreach of both the church and non-profit organization CFPDC. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, photography, participating in the performing arts, ministering in dance, choreographing dance pieces, and teaching Zumba. Dr. Wilson holds lifetime memberships in the National Alumni Association of Spelman College; Girl Scouts of America; and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
David Cook, a native of Arkansas, moved to Maryland in 1981 to pursue a degree in communication drama at Bowie State College. After completing one year he transferred to NC A&T State University, Greensboro NC. He later returned to the District of Columbia in 1990 and started a career in the communications field with Discovery Channel.
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1996 David began teaching group exercise with Bally Total Fitness, where he found a passion for fitness and helping others. His motivation and talent led him to help those that are not able to exercise or who are simply afraid to try.
Since then, he has successfully completed numerous training programs and acquired several certificates in the Health and Fitness industry such as: AFAA Sports Nutrition Specialist, ACE Person Trainer, AAAI Group Exercise Instructor, Kukuwa African Dance Workout. David also teaches Yoga, Pilates, Kickboxing, Step, Boot Camp, High Intensity Training, and many others. He has managed several fitness centers and facilities.
Recently, David launched an online fitness class called “Morning Praise Workout,” via Zoom for those who are unable to attend a gym or prefer to work out at home. The class features, chair aerobics, strength training, and stretching exercises. David's motto is, “Get Moving.”
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David believes that regardless of the physical ailment we may experience, exercise and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can improve mental health, physical capability, and wellbeing.
Lunch
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Breakout: Staying Connected (speaker details coming soon)
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Open Mic: Comedy and Poetry (you are invited to participate with your written work or verbal expression)
Older Adults Ministries (OAM)
The Older Adult Ministries Team helps congregations meet the physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual needs of older adults by:
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Providing resources and program models to help better utilize the gifts and experiences of older adults
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Assisting congregations in planning, implementing, and sustaining older adult ministry programs
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Providing quarterly convention-wide senior adult themed fellowship and training events
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Promoting a healthy understanding of and respect for the aging process and the positive aspects of intergenerational relationships
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