As our church embarks upon the 21st century and the new millennium, I am very optimistic concerning the role the COGIC woman will play in its future. I envision an institution where both male and female are working together in unity for a common goal and kingdom building.

Today's leaders must have a vision that is in accord with the needs of the church. My vision is to work closely with the women in our local churches, addressing their sincere concerns, involving them in planning district workshops, thereby strengthening their involvement in our jurisdiction. Teaching tem the importance of knowing how to constructively contribute to the posterity of this grand old church is certainly one of my goals.

My utmost concern is to motivate women to apply the scripture to their daily lives. It's enough not enough just to know that the Bible says, "Love one another", "whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord" and "pray without ceasing", but we must be doers also.

Many of our COGIC women today are first generation. They are not aware of our rich heritage and seem to believer that all tradition is negative. Some strides must be made to teach them the historical significance of holding on to our rich heritage and expanding some of its principles and ideals rather than to destroy all connections to the past.

Attitude is another concern I have. Negative attitudes toward leadership and its and its consequences must be addressed and reckoned with. This can be explored through workshops at all levels in the jurisdiction. I see a strong need to get our nation leaders into our jurisdiction as often as possible to reinforce many of the things we are teaching.

Someone once said, "Knowledge is Power!" The Bible says, "My people perish for lack of knowledge". To secure this knowledge, we must have educational programs conducive to enriching and instructing, if we expect our people and church to move forward into the new millennium.

I am will to work diligently and wholeheartedly as a servant of God for the betterment of the Church of God in Christ. My commitment is with a pure and consecrated heart.