African Descent Historical initiative

ADHC Scope of Work GUIDELINES

The following are guidelines to be observed by the ADHC when providing information for the African Descent Historical initiative. These guidelines are meant to narrow the focus so as to capture data based on three categories. In addition, there are various sub-categories to assist in the process of making selections. We are also requesting the position served in along with length of time served. 

The following are the 3 categories with examples. 

1. First time election to positions:

 These are people who were elected by vote to serve in various capacities within the movement. 

 i.e. International, Regional, State

 Examples:

a. International:  Dr. Wallace Sibley was the 1st person of African Descent to be elected to the International Executive Committee.

He served as the Secretary General from 2008 to 2012.

He serves as the 3rd Assistant General Overseer from 2012 to 2016.

 b. State: Dr. Kenneth Hill Was the 1st person of African Descent to be elected to the ENC State Council. 

He served from 19… to 20…

2. First time appointments to positions: 

 These are people of Africa Descent who were the 1st to have been appointed to serve over or on boards or committee at various levels within the movement.

 i.e. International, Regional/State, District or Local Boards or Committees 

 Example:

a. International: Bishop H.G. Poitier was the 1st person of African Descent to serve in the International Headquarters.

He was appointed and served as National Representative for Black Affairs and served from _____ to _________.

 3. Significant Contributions: 

 Significant contributions are considered to be any contribution made that improved the status and state of African Descent diaspora within the church. 

 This information must include what the contribution was and how it impacted change. It should also include when, where and how people of African descent benefited from the contribution.

Example:

International: Evangelist Jacqueline Smith serves as the 1st female of African Descent to serve as National Evangelist. She was appointed from 2001 to the present. She was also the first female to preach in an International General Assembly. She preached in the 2006 General Assembly in Indianapolis, IN.