our Virtual celebration 

November 13, 2021 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm {CST}

Celebrating the Legacy of Christian Ministry

The Torchbearers’ Legacy Luncheon was developed in 2012 to honor unsung heroes of Christian education who have served in the ministry of teaching for over 50 years. In 2015, the Luncheon was reimagined to include awards in three areas of Christian ministry: Christian education, Church Leadership, and Pastoral Care. In 2016, these awards were named as lasting memorials for exemplary individuals who dedicated their lives to that area of service:

Christian Education | Church Leadership | Pastoral Care

Pam Morris-Walton & Frank Walton
Emcees

Guest Speaker & Award Recipient

Arthur Brazier Award for Church &
Community Advancement
TYRONNE STOUDEMIRE
Apostolic Church of God – Chicago, IL
Gerald Nuckolls Award for
Christian Education
MRS. JANICE IBO RICHARDSON
Saint John Church-Baptist - Chicago, IL
Ervin-Carter Award for
Church Leadership
DR. ALMA JONES BLAND
Saint John Church-Baptist – Chicago, IL
Ervin-Carter Award for
Church Leadership
MOTHER LUEVINA MARTIN
Indiana Avenue Pentecostal Church – Chicago, IL
Ervin-Carter Award for
Church Leadership
REV. CECILE “DEE DEE” OSOBOR
Apostolic Faith Church – Chicago, IL
Ervin-Carter Award for
Church Leadership
DR. HELEN VALLIER
Apostolic Church of God – Chicago, IL
Ella Mae Davis Award for
Pastoral Care
PASTOR JOHN CAPLES
Pastor of Jesus Name Apostolic Assembly – Waukegan, IL
Ella Mae Davis Award for
Pastoral Care
SUFFRAGAN BISHOP EDDIE RICHARDS
Pastor of Hazel Crest Assembly Church – Hazel Crest, IL
President’s Award for
Denominational Support
DR. LILLIE WHITE SHAFFER
Lilydale First Baptist Church – Chicago, IL
President’s Award for
Denominational Support
DR. CAROLYN WALKER
Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church – Chicago, IL
Humanitarian Award
Andrew Holmes
Hope Presbyterian Church – Chicago, IL

The 2020 Torchbearer Legacy Celebration

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