Convening at FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 829 Tilton Rd, Pleasantville, NJ 08232 Sunday, the Sixth Day of September In the Year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Twenty Six At Four O’clock in the Post Meridian “A dedicated servant of the Lord, committed to faith, education, and family.” Early Life & Foundation of Faith Rev. Jerod L. Howard was born on February 22, 1979, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to the late Reverend John W. Howard, Sr. and Shepherd Mother Joyce Howard. Reared in a home anchored in prayer and grounded in the fear and admonition of the Lord, Jerod surrendered his life to Christ at a young age. His early ministry began at New Hope Baptist Church, where his passion for worship flourished. He served faithfully as a member of the Youth Choir and later blessed the congregation with his musical gifts as the church musician. ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS A firm believer in the power of education, Rev. Howard pursued excellence throughout his academic journey: • • •
Pleasantville High School | Diploma, Class of 1993 Richard Stockton University | Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, 2003 American Intercontinental University | Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, 2010
Through his academic background in literature and educational leadership, Rev. Howard has equipped himself with the knowledge and heart to inspire, teach, and lead both in the pulpit and within the community. FAMILY & PERSONAL LIFE Above all his endeavors, Rev. Howard cherishes his role as a devoted family man. In September 2014, he married the love of his life, Kathryn Howard. Together, they are blessed with three wonderful children: Austin, Dallas, and Jenna. Rev. Jerod L. Howard continues to stand as a testament to God’s grace, faithfully walking in his calling as a minister, mentor, husband, and father.
THE ORDER OF INSTALLATION Please stand PRELUDE: New Hope Baptist Church Music Ministry “All Hail The Power” THE PROCESSIONAL: Diaconate The Clergy of New Hope Clergy The Pastor-Elect CALL TO WORSHIP: Bishop Joel F. Adams, Senior Pastor Temple of Love Christian Center, Collingswood, NJ THE INVOCATION: Reverend John I. Peeler, Sr. Heavensway Baptist Church, Egg Harbor Township, NJ THE OLD TESTAMENT READING: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Dr. Kim C. Davis-Howard Open Door Mission True Light Church, Philadelphia, PA THE NEW TESTAMENT READING: II Timothy 4:2-5 Rev. Wendy Mason St. James AME Church, Mays Landing, NJ PRAISE & WORSHIP: Minister Stephen G. Hackley
THE ORDER OF INSTALLATION Please stand THE PRESENTATION: Presenter: Evangelist Jean Herring-Ingram - New Hope Baptist Church To the members of The New Hope Baptist Church of Atlantic City, I present to you Reverend Jerod Lamar Howard to be installed as Senior Pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church of Atlantic City. MEMBERS OF NEW HOPE CHURCH: Scripture tells us that Christ Jesus prayed throughout the night before choosing His twelve apostles. Likewise, the apostles prayed before appointing Matthias. Let us follow their example and pray to Almighty God before installing this candidate for the work to which we trust the Holy Spirit has called him. MUSIC MINISTRY: Reverend John Howard Jr. and The End-Time Levites MINISTRY OF GIVING: Dr. Diana Lyles Pastor of Victory First Presbyterian Deliverance Church Atlantic City, NJ INTRODUCTION: Reverend Rayna Hendricks, Faith Baptist Church Pleasantville, NJ SERMONIC SELECTION: Bishop Charles R. Lyles & The New John Howard Gospel Caravan Atlantic City, NJ THE RHEMA: Pastor Milton L. Hendricks, Senior Pastor Faith Baptist Church, Pleasantville, NJ
THE ACT OF INSTALLATION INSTALLATION LITURGY: Pastor Stephen Hilton, Rehoboth Church PASTOR HILTON: “We have come together today to present Senior Pastor Elect Jerod Lamar Howard, whom we believe God has chosen to serve as Senior Pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church of Atlantic City. We believe he is qualified and he has been prepared by God to serve this church and community. The New Hope Baptist disciples, have prayerfully embarked on the selection process and confirmed this is the person whom God has selected. Amen.” THE EXAMINATION: Rev. Dr. Albert Morgan, Union Baptist Temple, Pastor Emeritus CHARGE TO SENIOR PASTOR ELECT: The Ordination continues with all seated REVEREND: “Senior Pastor Elect Howard, do you believe that you are truly called by God and His Church to this sacred office? If so, please respond by saying, “I believe I am so called.” PASTOR ELECT: “I believe I am so called.” REVEREND: “Do you, in the presence of the congregation, commit yourself to this new Trust and responsibility? If so, please respond by saying, “I do.” PASTOR ELECT: “I do.” REVEREND: “Will you be diligent in the reading and study of the Holy Scripture and in seeking the knowledge of such things as may make you a stronger, more able minister of Christ? If so, please respond by saying, with the Lord’s help, I will.” PASTOR ELECT: “With the Lord’s help, I will.” REVEREND: “Will you undertake to be a faithful Pastor to all whom you are called to serve, laboring together with your fellow ministers to build the family of God? If so, please respond by saying, with the Lord’s help, I will.” PASTOR ELECT: “With the Lord’s help, I will.” REVEREND: “Will you do your best to pattern your life in accordance with the teachings of Christ so that you may be a wholesome example to your people? If so, please respond by saying, with the Lord’s help, I will.” PASTOR ELECT: “With the Lord’s help, I will.”
THE ACT OF INSTALLATION REVEREND: “Will you persevere in prayer, both in public and private, asking God’s grace, both for yourself and others, offering all you endeavor to God through Christ in sanctification of the Holy Spirit? If so, please respond by saying, with the Lord’s help, I will.” PASTOR ELECT: “With the Lord’s help, I will.” REVEREND: “May the Lord, who has given you the will to do these things, give you the grace and power to carry them out. Amen.” CHARGE TO LADY KATHRYN HOWARD Shepherd Mother Joyce Howard Shepherd Mother Katherine Smith LAYING OF HANDS WITH INVOCATION Reverend John W. Howard, Jr. Bishop Charles & Pastor Diana Lyles Victory First Presbyterian Deliverance Church, Atlantic City, NJ Bishop Richard Smith Sr. Morning Star Holiness; The D.O.M.E., Egg Harbor Township, NJ Bishop Lamont Brown Faith Baptist Tabernacle, Asbury Park, NJ Reverend Milton Hendricks Faith Baptist Church, Pleasantville, NJ Reverend W.D. Mozelle Jr. II Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, Newtonville, NJ Bishop Sean A. Outen and First Elect Lady, Evangelist Julrena E. Outen Morning Star Holiness Church, Philadelphia, PA THE CHARGE TO THE CHURCH: Pastor Kevin Lamar Dabney Senior Pastor, River of Life Cathedral, Pomona, NJ PASTOR: “New Hope Baptist Church family please stand. Will you support and uphold Senior Pastor Elect Jerod Lamar Howard in this appointed capacity and ministry?” If so, please respond by saying, “With the Lord’s help, we will.” CHURCH: “With the Lord’s help, we will.” PASTOR: “New Hope Baptist Church family, will you receive Senior Pastor Elect Howard as a messenger of Jesus Christ sent to serve all people with the Gospel of hope and salvation? If so, please respond by saying, “With the Lord’s help, we will.” CHURCH: “With the Lord’s help, we will.” PASTOR: “Will you regard him as a servant of Christ, a steward of God, a shepherd to the sheep in leadership and integrity? If so, please respond by saying, “With the Lord’s help, we will.” CHURCH: “With the Lord’s help, we will.” PASTOR: “Will you pray for him, support him, honor him in Kingdom Building for the work’s sake, and in all things strive to live together in the peace, harmony and unity of
Christ? If so, please respond by saying, “With the Lord’s help, we will.” CHURCH: “With the Lord’s help, we will.” PASTOR: “May the Lord, who has given you the will to do these things, give you the grace and power to carry them out. Amen.” PRESENTATION OF THE BIBLE, THE CROSS, AND THE ROBE: Deacon John Paxton Chairman of the New Hope Baptist Church Deacon Deacon Neil Mason Co-Chairman of the New Hope Baptist Church Deacon THE AFFIRMATION Reverend W.D. Mozelle, Jr. II My beloved brother, in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Great Head of the Church and the Bishop of our souls, and by the authority vested in me by the officers and members of the New Hope Baptist Church of Atlantic City, I do hereby officially affirm your office as Senior Pastor of The New Hope Baptist Church of Atlantic City. CONGRATULATORY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & GRATITUDE: Family, Clergy, and Friends (2 Minutes) CLOSING REMARKS First Lady Kathryn Howard & Pastor Jerod L. Howard, Senior Pastor BENEDICTION Pastor Milton L. Hendricks ALL HAIL THE POWER (w. Edward Perronet) All hail the power of Jesus’ name!
O seed of Israel’s chosen race
Let every tongue and every tribe
Let angels prostrate fall.
now ransomed from the fall,
responsive to his call,
Bring forth the royal diadem,
hail him who saves you by his grace,
to him all majesty ascribe,
and crown him Lord of all.
and crown him Lord of all.
and crown him Lord of all.
Bring forth the royal diadem,
Hail him who saves you by his grace,
To him all majesty ascribe,
and crown him Lord of all!
and crown him Lord of all!
and crown him Lord of all!