It is with great excitement and a humbled heart that I greet you as your new International Congress President! I would like to thank you for your trust and support in choosing me to serve you. With your prayers and support we will take the International Congress to higher heights and deeper depths in Christ Jesus.

The International Congress is designed to provide the collaborative structure for the coordination and administration of the joint Sunday School and Armor Bearers Young Peoples Union (ABYPU) programs and activities. The Congress provides training for current and potential leaders as well as develops the total person which enhances Christian Fellowship and commitment to Christ. All members of the Sunday School and ABYPU are members of the International Congress and work together to achieve the mission of the International church (COOLJC).

The mission of our International Church is "To evangelize the world for Jesus Christ; to equip every believer to become true Disciples of Christ; and to engage those social problems that challenge the communities we have been called to serve." Currently we are pursuing our mission through a ten year plan, which includes providing support to three major areas: Home Missions, Global Missions and Education. The International Congress will work hard to support these areas in new and exciting ways.

As a servant of God and a son of the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, I bring to you my commitment to excellence. This commitment goes beyond my obligation to you, but also to the Lord Jesus Christ. As your President, the International Congress will commit to a service that will not only be felt at our International meetings but also in your local church and diocese. Therefore, I join the collaborative efforts of the Sunday School and ABYPU in assisting with training and development of youth leaders in your local churches and diocese.

Once again, I thank you for your support. I encourage you to email your questions, suggestions, or to request a training and development session to elderwilliamwilkins@verizon.net.

Your friend in Christ,
Elder William Wilkins,
Jr. Congress President