As I sit at my desk, pondering the words

of inspiration that many will wish to receive, I am content. I am truly content. This past year of Jameson Schools of Ministry, Theology, Christian Academy, Junior JBI’s and Weebees, and the Nouthetic Counseling College of International Christian University has all been tremendous.

I look back at our graduation/ordination on June 8, 2014, and again, I state, I am content. Graduates, you have achieved much. You have shown yourselves to be honored members in this work our Lord has called us. Please remember to utilize the knowledge you have gained. Be proud of your achievements in the school, yet remember the cause for which you came to Jameson. The many sacrifices, and tedious study hours spent in fulfilling the task of graduates, I wholeheartedly salute you. Congratulations on a job well-done.

as a result of everything that took place weeks and even months before it happened. Allow me to explain… When I first came to Jameson, I didn’t know that being ordained was something I could do. In fact, I had no idea what it meant to be “ordained” or what it meant to be an “ordained minister”. All I knew was that I wanted to learn the Word of God and to be taught by scholars who really knew it. (Cont’d on pg. 8)

When I was asked to write about my ordination experience and how I felt about it, I really struggled to find the right words. After praying about it, I realized I couldn’t properly talk about my experience at the ordination service unless I provided some context by briefly discussing the moments leading up to it. Everything I felt that day was

Volume 2, Issue 5

The Jameson Journal

President’s Message – Dr. Byron L. Jameson, PH.D.

Contents

President’s Message. 1

Expressions from Candidate

for Ordination. 1

Year 3 Luncheon Speakers. 2

2014 Banquet Celebration. 3-4

2014 Graduates. 5-6

Jameson Alumni Assoc. 6

2014 Graduation Photos 7

Message from the editor 7

Ordination Expressions (Cont’d)

Jameson Schools extensions 8

With that being said, there is much to do. In other words, don’t let yourself become complacent now that success has found you. Don’t let what you have learned and achieved, be the total of your outcome. Continue to press on. Continue to reach for higher heights. Continue to come out of the comfort zones of ministry, and truly become dynamic. Don’t whisper your praise….Make a loud noise, rejoice, sing praises. Don’t represent Christ only in the safe places of home and church, but get the whole armor on and represent Christ to a dying world. There’s much yet to be done. In closing, the motto of the schools is: Enter to learn, Go forth to serve. Don’t be one who needs others to do for them, be one who will now do for others. Don’t get up on a pedestal and expect others to honor you, get on your knees and complete the task God has placed in front of you. I give you my word, that Jameson Schools, will not give up, lighten up, nor compromise the integrity of the Word of God, nor will we back off from representing and fulfilling the task God has given to us. Please know that I love each and every one of you, and that I look forward in this upcoming academic year for even greater manifestations of His glory in this work. God bless you. Congratulations.

Byron L. Jameson, Ph.D.

July 15, 2014

Upcoming Events

Fall 2014 Semester School of Ministry begins September 2

nd.

School of Theology begins September 6

th.

Expression from 2014 Candidate for Ordination, Rev. Teresa Guerra

Year three students graduating from the School of Ministry were selected from various classes to

bring a challenging message utilizing their homiletic skills according to the leading of the Holy Spirit. The theme of this year’s message was ‘What Now?’

Congratulation! Dr. Caromea Batista, on your Promotion to the position of Dean of Jameson School of Ministry,

Effective May, 2013.

Jameson School of Ministry Luncheon held May 17th at the Philadelphia Campus.

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Rev. Takeia Brown Scripture Ref. Col. 1:10

Rev. James Roundtree Scripture Ref. Eph. 6:10-18

Rev. Danielle Darby Scripture Ref. Eph. 4:1-8

Students were selected from various classes to bring a challenging Word utilizing their Homiletic skills according to the

leading of the Holy Spirit.” – Theme:

Pastor Bryon provides words of exhortation to the students.

Dr. Joseph Batista, Master of Ceremony.

Dr. Caromea Batista sings “One Night With The King”.

Dr. William Byrd gives the closing Prayer.

Graduation Edition

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The Annual Jameson Christian Academy Banquet held on June 7th at Pinn Memorial Baptist Church. Graduates of the academy preached the Word of God.

This year’s theme was “Love God, Love Each Other.”

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Jameson Christian Academy, Dr. Elsie Jameson, Principal Jameson Christian Academy, Salutes the U.S. Flag and the Christian Flag.

Pastor Byron leads in Praise

Mistress of Ceremony

Student of JCA preaches the 2014 theme

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Students of the School of Ministry and Theology, Faculty and Staff were present to partake in the

celebration rejoicing over the work of the Lord performed at Jameson Schools.

The 2014 Graduates, Jameson Christian Academy, Jr. Jameson Bible Institute & Weebees, Jameson Malayalam Schools of Ministry/Theology, Jameson Schools of Ministry/Theology.

Commencement celebration was held on June 8th at New Covenant Baptist Church, Phila., PA

Jameson Christian Academy

Faculty

And Staff

Mrs. Becky Jameson Drs. Joseph & Caromea Batista Mr. & Mrs. Javed Dean

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Doctoral

Candidates

Graduating Candidates School of Theology

Graduating Candidates School of Ministry

School of Theology Graduates with Dr. Sharon Stone

Graduation Edition

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Jameson School of Ministry/Theology Malayalam Extension

Dr. P.C. Chandy Malayalam extension

Ordination Candidates

Jameson Alumni Association Dr. Myron Hyman, President.

Check it out at facebook.com/jameson alumni.

For more information or to join as an alumni contact Dr. Hyman, reverendhyman@yahoo.com

Include your name, home address, email address

and year of graduation. If you are a current student, include your year of study.

The Malayalam extension of JSM is online at

https://biblejsm.wordpress.com.

“Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve.” Thank you Lord for the vision you gave for Jameson Schools, Thank you for the gift of Dr. Howard O. Jameson who said yes to the implemen-tation of the vision.

Submitted by: Dr. Gladys Carden

Editor - TJJ

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The power of vision is so demanding it cannot be denied or contained. In the 56 years of vision, many have opened up Biblical teaching institutes fueled by the vision and inspiration Dr. Jameson infused within their spirit. Many have become teachers nationally and internationally. Many are guided by his words of wisdom. He taught the

December 13, 2014 will mark the 5th

anniversary of the home-going of Dr. Howard Owen Jameson. Doc, as he was affectionately called began the vision for Jameson Schools 56 years ago. Since that time, thousands of students have walked through the doors of Jameson Schools. Five generations and counting and the vision is still alive and striving as the baton passed to his son, Dr. Byron L. Jameson.

Truth of God’s Word and never compromised to be accepted by the status quo. As I look back over my years of learning at Jameson Schools, I have many anecdotes in my memory bank to remember Doc’s legacy. One that comes to mind that solidifies the vision and mission of the school is the story he told about a young

man who came to him after one of his teaching sessions on the Old Testament. The young man earnestly wanted more information about the lesson. Doc’s reply was: “It’s in the Bible, go ask your pastor, he will confirm it.” The young man replied, “I am the pastor.” Whatever your status, when coming to Jameson Schools the motto is unchanged:

Dr. Howard O. Jameson, PH.D.

Message from the Editor: The Power of Vision

Dr. Elsie Jameson

Principal, JCA.

Jameson Extension Campuses: Wilmington, DE, Bridgeton, Camden, Pemberton, Penns Grove, Pleasantville, Westville, Vineland and Trenton, NJ. Queens, NY. Virginia, North Carolina, Florida.

JSM/JST – Main Campus 5301 Wynnefield Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131

PHONE:

215-477-7777

E-MAIL: pastorbryon@jamesonministries.org.

Classes resume for JSM/T 2014 in

September. Check the website for course

descriptions. at

jamesonministries.org.

(Cont’d from pg. 1 Col. 4)

It wasn’t until a few months ago, in my second year in the school of ministry, that I learned this was a possibility for me. I remember sitting in class and Dean Batista asking who was going to be ordained this year. I was hesitant and tearful because I didn’t think myself worthy enough for such an honor. I submitted my application, but in the weeks leading up to the ordination, I continued to ask God

one question: “Are You sure?” On the day of the ordination, I remember lining up with all the

graduates and the candidates for ordination and admiring the differences in all of us. No two people were the same, yet the Lord chose each and every one of us. It was then that I realized this truth: there was nothing I said or did, or accomplished in my life that qualified me for this. God is no respecter of a person. He can call and choose whosoever He pleases. We simply answered and obeyed. It is only His GRACE that allows us to do anything He has called us to do. ALL glory and honor belongs to God for what HE has done!

The service itself was beautiful and more perfect than I could ever have imagined. When the processional started and I heard the choir singing “Every Praise” I thought, “Wow, this is the perfect song to march into.” The laying on of hands was the most humbling part of the whole experience. And the words from Pastor Byron's commencement address have been marinating in my spirit since that day: "Turkey time is over. It's time to soar like eagles." (Submitted by: Reverend Teresa Guerra, JSM)

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thejamesonjournal@yahoo.com.

Special Thanks to Rev. Zollie Johnson for providing Banquet and additional graduation pictures.