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DJUKA LAND—AFRICA IS STILL IN ME: HOW THE NARRATIVE OF THE NEVER HELD IN BONDAGE DJUKA PEOPLE CAN INSPIRE AND AID IN THE

HEALING PROCESS OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY

By

DANIEL DOMINI

A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT PROPOSAL

New York Theological Seminary

2019

Challenge Statement

As the founder of Christ Impact Center and Domini Enterprises Inc., which is in Fayetteville, GA, I am concerned that many people in the United States and around the world do not know the story of the Bush Negroes, and specifically the Djuka tribe in Suriname, South America. As a tribal member, I feel compelled to share my tribe’s story with the world so that they may know that while slave traders captured and sold millions of people into slavery, some people managed to flee the horror and maintain their freedom. This demonstration project will encourage people from the diaspora whose ancestors where enslaved and those who experienced any form of oppression by illustrating my ancestors’ faith, resilience, and endurance through workshops and a theatrical production.

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE SETTING ....................................................... 1

CHAPTER 2 PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF THE CHALLENGE .............................. 7

CHAPTER 3 PLAN OF IMPLEMENTATION ............................................................... 10

CHAPTER 4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS ........................................................................ 12

CHAPTER 5 MINISTERIAL COMPENTENCIES ......................................................... 15

CHAPTER 6 EVALUATION PROCESS ........................................................................ 21

APPENDICES .................................................................................................................. 23 APPENDIX A: TIMELINE .......................................................................................... 24 APPENDIX B: BUDGET ............................................................................................. 25

BIBLIOGRAPHY ............................................................................................................. 27

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE SETTING

Ghana Council of Georgia

Organizational Brief

The Ghana Council of Georgia is an organization that was established in 2009. It

aims at establishing cooperation and positive relationships that revolve around the

religious and ethnic groups of Ghanaian associations. Through this organization,

individuals can exchange information, ideas, and information resources regarding Ghana

and the culture and traditions of the country. The organization operates in a non-political

dimension. At the same time, the Ghana Council of Georgia aims to form connections

with all individuals and parties interested in establishing association with the Ghanaian

community in the state of Georgia. In the past, the organization focused on the Ghanaian

community in Atlanta, Georgia.1 However, the recent past has shown increased interest

among many citizens in various places in the state of Georgia. Therefore, the Ghana

Council of Georgia shifted its focus statewide as it focused on linking all individuals

interested in Ghanaian associations from the entire state.

History of the Organization

The history of the organization revolves around the interest of the people of

Atlanta in maintaining Ghanaian culture. The organization emerged in 2009 in Atlanta, a

region with a high population of individuals with diverse and vibrant characteristics of

1 David K. Henderson-Quartey, The Ga of Ghana: History & Culture of a West African People

(London: DK Henderson-Quartey, 2002).

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Ghanaian origin. Thus, the organization aimed to create a channel through which the

people of Atlanta could establish connections and maintain their Ghanaian culture.

However, soon after its establishment, the organization realized the need to spread

statewide due to the increased interest among many citizens in Georgia to establish

connections with other individuals within Ghanaian culture. There are various

associations for the Ghanaian people in the state of Georgia. The Ghana Council of

Georgia aims to bring all these associations together to air their concerns and interests

under a common roof. Also, the organization holds a significant purpose among the

Ghanaian community in Georgia by organizing and conducting various functions and

events to celebrate and represent the culture, events, and holidays of Ghana in the

community. The main aim of the organization is to link people together by providing

them with a channel through which they can enjoy their traditions and cultures as they

focus on their Africans roots through their ancestors who found themselves in Georgia,

among other places in United States, during the eras of slavery and slave trade.

Mission

The Ghana Council of Georgia exists to foster cooperation and positive

relationships among the religious, ethnic, and other Ghanaian associations in the state of

Georgia, provide a governance structure for participating associations, provide a forum

for the regular exchange of information and ideas, and serve as an information resource

about Ghana and its culture for the community.

Vision

The organization has no vision statement. However, the Ghana Council of

Georgia aims to bring various associations from Georgia together to celebrate cultural

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and social diversity and Ghanaian culture and holidays, as well as maintain and develop

relationships in the Georgia community.

Organizational Demographics

Established in 2009, the organization started its operation of focusing on Atlanta

by joining people with African origins or histories. However, the organization expanded

its focus to statewide due to strong interest among many Georgia citizens outside Atlanta

in joining the organization. Therefore, the organization extended its influence past

Atlanta to focus on the entire state to reach more members. The Ghana Council of

Georgia does not limit its activities to the individuals from Georgia alone. Instead, the

organization also focuses on providing various services, such as residential services, to

individuals who move from Ghana to Georgia. Thus, the Ghana Council of Georgia is not

a single-race or American organization only. It is open for individuals from Georgia and

other regions, especially Ghana. Secondly, the organization offers services such as

fundraising and the provision of grants to individuals from various associations who have

needs. Therefore, the organization deals with individuals from various socio-economic

backgrounds. The council has exceptional agency and an aim to uplift and promote the

lives of individuals from Ghana and non-Ghanaians who are linked to the organization.

Through the services that revolve around organizing events and activities, celebrating

culture and holidays, and hosting individuals, the organization ensures that all members

remain united to achieve a common goal. At the same time, the council has set resource

centers in various parts of Georgia to be used as sites of reference while looking for

various types of information concerning the history of the community, the organization

itself, and the scheduled activities.

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Partner Church in Austell, Georgia

The church was founded by Bishop Dale Bronner and called the “Word of Faith

Family Worship Center” in its initial stages in the early 1990s. In December of 1991, the

church was inaugurated during its first ever service. Before the establishment of the

church, Bishop Dale Bronner served as a pastor in the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist

Church. After serving for two years at Mt. Olive, Bishop Bronner went ahead to start the

Word of Faith Family Worship Church, which came to him as a divine calling. The

church ministry focuses on serving the Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. At the same time,

the church has a significant focus on spreading the Gospel across the whole world,

aiming at “Reaching the Lost and Teaching the Found” as its guiding statement.2 With

Christ establishing the focus on having the Gospel reaching every person across the

world, regardless of age, gender, or socio-economic background, the church also aims at

spreading the word of God to every individual from all backgrounds as a way to instill

faith and hope in them.

History of the Church

The history of the church dates back to the early 1990s, when Bishop Dale

Bronner used to pastor at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. At Mt. Olive, Dr.

Cornelius Henderson, who was a Methodist minister at the time, issued a prophesy that

Bishop Bronner would offer his service to the church for two years before God

progressed him to where He wanted him to be. After two years, Bishop Bronner was

setting the path for the Word of Faith Family Worship Church. By the time that the

church began in early 1991, it had around 120 members who were from the Austell

2 Milmon F Harrison, Righteous Riches: The Word of Faith Movement in Contemporary African

American Religion (New York: Oxford University Press, 2005).

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region. However, toward the end of the same year, and during the inauguration of the

church, it had more than 350 members.3 After four months, the church formed a choir

during the Easter season, which grew to become famous across Georgia and the whole

country. By 2000, the church started offering three different services to its followers

every Sunday. By 2003, the church decided to relocate to 150 Riverside Parkway. Four

months later, during Easter, it moved again to 212 Riverside Parkway.

Mission

Our mission is to build a multidimensional church that trains and equips people

for their ministry, working together for the glory of God, reaching our world for Jesus.

Vision

The vision is to be a local family church—a church God uses to take the Word of

Faith message to the people of Georgia—equip people with the word of God to help them

mature spiritually, so each can love God and serve others, unify the influence of many

voices to build the Body of Christ in the state of Georgia and the world, and bring the

financial resources of the state of Georgia into the Gospel of distribution.

Church Demographics

Firstly, as a family church, the church focuses on preaching and conducting

ministry services to all members of its family. Therefore, the members of the church are

of all ages, including children, young adults, and adults. According to Bishop Bronner’s

vision, the church should focus on praying and serving others 24 hours a day, 365 days a

year. Secondly, the church has evangelistic outreach programs that aim at preaching and

spreading the Gospel to the streets, where there are real people and in large numbers.

3 Harrison, Righteous Riches.

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This program is led by the CEO of the Street Ministry and the Mission Ministry. In this

light, the church does not limit its focus to some specific members of society. Rather, it

focuses on individuals of various statuses in the society, regardless of their socio-

economic backgrounds and stabilities.4 Lastly, the church conducts a community

outreach program with various services focusing on financial distribution and helping

others. In this case, the church uses the power of the community by having some of the

members of the church offer what they have to help others who are in need. Through this,

the church believes that it can help in effectively distributing the resources of the state

through bringing individuals together to share what they have to help each other in time

of need.

4 Sunday Adelaja, Church Shift: Revolutionizing Your Faith, Church, and Life for the 21st Century

(Lake Mary, FL: Charisma Media, 2014).

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CHAPTER 2 PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF THE CHALLENGE

Challenge Statement

As the founder of the Christ Impact Center and Domini Enterprises Inc. located in Fayetteville, GA, I am concerned that many people in the United States and around the world do not know the story of the Bush Negros and the Djuka Tribe in Suriname, South America. As a tribal member, I feel compelled to share my tribe’s story with the world so that it may know that while slave traders captured and sold millions into slavery, some managed to flee the horror and maintain their freedom. This demonstration project will encourage all those from the diaspora whose ancestors where enslaved and all who experienced any form of oppression by illustrating my ancestors’ faith, resilience, and endurance through workshops and a theatrical production.

The Problem: The Emotional Impacts of Slavery on the African American from the Pastoral Care Point of View

The path toward acceptance, healing, and emotional stability among African

Americans over the years has not been a simple one. Up to today, the issue of slavery has

been a source of emotional weakness and grief among the Black community. From the

pastoral care point of view, the legacy of slavery coupled with discrimination has a

continued impact on the social and economic stability of African Americans. Many

African Americans still cling to the thoughts that transfix them to the impacts of slavery

and discrimination at the expense of White supremacy in the country. 5 The impacts of

racism and slavery have led to constant feelings of anger, low regard for self, and outrage

among African American communities in various parts of the United States. The image

of the Whites created a platform for unjust actions that have lasted for centuries in the

5 Andreas Johannes Franciscus Köbben, “Continuity in Change: Cottica Djuka Society as a

Changing System,” Bijdragen tot de Taal-, Land-en Volkenkunde 1ste Afl (1968): 56-90.

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Americas, since the 15th century. Millions of African Americans have suffered the

experience of being subjected to mistreatment at the hands of their fellow men. The

pastoral view depicts slavery as a major force that has caused African Americans to draw

a clear picture of inhumanity among other races, especially Whites in the United States.

At the same time, the impacts of racism and slavery caused socio-economic instability

and imbalances with other races in the United States. Even today, many African

American communities in the United States lag behind their white counterparts due to

being confined by the pressures of poverty, low income, unemployment, poor living

standards, and other socio-economic disadvantages. Most of these issues are associated

with the histories of these communities that involve slavery, racism, discrimination, and

prejudice.

However, despite all these forces and challenges for African Americans, the

church has acted as an agent of social reform and source of a sense of survival among

these communities. At the same time, the church has acted as an institution that has

helped African Americans to shape their views of the White people in the country.6

Through the church, African Americans have been able to embrace resilience and forge

social ties in their localities and across the nation. This has enabled them to overcome

adversity. Also, resilience has helped communities and individuals to maintain positive

mental health that is free from thoughts about past experiences in slavery, racism,

discrimination, and prejudice.7 According to various sociologists and scholars, such as

Andrew Billingsley, the Black church has acted as an instrument and buffer that has

6 Andreas Johannes Franciscus Köbben, “Unity and Disunity: Cottica Djuka Society as a Kinship System.” Bijdragen tot de Taal-, Land-en Volkenkunde 1ste Afl (1967): 10-52.

7 Silvia Wilhelmina de Groot, Djuka Society and Social Change: History of an Attempt to Develop a Bush Negro Community in Surinam 1917-1926 (Assen: Van Gorcum, 1969).

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provided mental strength and life meaning among African Americans. At the same time,

it has helped in bridging the social gaps that previously existed among African

Americans and other races in the United States. Therefore, slavery has contributed to the

rise of church and religious activities among African American communities. This has

been helpful in erasing the memories and feelings of hatred, anger, and outrage due to

past painful experiences.

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CHAPTER 3 PLAN OF IMPLEMENTATION

Goal and Strategies

Goal 1 - The first goal is to raise awareness about the Djuka Tribe and its

people’s history as runaway slaves to create a specific learning platform for all

those who have experienced any form of slavery, oppression, and injustice.

• Strategy 1: Invite activist, community, and spiritual leaders in Atlanta

to a 90-minute seminar that will discuss the state of their communities

as it relates to the effects of slavery and the importance of creating an

environment in which they can broaden and deepen their knowledge

of how to turn the negative effects of slavery into positive

experiences.

• Strategy 2: Visit the communities in the aforementioned strategy

during the creation of the movie “Djuka Land” to observe the

techniques used to engage the emerging communities.

• Strategy 3: Meet with activist, community, and spiritual leaders

individually to discuss the observations made during the meetings and

how the Djuka Land experience could work in their community

settings. Invite adults of all ages to be participants in the project.

Evaluation of Goal 1: Activist, community, and spiritual leaders in Atlanta will

complete a survey about the impacts of slavery in their communities. During the

seminar in Strategy 1, the leaders will be invited to detail how they believe their

communities can be enhanced based on “Djuka Land” (the runaway Africans).

During the individual meetings with the leaders in Strategy 3, the completed

surveys will be reviewed in light of the observations that took place in Strategy 2.

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Goal 2 - The second goal is to create an environment in which people can come

and share their stories to advance the healing process in their personal lives and

the lives of others.

• Strategy 1: Participants will attend a storytelling session with a

professional storyteller. He or she will share stories and discuss the

storytelling process.

• Strategy 2: Participants will share their personal stories as part of the

healing process.

• Strategy 3: Participants will be videotaped telling their personal

stories, folktales, or biblical narratives.

Evaluation of Goal 2: Participants will answer a questionnaire based on their

experience of the storytelling process.

Goal 3 - The third goal is to write and present a play based on the Djuka Tribe

called “Djuka Land.”

• Strategy 1: Is to receive feedback on the play.

• Strategy 2: Cast auditions for the play.

• Strategy 3: Is to conduct a table read with all the actors.

Evaluation of Goal 3: To receive feedback from Site Team and actors on the

table-read experience.

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CHAPTER 4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS

Research Question 1 (Goal 1): Socio-Historical Research and Analysis

How did the Djukas’ escape from captivity inform their identity?

In what way did the partnership with the indigenous Surinamese people influence

them, and how did they maintain their African culture?

The Djukas, or “Bush Negroes,” are the descendants of runaway slaves who were

imported from Africa and took refuge in the dense Suriname (former Dutch Guiana) bush

and established African villages along rivers, whose rapids were their fortifications.

During the end of the seventeenth century, these Negroes were growing by numbers

unyieldingly up the Suriname River. However, they were sufficiently organized and

prepared to make repeated raids on the plantations for guns, gunpowder, machetes and

women. Several campaigns were conducted against them, but eventually, final treaties

were signed with the Dutch owners of the colony, which guaranteed their freedom.

Today, when a Bush Negro drinks with a white man, his toast is “Free!” In the Guiana

bush, however, where these runaway Negroes and their descendants have been living, the

fortunes of African kingdoms and the cultural contacts that have affected the Africans

have not touched their tribal destinies. Neither has the civilization of the White man nor

that of the Indian introduced basic changes to the Djukas manner of living or thinking.8

8 Melville J. Herskovits and Frances S. Herskovits, Rebel Destiny: Among the Bush Negroes of Dutch Guiana (Amsterdam: S Emmering, 1970).

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Research Question 2 (Goal 2): Biblical Research and Analysis

In what ways does the biblical narrative support slavery and in what ways does it

challenge slavery?

Which biblical story touches on slavery?

If we could ask God about slavery, I do not think he would say it is okay to force

other people to be slaves. So, why doesn’t the Bible speak out against it? Why does it talk

about slavery as if it is normal—and even give instructions to slaves about obeying their

masters? It all has to do with context. Context refers to the circumstances in which

something happens. The Bible is the word of God, but it was written at a time in history

during which slavery was normal. Thus, the Bible talks about it as if it is just the reality

of the world. The reason I believe God would hate slavery is that it does not fit with

Jesus’ teachings. Of course, no one really knows what Jesus said about the topic; he

never specifically addresses it in the Gospels. We can apply Jesus’ teachings to specific

topics. One of the biggest things Jesus taught was that love is the core of all God’s

commandments. “Let me give you a new command: Love one another. In the same way I

loved you, you love one another” (John 13:34, MSG). Slavery does not fit under “love

each other.” In addition, Paul wrote, “Faith in Christ Jesus is what makes each of you

equal with each other, whether you are a Jew or a Greek, a slave or a free person, a man

or a woman” (Galatians 3:28, CEV). This would have been a radical teaching in the

context of its time. In fact, some scholars say it was the very first time in the history of

literature that all people were declared equal! Christianity today strengthens the church

by richly communicating the breadth of the true, good, and beautiful Gospel.

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Research Question 3 (Goal 3): Theological Research and Analysis

Why the power of theatrical genre? In what ways is theater a theological and

powerful art form?

Theater in general seems to be our most politically potent art form right now. No

other medium is getting under its audience’s skin in quite the same way, and that is

because theater is uniquely immediate, making it more intimate and more susceptible to

disruption than any other medium. Systematic theology consolidates human experience

as a way of informing one’s understanding about God. How does the theology of

transformation apply to slavery? How has entertainment media impacted the theological

discussion of slavery and the church? What is the theological understanding of the digital

community?

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CHAPTER 5 MINISTERIAL COMPENTENCIES

The Process

The member of the site team dedicated substantial time and energy to joining me

in the process of conducting competency assessments. The involved site team members

were Andres Martinez (Atlanta, GA), Narciso Montas (Miami, FL), Albert Domini

(Queens, NY), Paula Woods, Kristi Predu (Atlanta, GA), and TiQuisha MoneQue Hines

(Atlanta, GA).

A summary of the assessments of ministerial competencies of the site team and

me follow.

The Assessments

Theologian

As a theologian, Rev. Domini understands the doctrine of the church, scripture,

and sociology, and relates all to the members of his congregation. Rev. Domini

has a strong foundation in biblical studies and theological reflection with

excellent interpretation of the Word and reflects on experiences and lifestyles

from a theological perspective. The candidate feels the need to focus on a

theological foundation that highlights the multicultural context in a highly

intentional way.

Preacher

As a preacher, he has strong delivery, good organization of thought, and biblically

based interpretation, challenging his congregation to grow spiritually. The content

of Rev. Domini’s preaching is spirt-centered. His delivery is effective and

addresses contemporary concerns with well-prepared, Christ-centered material.

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The candidate wants to embrace his African/American heritage more in his

preaching style.

Worship Leader

As worship leader, he has the ability to make worship come alive for the

congregation and needs to continue to developed sacred music and other art forms

to increase the understanding to the liturgical message. As a worship leader, Rev.

Domini is skilled in involving the congregation in a very positive manner. He has

expressed a deep desire and taken action to develop worship music in a

multicultural, multi-faceted way. He provides worship opportunities that are well

grounded in the church’s tradition. The candidate wants to utilize more culturally

specific rituals in the worship experience.

Prophetic Agent

As a prophetic agent, Rev. Domini motivates and equips others with the word of

God in order to develop a better understanding of the supernatural, which

involves the foretelling of God’s future plan. Rev. Domini’s goal is to challenge

individuals to pursue and develop their prophetic gifts. The candidate wants to

build confidence in utilizing and encourage others to utilize the gift of prophesy.

Leader

As a leader, he motivates others, respects talent, delegates responsibilities, and is

appreciative of jobs well done. He needs to build confidence in his creative ideas.

Rev. Domini has tremendous respect for the abilities of others. He motivates,

encourages, and shows appreciation for their support. He is creative in using

worship, music, and educational ideas, which enables others to use their gifts. The

candidate wants to develop self-confidence as a leader.

Religious Educator

As a religious educator, Rev. Domini is open to dialog and has a good grasp of his

subject matter as an educator. He is adept at supervising, involving, and training

volunteer leaders. Rev. Domini is a creative and effective religious educator on

many levels. He has the ability to involve adults and children in the learning

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process. The candidate wants to develop an extensive collection of audio, text,

video, and other resources that emphasize the role of inclusivity and spiritual

development.

Counselor

As a counselor, he is approachable and skilled at communicating. He can aid in

spiritual healing, even under difficult circumstances. As a counselor, Rev. Domini

is self-accepting, open, and ideally suited to establishing creative relationships

with various groups. Rev. Domini is an open, genuine, and skilled communicator

who is able to walk with others on their journeys of faith. The candidate feels the

need to utilize his counseling skills in a structured way.

Pastor

As a pastor, he encourages and involves newcomers to the church. He is an

effective shepherd who encourages and nurtures his flock. He is able to comfort,

pray, and show appreciation for church members. The candidate will develop the

gift of hospitality in a more intentional way.

Spiritual Leader

As a spiritual leader, Rev. Domini is attentive to his spiritual journey and the

journeys of those in his pastoral care. He is an effective spiritual guide and leader

who knows his tradition well. Rev. Domini is an excellent group leader and

attentive pastoral leader, and he understands the importance of spiritual practices.

He should endeavor to take more time for personal spiritual refreshment. The

candidate feels the need to develop his skills and knowledge of spiritual

development.

Ecumenist

As an ecumenist, he reaches out to other faith traditions and seeks opportunities

for interdenominational worship and educational experiences. He excels in the

appreciation of interfaith activity and dialog. He believes in unity and has

knowledge of other faith traditions. The candidate feels the need to be more

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intentional about and learn more about the multicultural realities of other

denominations and faiths.

Witness and Evangelist

As a witness and evangelist, Rev. Domini is successful in proclaiming the Good

News of Jesus Christ to the unsaved and encouraging believers to share their faith

by creating activities that enable them to share with to those outside the confines

of the church. Everyone agreed that Rev. Domini should continue in all

categories.

Administrator

As an administrator, he has shown steady improvement in making use of the

personal and material resources of the congregation. This is a difficult area for

most pastors, but Rev. Domini is able to identify resources and involve others in

the decision-making process. He is able to define and identify goals. He

establishes goals and encourages achievement by communicating a sense of

mission. The candidate feels the need to develop administrative skills in a more

intentional manner.

Professional

As a professional, he is a good listener who is open and personable in his

relationships with people. He should limit his workload within the time available.

Rev. Domini has a positive attitude and is extremely enthusiastic about the tasks

he undertakes. He has the ability to constructively deal with conflict and day-to-

day relationships. The candidate will focus more attention on time management

and follow-through.

Financial Management

The Site Team agreed with Rev. Domini that knowledge of financial management

is imperative in ministry. While he does not have experience in grant writing, he

had success in acquiring funds for a non-profit agency. Rev. Domini desires to

develop budget, forecasting, and tax laws.

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Technology/Social Media Management

The site team agreed that Daniel Domini is knowledgeable about technology due

to the aspect of cinematography that he has developed with his screenplay and

movie project in Atlanta, Georgia. Daniel Domini desires to develop skills

associated with website building and social media management. This process was

helpful, and I am grateful for the team allowing the Sprit to speak to me through

them.

Competencies Chosen for Development

TECHNOLOGY/SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT: I will take classes on

technology to become more knowledgeable on social media management

Strategies:

• Partner with a brand specialist to create strategies to broaden

exposure.

• Purchase automation software to keep relevant information delivered

on autopilot.

• Develop an online video blog platform using YouTube and other

video mediums.

• I will attend national multicultural conferences focused on

maximizing opportunities using social media platforms.

Evaluation:

I will get feedback from the multicultural experts listed above based on my ability

to articulate the technological learning’s made and how I am able to make them

relevant to the church I presently serve.

I will create a platform that highlights the changes in technology that have

occurred in the twenty-first century. These questions will facilitate a continuous

dialog between my technological learning and the strategies I seek to implement.

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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: I seek to learn how to create specific budgets for

organizations and projects separately for effective and sustainable operations.

Strategies:

• Partner with a business financial advisor to develop realistic and

measurable budgets.

• Partner with a business tax accountant to implement a game plan to

learn and to stay compliant with tax laws.

• Participate in grant writing workshops and partner with grant writers.

Evaluation:

I will evaluate the financial stability and management of funds by having

quarterly checkups with our financial advisor and accountant to measure the

quality of our business.

I will also conduct quarterly training and assessments with the business financial

advisor to ensure that we are maintaining healthy financial trends.

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CHAPTER 6 EVALUATION PROCESS

Evaluation plays a vital part in the determination of progress and performance in

the project. An evaluator helps by providing ongoing feedback that is essential to

determining performance of the site team, the evaluator, and me. I am hopeful that

evaluation will help me determine my progress and my development in this career as I

seek to advance. An evaluator’s role is to determine my ability to change what is

demonstrated by how I tackle the project. The site team may also engage in providing a

platform for assessment of my performance in presentation. In this regard, the evaluator

engages in providing help in various areas, including the following:

Evaluation Process

The evaluation process determines the real-time progress and effectiveness of

writing and presenting the demonstration project. In this case, an evaluator will use both

the project document and presentation to evaluate my progress and performance. As a

result, the evaluator will monitor the efficiency at which I am meeting the goals of the

project by focusing on the presentation of ideas as they are enlisted and highlighted in the

project document. The goals of the evaluation process should revolve around monitoring

progress and efficiency, as well as change as a result of engaging in research, making

findings, and using various materials to understand the topic. In my case, the evaluator

will check my progress in learning about the history of African Americans, in particular

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Djuka Land, their roots, slavery, the slave trade, and Christianity and religion as positive

forces of change among the community.

Evaluation of the Program

The entire program involves a set of activities that should be completed to enable

the scholars to effectively undertake and tackle the demonstration project. These

activities include conducting research on history, presenting ideas in writing, and

engaging in presentation. Through evaluation, the program participants can determine the

success of their engagement in various activities. At the same time, evaluation shows the

level and type of knowledge garnered from engaging in different activities in the project.

As a participant in the program, evaluation will provide me with a platform on which to

focus on the activities that I have conducted and the lessons and knowledge that I have

garnered from the involvement.

In exceptional cases, evaluation can take place on a platform with a broad

community, such as the church. In this case, the goals of evaluation may become

extensive to provide a chance for a participant to gain experience through the

demonstration project and by working with community or church. In my opinion, having

an evaluation process in such a forum may benefit me by increasing my potential to deal

with the presentation and public participation, which is essential in my ministry.

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APPENDICES

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APPENDIX A: TIMELINE

Date Task/Activity Tools to Complete Task

Person Responsible

06/14/2018 Meeting African storyteller

Rev. Domini

06/16/2018 Communicate with Site Team

Rev. Domini

06/23/2018 Conduct project sessions with Site Team

Rev. Domini

06/25/2018 Build Social Media Brand Kristi Predu 06/26/2018 Meet with a brand

specialist to create strategies to broaden

exposure

Rev. Domini

07/13/2018 Meet with Business Financial Advisor to

develop budgets

Rev. Domini

07/13/2018 Meet with Business Tax Accountant implement a

tax game plan

Rev. Domini

07/28/2018 Invite activist, community and spiritual leaders in metro Atlanta to a 90

minute seminar to discuss the state of their

communities

Rev. Domini & Site Team

07/29/2018 Site Team Meeting

Site Team

08/02/2018 Goal 2 Strategy 2 Create website Rev. Domini & Site Team 08/11/2018 Goal 1 Strategy 2 Visit community to

discuss stage play Rev. Domini

08/12/2018 Goal 1 Strategy 3 Meet with activist and movie producers

individually

Rev. Domini

08/25/2018 Goal 2 Strategy 1 Participants will share their healing journey

via video

Rev. Domini & Participants

08/25/2018 Goal 2 Strategy 3 Meet with participants to discuss their stories

Rev. Domini

08/18/2018 Goal 3 Strategy 1 Casting Call & Audition for Djuka

Land stage play

Rev. Domini, Taviana, Casting Director

09/22/2018 Goal 3 Strategy 2 Table Read of the stage Djuka Land play

Directors & Cast

09/29/2018 Goal 3 Strategy 3 Evaluation of the table read

Directors & Cast

10/08/2018- 12/31/2018

Writing

01/01/2019– 01/31/2019

Editing Demonstration Project

02/01/2019 Submit the dissertation

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APPENDIX B: BUDGET

Date Task/Activity Tools to Complete Task

Cost/Funding

04/30/2018 Proposal Approved by Director

04/30/2018 Communicate Approval with site team

Via Email

05/22/2018 Set up project session dates and Site Team meeting dates

Via Email

06/25/2018 Open Twitter and Instagram accounts, revise Facebook

page

08/25/2018 Contact video presenters Via Email 1st–05/05/2018 2th- 07/29/2018 3rd–10/20/2018

Site Team Meetings

Refreshments $150

08/11/2018 Goal 1 Strategy 2 Visit community to discuss stage play

08/12/2018 Goal 1 Strategy 3 Meet with storyteller and Film producers

individually

08/25/2018 Goal 2 Strategy 1 Participants will share their healing journey

08/02/2018 Goal 2 Strategy 2 Create website Upgrade to pro $45

08/25/2018 Goal 2 Strategy 3 Meet with participants to discuss their stories

Refreshment $50

08/18/2018 Goal 3 Strategy 1 Casting Call & Audition for Djuka Land stage play

10/12/2018- 10/26/2018

2018 Visit various slave traders historic sites include

The West Indies Company in the Netherlands

Visit to the Netherlands and hotel registration,

plane tickets

$2,300

09/22/2018 Goal 3 Strategy 2 Table Read of the stage Djuka Land play

$200

10/08/2018- 12/31/2018

Writing

01/01/2019– 01/31/2019

Editing

02/01/2019 Submit the Inquiry Findings Demonstration Project “Djuka Land”

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Other Fees:

Travel $2,850.00

Laptop $2000.00

Video Camera $987.00

Books $500.00

Professional Service $130.00

DVD Software $39.00

Professional Organization $90.00

Total $6,596.00

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