Reverend Maurice Anthony Bates will conduct a workshop on Church Stewardship.  Reverend Bates has faithfully served as the Senior Pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church of Pittsburg, California for over 28 years. Under his pastoral care, the church has experienced both numerical and spiritual growth. 

Pastor Bates is very active in the Christian community. He serves Director of the National Evangelism Training Network. He has also served as the 1st Vice Moderator for First Northern/Central Baptist Association and the past president of I.M.A.P. - International Ministerial Alliance of East Contra Costa.

His facilitation skills and practical Biblical approach to God’s Word, have made him a sought-after lecturer for Stewardship Training and He is presently a Core Facilitator at the W.H.W. Ministries, Inc. conference on Expository preaching and teaching. His preaching and teaching style have opened many doors for him to serve the Body of Christ.

By the end of his workshop, participants will garner new ideas for ways the can become better stewards for the Lord.