Featured Speakers

Apostle, Dr. Dana Carson

Conference Host | The R.O.C.K. WOI | March 2nd @6PM

Dr. Dana Carson is the founder and senior pastor of the Reflections of Christ’s Kingdom World Outreach International (The R.O.C.K.) in Houston, TX. – a Bible-centered, Spirit-filled, community-building, Kingdom-minded ministry founded in 2003. Dr. Carson has over 37 years of full-time and pastoral ministry experience. 

He is one of the nation’s foremost Kingdom theologians and down-to-earth pastors whose radical message and raw delivery are known all over the world. Dr. Carson’s call and purpose is to educate people of every age with the message of the Kingdom of God that is both exegetically sound and spiritually nourishing.

Dr. Carson has an exceptional concern for youth and children and personally invests his life in their training and development. Dr. Carson’s anointing represents a combination of Spirit-filled fire and formal academic training, with a touch of the lessons learned in the ghettos of Chicago. With this rare anointing, he touches the hearts of people from all cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds worldwide.

Bishop Michael Blue

The Door of Hope Christian Church | February 26th @ 7PM

Bishop Michael Blue is a husband and father, a musician, and a student of the Word, desires to know Christ more intimately, and to make Him known more fully.

As a child, he

  • Attended The Greater Highway Church of Christ, Latta, SC.
  • Was a member of The New Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, Sellers, SC, where he served the church in many capacities.
  • Joined the Born Again Church of Jesus Christ (Bishop John W. Barber) – 1977.
  • Served the local church as musician, Sunday school teacher, and youth president.
  • Preached his first official sermon and was licensed in July of 1980.
  • Was ordained an Elder in August of 1987.
  • Served the Born Again Church in various state and national functions.

Dr. Jamal Bryant

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church | February 27th @7PM

Dr. Bryant embodies the rare balance of spiritual gifts and practical educational experiences that connects pastoral leadership and discipleship teaching with prophetic preaching and courageous social action. Dr. Bryant is equipped and poised to initiate theological revival, decisive commitment and rededication to the teachings of Jesus the Christ as the foundation for personal living, family stability and community development.

Dr. Bryant is not only known as a riveting speaker but has earned a reputation as a social justice activist. Prior to pastoring, he served as the national youth and college director of the NAACP for six years, leading about 70,000 young people worldwide on non-violent campaigns.

Pastor John F. Hannah

New Life Covenant Church | Feb. 15th @7PM

Pastor John F. Hannah is a husband, pastor, speaker, and author who’s impacted thousands of lives through his ministry, prayer, and dedication to service. The foundation for his pastoral passion is rooted in his love for urban youth and teaching others how to grow their relationship with God through prayer. He even began his career as a Juvenile Probation Officer in Chicago’s Cook County and eventually transitioned into serving as a youth pastor at a local church for many years. It was during these times that opportunities developed, leading John to perfect the calling for his destiny as the shepherd of a remarkable organization that would become New Life.

Today, John F. Hannah is the founder and lead pastor of New Life Covenant Church Southeast, a non-denominational, multicultural church on the Southside of Chicago. Presently, the church has grown to more than 20,000 members, including online membership. While the numbers suggest a megachurch sized atmosphere, the spirit of the house and its members promote a family environment, committed to serving God and our Community.

Symposium Speakers

APOSTLE
Apostle Dr. Dana Carson

Topic: TBD

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Dr. Antipas Harris

Topic: Leading the Beloved Community: Spiritual and Moral Leadership in the Donald Trump Age

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Dr. Geoffrey Dudley

Topic: The Making of a Leader: Preparing For Ministry Challenges and Your Mental Health.

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Dr. Charles Moody, Jr.

Topic: TBD

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Dr. Shannon Parish

Topic: The Making of a Leader: Model or Example, The Choice is Yours

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Dr. Shannon Cormier

Topic: I Got Ninety-Nine Problems: The Making of an Entrepreneurial Leader

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Dr. Angelic Chaison

Topic: The Making of a Leader: From Fearful Reluctance to Faith-Filled Action