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2024 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
2024 Lecture Speakers
Then I Went to Church - (Psalm 73)
Alvin L. Daniels
Alvin L. Daniels Jr. is a native of the state of Florida. He grew up in and began his professional career in the community of Delray Beach. - Read Full Bio
All of My Trials - (Psalm 34)
Dr. Floyd Rodgers - Huntsville, AL
Floyd Rodgers is a native of Fayette, Alabama, where he attended Hubbertville High School. He decided to join the National Guard, - Read Full Bio
There is a Praise on the Inside - (Psalms 138)
Dr. Torian Salary - Atlanta, GA
Dr. Torian K. Salary has been preaching since the age of 15 and has been in ministry since 2007. He currently serves as Minister of Hillcrest... - Read Full Bio
Trusting in God’s Timing - (Psalm 37)
Marcus T. Watkins - Atlanta, Georgia
Marcus T Watkins is a native of Rogersville, Al. He has been married to Gloria (Baker) Watkins and together they have been.. - Read Full Bio
I’m Tired of Church - (Psalm 73)
Xerxes M. Snell - Winter Garden, FL
Brother Xerxes M. Snell is a native of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He began preaching in 1992 in Montgomery, Alabama where he served two years... - Read Full Bio
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Don't Worry Be Happy (Psalm 1)
Dr. Carlus D. Page - Biloxi, MS
Bro. Carlus D. Page serves as the pastoring evangelist and visionary for the New Heights Church of Christ in Biloxi, Mississippi. - Read Full Bio
The Doctrine of Doxology
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Dr. Olu Shabazz - Harlem, NY
Dr. Olu J. Shabazz was born in Pontiac, Michigan, and is married to Ronnie (Hampton) Shabazz. They have seven children: four boys and three... - Read Full Bio
Hope and Trust From the Womb to the Tomb
(Psalm 71)
David Wilson - Brooklyn, NY
David Wilson is the dynamic Minister of the Kings Church of Christ in Brooklyn New York. He exhibits the trifecta of great gospel preaching;... - Read Full Bio
Make Every Day Count - (Psalm 90)
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Wesley T. Leonard - Orlando, FL
Brother Wesley T. Leonard, born in Tallahassee, Florida, has been preaching the gospel since 1985. He currently serves as Senior Minister... - Read Full Bio
Reasons - (Psalm 111)
Andrew Braxter - North Little Rock, AR
Andrew M. “Drew” Braxter is a native of Montgomery, Alabama and has been preaching for as long as he can remember. He believes that... - Read Full Bio
Come, Let us Worship - (Psalm 95)
Dr. Orpheus J. Heyward - Atlanta, GA
Originally from New York, he made Atlanta his home as he joined the church in 2003 as Assistant Minister. In just three short years after his arrival,... - Read Full Bio
Is Coming to Worship Worth It? - (Psalm 73)
Skippy Norman - Longview, TX
Skippy Dean Norman is a Native of Jackson, Tennessee. He has been preaching for 40 plus years and married for the same length of time to... - Read Full Bio
I Would Have Fainted - (Psalm 24)
Dr. Richard Price - Tupelo, MS
Dr. Richard Price serves as Dean of Chapel, Director of Faith-Based Giving, and Professor. Dr. Price is the Senior Minister of The North Green Street Church... - Read Full Bio
Don’t Get it Twisted - (Psalms 91)
Donald Ballard - Hyattsville, MD
Brother Donald Ballard, III is a native West Virginian who obeyed the gospel of Christ at the age of 19 at the Harlem Church of Christ. - Read Full Bio
Exposition on Psalm 139
Winfred Frazier - Houston, TX
Winfred Frazier is a native of Houston, Texas who migrated to Brookhaven, MS with his wife Linda and two sons Christopher and Brandon in... - Read Full Bio
The Crown of Creation - (Psalm 8)
Jonathan Storment - Little Rock, AR
My family and I love reading, traveling, daddy/daughter dates, playing outdoors on our family land, good music, and long... - Read Full Bio
Praise the Lord - (Psalm 34)
Willie L. Rupert, Jr. - Baltimore, MD
Bro. Willie L. Rupert Jr., born to Willie, Sr., and Vada Sue Rupert, has been the minister of the Central Church of Christ since September 2008. The Tupelo, MS... - Read Full Bio
I Need a Fresh Start - (Psalm 51)
Jermiyah Kelly - San Diego, CA
Jermiyah Kelly is a native of the Southeast section of San Diego California. From an early age he felt the call of God on his life giving his sermon at the age... - Read Full Bio
Making Your Days Count - (Psalm 90)
Gary Smith - Houston, TX
Gary Smith is the Pulpit Minister for Fifth Ward Church of Christ in Houston, Texas. Gary received his undergrad degree from (SMU) Southern... - Read Full Bio
Down But Not Out - (Psalm 42)
Orlander Thomas - Durham, NC
Minister Orlander R Thomas serves as the Evangelist for the Southside Church of Christ in Durham, North Carolina. Bro. Thomas is originally from... - Read Full Bio
When Praises Go Up - (Psalm 33)
Fate Hagood - Los Angeles, CA
Fate Hagood matriculated through elementary, junior high, and high schools in the Compton and Los Angeles Unified School Districts. He graduated... - Read Full Bio
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Introduction, Background, and Structure of
the Psalms
Dr. Richard L. Barclay - McDonough, GA
When he was only eight years ago, Richard Lee Barclay knew he wanted to preach. At age 12, he was assistant superintendent... - Read Full Bio
TSF, Caring Enough to Expand the
Kingdom
Doug Crozier - Denver, CO
Douglas J. Crozier is the founding Chief Executive Officer at The Solomon Foundation. Ask Doug about his priorities and he will simply tell you, “Kingdom first... - Read Full Bio
Blot it Out - (Psalm 51)
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John Tillman, Jr. - Houston, TX
Senior Minister/Elder, John Tillman, Jr., a native Houstonian has been married to the love of his life, Marcia Tillman for 42 years. He holds an... - Read Full Bio
God is My All and All - (Psalm 27)
Randall F. Tucker, Sr. - Houston, TX
Randall F. Tucker, Sr. is the Minister of the South Union Church of Christ in Houston, Texas. Brother
Tucker is a native of Nashville, Tenn.. - Read Full Bio
Workshop: Vision of a Vibrant Marriage
Anthony and Kellee Brooks - Atlanta, GA
Brooks' passion is to serve in the Body of Christ. To God be the glory, He has blessed them to serve from the very beginning of the Stonecrest Church... - Read Full Bio
Lord, Send a Revival - (Psalms 51)
Jonathan W. Morrison - Dallas, TX
Minister Jonathan W. Morrison loves the Lord and is humbled to be a servant in the Kingdom of God. He is the He is the son of Dr. W.W. Morrison ... - Read Full Bio
Unity or the United Nations - (Psalm 133)
Ramon Hodridge - Dallas, TX
Ramón Hodridge is a native of Dallas, TX. He is a graduate of Southwestern Christian College, Abilene Christian University and the... - Read Full Bio
It Takes One to Know One - (Psalm 23)
Stacy B. Jones - Richmond, CA
Stacy B. Jones is a devoted bi-vocational servant who passionately serves the MacDonald Avenue church of Christ in Richmond, CA, the broader... - Read Full Bio
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The New Birth; Exposition of John 2:25-3:16
Dr. Dewayne Winrow - Reseda, California
Dr. Winrow's pursuit of the ministry began shortly after his baptism at the age of 9. His preparation includes being a "boy preacher" under the mentorship... - Read Full Bio
The Theology of the Psalms
The African American Approach to the Bible
Dr. Kenneth Gilmore, Sr. - Dallas, TX
Dr. Kenneth Gilmore Sr. earned his doctorate in Christian Worldview and Cultural Engagement from Southwestern Theological Seminary... - Read Full Bio
An Old Saints Prayer - (Psalm 71)
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Christopher Jackson - Nashville, TN
Brother Jackson has a BA Sociology/Anthropology and a Master’s degree in Industrial & Organizational Psychology. Brother Jackson has been... - Read Full Bio
​Praise Ye The Lord - (Exposition of Psalm 150)
Dr. Jerry Houston - San Antonio, TX
Dr. Jerry Glenn Houston, a native of Shreveport, Louisiana, has been a dedicated minister in the Church of Christ for over 30 years.... - Read Full Bio
Preparing Students and Parents for College
Willie Davis - McDonough, GA
Willie was baptized into Christ at age 16 at Newsome Street Church of Christ. He served in the United States Airforce for eight years... - Read Full Bio
Interview: Conversations on Prison Ministry
David Green - New Orleans, LA
David Green is currently serving as minister at the Church of Christ of Greater New Orleans. He is passionate about community outreach with an emphasis... - Read Full Bio
Interview: Talk on Foreign Missions (Ethiopia)
Dr. Billy Curl - Los Angeles, CA
Billy C. Curl is a graduate of Southwestern Christian College and Abilene Christian University. For over 6 years, he served as a missionary... - Read Full Bio
Exorcism and the Messiah Mosaic
Interpreting Difficult Passages - (Psalm 51)
Dr. Thomas Jackson - Plano, TX
Thomas Jackson has been married for 30 years. He and his wife, Karla, are the proud parents of two children: Dillon and Kayla. He has a doctor of Philosophy... - Read Full Bio
Everybody is Going Somewhere - (Psalm 23)
Tyson Moore - Los Angeles, CA
Tyson Moore has been serving as the Senior Minister of the Crenshaw Church of Christ in Los Angeles, California for the past ten years. Under the... - Read Full Bio
Just Wait a Minute - (Psalm 46)
Chuncey B. Thompson - Decatur, IL
Chuncey B. Thompson is the Pastor of the Jasper St. Church of Christ Decatur, Illinois. Where he serves diligently and fervently with the... - Read Full Bio
Make Every Day Count - (Psalm 90)
Paul Huyghebaert - Cummings, GA
Paul serves as the Lead Minister for the Grace Chapel Church of Christ in Cumming, GA, just north of Atlanta. Paul and his wife Lori... - Read Full Bio
Women's Tract: Workshop & Session Speakers
Comfort, Guidance, and Reassurance from the
Good Shepherd
Becky Davis - Atlanta, GA
Becky A Davis is an author, speaker, trainer and entrepreneur who is thankful God can use her messes for His glory…and YOUR enlightenment... - Read Full Bio
Celeste Rupert The Guiding Light - (Psalms 23)
Celestine M. Rupert - Baltimore, MD
Celestine M. Rupert is a native of Houston, Mississippi. She has been a member of the church for over 45 years. All her accomplishments... - Read Full Bio
The Aftermath - (Psalms 51)
Deborah Houston - San Antonio, TX
Deborah R. Houston believes in her purpose, “Revolutionizing The Inner Woman To Move Beyond The Pain Of Her Past In Order To Embrace... - Read Full Bio
A call to action in the times of challenge
(Psalms 16)
Mikki Taylor - Newark, NJ
Mikki Taylor was baptized into Christ in 1984 at the Newark Church of Christ, under the direction of the late Dr. Eugene Lawton... - Read Full Bio
When the Fire Didn’t Leave the Smell of Smoke
(Psalm 91:1-2)
Dr. Chari Miller
Dr. Chari Miller is a Christian who serves as a Sunday school instructor, Ladies ministry committee member, church communication team... - Read Full Bio
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The Cry of Anger at the Foot of the Cross
(Psalms 137)
Megan Rawlings - Portsmouth, OH
Megan Rawlings is the founder and CEO of The Bold Movement, a women's ministry dedicated to biblically training and resourcing women in their ministry... - Read Full Bio
Like a Natural Woman- (Psalm 27)
Mary White - McDonough, GA
Mary is a native of Perry, FL, and grew up in Tampa, FL. She resides in McDonough, GA, with her beloved husband of 16 years, Evangelist George White III, M.Div... - Read Full Bio
A Renewed Vision for Church Finance
Melissa Allen - Parker, CO
Melissa Allen is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Solomon Foundation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and... - Read Full Bio
