“Then the one seated on the throne said, “Look! I’m making all things new.” He also said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
-Revelation 21:5
ABOUT THE CONVOCATION
The 10th Convocation for Pastors of Black Churches
The Convocation is a response to the growing need for pastors serving Black communities to be encouraged, inspired and retooled in their work. Participants will experience authentic sacramental worship, innovative and thought-provoking workshops, exceptional preaching and teaching, and soul-stirring music and the arts.
2017 VISIONARY PRESENTERS INCLUDE:
Bishop Sharma Lewis
Virginia Conference
The Reverend Sharma Denise Lewis The Reverend Sharma D. Lewis serves as the District Superintendent of the Atlanta-Decatur-Oxford District in the North Georgia Conference. This very diverse district includes sixty (60) local churches ranging in size…
Rev. Junius Dotson
Discipleship Ministries
Rev. Junius Boyd Dotson, a well-known preacher, speaker, trainer, consultant and coach promoting vital ministries, is Discipleship Ministries’ new General Secretary. Dotson, an ordained elder in the Great Plains Conference…
Rev. Telley Lynnette Gadson
Black Clergy Women of the UMC
Reverend Telley Lynnette Gadson, the President of the National Black Clergy Women of the United Methodist Church (BCWUMC), is the only daughter of the Honorable Herbert Gadson and “Missionary” Linda Dingle Gadson, and was born…
Dr. Joseph W. Daniels
Emory Fellowship UMC
Dr. Joseph W. Daniels, Jr. is a husband, father, pastor, author, prophetic imaginer and leader of a Relevant, Enthusiastic, Authentic and Loving church movement. Pastor Daniels has dedicated his life to growing the kingdom of God…
