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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 - Port St. Lucie, FL.
“Paul currently serves as Lead Minister at Southeast Christian Church in Ft. Pierce, FL and is part of the Multiply St. Lucie Initiative.” 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
