GROWTH 2025
Seminars
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Global Missions Auxiliary
"Cross-cultural Missions: What You Need to Know"
Presenters: Pastor Rudolph McEwan and Suff. Bishop-elect Rudolph Hunter
Provincial South, open to all
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International Evangelism and Outreach Auxiliary
"Empowering Evangelism Through Education"
Presenter: Elder Patricia Germany
City Hall, open to all
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International Pastors' Spouses Alliance
"B.L.O.C.K.S: Building Learning Opportunities by Cultivating
Knowledge and Skills (Part 1)
Presenters: Lady Vivian Singleton, Lady Brenda Buford, and Panelists
Provincial North, for pastors spouses
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International Prayer Auxiliary
"Navigating Spiritual and Natural Conflict: Strategies for
Harmonious Living"
Presenter: Pastor Larry Jones
Civic North, open to all
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Office of Strategy and Operations
"AI, You, and the Church"
Presenters: Deacon Terry Morris and Elder Jeff Morris
Dominion North, open to all​​​
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
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International Altar and Baptism Auxiliary
"Educating and Equipping Altar Workers"
Presenters: Evangelist Arlene Stevens, Evangelist Kay Tutt, Evangelist Katherine Leonard
Wentworth, altar workers
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM​
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International Evangelism and Outreach Auxiliary
Lunch and Learn Panel Discussion
"Grace-fueled Growth: Transforming Lives Through Global Impact and
Progressive Outreach"
Presenters: District Elder Donnell Bouie, Pastor Rashall Hightower, Pastor Loretta McEwan
Willow, open to all
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1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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Church Development Auxiliary
"Cultivating a Growth Mindset"
Presenter: Pastor Evon McDowell
Dominion North, for pastors, ministers, and leaders
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International Deaf and Hard of Hearing Auxiliary
"Developing Growth in American Sign Language Communication"
Presenters: Elder Andrea Wallace, Minister Marcus Kennedy, Katlyn Danner
Simcoe, open to all​
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International Men's Auxiliary
"Built 2 Last: Lead Like a Man"
Presenter: District Elder Steve Saucer
Maple, for men
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International Worship and Sacred Arts Auxiliary
Master Class
"Elevate Your Worship: Fusing Music, Media, and Sound for a New Era"
Presenter: Guest Artist Tina Campbell
Sheraton ABCE, adults (all ages)
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International Youth Conference
"10 x 10 Discussion"
Presenters: Pastor James Sears, Elder Ray Simpson
Wentworth, for youth and young adults/leaders
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2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
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International Youth Conference (IYC) Teens
"G. I. Joe W.A.T.C.H: We Are the Chosen Heritage"
Presenters: Elder Darius Brown, Santana Brown, Elder Ember Lomax
Civic North, for youth and young adults/leaders
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2:45 PM - 4:30 PM
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Faith at Home (Ministerial Excellence Center)
Cohort Workshop
Presenter: Pastor Terrance Bridges
Wentworth
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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International Women's Forum
"Empowering the Next Generation for Leadership"
Presenters: Lady Vivian Singleton and Lady Chiquita Fortson
Dominion North, for women
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Master Builders Academy (MBA)
"Ignite Your Real Estate Fire: From Zero to Investor in 90 Days"
Presenters: MBA team
Maple, open to all​​
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1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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Church Development Auxiliary
"Pastors and Clergy Taxes and Establishing LLCS"
Presenter: District Elder Charles Thompson
Chestnut, for pastors, ministers, and leaders
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General Body
"The Power of Health and Wellness: Overcoming Stress and Anxiety"
Presenter: Lady Dollye Dockery
Maple, open to all
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International Christian Education Auxiliary
"Building Mature Relationships Based on a Strong Biblical Foundation"
Presenter: Bishop Jonathan Franklin
City Hall, open to all
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International Marriage and Family Enrichment Auxiliary
"7 Components of Conflict Resolution" Panel Discussion
Presenters: Elder Anthony and Vanessa Bellamy; District Elder Rudolph and Pastor Loretta McEwan; Suff. Bishop Cornelius and Pastor Michelle Henderson
Provincial South, married couples
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International United Pastors Alliance
"The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" (Based on the book by John C. Maxwell)
Presenters: Elder Terrence Brown
Simcoe, open to all
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Master Builders Academy (MBA)
"Tools to Build Your Real Estate Wealth Today"
Presenters: MBA team
Civic South, open to all​​​
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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General Conference Seminar
"From Numbers to Neighborhoods: Uplifting Communities Through
Black Male Math Success"
Presenter: Dr. Roy Harris
Provincial South, open to all
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International Marriage and Family Enrichment Auxiliary
"Let's Talk: Confidence Building for Singles: Setting Healthy Boundaries"
Panel Discussion
Presenters: Minister Jacquelyn Baldwin, Minister Austin Blackmon, Minister Tecola Campbell, Pastor Rashall Hightower
Civic South, for singles
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International Pastors' Spouses Alliance
"B.L.O.C.K.S: Building Learning Opportunities by Cultivating
Knowledge and Skills (Part 2)
Presenters: Lady Vivian Singleton, Lady Brenda Buford, and Panelists
Provincial North, for pastors spouses
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Faith at Home (Ministerial Excellence Center)
"The Front Line of Faith: Reclaiming Spiritual Leadership Within the Home"
Presenters: Elder Aaron Porter, Gabriella Bryant, Janeen Goree
City Hall, open to all
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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General Body
"Family Matters: Building Vibrant Family Programming in the Ministry of the Church"
Presenter: Lady Dollye Dockery
Grand Ballroom, open to all