Conference Registration throughout the Day

The Conference provides attendees exposure and interaction with homiletics preachers and teachers plus accomplished Conference Faculty. The Conference offers three sermons, lectures on preaching, and a small group preaching lab.

Pre-Conference Luncheon

Featuring Guest Speaker Rev. Dr. Freddy Haynes, speaking on Social Justice and offering insight and reflections about scripture, the streets, his latest book and more.

Opening Remarks

Welcome, Gratitude & Opening Remarks by Rev. Dr. Frank A. Thomas plus Preaching Lecture Overview (Defining Narrative, Womanist and Expository Preaching). We give special thanks to the Christian Theological Seminary for their unwavering support.

Break

Preaching Lab One

Small Group Introductions

Free Time

Narrative Preaching with Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr.

Morning Registration & Continental Breakfast

Prayer/Centering Moment

Narrative Preaching Lecture with Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr

Networking/Lunch Break – On Your own

Preaching Lab Two

Small Group Work Session

Break

Onsite Reception

Break

Womanist Preaching with Rev. Dr. Teresa L. Fry Brown

Morning Registration & Continental Breakfast

Prayer/Centering Moment

Womanist Preaching Lecture and Q/A with Rev. Dr. Teresa L. Fry Brown

Lunch with special CTS Chapel Service at 11:30AM

Rev. Dr. Brianna K. Parker preaching in Chapel Service; Luncheon Speaker Rev. Dr. Charlie Edward Dates

Preaching Lab Three

Small Group Work Session and Q/A (Lab Break 3:30PM – 4:00PM)

Break

Catered Dinner/Jam Session

Expository Preaching with Dr. Charlie Edward Dates

Prayer/Centering Moment

Expository Preaching Questions/Answers

Break

Preaching Lab Instructions

Box Lunch

Preaching Evaluation

7 minute sermon demonstrations with evaluation of sermon for each participant

Closing Remarks with Rev. Dr. Frank A. Thomas, Founding Director