Conference
conferences
The annual conference is currently held on the third or fourth week in January. It is the highlight of the WIFBC year and a great time of spiritual food and fellowship.
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1:15 pm |
The Prayer For The Work Pastor Patrick Garnes |
Arise With Courage Pastor Jerome Martin |
Strengthen The Hands for the Work Pastor George Richardson |
Getting the Job Done Pastor Oral Brandy |
Hindrances to the Work Pastor Glenroy Whyte |
|
7:00 pm |
Arise to Mission Pastor Roysdean Richards |
Arise up in Faith to Work Pastor Aaron Sutherland |
Arise to Worship Pastor Kwame Selver |
Arise to Win/Succeed Pastor Wayne Maynard |
|
|
8:00 pm |
Arise With Faithfulness Pastor Johann Blackman |
Examining the Work Pastor David Archibald |
Having a Mind to Work Pastor Charles Hurlston |
The Leader of the Work Pastor Anthony Benjamin |
WIBFC Conference Schedule
monday
| Time | Session | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00PM – 7:00PM | Registration | Registration for Conference and Aquarium |
| 7:00PM – 8:30PM | Evening Speaker | Pastor Wayne Mayard |
Tuesday
| Time | Session | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00AM – 8:30AM | Registration | Conference & Aquarium Registration |
| 8:00AM – 8:30AM | Devotion | Pastor Keithley Saunders |
Session I (8:45 – 9:45)
| Class Title | Speaker | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Moving from Traditionalism to Biblio-Centric Ministry | Dr. E. Lewis | Legacy Sanctuary |
| How to Build a Ministry Amid Uninspired Leadership | Dr. Paul Cannings | Youth Room |
| Social Media and the Church | Shani Smoothers | Conference Room |
| Counseling Techniques for Overcoming Trauma | Darrel & Cynthia Rose | 1st Time Visitors Room |
| Traits of Productive Leaders in the Bible | Dr. Les Warren | Deacon Banks Room |
Session II (10:00 – 11:00)
| Class Title | Speaker | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Leadership vs New Testament Leadership | Dr. E. Lewis | Legacy Sanctuary |
| Developing Leadership Skills for Results | Dr. Paul Cannings | Youth Room |
| Marketing Your Ministry | Shani Smoothers | Conference Room |
| Counseling for Restoring Broken Marriages | Darrell & Cynthia Rose | 1st Time Visitors Room |
| Overcoming Hurts in Ministry | Dr. Les Warren | Deacon Banks Room |
Session III (11:15 – 12:15)
| Class Title | Speaker | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Life Changing Leadership | Dr. E. Lewis | Legacy Sanctuary |
| Spiritual Warfare | Dr. Felix Durand | Youth Room |
| Leadership for Women’s Ministry | Cynthia Rose | Conference Room |
| Counseling Skills for Addictions | Darrell Rose | 1st Time Visitors |
| Time | Session | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 – 1:30 | Lunch Speaker | Pastor Gary Hanna |
| 1:30 – 6:00 | Free Time | — |
| 7:00PM – 8:30PM | Evening Speaker | Pastor Jones Jean-Marie |
WEDNESDAY
| Time | Session | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 – 8:30 | Devotion | Pastor Rawlie Cooper |
Session I (8:45 – 9:45)
| Class Title | Speaker | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Developing Impactful Leadership | Pastor Michael Boston | Legacy Sanctuary |
| Revitalizing Ministries | Dr. Paul Cannings | Youth Room |
| Media and Present-Day Ministries | Shani Smoothers | Conference Room |
| Discipling Godly Leaders | Pastor Willard Allen | 1st Time Visitors Room |
| Noah Speaks | Pastor Dwight Scott | Deacon Banks Room |
Session II (10:00 – 11:00)
| Class Title | Speaker | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Overcoming Elijah Moments | Pastor Michael Boston | Legacy Sanctuary |
| Developing Vision in a Small Church | Dr. Paul Cannings | Youth Room |
| Effective Administrative Assistance | Gail O’Neal | Conference Room |
| Pastor & Biblical Responsibilities | Pastor Willard Allen | 1st Time Visitors |
| Engaging Black Hebrew Israelism | Pastor Dwight Scott | Deacon Banks Room |
Session III (11:15 – 12:15)
| Class Title | Speaker | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Counseling Skills for Pastors | Pastor Michael Boston | Legacy Sanctuary |
| Contemporary Worship Design | Eric Levels / Chris Kensey | Youth Room |
| Developing a Bereavement Ministry | Gail O’Neal | Conference Room |
| Leadership Team for Men’s Ministry | Jeff Allen | 1st Time Visitors |
| Time | Session | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 – 1:30 | Lunch Speaker | Pastor Patrick George |
| 3:30 – 6:00 | Free Time | — |
| 7:00PM – 8:30PM | Evening Speaker | Pastor Godfrey Watson |
THURSDAY
| Time | Session | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 – 8:30 | Devotion | Pastor Alphonse Pennyfeather |
Session I (8:45 – 9:45)
| Class Title | Speaker | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Gender Issues and the Church | Minister Jordan Washington | Legacy Sanctuary |
| Moving from Surviving to Thriving | Dr. Paul Cannings | Youth Room |
| Attitudes that Lead to Success | Pastor Lee Skinner | Conference Room |
| Recruiting and Training Transformers | Pastor Bobby Hamilton | 1st Time Visitors |
Session II (10:00 – 11:00)
| Class Title | Speaker | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Successful Leadership Transition | Dr. Pierre Cannings | Legacy Sanctuary |
| Church Discipline | Dr. Paul Cannings | Youth Room |
| Preserving from Division | Pastor Lee Skinner | Conference Room |
| Teaching Techniques for Youth | Minister Jordan Washington | 1st Time Visitors |
Session III (11:15 – 12:15)
| Class Title | Speaker | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership Skills & Task Points | Dr. Pierre Cannings | Legacy Sanctuary |
| Counseling Youth Identity Issues | Minister Jordan Washington | Youth Room |
| Cultivating a Serving Environment | Pastor Lee Skinner | Conference Room |
| Stewardship of Spiritual Gifts | Pastor Bobby Hamilton | 1st Time Visitors |
| Time | Session | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 – 1:30 | Lunch Speaker | Pastor Patrick Garnes |
| 1:30 – 3:30 | WIBFC Meeting | — |
| 3:30 – 6:00 | Free Time | — |
| 7:00PM – 8:30PM | Evening Speaker | Pastor Denfield Hastings |
FRIDAY
| Time | Session | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00AM – 3:00PM | Trip | Aquarium Trip |
| 7:00PM – 8:30PM | Evening Speaker | Pastor Roderick Webster |