about
the event

Spker is an invitation only event with a carefully curated audience. You are more than welcome to submit your application.

At a time of exponential changes in digital technology, speed and distraction – leading to dramatic changes in society – the Conference offers profound guidance to you, your team and your company. From 19th to 20th September 2019 we will help shift your perspective on the future and prepare you for the big digital challenges ahead.

When

Tuesday - Friday
15 - 20 August, 2019

Where

Queenbay Mall
4217 Nickel Road, NYC

Who

John Smith
Founder / Author

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why
join us

Media coverage

A workshop is embedded into a conference; it doesn’t take place on its own, but it takes place during the main conference.

New topics

The summit is an excellent opportunity to socialize and build lasting relationships with other members of the field

Coffee breaks

Completely synergize resource taxing relationships via premier niche markets. Professionally cultivate customer service.

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our speakers

See the speakerslive on stage!

NEXT19 is an invitation only event with a carefully curated audience. You are more than welcome to submit your application.

Denis Hiza

Senior Media Manager - Center Of Praise Ministries

Anthony Simpson

Facilities / Safety Coordinator - Center Of Praise Ministries

schedule
details

Day 1
May 19, 2023
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Cathedral

Registration and Check-In

The Cathedral:
2223 Capitol Avenue
(at the corner of Capitol Ave and 23rd St)
Sacramento, CA 95816

9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Cathedral

General Session 1

Bishop Parnell M. Lovelace, Jr., D.Min., Ph.D.
Founder and Senior Pastor - Center Of Praise Ministries

Breakout Sessions

Dr. Dene’ Starks-McGee
Richard Spencer
Pastor Wayne Kirkling
Executive Pastor - Center Of Praise Ministries
Toyin Spencer
Pastoral Executive Assistant - Center Of Praise Ministries
Pastor Damien Giacchino
Associate Pastor at Real Life Church

• Level Up Your Young Adult Ministry By Pastor Damien Giacchino
at the Legacy Center
• Level Up Your Church Governance Structure By Pastor Wayne Kirkling and
at Legacy Center
• Level Up Your Congregational Care by Elder Richard and Toyin Spencer
at The Legacy Center
• Level Up Marketplace Ministry by Dr. Dene' Starks at the Legacy Center

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

LUNCH

General Session 2

Pastor Gail Jack
Pastor at St. Stephen AME Zion Church
Pastor Vanessa A. Black
First Lady and Assistant Pastor
Bishop Donald Black
Founder and Former Senior Pastor
Pastor Phyllis Towles
Director of Ministry Advancement and Development
Bishop Parnell M. Lovelace, Jr., D.Min., Ph.D.
Founder and Senior Pastor - Center Of Praise Ministries

Panel Discussion

Breakout Sessions

Anthony Simpson
Facilities / Safety Coordinator - Center Of Praise Ministries
Pastor Jonathan Strickling
Director of Communications & Men's Ministry - Center Of Praise Ministries
Dyhana Stewart
Greeters Ministry Team Leader - Center of Praise Ministries
Lee Gordon
Hospitality Ministry Team Leader - Center Of Praise Ministries
Dr. Erinn Harris
Director of Discipleship at Center of Praise Ministries

• Level Up Your Church Service Flow by Pastor Jonno Strickling and Elder
Anthony Simpson at Legacy Center
• Level Up Your Discipleship Ministry by Dr. Erinn Harris at Legacy Center
• Level Up Your Hospitality By Lee Gordon and Dyhana Stewart
at The Legacy Center Social Hall
• Level Up Your Worship & Fine Arts Ministry by Elder Christopher McEwen at Legacy Center Sanctuary

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

DINNER

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Cathedral

General Session 3

Pastor Glenn Shields
Senior Pastor - Progressive Community Church
Day 2
May 20, 2023
7:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Cathedral

Registration and Check-In

7:30 am - 8:30 am
The Cathedral

Prophetic Prayer

Pastor O.J. Swanigan
Senior Pastor of The Light Christian Church
8:30 am - 9:00 am
The Cathedral

Worship & Welcome

Bishop Parnell M. Lovelace, Jr., D.Min., Ph.D.
Founder and Senior Pastor - Center Of Praise Ministries

Breakout Sessions

Pastor La Vetta Coleman
Director of Pastoral Care - Center Of Praise Ministries
Mike Fletcher
Kimberlee Blakey
Children's Director - Center Of Praise Ministries
Pastor Kenneth Reece
Senior Pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church

• Level Up Your Succession Planning and Retirement by Pastor Kenny Reece
at The Cathedral
• Level Up Your Children's Ministry By Pastor Kimberlee Blakey at The YAC
• Level Up Your Church Security By Carlos Ponce and Mike Fletcher
at The Legacy center
• Level Up from Hurting to Healing Bereavement Ministry By Pastor La
Vetta Coleman at The Legacy center

10:30 am - 11:30 am
The Cathedral

Breakout Sessions

Joycie Lewis
Lawrence Rials
DeLesa Swanigan
Co-Pastor of The Light Christian Church
Dr. Joy Johnson
Faith Leader, Facilitator, and Author.

• Level Up Your Strategic Planning by Pastor DeLesa Swanigan
at The Cathedral
• Level Up The Church and Civic Engagement by Dr. Joy Johnson
at The Legacy Center
• Level Up Your Senior Ministry by Elder Lawrence Rials and Mother Joycie
Lewis

11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Legacy Center

LUNCH

Breakout Sessions

Cristian Munoz
Media Technician - Center Of Praise Ministries
Denis Hiza
Senior Media Manager - Center Of Praise Ministries
Professor Chesarae Fletcher
Seminary Professor
Cindy Cain
Bishop Parnell M. Lovelace, Jr., D.Min., Ph.D.
Founder and Senior Pastor - Center Of Praise Ministries

• Senior Pastors Only by Bishop Lovelace
at Legacy Center
• Level Up Your Mental and Wellness Ministry
at The Legacy Center
• Level Up Your Listening in Leadership by Professor Chesarae
at Legacy Center
• Level Up Your Technology by Denis Hiza and Cristian Munoz at Legacy
Center

2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
The Cathedral

General Session 4

Pastor Phyllis Towles
Director of Ministry Advancement and Development
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm
The Cathedral

Closing Remarks

Bishop Parnell M. Lovelace, Jr., D.Min., Ph.D.
Founder and Senior Pastor - Center Of Praise Ministries

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pricing
plans

one day pass

$ 399
  • Entrance
  • Free Lunch & Snacks
  • Custom Badge
  • One Workshop

full pass

$ 599
  • Entrance
  • Free Lunch & Snacks
  • Posters Session
  • Talk to the Editors Session

vip seat

$ 799
  • Comfortable Seat
  • Access To Artists Meeting
  • Custom Badge
  • Certificate

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sponsors

Principal Sponsor

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the
venue

New York Conference Center

54 Academy St.
Algonquin, IL 60102
The Center encompasses 43 meeting rooms and over 90,000 square feet of meeting space. The center has meeting space that can accommodate over 200 participants.

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