Bishop Keith W. Reed Sr. is the Senior Pastor of Sharon Baptist Church in Philadelphia, where he has served faithfully for over 43 years. He is also the Presiding Prelate of the Progressive Holistic Ministry of Churches and Founder of Sharon Bible Fellowship in Maryland. Known for his passion for discipleship, leadership development, and spiritual formation, Bishop Reed has trained dozens of pastors and ministry leaders across the country. His ministry emphasizes building people, not just programs, and taking the Gospel beyond the pulpit into the world. A global conference speaker and respected theological voice, he has lectured at institutions like Baylor University and Truett Seminary. Bishop Reed is committed to equipping leaders with wisdom, integrity, and spiritual depth to navigate the demands of modern ministry while staying rooted in their call.

Bishop Timothy J. Clarke is the Senior Pastor of First Church of God in Columbus, Ohio, where he has served faithfully since 1982. A trusted voice in the Church of God (Anderson, IN), he is the founder and presiding prelate of the Berean Fellowship, a global network supporting small and mid-sized churches. Known for his powerful preaching, pastoral wisdom, and commitment to mentorship, Bishop Clarke has authored several books and served in key denominational leadership roles. His ministry blends biblical depth with practical insight, offering encouragement to leaders at every stage of the journey.

Bishop Walter S. Thomas Sr. is Pastor Emeritus of New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore, where he served for 50 years, growing the congregation to over 9,000 members and leading the construction of a 4,000-seat worship center. He is CEO of Changes Can Happen, LLC, coaching pastors and nonprofit leaders nationwide. A certified Myers-Briggs practitioner, he is also Presiding Prelate of the Kingdom Association of Covenant Pastors and former president of the Hampton University Ministers’ Conference. Bishop Thomas is the author of several books, including The THREAD Principle and Spiritual Navigation for the 21st Century. He holds a B.S. in Economics from the University of Maryland, an M.Div. from Howard University, and a D.Min. from St. Mary’s Seminary & University, along with honorary degrees from Virginia Seminary and Bethune-Cookman. He and his wife, Patricia, have three children and a lifelong legacy of ministry and leadership.

Rev. Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr. is a pastor, author, public servant, and pioneer of financial freedom. For nearly 30 years, he served as Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens in Somerset, NJ, where he championed spiritual growth, economic empowerment, and community development. In 2005, he launched the groundbreaking dfree® Financial Freedom Movement, now a national model helping families and churches eliminate debt and build wealth with dignity. Beyond the pulpit, Dr. Soaries made history as New Jersey’s first African American male Secretary of State and later chaired the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. He also brought reform and integrity to the gospel music industry, managing artists such as Tremaine Hawkins, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Commissioned, and Fred Hammond. An author of 12 books, trustee, and corporate director, Dr. Soaries continues to blend faith, leadership, and advocacy to inspire freedom in every sphere of life.

Rev. Dr. Alyn E. Waller is Senior Pastor of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Philadelphia, where he leads over 15,000 members across two campuses. Since 1994, he has combined preaching, community leadership, and social justice with a vision for holistic ministry. Under his leadership, Enon built a 5,000-seat sanctuary and launched youth, mental health, and anti-human trafficking initiatives. A sought-after preacher, singer, and author, Dr. Waller has ministered globally—from South Korea to Oxford—and champions outreach through over 100 ministries. He helped lead Philadelphia’s COVID-19 testing and vaccine efforts, supports youth education and mentorship, and created Enon’s International Pastors Fellowship. A native of Cleveland, he holds degrees in music, divinity, and ministry. He shares life and ministry with his wife, Dr. Ellyn Jo Waller, and their two daughters. He is the author of multiple books and a passionate voice for justice, faith, and moral leadership.

Rev. Dr. Danielle L. Brown is the Senior Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in Plainfield, NJ, and the first woman to serve in that role in the church’s 117-year history. Called to preach at 13 and licensed by Cathedral International, she’s a gifted communicator, teacher, and leader who has ministered across the U.S. and South Africa. A former three-sport athlete and Provost Scholar at Virginia State University, Dr. Brown brings discipline and clarity to her pastoral leadership. She serves as a D.Min. co-mentor at United Theological Seminary, Secretary of the Hampton University Ministers’ Conference, and advisor to the Women in Ministry Conference. Dr. Brown is also active in community leadership and civic engagement. A proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., she holds five academic degrees, including a Doctor of Ministry in Leadership and Church Renewal. Dr. Brown is passionate about preaching, mentoring, and building thriving ministry teams.

Rev. Dr. Kevin R. Johnson is the 21st Senior Pastor of the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, NY. A visionary leader, he previously founded Dare to Imagine Church in Philadelphia and served as President & CEO of Philadelphia OIC, where he led major workforce and education initiatives. A graduate of Morehouse College, Union Theological Seminary, and Columbia University, Dr. Johnson is known for merging faith, leadership, and community transformation. He reaches over 400,000 listeners weekly on WDAS-FM and has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, and FOX. His ministry bridges pulpit and public square, calling leaders to imagine boldly and lead with purpose.

Rev. Dr. Lester W. Taylor Jr. has served as Senior Pastor of Community Baptist Church of Englewood since 1993, leading it through significant growth and transformation. Known for his powerful preaching, vibrant worship, and Spirit-led leadership, he ministers with a deep commitment to engaging the present age. Dr. Taylor holds degrees from Cairn University, New York Theological Seminary, and Palmer Theological Seminary, and teaches as an adjunct professor at Pillar College and New Brunswick Theological Seminary. A skilled musician and passionate worship leader, he is guided by John 15:16 and lives by the motto: “Chosen to Serve ~ Challenged to Grow.” He serves in ministry alongside his wife, Leading Lady Gayle Taylor. They are the proud parents of two and grandparents of three.

Rev. Dr. William H. Curtis has served as Senior Pastor of Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania since 1997, leading one of the nation’s most dynamic urban congregations of more than 10,000 members. A Baltimore native, he accepted his call to ministry at 17 and previously pastored Shiloh Baptist Church in York, PA. Under his leadership, Mount Ararat has pioneered community-focused initiatives such as the Community Tithe Program, which invests 10% of church offerings into local nonprofits and smaller congregations. A respected voice in national ministry, Dr. Curtis is a former President of the Hampton University Ministers’ Conference and serves on multiple educational and nonprofit boards. He is co-owner of The Church Online, a media and technology firm serving ministries worldwide, and author of FAITH: Learning to Live Without Fear and Dressed for Victory: Putting on the Full Armor of God.