In Bounds Pastors & Leaders Conference 2026

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SPECIAL PERFORMANCES BY PROFESSOR COCKERHAM, THE BROADWAY SISTERS, AND THE CBS PRAISE TEAM.

Carver College and Power Walk Ministries

Thursday Night — August 20, 2026

7:00 pm – 7:15 pm : Opening Prayer & Instructions
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  1. Gender Issues and the Church — Rev. Jordan Washington, B.A., Th.M.
  2. Transformational Leadership to be Biblically Sound Through Discipleship, Mentoring, and Coaching — Dr. Joseph Anderson, D. Min., Kingdom City Church
  3. Creating a Thirst for Biblical Transformation — Professor Charles Porter, Carver College
  4. Recognizing Heresy — Rev. Derrick Crump, Word of Faith, Atlanta, GA
  5. Becoming a Woman of Godly Influence — Sis. Valarie Miller
  6. Revitalizing Deacons Who are Not Functioning in their Roles — Dr. Paul Cannings, Th.M., D. Phil.
8:45 pm – 9:45 pm : General Session

Speaker: Dr. C. L. Jordan, A.A., B.S., M.B.E., D.B.E.
Subject: Leading the Charge

Friday Sessions — August 21, 2026

7:30 am – 8:30 am : Continental Breakfast
8:45 am – 9:45 am
  1. Moving from Traditionalism to Biblio-Centric Ministry — Dr. D. Earl Lewis, Ed.D.
  2. Working with Leaders who are Resistant to Biblical Doctrine — Dr. J.W. Lawson — Cornerstone BC
  3. An Overview in the Authority of Scripture — Dr. Chasten Hendricks
  4. Creating Christian Education Curriculums — Dr. Franstner Samedi, M.Div., Th.M., D.Min., PhD., D.D. Carver College
  5. Succession – Successful Transition of the Next Generation of Leaders — Pierre Cannings, Th.M., Ph.D.
  6. Strategically Developing a Viable Vision for a Small Church — Dr. Paul Cannings, Th.M., D. Phil.
10:00 am – 11:00 am
  1. The Biblical Definition of a Minister’s Call to Ministry — Joel Redmon, Carver Board Chair, Church of The Valley, San Ramon, CA
  2. Traditional Leadership verses New Testament Leadership — Dr. D. Earl Lewis, Ed.D.
  3. Living with a non-Christian Husband — Sis. Valarie Miller
  4. Developing and Discipling the Sister Next to You — Honorable Latevia Priddy, B.A., J.D.
  5. Transformational Leadership that Changes Through Discipleship, Mentoring and Coaching in the Church — Dr. Pierre Cannings, Th.M., Ph.D.
  6. Evangelism Through the New Testament Church — Bro. John Fort, B.A., Community Bible
  7. Riding the Second Chariot — Pastor Rene Manago
11:15 pm – 12:30 pm : Lunch & General Session

Speaker: Dr. Paul Cannings, B.A., Th.M., D.Phil.
Subject: Spiritual Leadership

12:45 pm –1:45 pm
  1. Creating Leaders for the Market Place — Joel Redmon, Carver Board Chair, Church of The Valley, San Ramon, CA
  2. Developing a Dynamic Ministry Team — Dr. Victor Clay, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
  3. Developing a Biblical Approach to Social Issues — Dr. D. Earl Lewis, Ed.D.
  4. How to Build a Ministry Amid Uninspired Leadership — Dr. Eddie Bright
  5. Recruiting and Training Leaders to Function Biblically Rather than Traditionally — Rev. Todd Maloney
  6. A Call to Ministry: The Responsibilities of Assistant/Associate Minister — Pastor Rene Manago
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  1. Leaders Preserving the Church from False Doctrine — Dr. Paul Cannings, B.A., Th.M., D.Phil.
  2. Dealing with People While Progressing the Ministry — Dr. Lenton Mitchell, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Marietta, GA
  3. A Study of the Biblical Philosophy of Worship — Dr. D. Earl Lewis, Ed.D.
  4. Developing Leadership Skills That Leads to Productive Results — Dr. Victor Clay, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
  5. Leading Women out of Crisis — Sis. Tange Johnson
  6. Traits of Successful Biblical Leadership — Pastor Clifford Ice — Carver College

Saturday Sessions — August 22, 2026

7:30 am – 8:30 am : Continental Breakfast
8:45 am – 9:45 am
  1. Combating the Doctrine of the Hebrew Israelite Movement — Rev. Jordan Washington, B.A. Th.M.
  2. Transforming from Denominational Traditions — Pastor Cory Jordan, Pleasant Hill Baptist, Cartersville, GA
  3. Cultivating an Environment Where People Want to Serve — Dr. Victor Clay, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
  4. The Attitude that Leads to Successful Ministry Development in the Midst of Biblical Challenges — Dr. Lenton Mitchell, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Marietta, GA
  5. Developing a Counseling Ministry that is Biblio-Centric — Sis. Valarie Miller
  6. Biblical and Theological Definition of Discipleship — Rev. Lee Franklin
  7. Dealing with Difficult People While Progressing the Ministry — Dr. J.W. Lawson — Cornerstone Baptist Church
10:00 am - 11:15 am : Panel Discussion
11:30 am - 12:45 pm : Lunch & Closing Session

Speaker: Dr. Paul Cannings, B.A., Th.M., D.Phil.
Subject: God’s Expectations for Biblical Leaders

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