NATIONAL PASTORS & LEADERS CONFERENCE 2027
April 8-10, 2027 (Thurs 4/8, Fri 4/9, Sat 4/10)
2027 Classes Schedule
Thursday Sessions – April 8, 2027
6:50 – 7:05 PM | OPENING PRAYER & GENERAL INFORMATION
Session Time
Topic
Conducted By
7:15 – 8:30 PM
Counseling Young People who Believe They are Gay (CMHIT)
Min. Jordan Washington, B.A., Th.M., Living Word Fellowship Church
Designing Ministries That Effectively Attract and Retain Gen Zs (CMDT)
Min. Keron Brown, B.A., Th.M, Living Word Fellowship Church
Developing Healthy Parenting Skills for Children (CFT)
Pastor Duane Lawrence, B.A., Living Word Fellowship Church
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality (Elec)
Rev. Darrell Jackson, MDiv, BCC, Crossover Bible Fellowship
Is it an Addiction or is it Lust? (CMHIT)
Rev. Allen Boutte, LCD, Living Word Fellowship Church
Leadership and Diversity (LT)
Dr. Victor Clay, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D., Pastor of Dynamic Life Baptist Ministries
Social Media: Its Effect on Children and Youth: Designing Positive Approaches (MMT)
Sis. Sharon Daniels, B.A., M.C.S.E., Living Word Fellowship Church
Succession Planning and Legacy Leadership (PT)
Dr. Pierre Cannings, B.A., Th.M., Ph.D., Executive Asst. Pastor of Living Word Fellowship Church
 8:45 – 9:30 PM
GENERAL SESSION – Leadership That Excites Followship
Dr. Paul Cannings, B.A., Th.M., D.Phil., Sr. Pastor of Living Word Fellowship Church
Friday Sessions – April 9, 2027
7:30 – 8:00 AM | CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:15 – 8:30 AM | OPENING PRAYER & GENERAL INFORMATION
Session Time
Topic
Conducted By
8:45 – 10:00 AM
A Biblical Description of the New Testament Church (AAPT )
Dr. Paul Cannings, B.A., Th.M., D.Phil., Sr. Pastor of Living Word Fellowship Church
Biblical View of Mental Health (CMHIT)
Sis. Valerie Miller, B.A., M.A., Living Word Fellowship Church
Church Growth From Ministry Developments (CMDT)
Dr. Lawrence Scott, B.A., Th.M., D.Min., Pastor of One Church @ Harvest Point
Designing an Effective Men’s Ministry (CMDT)
Bro. Ian Moore, B.A., Living Word Fellowship Church
Developing and Effective Youth Mentoring Program for Troubled Youth (CMDT)
Min. Brandon Crenshaw, B.A., MABS. Ph.D., Living Word Fellowship Church
Digital Discipleship and Online Ministry Strategy (Elec)
Pastor Willard Allen Sr., First Mt. Olive Baptist Church
How To Build a Ministry Amid Uninspired Leadership (LT)
Pastor Lee Skinner, B.A., M.A., Good Shepherd Baptist Church
10:15 – 11:30 AM
A Call and Ministry Responsibilities of an Assistant / Associate Minister (AAPT )
Rev. Rene Manago, Living Word Fellowship Church
Develop Healthy Parenting Skills for Teenagers (CFT)
Min. Brandon Crenshaw, B.A., MABS. Ph.D., Living Word Fellowship Church
Men’s Ministries – Pitfalls and Possibilities / Limitations and Liabilities (CMDT)
Bro. Ian Moore, B.A., Living Word Fellowship Church
Ministry of the Pastor’s Administrative Assistant (CMDT)
Sis. Gail O’Neal, B.A., Living Word Fellowship Church
Strategies for Community Assessment of After-School Programs (CMDT)
Bro. John Cannings, B.A., Solid Foundation Association
The Art of Leadership Delegation (PT)
Pastor Keith Treadwell, B.A., M.Div., Ocean Avenue Baptist Church
Training Teachers for Special Needs Children (CMDT)
Sis. Judy Flemings, B.S., Living Word Fellowship Church
Walking in the Holy Spirit (Elec)
Dr. D. Earl Lewis, Ed.D, Pastor of Greater Oak Grove Baptist Church
Women’s Ministries – Pitfalls and Possibilities / Limitations and Liabilities (CMDT)
Sis. Eleanor Wilson, B.A. and Dr. Mignette Dorsey M.A., Living Word Fellowship Church
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM | LUNCH
11:50 PM – 12:00 PM | SPONSOR HIGHLIGHTS
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
GENERAL SESSION – Making an Impact As a Leader  |  Dr. Paul Cannings, B.A., Th.M., D.Phil., Sr. Pastor of Living Word Fellowship Church
1:15 – 2:30 PM
Church Finance and Stewardship Leadership (CMDT)
Pastor Willard Allen Sr., First Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Organizational Development for After-School Programs (CMDT)
Bro. John Cannings, B.A., Solid Foundation Association
Revitalizing Your Ministry Amid Uninspired Leadership (LT)
Dr. Paul Cannings, B.A., Th.M., D.Phil., Sr. Pastor of Living Word Fellowship Church
Servant Leadership (LT)
Pastor Michael Boston, B.A., M.Div., Conquerors Bible Fellowship Church
Teaching Techniques That Keep Young People Engaged (CMDT)
Min. Brandon Crenshaw, B.A., MABS. Ph.D., Living Word Fellowship Church
The Biblical Foundations of Second Chair Leadership (AAPT )
Dr. Aaron Lavender, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Living Word Fellowship Church
The Church and Community Impact (CMDT)
Rev. Allen Boutte, LCD, Living Word Fellowship Church
Vision Casting and Strategic Planning (Elec)
Dr. Lawrence Scott, B.A., Th.M., D.Min., Pastor One Church @ Harvest Point
Women’s Role in the Home and the Church (CMDT)
Sis. Monica Cannings, B.A., Living Word Fellowship Church
2:45 – 4:00 PM
Codependency: Its Source and Strategic Methods for Productive Results (CMHIT)
Rev. Allen Boutte, LCD, Living Word Fellowship Church
Designing a Discipleship Ministry for Young Adults (CMDT)
Min. Keron Brown, B.A., Th.M, Living Word Fellowship Church
Developing a Functional and Productive Church Budget (Elec)
Elder Hurdis D. Rhodes Jr., RA, CCA, ONEMOVEMENT Bible Church
The Biblical Call of Sitting with Christ, Serving at Home, and Leading the Church (AAPT)
Dr. Roger Patterson, D.Min, M.Div, Pastor of CityRise Church
Psychology vs. Biblical Truths (CMHIT)
Min. Jeffrey Allen, B.A., Living Word Fellowship Church
Social Media and the Church (Reaching people who may never come to church but are still seeking God) (MMT)
Sis. Taylor Haynes, B.S., Living Word Fellowship Church
Starting a Children’s Ministry From the Ground Up (CMDT)
Sis. Sylvia Edwards, B.A., M.A., Living Word Fellowship Church
Leading Through Change (LT)
Dr. Victor Clay, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D., Pastor of Dynamic Life Baptist Ministries
The Role and Function of an Office Manager (CMDT)
Sis. Gail O’Neal, B.A., Living Word Fellowship Church
Wholesome Living: Feeding the Body and Spirit (CFT)
Sis. Dean’na Mitchell, CPT, Living Word Fellowship Church
Saturday Sessions – April 10, 2027
7:30 – 8:15 AM | CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:15 – 8:30 AM | OPENING PRAYER & GENERAL INFORMATION
Session Time
Topic
Conducted By
8:45 – 10:00 AM
Building a Healthy Marriage and Establishes a Healthy Home (CFT)
Min. Jeffrey Allen, B.A., Living Word Fellowship Church
Leaders and Wives’ Ministry (LT)
Sis. Carol Scott -James, M.S. and Sis. Beverly Austin, Living Word Fellowship Church
Enhancing Media Ministry in Sunday Worship (MMT)
Sis. Taylor Haynes, B.S., Living Word Fellowship Church
Finding Funding for After-School Programs (CMDT)
Bro. John Cannings, B.A., Solid Foundation Association
Innovative Methods for Developing Church Property so that it is Profitable (Elec)
Bro. Paul Cannings, B.A., MBA, Paul Alexander Company, LLC
Life Changing Leadership (LT)
Pastor Keith Treadwell, B.A., M.Div., Ocean Avenue Baptist Church
Strategically Developing a Viable Vision for a Small Church (PT)
Dr. Paul Cannings, B.A., Th.M., D.Phil., Sr. Pastor of Living Word Fellowship Church
Volunteer Management and Appreciation (Elec)
Sis. Gail O’Neal, B.A., Living Word Fellowship Church
Why do Individuals Look to God When They are in Jail or Trouble (CMHIT)
Rev. Allen Boutte, LCD, Living Word Fellowship Church
10:15 – 11:30 AM
Budgeting and the Home (CFT)
Dr. Pierre Cannings, B.A. Th.M.,Ph.D and Sis. Everette Cannings, Executive Asst. Pastor & First Lady of Living Word Fellowship Church
Creating Summer Programs That Stimulate Growth in Youth (CMDT)
Min. Brandon Crenshaw, B.A., MABS. Ph.D., Living Word Fellowship Church
Designing and Managing a Church Budget (CMDT)
Bro. Michael Harris, B.A., MBA, Living Word Fellowship Church
Elders vs. Deacons and Their Responsibilities (PT)
Dr. Aaron Lavender, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Living Word Fellowship Church
Gender Issues and the Church (Elec)
Min. Jordan Washington, B.A., Th.M., Living Word Fellowship Church
God’s Expectations for Biblical Leaders (LT)
Dr. Paul Cannings, B.A., Th.M., D.Phil., Sr. Pastor of Living Word Fellowship Church
Leading Through Impossible Situations (LT)
Pastor Milton Kornegay, B.A., M.Div., Syracuse Baptist Church
Riding the Second Chariot (AAPT )
Rev. Rene Manago, Living Word Fellowship Church
What Does a Healthy Singles Ministry Look Like (Elec)
Min. Keron Brown, B.A., Th.M, Living Word Fellowship Church
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM
PWM 1st GRADUATION CLASS
Dr. Paul Cannings, B.A., Th.M., D.Phil., Power Walk Ministries, Founder & President
12:00 pM – 1:00 PM | LUNCH
1:00 – 2:15 PM
GENERAL SESSION – Moving From Traditionalism To Biblio-Centric Ministry
Dr. Paul Cannings, B.A., Th.M., D.Phil., Sr. Pastor of Living Word Fellowship Church