Flourish…2025!
A sacred space where we center Wholehearted Liberating Praxis that
Heals. Transforms. & Liberates!
In 2024 Flourish… rolled out as a Preaching Conference, that was curated Boutique Conference where black women engage in developing a framework of Wholehearted Preaching. This preaching framework centers: Authenticity, Vulnerability, Healing, and Frivolity as organic practices to developing strong, creative, captivating sermons, and preachers!
In 2025 Flourish… has expanded to include so much more. This year we will center on Relationships that support foundational preaching, healing, and liberation to prepare leaders for the 21st century!
The Flourishing has taken Flight!
In 2024 Flourish… rolled out as a Preaching Conference, that was curated Boutique Conference where black women engage in developing a framework of Wholehearted Preaching. This preaching framework centers: Authenticity, Vulnerability, Healing, and Frivolity as organic practices to developing strong, creative, captivating sermons, and preachers!
Let’s Reminisce on Flourish 2024…
Flourish…2024
A sacred space where we center Wholehearted Preaching that
Heals. Transforms. & Liberates!
What You’ll Experience At Flourish Preaching Conference.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to develop a framework, or try something new this is the space to inspire you!
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A curated Sacred Safe Space centered on Wholehearted Preaching that Heals. Transforms. and Liberates!
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Intimate group conversations with renowned Sages, Scholars, and Leaders within the Black Church!
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Enjoy safe sistering that complements personal and communal healing.
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Good Preaching!
Revitalizing Worship, Warm Fellowship, Food, Play, and Fun!
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Wisdom and insight from transformational leaders on topics affecting preachers today.
Flourish & Flow Schedule.
Day 1. Thursday, April 18, 2024
Day 2. Friday, April 19, 2024
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Day 1. Minister As Person
9:30 am - Doors Open, Welcome, & Registration.
Opening Session.
Greeting & Occasion
Ice Breakers/Games/Fun
Brunch.
Afternoon Liturgy. Rev. Sheleta Fomby, Sequoia Ministries
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Commununal Conversation #1
Peaching That Heals: Pursuing Softness & The Power of the Anti-Grind.
Conversation Partners:
Rev. Dr. Danielle Buhuro
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Rev. Nancy Kingwood
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Commununal Conversation #2
Preaching That Transforms: Beyond Excellence, Scarcity, Struggle. (Hearing from the Sages).
Conversation Partners:
Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale
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Rev. Dr. William Watley
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Girlz Night In
A time of SISTERING!
Host: Rev. Jenn W. Maxell, Rev. Leah Jackson, Rev. Gabby C. Wilkes, Rev. Kelly Farrow,
Hot Topics affecting Women.
Fun! Music! Popcorn! Snacks!
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Day 2. Minister As Proclaimer
10:00 am - Doors Open & Registration
(Morning Snack Bar)
Commununal Conversation #3
Preaching That Liberates!: Free People, Free People.
Conversation Partners: Dr. Otis Moss, III, Dr. Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes, Dr. Leah Jackson
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Preaching that Frames!
Framework #1
Developing A Womanist Hermeneutic. Womanist-In-Residence: Rev. Dr. Renita Weems
Lunch.
Framework #2
Preaching Black Sacred Rhetoric. Homelitician-in-Residence: Rev. Jennifer Carner, Ph.D.
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4:00 pm - Women Flourishing at “The Well” (Sage Send off)
*Hotel Information is sent to registered participants.