Welcome to

Flourish…2024

A sacred space where we center Wholehearted Preaching that

Heals. Transforms. & Liberates!

The Flourishing has taken Flight.

Flourish… Preaching Conference, is a 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!

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

  • 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

    &

    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!

  • 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.