Bishop Harry Jackson – Beltsville, MD
Senior Pastor, Hope Christian Church
Bishop Jackson is Senior Pastor of Hope Christian Church in the Washington, DC area with 3000 attendees and serves as a regional Bishop in the Fellowship of International Churches (FOIC). He has authored several books including Personal Faith Public Policy and The Truth in Black and White. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from prestigious Williams College and a Masters of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. His secular work experience includes positions in several Fortune 500 companies.
As founder and Chairman of the High Impact Leadership Coalition (HILC), Bishop Jackson has declared that the church and its leaders must lead the way to protect America’s moral compass and heal our nation. Through his, HILC has become an agent of healing to our nation by educating and empowering churches, community and political leaders to make grassroots influence in their communities, states and our nation. His radio commentary “The Truth in Black and White” can be heard daily on 400+ stations nationally.
Jackson is a leading researcher on the black church. High Impact African American Churches, co-authored with George Barna, was nominated in 2005 by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association’s Gold Medallion award and received the Silver Medallion award. In addition, Jackson was also named one of the top 50 most influential Christians in 2005 by the Christian Post.
Jackson has appeared as a guest on The Tavis Smiley Show, Tony Brown’s Journal, The O’Reilly Factor, Britt Hume’s Special Report, National Public Radio, CBS Evening News, BET Evening News, 700 Club, TBN (Trinity Broadcast Network) and CBN News. He has been featured in articles in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Baltimore Sun, The Washington Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Chicago Defender.
For more information:
Hope Christian Church World Headquarters
6251 Ammendale Road
Beltsville, MD 20705
240-845—0388
info@thehopeconnection.org
http://www.thehopeconnection.org
Apostle Thamo Naidoo - Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Founder and Senior Pastor, River of Life Christian Ministries
Thamo Naidoo has been in the full time ministry since 1985. He is married to Mirolyn and they have three sons Theron, Sherwin and Rylan.
They were led by the Lord Jesus Christ to plant the River of Life Christian Ministries (ROLCM) in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, on 2nd October 1994. The ministry has developed into an influential apostolic centre of global repute.
The Lord impressed upon Thamo to launch the
Apostolic School of Ministry (ASOM) in April 2001, as an apostolic resource ministry that focuses on providing resources for leaders to make the transition into the apostolic season. It facilitates the process of reprogramming, retooling and restructuring congregations into the apostolic season. At present there are regular ASOM’s hosted for the training of church leaders. These schools have attracted leaders from many parts of the world.
Thamo played a key role, together with other apostolic leaders, to found the Judah Kingdom Alliance (JKA). The JKA is a global apostolic alliance comprising of diverse autonomous ministries, networks, churches and individuals who have covenanted to partnership in seamless relationships to advance the Kingdom of God in the earth.
There is a distinct apostolic grace upon the life of Thamo. He travels extensively speaking at leadership conferences on the necessity for a reformation of the Church as it prepares to function governmentally in the Third Millennium.
For more information:
River of Life Christian Ministries
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Phone: +27 33 3971430 / 0834157795 | Fax: 086 6546094
http://www.thamonaidoo.com
Rev. Dr. Ángel L. Núñez – Baltimore, MD
Senior Pastor, Bilingual Christian Church
Dr. Ángel L. Núñez was born in New York City. His mother died when he was eight years old and his father abandoned the home before he was born. Being forced to live on the streets and in government institutions led him to a life of violence and drugs, but God saved him in a miraculous way, healed his heart, and let him live again.
Dr. Núñez has been in ministry for 32 years. He has a Doctorate Degree in pinity, a Masters in Theology, and is the Senior Pastor of the Bilingual Christian Church of Baltimore. As an Ordained Minister and International Evangelist he travels extensively with a prophetic mantle to challenge the church and its leaders with a word from God. Through conferences and seminars he equips the saints on how to partner with their pastors to better serve their church. His heart is to go and serve in places where no one else will go to better prepare them and leave a lasting deposit from God.
Dr. Núñez has written four books; “Let Me Live Again” “The Latin Indian Speaks” “How to Reach Your Vision” and his latest book entitled “My Father’s Mantle”. He and his wife Deborah also have a CD recording entitled “pine Love”.
In the city of Baltimore he has worked for more than 20 years with the community in areas of life skills, education, and empowerment. He has been vice-chair of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Hispanic affairs, a Human Relations commissioner, and has worked with many community organizations to improve the life of the average citizen, allowing them to become productive in their environment.
In addition, Dr. Núñez has or is currently serving on the following Boards or Community Organizations:
- Baltimore Cable Access Corporation
- Chaplain at Bay View Hospital in Baltimore
- President of Baltimore’s Hispanic Pastors Association.
- Senior Vice-President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference.
- Executive Secretary of the Bilingual Christian Fellowship, Inc.
- Partners for Transformation
His wife Deborah is the daughter of Bishop Emilio & Ana Martínez. She has a B.A. in Mental Health and a Masters in Theology. Together they have three beautiful children, Angela, Israel, and Isaac.
For more information:
Bilingual Christian Church
6000 Erdman Avenue
Baltimore, MD. 21205
Tel: 410-483-0100 / 410-483-0197
Spanishch@aol.com
www.1bccb.com
Apostle Eugene Sheppard – Washington, DC
Founder and Senior Pastor, Living Word Church
Eugene M. Sheppard is founder and Senior Pastor of Living Word Church. As pastor, teacher and evangelist, Pastor Eugene has ministered to the body of Christ for over 30 years. He's known as an anointed preacher, dynamic teacher and compassionate pastor who is delivering an accurate word from the Lord. He has traveled throughout the United States and ministered extensively in Haiti, India, England and South Africa.
Through his work and visionary leadership, Living Word Church was established to address the spiritual and emotional needs of men, women and children living in the most southern tip of the District of Columbia. He is "a man after God's own heart", answering the call of God according to Jer. 3:15, "And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding." Pastor Eugene is a faithful servant over the flock, creating a caring, nurturing environment where men, woman and children can grow in God's grace through sound biblical teaching.
Pastor Sheppard formed Lydia's House in 1990 as a non-profit, 501(c) organization, and established its mission as "Growing Children, Strengthening Families and Changing Neighborhoods" to address the human capitol needs. Lydia's House serves as the church's social service agency. Visit Lydia's House website at www.lydiashousendc.org for more information.
Recognizing that while the church was meeting the spiritual needs of its members and social justice needs of the community at large, Pastor Sheppard obeyed God once again and established the Far Southwest-Southeast Community Development Corporation (SW-SE CDC) to help foster economic development and spur community growth. By promoting Brownfield redevelopment and environmental stewardship, Pastor Sheppard believes that the Far SW-SE CDC can lay the foundation for job creation, affordable housing and neighborhood sustainability.
Under his leadership, Living Word Church, Lydia's House and the CDC, are working together to change the hearts, minds and lives of people who have not known the love of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Sheppard is married to S. Patrice Sheppard. They live, work and worship in the District of Columbia. Together they have five children, Eric, Ronald, Lolita, Christian, and Marc. They are the proud grandparents of 13 grandchildren: Darren, Erika, Jesse, Kevin, Gary, Marcus, Eric, Jr., Eboni, Joshua, Marquis, Seth, Evan, and Bakari.
For more information:
Living Word Church
4101 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20032
202-563-2125
Apostle Sam Soleyn - Albuquerque, NM
Sam Soleyn was born on the southern Caribbean Island of St. Vincent in 1951. From his early youth he was uncommonly interested in the things of God. At the age of 14 he made a public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ and a year later began to preach the message of the gospel in small villages throughout the island.
In 1970, Sam came to the United States and attended college to study for the ministry. He married Lucy in 1976 and they have two children Tamarind and Nicholas. Sam holds a doctorate in Jurisprudence from the University Of New Mexico School Of Law. From 1982 to 1987 he directed the Christian Legal Aid and Referral Service in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This was a ministry that served the legal needs of the poor and helped to unify the Body of Christ.
In 1984, in a dramatic encounter with the Lord, Sam was baptized in the Holy Spirit. It was at that time, that God started to unfold the revelation of the Kingdom of God and his calling as an apostle to him. He began to devote all of his time to the ministry of an apostle from January of 1988 to the present. He has brought the message of the Kingdom of God through radio, television and conferences throughout the United States and has traveled to many foreign countries to speak to the leaders and groups in the Body of Christ. Sam understands that his calling is to bring order to the Body of Christ and to demonstrate the power of Christ in support of the message of the Kingdom.
All of Sam teachings are available without cost through the website. Duplication is encouraged, but not for resale.
For more information:
P.O. Box 93937
Albuquerque, NM 87199-3937
http://www.soleyn.com
Apostle Eric Warren – Columbus, OH
Founder and Senior Pastor, Ambassadors for Christ Fellowship
Apostle Eric L. Warren is the Founder of Ambassadors for Christ Fellowship (AFCF); Ambassador Ministries; and The 42nd Generation Apostolic Resource Center. These ministries are multi-dimensional ministries committed to develop and release apostolic people and resources that minister to the body of Christ and the marketplace. The ministry headquarters are located at 2300 South Hamilton Road, Columbus , OH . 43232. Apostle Warren holds degrees in Sociology, Philosophy, and Theology.
Called and commissioned as an Apostle, with a strong teaching anointing, Apostle Warren is appreciated for his sensitivity to God and keen insight into His Word. Having served in ministry for more than three decades, he has been graced by God with a father’s heart and the ability to train and develop leaders for effective and excellent service in the Body of Christ. His leadership development class called Body Builders has produced many competent leaders who currently serve the body of Christ with excellence and integrity.
Apostle Warren has been married to his wife Carolyn for over 38 years and they have three adult daughters and two grandchildren. They reside in metropolitan Columbus, Ohio.
For more information:
Ambassadors Ministries International
(614) 863-5823
info@ambassadorministries.org