Featured Guest Speakers & Facilitators
We are blessed to welcome a powerful line-up of leaders, scholars, and practitioners who are passionate about equipping and inspiring the body of Christ. This year’s faculty represents diverse areas of ministry, leadership, and scholarship—all committed to helping you LEVEL UP at the Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit 2025.
Our Speakers Include:
Antwan Brown
Bobby Harrington
Branden Mims
Brian Clark
Carol Hamilton
David Wilson
Adam McGill
Dr. Ammar Saheli
Dr. Cleavon Matthews
Dr. Darwin Mason, Jr.
Dr. Holly Catterton Allen
Dr. Olu Shabazz
Dr. Orpheus J. Heyward
Dr. Paul Cable
Trae Beard
Dr. Paul Day
Dr. Richard Barclay
Dr. Richard Price
Dr. Robert Davis
David Watkins
Dr. Sam Morris
Dr. Stacy Jones
Tina Wilson
…and many more dynamic voices joining us this year!
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Register Now and get ready to LEVEL UP!


Emanuel White, Sr.
Building Kingdom Men Emanuel is a graduate of Southwestern Christian College. He also attended Abilene Christian University where he majored

Dr. O.J. Shabazz
The Word of God: Relevant or Revelation Dr. Shabazz is the evangelist at the Harlem Church of Christ in New

Jonathan Givens
The Theology of Reconciliation- How it Works in the Church Minister Jonathan Lamar Givens was born on February 26th, 1998,

Shane Woodward
Becoming a Leader that Empowers: The Limits of a “By Yourself” Mentality Shane Woodward is the Director of School Life

Stephen D. Holder
Embracing Technology in Worship: Fundamental Principles and Essentials Stephen D. Holder hails from his hometown of Buffalo, New York, and

Dr. Leonard Allen
The Beauty of a Providential Movement: A Study of Restoration History Leonard Allen is dean of the College of Bible,

Carole Hamilton
Kingdom Woman for Kingdom Impact: The Fragrance of a Godly Lifestyle *(General All Female Assembly) Carole Hamilton is a native

Bobby Harrington, D. Min
TBD Bobby is the CEO and point leader of RENEW.org and Discipleship.org, both collaborative, disciple-making organizations. He is the founding

Rick Atchley
The Prominent Place of Preaching in Church Development Rick began his career as the preaching minister for the Southern Hills

Dr. Kelvin Teamer
Empowering Volunteer Engagement: Mobilizing and Equipping the Church Body Dr. Kelvin E. Teamer serves as the Adults Minister at the

Dr. Nicholas A. Glenn
Expository Preaching as a Catalyst of church Growth and Development Dr. Nicholas A. Glenn is a native of Winston-Salem, North

Thomas C.L. Thomas
Building Evangelistic Momentum: Growing Not Swelling Thomas C.L. Thomas is the Ministering-Evangelist of the Roosevelt-Freeport church of Christ (June 2019).

JK Hamilton
Exegetical Lab: The Ministry of the Thorn – An Expositional Look at 2 Cor. 12:1-11 JK Hamilton a New York

Dr. Darwin L. Mason, Jr.
The Art of Delegation: Empowering Others to Fulfill Potential Dr. Darwin L. Mason, Jr. is a servant leader who has

G. Jason Walker
Worship Leader Training The Worship Leader/Praise Team Development session is aimed towards equipping worship leaders & praise team members with

Timothy Daniels
Leading Change: Navigating Transitions and Overcoming Resistance Timothy Daniels has served as the Senior Minister of Trinity Gardens Church in

Dr. Cleavon Matthews
Serving but not Lording (Luke 22: 24-27) Dr. Cleavon Matthews Sr is a prolific orator, communicator, and author. He is

Spencer Iverson
Developing Your Circle of Influence: Is the Coach Coachable? Hi, my name is Spencer Iverson and with over 28 years

Orlander R. Thomas
Paul’s Cruciform Theology: Building A Cross-Centered Church Orlander R. Thomas serves as the Senior Minister of the Southside Church of

Tim Anderson Jr
Spirit: Building a Culture of Complimentary Ministry Tim Anderson, Jr. is a native of Kansas City, Kansas, and a distinguished

Fate Hagood
The Symptoms of a Dying Church Fate Hagood matriculated through elementary, junior high, and high schools in the Compton and

Samuel Bailey
Shifting the Culture Without Killing the Church Samuel Bailey, originally from Corsicana, Texas, has been coaching, teaching, and preaching for

Stanley Hubbard
Balancing Ministry and Family Stanley Hubbard is an author, national, and international speaker, and the Senior Minister of the Word

Demarcco S. J. Owens
Cultivating Resilience: Strategies for Self–Care and Preventing Burn Out in Ministry Demarcco S. J. Owens was born in Indianapolis, Indiana,

Frederick Hall
Frederick B. Hall Sr. is the Minister of the Liberty City church of Christ inSavannah Ga. He is married to

Dr. Ammar Saheli
The Characteristics of a Kingdom Team Player Dr. Ammar Saheli has served as the Ministering Evangelist of the West Oakland

Douglas J. Crozier
President and Chief Executive Officer and Ex Officio Non-Voting Director Building Buildings and Building People (The Solomon Foundation) Doug Crozier

Becky Davis
Kingdom Woman for Kingdom Impact: Not Worthy but Valuable *(General All Female Assembly) Becky A Davis is an author, speaker,

Peter Martin
Your Kingdom Come: Surveying Kingdom Anticipation Peter Martin is a native of Indianapolis, Indiana, and has been an active member

Tiffany Malone
Leaning While Learning: Surveying Job’s Journey Tiffany Malone lives in Athens, AL, and was united with Christ in baptism at

Antwan D. Brown
A Study of Kingship Psalms: Submitting to the Sovereign Antwan D. Brown, a native of Albany, GA, is a veteran

Alvin L. Daniels Jr.
It’s Time to Eat (John 4:34) Alvin L. Daniels Jr. is a native of the state of Florida. He grew

Marricus D Ellis
The Power of Collaboration- Building Healthy Ministry Teams Marricus D. Ellis has been preaching the gospel for nearly 10 years.

Dr. Robert Davis
When Faith Falls Short: Navigating Obstacles to Faith Dr. Robert L. Davis has served as the Senior Minister of Drayton

Jacques D. Pittman
Let’s Go to Work (1 Cor. 15:58) Minister Jacques D. Pittman was born in Memphis, TN. As the visionary leader

Matthew Wilson
Essential Ingredients to Creating Congregational Momentum Matthew Wilson is the founding pastor of Ekklesia Christian Church in Conway, South Carolina,

Dr. Paul Day
Clarifying Vision – A Plan for Intentional Growth Dr. Paul Day completed his formal education in the DISD school system

Jonathan W. Morrison
Maximizing Outreach: Strategies for Engaging and Reaching Community Minister Jonathan W. Morrison loves the Lord and is humbled to be

Tradanius Beard
Intentionally Ministry Driven: The Difference Between Ministry and Community Service Tradanius Beard is a native of Memphis, TN. Beard is married


Stacy B. Jones
Building a Cross-Generational Church: Are You Willing to Do What It Takes? Stacy B. Jones is a devoted bi-vocational servant

Sam Morris Jr.
Creating a Church Culture of Innovation Pastor Sam Morris Jr. is a remarkable man whose life has been a testament

Randall F. Tucker, Sr.
Intentional Leadership Development: Cultivating Leaders for Kingdom Influence Randall F. Tucker, Sr. is the evangelist and minister of the South

Rodney Dulin
Plenary-What’s the Plan: The Danger of No Direction-Giving the Church a Roadmap Dr. Rodney D. Dulin has been the visionary

Tina Wilson
Kingdom Woman for Kingdom Impact: Stepping into Scripture: Seeing Me the Way God Sees Me *(General All Female Assembly) Tina

Anthony Walker
Uncovering Revelation: Seven Messages to Seven Churches: Which Church are you? For over nearly 30 years, Anthony Walker has dedicated

David Watkins
When Faith is Not so Easy (Hebrews 11:36-40) Born and raised with a deep-rooted sense of faith, David embarked on

Dr. Robert B. Brewington, Jr
Tracing the Fulfillment of Genesis 3:15: The Crushing of Satan Dr. Robert B Brewington, Jr. is in his twenty-first year