Conference Hosts

Dr. Celestine Booze is an anointed, gifted well sought-after speaker and her ministry has taken her throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Caribbean, and Africa conducting Pastoral and Leadership training conferences, crusades, revivals, and workshops. She continued her education pursuing an Associate in Biblical Studies, Bachelor’s in Theology, and a Master’s in Divinity.

She is a retired police detective of the Niagara Falls Police Department. She holds the distinction of being the first female promoted to the rank of Detective for the department.

Dr. Booze is the founder and instructor of the Potter’s House School of the Prophets where the prophetically gifted receive training on operating in the Prophetic ministry and Office of the Prophet. Overseer Booze serves as Co-Pastor alongside her husband for the Potter’s House Christian Community Church.

Dr. Tikisha Brundidge serves her husband, family, the ministry, and community as wife, mother, leader, facilitator, minister, Life Coach, and prophet of God. She serves alongside her husband as Co-Pastor at The King of Glory Kingdom Ministries. Dr. Brundidge is the chair of W.O.W. (Women of Wisdom) Ministries with a kingdom mission to empower women by leading them to healing moments, deliverance experiences and self-awareness that escorts them to a divine awakening.

Dr. Brundidge’s corporate experience includes working for Fortune 500 Companies as innovator and forerunner for proven strategies to increase profitability and global market presence.

She and her husband work diligently to maintain an atmosphere for the Holy Spirit to lead, guide, move, and dwell for ministry and marketplace assignments.

Dr. Faith Oliver-Robertson, affectionately known as "Dr. Faith," is an award-winning Oral Surgeon who recently retired from private practice to pursue full-time ministry. Dr. Faith Global, LLC, her global ministry and business platform, was birthed out of pain but thrives by passion and purpose. She continues expand her sphere of influence as a business owner, mentor, teacher, servant, and leader.

Dr. Faith is a licensed chaplain, Life Coach, international speaker, author, and a certified Relationship and Sexuality  Specialist. Whether it is ministry, life-coaching, makeup application, writing or public speaking, she believes that people can utilize all their gifts, talents, and passions to change and impact the lives of others. In addition to her many operational gifts, Dr. Faith is a professional freelance makeup artist and the founder of “Faces by Faith.”

Dr. Faith is the author of two life-changing books, "Speaking by Faith: 30 Declarations Designed to Help You Overcome Negative Emotions" and is working on an upcoming book release. 

Whether it’s ministry, life-coaching, makeup application, writing or public speaking, she believes that people can utilize all of their gifts, talents and passions to change and impact the lives of others!

 Dr. Celeste Owens is a sought-after international speaker and facilitator whose mission is to equip people to live free and whole through the surrender of spirit, mind, and body. A transformative healer, she uses the word of God and psychological principles to bring others to total wellness.  

 An accomplished scholar, Celeste holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo, a Master of Science in Applied Counseling Psychology from the University of Baltimore and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. 

God has provided an opportunity for Celeste to meet both the spiritual and physical needs of the poor through her nonprofit organization, Surrender 365, Inc. the mission’s arm of Dr. Celeste Owens Ministries. Surrender 365, Inc. helps people all over the world to develop a deeper relationship with God and experience the liberating power of surrender through the teaching and preaching of God’s word. Surrender 365, Inc. also facilitates the provision of critically-needed goods and services to the poor and needy. Surrender 365, Inc. is a registered business in Kenya (Africa) and the work continues through its various Certified Ambassadors.
Surrender is what Celeste does. She will continue to encourage others wherever she may go to do God’s Will—His Way—All the Time!

   Prophetess Wonda Core is anointed and trained to teach, and to declare and decree. She communicates the mysteries of God with understanding, wisdom, and knowledge that His people may be healed, delivered, and emancipated from bondage. She has served as social advocate for at-risk youth and adults. 

As seer, Prophetess Core delivers strategies to cope with and overcome the daily challenges many face with a clarion call of accountability. She is a midwife assisting women in the US and abroad to birth their dreams and walk out God’s purpose for their lives. As she moves in love and concern, she ushers in understanding for God’s grace, forgiveness, healing, and release for victorious daily living for all.

 Mercy Achai Ngota is popularly known as Pastor Mercy Promise .  She  and her husband pastor  the fountain of Liberty International;  a ministry of healing, deliverance, and the raw manifestation of the power of God.

Additionally, Pastor Promise has an established presence as a businesswoman in the field  of education and Human Resource management,  

general supply, merchandise, and as an event organizer with her  company Benkha Ltd.

She is CEO at  St. Anne’s Rehabilitation Centre Nairobi, Kenya that supports orphans and vulnerable children. 

Pastor Promise yields to the anointing on her life by preaching the gospel, sharing experiences, and giving hope to those she encounters through the love of Christ our Savior.

Minister LaToya L. Fonville is the CEO of LaToya Fonville International, Inc. and the founder of the Thou Art Beautiful Movement. She is an author, praise dancer, teacher, preacher, transformational speaker, trainer, life coach and entrepreneur. She has served in various areas of ministry including praise and worship, youth ministry, and intercessory prayer ministry; just to name a few. 

When she is not preaching the Gospel, Ms. Fonville spends her time helping aspiring entrepreneurs bring their God given dreams to life. She holds a degree in Business Administration with over fifteen years of experience in entrepreneurship and business development. She is also an ordained minister and evangelist  who travels internationally, preaching the gospel and winning souls for Christ. 

Eryka T. Johnson, Mechanical Engineer at ExxonMobil, is an Award-Winning Problem Solver, bringing clarity, dispelling disparities, and removing clutter for high achieving women professionals in male-dominated industries. She uses her prophetic anointing within the marketplace to help women globally uncover and release their influence as well as advises engineering executives on improving organizational and business performance through God-inspired strategies. 

Additionally, she brings awareness to mental health challenges women suffer globally including sexual violence.  Eryka is a voice of freedom and triumph to this generation who sees opportunity in the midst of chaos!

Wendy L. Alexander is the CEO of Inspiring Decisions, LLC and the Founder of the Global Success Society. She holds the title of Ambassador in Zimbabwe. She is a Cross-cultural Consultant, Award-winning best selling author, and international speaker. Wendy helps women CEOs and corporate organizations to culturally immerse, collaborate, and scale globally, while making meaningful connections worldwide. Wendy provides you with the tools you need to be successful such as business consulting and cross-cultural training.

Ms. Alexander has created business footprints  in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Zambia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, London, Kuwait, Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, and India. She lived abroad in Dubai for several years, where she provided business training and consulting services. Wendy has over twenty years of business experience focusing on training, scaling globally, and consulting.

  Apostle Olia Alexander expands her gifting in the arenas of ministry and marketplace as an international speaker, author, marketing consultant, fashion designer, producer, and director.

 She serves international platforms in several countries and received her African name “Yaa Asantewaa” by officials in Ghana, Africa.  

Her enterprises in the US have an established presence. Apostle Alexander is a television and radio host, and founder of “TNG” The Next Generation and looking forward to unveiling her next project this year!

  Dr. Daphne McQuarter, known to most by Dr. D, is known to leave you in a thought-provoking moment believed to shift your life to freedom. Dr. D believes that life is a journey: it is her passion to nudge you in the place where you are, to embark you are provoked to become a catalyst of change.

Out of her own pain birthed purpose for her greatest work, which she has been an advocate of Sex Trafficking for twenty  years. Dr. D founded "I Am Her Voice" as an effort to rescue girls from Sex Trafficking in the United States.

She is the founder of the U.S. Senators Conference on Trafficking, the National Human Sex Trafficking Conference, and the Survivor to College Scholarship. 

Most recently Dr. McQuarter has expanded her International efforts launching through I Am Her Voice, serving Syrian Refugee Children in Refugee Camps on the Syrian / Jordanian Border and is working diligently to build a school for Syrian refugee children. Her organization currently hosts over seven safe houses it the U.S. and is the only program that offers full services to minor girls in the U.S.  

Additionally, her efforts have reached every state in the U.S., as well as Jordan, Dubai, the Netherlands, Thailand, and India.

She is an advocate for women and girls for freedom from physical and psychological abuse, and economic disparity. It is Dr. D’s desire to see every woman rise to the occasion of whom she has been called to be and live a whole free life.

Fauza Beltz is the founder of    

Fauza Consultancy Ltd, an author, speaker, and  entrepreneur. 

Ms. Beltz published her first book  entitled, “Rising from the Dust – A Woman’s Journey to Self-Discovery." Fauza reveals her life experiences through transparent dialogue as we accompany her on her journey to triumph!   

Her creative streak and passion for things art started as a blog to share her love for  interior design, fashion, and jewelry is what led her to start Fauza Consultancy Ltd.  As her interests expanded, her agency offers personal branding, mentoring,  coaching, and strategies for  how to self-publish. 

To empower young women, the Fauza Foundation was created as a philanthropic means to meet their personal and social needs. 

Ms. Beltz has received recognition for her work with awards and certificates from Melbourne, Australia, the Milimani District, UAE Africa, and Kenya.

 Kim Davies Smith received her BA degree at Michigan State University from the school of Urban Development. She has an Associates degree in Electronics and is a graduate of  IBM’s management development school.

 Kim Davies Smith is a Customer Service, Sales, and Marketing expert with over thirty  years of experience serving companies such as General Motors, IBM, and Smart Care Solutions (formally Ecolab.) Kim is skilled at building relationships and securing new business while delivering excellent customer service. 

She has received multiple awards for providing excellent customer service and participated on company committees to ensure team voices are heard and action is taken to help shape a productive work environment.

Kim currently volunteers her time and talents to support the Indiana Black Expo, Circle City Classic, Habitat of America, and seminars to promote homeownership in her community. At a young age, she traveled abroad to countries in East Africa such as Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda that have enhanced her horizon.

Kim Davies Smith is a member of Every.Black and serves as the Benefits Specialist assisting new members to understand and take advantage of their benefits. Every.Black is a company that assists entrepreneurs to create wealth by leveraging technology and utilizing a strategy of global networking.

 Apostle Ikechukwu Emmanuel Nwogu is a graduate of Computer Science and Information Technology. Apostle Nwogu has served in various capacities in the Lord's vineyard as a keyboardist, bassist, praise and worship leader,  music director,  youth pastor,  and prayer band leader since his commitment to our Lord and Savior.

He operates with an apostolic calling, with an exponential grace to operate in the areas of prophetic and deliverance ministry. Many lives and families have been blessed through messages of salvation, healing, and deliverance: God has wrought outstanding miracles through this operation of ministrations.

Together with his lovely wife, they founded the Emmanuel Global Outreach Ministry (also known as  the City of Joy Tabernacle International.)  By God's divine instructions and direction, this ministry is called to raise people of fire and a new generation sold out to the kingdom assignment without apology to Satan and his agents. 

Pastor Ted J. Howard, Jr. is the Senior Servant of the Edison Street Community Church in Buffalo New York.  In addition to guiding spiritual development and mentorship Pastor Howard’s leadership has fostered Kingdom increase and successful development of community relationships. He is a Holy-Spirit leader-intercessor that operates under the mantle of an Issachar anointing and provides a forward-word to prepare the people of God for this present Kairos moment.

Pastor Howard has served on the planning committee for the National Day of Prayer in the City of Buffalo and is the founder of Last Days Ministries Inc. a ministry to prepare the bride for the coming of Christ by equipping believers in the areas of intercessory prayer and understanding the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. The Western New York region is experiencing corporate unity and insight through quarterly Regional Prayer gathering summits held under Pastor Howard’s leadership.

Pastor Howard is committed to establishing a kingdom mentality in the community through holistic strategies that will cause people to experience their destiny in this life and to prepare for life eternal.

 Dr.  Owen S. Jones  is a native of St. Mary, Jamaica and migrated to the U.S. and onward to Canada.

Pastor Jones serves his family, ministry, and community well by setting an example for them. However, he considers one of his earliest achievements in his life when he answered the call of God.    

Pastor Jones successfully continued his scholastic career and attained an Honors Graduate Degree of Theology from Canada Christian College thus becoming a licensed minister of the Government of Canada. Continuing his scholastic career, Dr. Jones received his Doctor of Divinity from Faith Open Door Ministries Bible College.

Pastor Jones, along with his wife and children by his side, founded Holy Word Fellowship Ministries COGIC. Committed to the betterment of communities worldwide, Dr. Jones is the co-founder of International Communities Against Violence, an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between youth, police, and public officials--working together to build a better tomorrow.

A prolific speaker, prophet, father to many, counsellor, philanthropist, and faithful soldier of the Kingdom of God describe the characteristics of Dr. Jones as the anointed vessel and relevant voice for this generation.  Above all a child of God ready, willing, able, and forever about his Father's business. 

Dr. William Porter is Professor Emeritus at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina. He has a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Maryland, College Park. His work is reflected in the co-authored article entitled, “The Relationship Between Content Preparation and Literacy of Science Teachers and High School Enrollment Size,” published in the journal, Research in Geographic Education.  

Dr. Porter has been a Sunday school teacher  in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church for more than four decades.

Currently, Dr. Porter devotes his time as an author of inspirational books and has published two non-fiction books.  “Life in the Spirit,” and “Miracles in the Lives of Ordinary People.”

His shares his passion, skills and ability to communicate the written word by providing sessions to those interested in becoming professional writers. 

Most recently Dr. Porter has established a book club where people of faith can discuss books that have spiritually focused and Biblically based material, as well share testimonies of God’s influence in their lives.   

Pastor Promise Price is ordained and commissioned by God as a minister for deliverance and prophetic utterance. He is committed to teaching the raw undiluted word to potential and confessed believers that they may fully embrace the love of Christ. Additionally, he is a professional music director and music coach. Born in Nigeria, Pastor Prince relocated to Kenya to continue the kingdom mission.

By the special grace of God, Pastor Promise is founder and president of the Fountain of Liberty International Ministry based in Nairobi, Kenya. He is also a Co-CEO at St. Anne’s Rehabilitation Centre. This organization provides care for orphans and under privileged children in Kenya and the continent of Africa. 

In addition to their natural family, he and his wife are blessed with many adopted and spiritual children to love. 

Men on Fire  Worship  is a time of intimacy for men to consecrate and honor God through worship, prayer, soaking, revelation, and deliverance. 

    Dr. Robert J. Lowe is an active member of Total Christian Television’s “Ask the Pastor” Broadcast and hosts “TCT Alive” and "Celebrate." He is a former member of the Buffalo area Executive Committee for BLCA (Black Leadership Commission on AIDS.)  He is a volunteer teacher/minister for GROUP Ministries (God Recognizes Our Ultimate Potential.)  

Dr.  Lowe was a founding Board Member for the Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School in Buffalo New York. Dr. Lowe has served the City of Buffalo Family Court system as a mediator. He strongly believes in Nehemiah 4:14 “Fighting for the Families.”  

Dr. Lowe established the “COVID 19 Call Center” at New Beginnings COGIC to help alleviate health disparities in our community.  

Pastor Lowe has the heart of a shepherd. He can be found ministering to all as valued sons and daughters of the Father. He has touched the lives of many who were addicted to heroin, crack-cocaine, and alcohol.  Pastor Lowe delivers a powerful word of God to heal the broken in heart and to set the captives free.  He ministers to singles, couples and families, bringing hope and life to dying relationships.  

 The Fire Pit is a time for a conversational exchange that is empowering, enlightening, and emancipating for success in all areas of life.

Minister Blair Troublefield  is more than a minstrel that play chords with the sound of heaven. He protects and serves his family as he exemplifies the example of a God lover in pursuit of His presence.  

He took his first destiny steps at the age of seven. His parents recognized the call upon his life and supported his development as a musician.  His parents enrolled him in music school for piano. After he returned home from Norfolk State University, Blair served as the Chief Musician for his home church. However, in  2018, Blair's commitment as a worshipper and a minstrel far exceeded his expectations when he was officially licensed a minister.

Blair is the Founder and CEO of ChanMille Productions.  He has successfully Co-produced four CD projects: "God’s Purchase", Wynetta Hall-McElveen (And We Worship), Jerrell Mason (All things Work Together) Christmas compilation CD,  and "God: Unplugged" Live project with artist and worship leader Kary Dobbs. Blair also has been blessed to share the stage with numerous national and local artists.

  Jimmy Davies holds a B.S. in Applied Mathematics with a minor in Physics and a minor in Land Surveying/Topographical Drafting all from Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan

Mr. Davies is the founder  of Every.Black. The mission of Every.Black is to assist entrepreneurs to create wealth through entrepreneurship by leveraging technology and a strategy of global networking.  

 In addition to being commissioned to produce the Dr. Joe L. Dudley, Sr. Legacy Project, Mr. Davies was  contracted by Apple Computer Inc. to establish and manage the African American Information Network (AAIN) on eWorld, an international electronic bulletin board service that was owned and operated by Apple targeting the interests and needs of the African American community. He is founder of the Association of Macintosh Trainers, MacMasters Computer Service, and  Association of Database Developers. 

Mr. Davies managed the African American Information Network (AAIN) on eWorld that targets the interests and needs of the African American community. Mr. Davies continues to honor his commitment to educating and empowering African American for an undeniable presence in the market place locally and globally. 

 Dr. Herbert (H. J.) Harris, a graduate of Columbia University in New York City, is a retired attorney who has written numerous books including: How To Make Money In Music and The Twelve Universal Laws of Success a best-selling personal development book that has been translated into Chinese, French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Saudi Arabian, and Spanish.

Dr. Harris has many lived experiences of the civil rights era and continues carve a place in history with his book, Solving the Race Issue in America.   

Dr. Harris has been a keen observer, recorder, interviewer and participant at pivotal moments of the racial evolution of America.

Presently Dr. Harris hosts the Millionaire Mentorship Show, the number one podcast on BShani Radio. 

Actively pursuing his religious, esoteric, philosophical, and metaphysical studies throughout the world, Dr. Harris is a thought leader in contemporary philosophy and religion. He writes and speaks on the spiritual aspects of solving issue of racism in America.

Ryan Ray is a results-oriented entrepreneur with a passion for developing leaders and building collaborative partnerships in public and private sectors. 

In 2015, he had the vision to create a safe haven for entrepreneurs to dream, grow, and lead their lives and businesses. Triangle Entrepreneurial Leadership's (TEL) mission is to educate, empower, and equip entrepreneurs with the thinking and skill sets necessary for financial, personal, and professional success; a people-focused company. 

The events of 2020 compelled Ryan to launch the movement ‘Year of the Black Entrepreneur’ (YBE). YBE's vision is to redefine black entrepreneurship, serving as a resource to educate, elevate, and highlight the black entrepreneur.

In 2018, Ryan was presented the unique opportunity to lead as President & CEO of Jobs for Life ( JfL.) Jobs for Life partners with businesses, churches, civic organizations, and nonprofits in communities to diminish barriers to work and to create pathways for meaningful work and entrepreneurial opportunities. Ryan believes that, together, we can help all people flourish.

 Lafayette Glenn Jones received his B.A. degree from Fisk University and attended executive management programs at Dartmouth College’s Amos Tuck School of Business and Stanford University’s School of Business.
Mr.  Jones is CEO of SMSi-Urban Call Marketing  and publisher of Urban Call, is marketing expert and community activist . 

He created the highly successful Orville Redenbacher Gourmet Popping Corn and Hunt’s Manwich strategies at ConAgra and served Procter & Gamble, Kraft and Unilever as a sales and marketing executive.

At Chicago minority-owned powerhouses --Johnson Publishing Company (Fashion Fair Cosmetics, Ebony magazine) and Johnson Products Company  (Ultra Sheen) he served as VP and General Manager. In the seven billion multicultural beauty category he forged an alliance between thirty global multicultural health and beauty care industry competitors to create the American Health and Beauty Aids Institute and its Proud Lady silhouette As one of the founders of the faith-based Goler Community Development Corporation he helped to revitalize an African-American historic district into a one hundred million mixed use development in downtown Winston-Salem. 

 The Winston –Salem Journal named Jones Man of the Year and Triad Business Journal annually named him one of the top 100 most influential leaders in the Triad region for four years consecutively.  

Additionally,  Mr. Jones was appointed by the Governor in 2020 to serve as a Commissioner of the North Carolina Credit Union responsible for 33 credit Unions with assets more than fifty trillion dollars. 

Mr. Jones has been with Sandra Miller Jones’ Segmented Marketing Services, Inc. (SMSi) and served as president and chief executive officer of SMSi-Urban Call Marketing, Inc. and publisher of the company’s Urban Call magazine, and publisher  of SMSi’s Shades of Beauty magazine.

Mr. Jones continues to make history and create legacy with his wife and they grow and expand the SMSi vision.