Welcome to the inspirational and transformative How Shall They Hear Preaching Conference, celebrating 15 Years of excellence. This gathering is a tribute to the rich and enduring legacy of Black preaching that has shaped not only the church but also the hearts and minds of countless individuals. We come together to honor and amplify the voices that have carried the message of hope, faith, and justice across generations. With deep reverence for the Black preaching tradition, this conference is a joyful celebration of the eloquence, passion, and wisdom that have emanated from pulpits across America and around the world.
Secure your spot today and be a part of this transformative experience. Together, let's celebrate the beautiful feet that have carried the message of hope to the world.
Dr. Jerry M. Carter, Jr. Ph.D.
Conference Host
Meet the Speaker line-up for the How Shall They Hear Preaching Conference 2023
7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
Conference Evening Worship
Rev. Donald Parsons
Calvary Baptist Church, Morristown, NJ
9:00am - 11:30am EST
Preaching Intensive:
Styles of Preaching
Rev. Dr. Jerry Carter, Jr.
Note: This session is included in the conference registration fee
12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Chapel Worship Service
Rev. Dr. Jerry Carter, Jr.
Drew University, Madison, NJ
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7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
Conference Evening Worship
Rev. Dr. George Parks
Calvary Baptist Church, Morristown, NJ
9:00am - 10:00am EST
Conference Morning Worship
Rev. Dr. Carolyn Knight
10:30am - 11:30am EST
Opening Plenary:
The Genius of Black Preaching: "Remembering Prominent Proclaimers"
Rev. Dr. Marvin McMickle
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1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Discussion Forum:
The Preaching Tension: "Then and Now"
Rev. Dr. William H. Curtis, Rev. Jeffrey Dennis,
Rev. Dr. Marvin McMickle, Rev. Dr. Carolyn Knight, Rev. Dr. Bernadette Glover, Rev. Dr. Leslie Callahan
3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Breakout Sessions (Concurrent)
Breakout Session 1
Mining the Tension in the Text
Rev. Dr. William H. Curtis
Breakout Session 2
Black Preaching as Liberation
Bishop John Guns
Breakout Session 3
Preaching in 4D: Illuminating Pictures
in the Text
Rev. Dr. Fredrick L. Fairley
Drew University, Madison, NJ