CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026

Meet the inspiring women who will bring their wisdom, expertise, lived experiences, and insight to the Women’s Conference.

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Pastor Gloria White-Hammond

Conference Host & Facilitator

Pastor Gloria's Bio
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Rev. Dr. Thema Bryant

Conference Keynote Speaker

Rev. Bryant's Bio
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Dr. Shareefah Al'Uqdah

Conference Keynote Speaker

Dr. Al'Uqdah's Bio

Akinlana Burrowes

Conference Panelist

Akinlana Burrowes' Bio

Attorney General Andrea Campbell

Conference Panelist

Attorney General Campbell's Bio

Leslie Forde

Conference Moderator

Leslie Forde's Bio

Dr. Suzanne Howard

Conference Panelist

Apostle Howard's Bio

Dr. Lexx James

Conference Panelist

Dr. James' Bio

Dr. Thea James

Conference Moderator

Dr. James's Bio

Janice Miles

Conference Panelist

Janice Miles' Bio

Dr. Olivia Moorehead-Slaughter

Conference Moderator

Dr. Moorehead-Slaughter's Bio

Dr. Jeannelle Perkins

Conference Panelist

Dr. Perkins' Bio

Dr. Christine Pierre

Conference Panelist

Dr. Pierre's Bio

Carole Copeland Thomas

Conference Moderator

Carole Copeland Thomas' Bio

Dr. Shavon Warrick

Conference Panelist

Dr. Warrick's Bio

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Grace For Every Season.
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We’re Returning to Two Worship Services!
Beginning Sunday, September 13, Bethel will return to our regular Sunday worship schedule with services at 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.