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It's Not Too Late!
Purpose Conference
Is Still Online

"BEHOLD!
I WILL DO A NEW THING!"

Isaiah 43:19 

50+ Workshops for Ministry Leaders,
Business Owners, Men, Women,
Young Adults, and Teenage Girls

Still Only $29.00!

Conference in Spanish

Bishop Ed Smith

After thirty years of pastoring Zoe Christian Fellowship of Whittier, Bishop Ed now leads the global movement of the Zoe Association. After becoming Bishop, he has led a collaborative team effort to launch the Nehemiah ProjectLA, to address the needs of orphans globally, beginning with former foster youth in Los Angeles, California. 

 

Bishop Ed Smith brings an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach to ministry. His innovative can-do vision to partnering with global leaders, enables people to accomplish much more by working together, than what they could do alone.

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Bishop Ed has over 45 years as an inspiring communicator and working in high level Fortune 100 management roles, on various boards and starting new businesses, churches, and profitable nonprofit organizations. 

Bishop Ed has taught business at various universities and has inspired hundreds of leaders to give birth to organizations, thriving families, and to lead impactful careers. 

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Bishop Ed's life and work is inspired by living life for God's Kingdom purpose and leaving a God-honoring legacy for generations to come.

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Bishop Tony Dunn
 

Founding Pastor of
New Day Christian Fellowship;
Bishop of New Day Global Network; Corona, California

Keynote Speakers

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Bishop Frank L. Stewart
 

Senior Pastor of Zoe Fellowship of Los Angeles. Founder, Zoe Association International

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Dr. A.R. Bernard
 

Christian Cultural Center

Megachurch in

Brooklyn, New York. 

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Archbishop Mark Kambalazaza

President and Founder of Charismatic Redeemed Ministries International (CRMI); Blantyre, Malawi

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 Pastor Xola Nzo

 

Founding Pastor, Change Bible Church;

Katlehong, South Africa

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Bishop James Whitaker

Pastor Zion Christian Fellowship and Founder of Zion Christian Academy Int’l; Okinawa, Japan 

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Ray Sidney
Psalmist
"Musicianary"

Celebration of Worship by

Ray Sidney and International Band and Choir, Japan, Philippines, Korea,Music 

Founder of Firm Soundation

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Brenda Crouch
TV Host, Author,Singer

Workshop Title:

Practical & Spiritual Steps to Writing an Autobiography

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Michelle Robinson
President - Michelle Robinson Media, 3 MAX Films; Texas

Workshop Title:

Writer Within You - What Every Author Needs to Know About Writing Their First Book.

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Deborah Smith Pegues Bestselling Author,  Global Speaker, Media Personality

Workshop Title:

Secrets to Writing & Profiting from a Nonfiction Book

Book Publishing

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Dr. Joshua Smith
Lead Pastor, Zoe of Whittier, Professor at BIOLA University
 

Workshop Title: Pastoral Strategies for Thriving Out of the Pandemic

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Dr. Noelle Le Flore
CEO - Novel, Inc, Whittier, CA

Workshop Title:

Challenging Perceptions: New Ways to 

Approach Mental Health as Believers

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Pastor Nati Alvarado
Pastor

Workshop Title:

Don't Forget God in the New Thing

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Kirkland Bailey
Founder of K. Sheldon Baily Ministries Intl

Workshop Topics:

Receiving the Holy Spirit;

The Spirit of Suicide

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Keith Odom
CEO/Solution Architect at Axtegrity Consulting

Workshop Title: Developing a Digital Strategy for Post-COVID Ministry

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Yana Grant
CEO/Founder of Hustle & Brand

Workshop Title: Branding with Your LinkedIn Profile

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Charles Kearse
Director of Nehemiah Project Int'l - Urban Impact Movement

Workshop Title:

The Nehemiah "Arise and Build" Challenge 

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Xenia Morris
CEO, The PAM Firm

Business and Organizational Development

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Terolyn Phinsee
CEO/President of
The Business Launch 

Workshop Titles:

1)The Guided Business Plan! Develop or refresh your business operations plan structure in 30-minutes!

2) The 5 Phases of Project Management

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Bishop Ed Smith
Pastor Emeritus, Zoe of Whittier, Bishop of Zoe Association Int'l, Founder of Nehemiah ProjectLA

Workshop Title: 

Effective Collaboration

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Patrice Tsague
Co-founder and Chief Servant Officer of both Nehemiah Project International Ministries and PG & Associates, LLC

Workshop Title: Building Sustainable Communities Through Biblical Entrepreneurship 

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Desmond Blackburn
Desmond A. Blackburn, Peak Performance Coaching

Workshop Title:

How To Avoid The Perfection Trap In Business And Ministry The Perfect Guide For Imperfect People

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Ausha Bouasy
Healthcare Account Manager; Minister

Workshop Title: Becoming Emotionally and Spiritually Mature 

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David Kobelin
Pastor and Certified Church Consultant; 
Awyken Professional Life Purpose Coach

Workshop Title: Awyken Certified Coach Training

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Dr. Noelle
Le Flore

CEO - Novel, Inc, Whittier, CA

Workshop Title:

Challenging Perceptions: New Ways to 

Approach Mental Health as Believers

Personal Mastery

Personal Development

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Mrs. Tuniscia O
CEO of Blending Our Love, Inc.

Workshop Title: Forgiving the Men Who Hurt You

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Patrick Norris
Founding/ Senior Pastor of LifePointe Church, Kansas.

Workshop Title: Facing The Psychological Fault Lines In Your Leadership

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Chris Sonksen
Founder and Lead Pastor of South Hills Church

Workshop Title:

The Insecure Leader 

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Cheryl Verrett
Co-founder Relevant Church LA,  San Fernando, Calif.

Workshop Title:

How to Master Your Season

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Sherry Traylor 
Founder/CEO - Psalms Dance Network

Workshop Title:

Lights, Camera, Action!!

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Rachel Robertson    Medical Professional, and Senior Pastor at The CenterOC, Fullerton, CA

Workshop Title:

Taking Charge of Personal Development Through Time Management and Innovation and Emotional Intelligence

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Holly McWhinnie 
Minister, Revivalist, Holly McWhinnie Ministries

Workshop Title:

Knowing the Voice of God - The House That God Built

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Aimee Griffin, Esq. Principal of
The Griffin Firm, Pllc. 

Workshop Title:

Creating A Legacy Through Estate Planning

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Eric Frazier
Vice President & Mortgage Advisor, First Bank, Corona, California

Workshop Title:

How to buy a Home with Down Payment Assistance and other resources

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Dr. Shanté WIlliams
CEO of Black Pearl Global Investments; Charlotte, NC

Workshop Title:

Make Your Money- Make Money

Money & Investing

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Nati Alvarado 
Co-Pastor, The Life Center,
Santa Ana, CA.

Workshop Title:

Don't forget God in the New Thing

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Teresa Alvarado 
Co-Pastor, The Life Center,
Santa Ana, CA

Workshop Title: Getting Ready for the “New Thing!”

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Kirkland Bailey 
K. Sheldon Bailey Ministries Int'l

Workshop Titles:

1)Holy Spirit Baptism; and

2) The Spirit of Suicide

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Dr. Patricia Bailey
Founder, Master's Touch Ministries

Workshop Title:

Creating Global Impact Strategies

Biblical and Inspirational Ministry

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Dr. Tamala Kelly
Co-Pastor The Purpose Church in Monrovia, CA

Workshop Title: Renewing the Vision

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Netz Gomez
Senior Pastor / Radio host at Houses of Light Los Angeles

Workshop Title:

Taking Advantage of God's Process in Our Lives

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Dr. Junaid Jacobs
Pastor, Pakistan

Workshop Title:

The Superiority of The Bible

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Brian Dunn
Youth Pastor - New Day Christian Fellowship

Workshop Title:

Gen X,Y,Z: Strengthening the Younger and the Older for Greater Impact

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Dr. Prince Parker
Minister, Professor Emphasis in  Theology - Exegesis; Spain

Workshop Title:

Part 1 and 2:

How to have a correct understanding of the Old Testament and its importance in a correct understanding of the New Testament.

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Jarron O'Neal 
Senior Pastor of The Fountain Church Int'l, Pomona, CA

Workshop Title:  "Overflow on the Other Side Pt. 1"

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Xola Nzo
Founding Pastor of Change Bible Church, Katlehong, South Africa

Workshop Title:

Transformational Change 

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Samuel Mores Geddam
Pastor, New Life Ministries, India

Workshop Title: Christianity in India - Challenges, Trends & Opportunities

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Dr. James Rodriguez
CEO/President of Fathers & Families Coalition of America, Inc.

Workshop Title: 

What is Your Purpose in Life

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Bishop Ed Smith
Pastor Emeritus Zoe of Whittier, Bishop Zoe Association Int'l,
Founder Nehemiah ProjectLA

Workshop Title: 

 Caring for Orphans in Your Community 

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Dr. Joshua Smith
Lead Pastor Zoe of Whittier, Professor, BIOLA University
 

Workshop Title:   

The Balance Between Practicality and Spirituality

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Bishop James Whitaker

Pastor Zion Christian Fellowship and Founder of Zion Christian Academy Int’l; Okinawa, Japan 

Workshop Title:

To Know Him (Jesus) And To Make Him Known

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