Dear Beloved Leaders and Kingdom Builders,
Welcome to the 2025 TKN Leadership Summit—where divine strategy meets kingdom purpose!
As we gather under the theme “Wiring: Making It All Work Together,” I’m reminded of 1 Corinthians 12:12: “For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.” You are the vital connections in God’s divine circuitry, called to synchronize ministry, mission, and marketplace for maximum kingdom impact.
For three transformative days, we’ll unite senior church leaders, visionaries, and faith-driven innovators who understand that ministry excellence requires both spiritual authority and strategic acumen. Whether you shepherd ten souls or ten thousand, your presence here signals readiness for exponential growth.
This summit isn’t just another conference—it’s your divine appointment with destiny. Together, we’ll decode the systems that scale ministry, unlock collaborative strategies that multiply impact, and forge partnerships that transcend traditional boundaries. As Proverbs 27:17 declares, “Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens another.”
You’ll leave with more than inspiration. You’ll depart with blueprints for building sustainable ministries, networks that become lifelines, and clarity to navigate complexity with kingdom confidence. We’re not just sharing best practices—we’re architecting a movement where every connection creates capacity for breakthrough.
The Kingdom Network exists because your leadership matters. Your congregation needs you equipped. Your community needs you empowered. The kingdom needs you connected.
Let’s wire together what God has purposed to work together!
In Kingdom Service, Rev. Dr. Matthew L. Watley Founder, The Kingdom Network
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025
11:00am Registration Check-in Opens 12:00pm Sessions Begin
TRACK 1: Compelling Preaching
Rev. Dr. F. Bruce Williams • Bishop Vashti McKenzie
Rev. Dr. Matthew Watley • Rev. Dr. Lee P. Washington
TRACK 2: AI Church Leadership
Rev. Dr. Justin Lester
3:40pm Closing
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2025
8:00am Registration Check-in Opens
9:00am Sessions Begin
• Rev. Dr. Matthew L. Watley • Rev. Dr. Tod Bolsinger
• Rev. Dr. AR Bernard
• Inside Kingdom Panel: Organizational Systems with Rev. Russell St. Bernard, Rev. Roddy Williams, & Sis. Lillian Holt
12:15pm Lunch 1:15pm Afternoon Sessions
• Co-Pastors Lydia & David Osborne
• Rev. Sheleta Fomby • Kingdom Impact Spotlight
3:30pm Closing
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2025
8:00am Registration Opens
9:00am Morning Sessions Begin
• Rev. Dr. Bankole Akinbinu
• Inside Kingdom Panel
Rev. Dr. Denise Parker Lawrence, Rev. Mariah Crews, and Rev. Justin Tucker
• Elder Mark Moore
• Inside Kingdom Panel: Praise | Worship | Arts
Min. Michael White & Min. Jeremiah Hicks
12:15pm Lunch 1:15pm Afternoon Sessions
• Rev. Dr. Nicole Martin
• Bishop David Evans
3:30 PM Closeout of TKN Leadership Summit 2025
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
COMPELLING PREACHING
Rev. Dr. F. Bruce Williams
Crafting Meaningful Sermons: The Language of Preaching
This session explores how language, cadence, and clarity shape the power of a sermon. Dr. Williams will equip preachers to refine their homiletical voice and deliver messages that resonate deeply with diverse audiences.
Bishop Vashti McKenzie
Preaching In and Beyond Tradition
Bishop McKenzie will examine how to honor preaching traditions while engaging today’s rapidly evolving cultural contexts. Participants will learn to preach prophetically with theological integrity and pastoral insight.
Reverend Dr. Matthew L. Watley
Various Preaching Styles
This session will explore the richness of diverse preaching styles, from narrative and expository to series preaching and pastoral approaches. This session will help leaders identify their own preaching voice while appreciating how different styles can connect with various audiences.
Reverend Dr. Lee P. Washington
Sermon Mastery: Process and Preparation
In this practical session, Dr. Washington offers a deep dive into the habits, disciplines, and structure that produce consistently impactful sermons. Attendees will gain tools to strengthen their preparation and refine their delivery with excellence.
Reverend Dr. Justin Lester
Bridging Faith and the Future:
AI Leadership for the Black Church
Join Pastor Justin Lester for this half-day track exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping faith and community. Learn practical strategies to bridge the digital divide, protect your congregation from technological harm, and harness AI tools to amplify your ministry impact. Discover how to integrate technology with biblical wisdom, positioning your church to lead confidently in an AI-driven world while staying rooted in timeless principles. Leave with actionable insights and ethical frameworks to advance God’s kingdom through faithful innovation.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Rev. Dr. Matthew L. Watley
TKN Founder Opening Remarks
Church Growth
Dr. Tod Bolsinger
Changing Culture: Leading Beyond Tradition
Dr. Bolsinger will explore how leaders can navigate cultural shifts while remaining rooted in timeless truths. This session offers insight into adaptive leadership for those ministering in rapidly changing contexts.
Reverend Dr. A.R. Bernard
Leading Change:
Shaping
Culture and Leadership for the Future
Dr. Bernard will discuss the role of visionary leadership in shaping church culture and preparing for the next generation. Leaders will gain practical strategies for managing transformation with wisdom and foresight.
Pastor David Osborne and Pastor Lydia Osborne
Thriving
as a Ministry Couple
This session provides honest, faith-filled insights into sustaining a healthy marriage while serving together in ministry. The Osbornes will share practical rhythms, spiritual disciplines, and lessons learned from their own journey.
Reverend Sheleta Fomby A Womanist Approach to Theology and Leadership
This session will engage the richness of womanist theology as a lens for empowering Black women in ministry and leadership. Rev. Fomby will examine how womanist thought challenges injustice, honors heritage, and shapes transformative leadership that centers care, courage, and community.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Reverend Dr. Bankole Akinbinu
The Successor’s Strength: Leading What You Didn’t Launch
This session will speak to the unique responsibility of leading a ministry you did not start. Dr. Akinbinu will share how to balance honoring a founder’s legacy while casting a fresh vision, building trust, and moving the ministry forward with authenticity and boldness.
Elder Mark Moore
Leveraging Social Media and Virtual Platforms or Expanding Ministry Through Online Platforms
In a digital age, online platforms can multiply ministry reach far beyond physical walls. Elder Moore will provide practical insights and tools for building influence, community, and engagement through social media and virtual ministry.
Bishop David Evans
Navigating the Weight of Pastoral Leadership
Pastoral leadership carries both spiritual authority and emotional burden. Bishop Evans will offer pastoral wisdom for sustaining calling, protecting mental and spiritual health, and staying grounded through the pressures of ministry.
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