Convocation Speakers
Women's Night Speaker
Pastor Sandra Riley, conference speaker, Talk Show host, seminar presenter, women and young adult workshop presenter is one of the nations highly sought after conference speakers who has obtained national and international acclaim across denominational lines.
As President and CEO of "Just for U Ministries," Sandra Riley has been touched by the hand of God and has received keen insight into what God speaks to this generation. Sandra Riley's passion for the depth and heights of God causes her to operate in the highest level of excellence in ministry. She possesses an unusual in-depth understanding of the Holy Word of God and is able to effectively exegete the meaning a biblical text had for its original hearers into the application it has for believers of this time and culture.
Sandra was ordained minister at the Bethel Pentecostal Church Abundant Life Center, in Grand Rapids, Michigan under the Pastorate of the late Bishop William C. Abney. She is presently an Associate Pastor at New Life Covenant Church Southeast, under the leadership of Pastor John F. Hannah . As an accomplished businesswoman Sandra has served as President and CEO of Rabah Group LLC, Inc., a real estate investment company specializing in rentals to low-income families.
Sandra Riley can be seen every Saturday afternoon on The Word Network where she hosts Just For U With Sandra Riley.She is featured in First Family Film's documentary of women in ministry entitled "Every Soldier Counts" and the African American Pulpit Journal named Sandra one of the "Emerging Voices" who will shape the future of the African American Church. Sandra travels across the U.S. and abroad conducting seminars, workshops and conferences addressing issues that impact youth, singles, women and men. Her approach reflects her sensitivity to the needs of God's people, emphasizing that this is a ministry "Just For U."
As President and CEO of "Just for U Ministries," Sandra Riley has been touched by the hand of God and has received keen insight into what God speaks to this generation. Sandra Riley's passion for the depth and heights of God causes her to operate in the highest level of excellence in ministry. She possesses an unusual in-depth understanding of the Holy Word of God and is able to effectively exegete the meaning a biblical text had for its original hearers into the application it has for believers of this time and culture.
Sandra was ordained minister at the Bethel Pentecostal Church Abundant Life Center, in Grand Rapids, Michigan under the Pastorate of the late Bishop William C. Abney. She is presently an Associate Pastor at New Life Covenant Church Southeast, under the leadership of Pastor John F. Hannah . As an accomplished businesswoman Sandra has served as President and CEO of Rabah Group LLC, Inc., a real estate investment company specializing in rentals to low-income families.
Sandra Riley can be seen every Saturday afternoon on The Word Network where she hosts Just For U With Sandra Riley.She is featured in First Family Film's documentary of women in ministry entitled "Every Soldier Counts" and the African American Pulpit Journal named Sandra one of the "Emerging Voices" who will shape the future of the African American Church. Sandra travels across the U.S. and abroad conducting seminars, workshops and conferences addressing issues that impact youth, singles, women and men. Her approach reflects her sensitivity to the needs of God's people, emphasizing that this is a ministry "Just For U."
Men's Night Speaker
Bishop L.W. Francisco III is the senior pastor of Calvary Community Church, and presiding bishop of Calvary Covenant Ministries Inc., an organization which provides spiritual oversight and counsel, as well as ministerial and administrative support to churches throughout the United States and abroad.
In October of 1990, after much counsel with his spiritual father, Bishop L.W. Francisco II, Francisco entered full-time ministry along with his wife Natalie as Senior Pastors, and the ministry grew rapidly under their leadership. Calvary Community began to enter into several ministries: radio, television, print media and the formation of Calvary Christian Academy, a pre-school and elementary school that seeks to Nurture, Educate and Empower Our Youth to be Successful World Changers. Francisco has not only been called by God to pastor the local church, but to also help other pastors and leaders reach their full potential in Christ. He has an avid passion to see the body of Christ educated, liberated and empowered to fulfill the Kingdom mandate.
Francisco earned a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry from International Bible College & Seminary in Independence, MO., and a Master of Arts as well as a Doctorate of Ministry from Carolina University of Theology.
Francisco's teaching ministry, The Voice of Restoration, can be heard on several radio stations locally, as well as viewed on the internet. He is the author of
several books, including the latest title, The 21st Century Man, How to Succeed in Changing Times (released in August 2009 by St. Paul Press).
Bishop L.W. III and Pastor Natalie are the parents of three beautiful daughters: Nicole, Lesley and Lauren.
In October of 1990, after much counsel with his spiritual father, Bishop L.W. Francisco II, Francisco entered full-time ministry along with his wife Natalie as Senior Pastors, and the ministry grew rapidly under their leadership. Calvary Community began to enter into several ministries: radio, television, print media and the formation of Calvary Christian Academy, a pre-school and elementary school that seeks to Nurture, Educate and Empower Our Youth to be Successful World Changers. Francisco has not only been called by God to pastor the local church, but to also help other pastors and leaders reach their full potential in Christ. He has an avid passion to see the body of Christ educated, liberated and empowered to fulfill the Kingdom mandate.
Francisco earned a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry from International Bible College & Seminary in Independence, MO., and a Master of Arts as well as a Doctorate of Ministry from Carolina University of Theology.
Francisco's teaching ministry, The Voice of Restoration, can be heard on several radio stations locally, as well as viewed on the internet. He is the author of
several books, including the latest title, The 21st Century Man, How to Succeed in Changing Times (released in August 2009 by St. Paul Press).
Bishop L.W. III and Pastor Natalie are the parents of three beautiful daughters: Nicole, Lesley and Lauren.
Youth Night Speaker
Elder Mark A. Moore, Jr. resides in Atlanta, GA, where he is a graduate of Morehouse College, having obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology. He is blessed to serve as the Pastoral Assistant of Faith Covenant Church under the pastorate of his father, Bishop Mark A. Moore, Sr. as well as the National Youth President for the Apostolic Assemblies of Christ, Inc. He has also been honored by The Youth Gospel Choice Awards as the Chosen Youth Pastor of the Year. In addition to these responsibilities, he is emerging as one of his generation’s premier thought leaders in the areas of ministry branding & strategic social media and he is passionate about the opportunity to share with others. He has hosted three successful Young Leader Retreats with registrants from the U.S., Canada, The Bahamas, Africa & the Middle East and he is growing his International scope.
Born to a legacy of preachers five generations deep, and having received the gift of the Holy Ghost at age six, he acknowledged his call to the ministry at the age of 18. Since that time, God has used him to travel across the country preaching and teaching the unadulterated Word of God across denominational lines resulting in the lives of countless souls being touched. God has blessed him to preach with an unquestionable anointing while delivering thought provoking, timely messages that transcend age, color or denominational background.
Born to a legacy of preachers five generations deep, and having received the gift of the Holy Ghost at age six, he acknowledged his call to the ministry at the age of 18. Since that time, God has used him to travel across the country preaching and teaching the unadulterated Word of God across denominational lines resulting in the lives of countless souls being touched. God has blessed him to preach with an unquestionable anointing while delivering thought provoking, timely messages that transcend age, color or denominational background.