National Black Fellowship

07/17/2026

A special thank you to Charles Self and Jamé Bolds of the Pathmakers Foundation for leading our exclusive conference add-on intensive. Their expertise and passion equipped ministry leaders with practical strategies to strengthen both the mission and sustainability of the local church.

Topics included Churcheconomics, reimagining the church as a community problem solver; Doing Well and Doing Good, positioning the church as both a spiritual and economic hub; From Purpose to Paper, providing guidance on building effective legal structures for church-owned enterprises; and Fireplaces for the Fire, identifying capital sources for lasting financial health.
The National Black Fellowship of the Assemblies of God is a movement of hope transforming communities by developing and deploying African American leaders, planting and revitalizing churches, advancing biblical justice, and restoring families. Thank you for joining us at ADVANCE Conference as we continue to advance the work together.

07/17/2026

At the ADVANCE 2026 Conference, our workshop presenters challenged us to think deeper, lead stronger, and serve with greater purpose. Every session equipped attendees with practical wisdom they can carry back to their churches and communities.

Day One Workshops
    •    Unleashed: The Power to Build the Future — Dr. Don Brawley
    •    The Listening Table: A Listening Forum for Next Gen Leaders — Rev. Joshua Edmond & Pastor Jonathan Burton
    •    Cultivating a Culture of Prayer in Your Local Church — Pastor Charlene Williams

Day Two Workshops
    •    AI and Ministry in the 21st Century — Adrian Williams
    •    Mental Health and Ministry — Dr. Edna Geddes
    •    The Pastoral Tension: Church Growth and Church Health — Pastor Mike Alvarado

This is what the NBF ADVANCE conference is all about, developing and deploying leaders who will faithfully advance the work of the Kingdom where God has called them.

Thank you to every presenter who invested your knowledge, experience, and heart into our attendees. Your willingness to pour into others is helping strengthen leaders across our Fellowship.

07/17/2026

At the ADVANCE 2026 Conference, our workshop presenters challenged us to think deeper, lead stronger, and serve with greater purpose. Every session equipped attendees with practical wisdom they can carry back to their churches and communities.

Day One Workshops
    •    Unleashed: The Power to Build the Future — Dr. Dr. Don Brawley III
    •    The Listening Table: A Listening Forum for Next Gen Leaders — Rev. Joshua Edmon & Pastor Jonathan Burton
    •    Cultivating a Culture of Prayer in Your Local Church — Pastor Charlene Williams

Day Two Workshops
    •    AI and Ministry in the 21st Century — adrian†
    •    Mental Health and Ministry — Dr. Edna Geddes
    •    The Pastoral Tension: Church Growth and Church Health — Pastor Pastor Mike Alvarado

This is what the NBF ADVANCE conference is all about, developing and deploying leaders who will faithfully advance the work of the Kingdom where God has called them.

Thank you to every presenter who invested your knowledge, experience, and heart into our attendees. Your willingness to pour into others is helping strengthen leaders across our Fellowship.

07/17/2026

Dr. Rick Ross , General Treasurer of the Assemblies of God, led an insightful economic empowerment session. He challenged pastors and ministry leaders to evaluate the financial health of their churches and establish strong, sustainable financial frameworks that will position their congregations for long-term ministry impact and growth.

The National Black Fellowship of the Assemblies of God is a movement of hope transforming communities by developing and deploying African American leaders, planting and revitalizing churches, advancing biblical justice, and restoring families. Thank you for joining us at ADVANCE Conference as we continue to advance the work together.

07/17/2026

Dr. Rick Ross , General Treasurer of the Assemblies of God, led an insightful economic empowerment session. He challenged pastors and ministry leaders to evaluate the financial health of their churches and establish strong, sustainable financial frameworks that will position their congregations for long-term ministry impact and growth.
The National Black Fellowship of the Assemblies of God is a movement of hope transforming communities by developing and deploying African American leaders, planting and revitalizing churches, advancing biblical justice, and restoring families. Thank you for joining us at ADVANCE Conference as we continue to advance the work together.

07/17/2026

Check out our official Conference Recap here:

Explore highlights from the 2026 NBF ADVANCE Conference, featuring powerful messages, leadership training, worship, workshops, and Kingdom impact.

07/16/2026

Through a generous $6,000 Custom Project Grant, REVfresh partnered with the National Black Fellowship to bless a credentialed Assemblies of God minister in attendance.

Their mission, to refresh those who refresh others, came to life as the grant was awarded to Keith Brown and Sparkel M Brown of Faith City Church Chicago

Keith and Sparkel were deeply surprised and humbled by this unexpected gift. It’s a beautiful reminder of what happens when organizations like Rev Fresh invest in those faithfully serving others, not only meeting tangible needs, but encouraging pastors and leaders to continue advancing the work with renewed hope and strength.

Congratulations, Keith and Sparkel! Thank you, REVfresh for living out your mission in such a meaningful way.

07/16/2026

Through a generous $6,000 Custom Project Grant, REVfresh partnered with the National Black Fellowship to bless a credentialed Assemblies of God minister in attendance.

Their mission, to refresh those who refresh others, came to life as the grant was awarded to Keith Brown and Sparkel M Brown of Faith City Church Chicago

Keith and Sparkel were deeply surprised and humbled by this unexpected gift. It’s a beautiful reminder of what happens when organizations like Rev Fresh invest in those faithfully serving others, not only meeting tangible needs, but encouraging pastors and leaders to continue advancing the work with renewed hope and strength.

Congratulations, Keith and Sparkel! Thank you, REVfresh for living out your mission in such a meaningful way.