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2027 HAMPTON UNIVERSITY MINISTERS CONFERENCE
CHOIR DIRECTORS & ORGANISTS GUILD WORKSHOP
JUNE 6-10
An Experience Of A Lifetime
The Hampton University Ministers Conference stands as the largest interdenominational ministerial alliance in the United States, drawing over 4,000 attendees annually. This dynamic five-day event unites ministers and choir guild members from congregations large and small, representing over 1,400,000+ African American congregants nationwide. More than a gathering, it’s a powerful nexus of influence and community.
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SPIRITUALLY EMPOWERED FOR
CRITICAL TIMES
luke 4: 18-19 | Acts 2: 1-4
Greetings Beloved Family in Christ,
You are cordially invited to join us for the 113th Hampton University Ministers Conference and 93rd Choir Directors and Organists Guild Workshop, June 6–10, 2027.
Our theme, “Spiritually Empowered for Critical Times,” speaks directly to the reality facing pastors, ministers, and worship leaders in this season. In every era of the Church age, we encounter situations that surpass our intelligence, ingenuity, and inspiration. Yet the Holy Spirit, who empowered Jesus Christ, equips the Church, pastors, ministers, and musicians with everything we need to be fearless witnesses of God’s redemptive, liberating, and transformative power.
This Conference brings together Black preachers, musicians, worship leaders, and laity for intensive formation, theological depth, and spiritual renewal. Through worship experiences, keynote sermons, lectures, and workshops we will explore how to build ministries with lasting spiritual impact, navigate the complex intersection of sacred and critical times, and develop the spiritual maturity needed to sustain Kingdom work for generations to come.
Whether you lead from the pulpit, direct from the organ bench, shepherd a congregation, or minister through music and the arts, this gathering is designed for you.
Complete program details, speaker information, and registration will be announced soon. Mark your calendars now!
In His Service and With Great Expectation,
Rev. Dr. Debra L. Haggins, Ph.D. | D.Min.
Executive Director and Treasurer
Hampton University Ministers Conference
Choir Directors and Organists Guild Workshop
2027 CONFERENCE
PRESENTERS
Each year, we welcome thousands of influential ministers and Choir Guild members, representing a vast network of congregations across the Nation.
Rev. Dr. Freddy James Clark
Conference Preacher
Rev. R. Janae Pitts- Murdock
Morning Preacher
Rev. Dr. Jesse T. Williams, Jr.
Lecturer
Rev. Dr. Leslie Callahan
Lecturer
Rev. Dr. George Parks, Jr.
Mid-Day Preacher
Rev. Dr. Kia Hood-Scott
Women In Ministry Hour
Rev. Dr. Lance D. Watson
Senior Statesman Hour
Registration Opens November 2026
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Empowering.
Transformative.
Powerful.
Each year, we welcome thousands of influential ministers and choir guild members, representing a vast network of congregations across the nation. Connect directly with these leaders, fostering meaningful relationships and expanding your reach.
FEATURING 2026 CONFERENCE PREACHER
REV. DR. TELLIS CHAPMAN
Honored as Pastor of the Year by the Detroit Chapter of the SCLC, Reverend Tellis Jerome Chapman is a dynamic and charismatic Baptist leader, serving as Pastor of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan. A native of Newton, Mississippi, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Jackson State University, a master’s in Christian Ministry from United Theological Seminary, and received honorary doctorates from Natchez College and Dallas Baptist College. He has held numerous leadership roles, including President of the Baptist Missionary and Educational State Convention of Michigan, Vice Moderator and Vice President of the Michigan District Baptist Association and Congress, and Parliamentarian for the state convention. A strong advocate for community development and social justice, he founded Chapel Vision CDC and Mid-West CDC.
Rev. Dr. Joshua Mitchell
Morning Preacher
Rev. Dr. Keri Day
Lecturer I
Bishop Rudolph McKissick Jr.
Lecturer II
Rev. Dr. Nicole Massie-Martin
Mid-Day Preacher
Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Browning
Women In Ministry
Rev. Al Sharpton
Senior Statesman
Letter From Our President
Darrell K. Williams
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
It is with a full and grateful heart that I write to express my deep appreciation for a truly successful and powerful
112th Hampton University Ministers Conference and 92nd Choir Directors and Organists Guild Workshop. Your
worshipful presence and words of encouragement were invaluable more than words can express. And so, simply:
“Thank You”.
What a remarkable gathering it was. The speakers were powerful, the music was nothing short of amazing, and
the camaraderie and fellowship we shared throughout our time together touched every heart in attendance.
United under the banner of “The Church: Called to Be Counter-Cultural,” we were challenged, inspired, and
renewed in our shared calling. Blessings and respect to Reverend Dr. Joshua Mitchell, Reverend Dr. Keri Day,
Reverend Dr. Nicole Massey-Martin, Bishop Rudolph McKissick, Reverend Dr. Joan Browning, Reverend Al
Sharpton, and Reverend Dr. Tellis Chatmon for their outstanding, thought-provoking sermons and lectures. The
Church Development and Leadership Academy presenters added relevant practical knowledge and tools to our
leadership toolkits.
I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Dr. Harold A. Carter and Dr. Kathryn Grier for so generously sharing their extraordinary gifts of leadership with the Conference and the Guild. Your guidance,
wisdom, and dedication have left a lasting impact on all of us, and we are profoundly grateful.
On behalf of University President Darrell K. Williams, I also extend a warm welcome and heartfelt
congratulations to our incoming leaders: Dr. Robert Charles Scott, HUMC President and Chair of the Board of
Advisors, and Mr. Dexteryl Taylor, President of the Choir Directors and Organists Guild Workshop. We look
forward to your leadership and to the meaningful contributions you will make during your respective tenures.
May the spirit of this conference continue to guide and strengthen us as we go forth, called to be counter-cultural
in service to the Church and to one another.
With deepest gratitude,
Reverend Dr. Debra L. Haggins, Ph.D. | D.Min.
HUMC Executive Director/Treasurer
Founding Dean, HU School of Religion
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June 7-11, 2026 | Hampton University
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