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Pastor Jameliah Gooden
Retreat Speaker
Pastor Jameliah Gooden
Retreat Speaker
Pastor Jameliah is the daughter of the late Evangelist Violetta B. Young and Pastor James I. Young, and grew up in Brooklyn, New York as the youngest of four kids. At the tender age of nine, Jameliah’s mother predicted that she would carry the gospel. At age thirteen, Jameliah delivered her first sermon at Kingsborough College in Brooklyn. She then began to speak at local churches in New Jersey under the leadership of the late Reverend Ronald B. Christian. Since then, she has preached across the United States and internationally and is the Pastor of Unity Church Charlotte. Jameliah is an experienced keynote speaker for women’s empowerment, teen and youth mentoring, Corporate America, and relationships. She is the voice behind the popular Car Chronicles Movement where she can be seen live on Facebook Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. Jameliah is a proud mother of a son and daughter and resides in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Overseer Sylvester Poole, Jr
Retreat Speaker
Overseer Sylvester Poole, Jr
Retreat Speaker
Overseer Sylvester Poole, Jr., a man that is on fire for God and ministry, was born on October 4, 1986 in Montgomery, AL to Pastor Sylvester Poole, Sr. and First Lady Veronica Poole. At the age of three, Overseer Poole was baptized at New Providence Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL, under the leadership of Pastor Jiles Williams.
At the age of ten, Overseer Poole answered his call to preach. His first sermon was “A Charge to Keep.” He is a proud 2005 graduate of the George Washington Carver High School in Montgomery, AL where he was in the choir and on the basketball and football teams. He later received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies from Belford University.
Lady Teresa Nettles
Workshop Speaker
Lady Teresa Nettles
Workshop Speaker
The God fearing and loving wife to Pastor Franklin Nettles. Mrs. Nettles holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources and a Master of Science degree in Counseling frommFaulkner University. She resides in Prattville, Alabama. She is a savvy business owner with more than 12 years of experience in leadership, communication, and psychology. Over the span
of her career, Mrs. Nettles has performed work that encompasses decision-making, budget planning, problem solving, life skills, and relationship management.
Teresa is the proud owner of Candy Corner, a candy store located in historic downtown Prattville, Alabama. Mrs. Nettles considers Candy Corner as a ministry that provides God’s people with delectable treats, a great family atmosphere, and exceptional customer service, love.
Dr. Tammie R. McCurry
Workshop Speaker
Dr. Tammie R. McCurry
Workshop Speaker
Dr. Tammie Ross McCurry has been married to her husband and best friend Elder Michael McCurry for over thirty years. She is the proud mother of six daughters: Brittney, Alyssa, Jasmine, Takia, Mikala, and Ashley. She is the grandmother of two grandsons and one granddaughter: Ethan, James, and McKenzie and the proud mother in love to James and Aundrey .
Dr. McCurry is a graduate of Jacksonville Theological Seminary where she received the Doctor of Ministry in Christian Counseling degree. She also holds an associate degree in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, and a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Sonya Collins
Workshop Speaker
Sonya Collins
Workshop Speaker
Sonya Collins, a wife, mother, entrepreneur, philanthropist and fashion expert was born in Baton Rouge, La. Sonya is married to Walt Collins and has three children, Lexus, Justice and Kiyya. She is a graduate of McKinley Senior High School where she was a cheerleader and a track star. She went on later to
obtain a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, and an Entrepreneur Certification from MBECA. She is the founder of Luxury LUGA Boutique and is best known for her passion for fashion and her desire to help others.
