AIM ~ 2014 Music and Youth Speakers

As prophecy has become evident, Evangelist Rodgers is a woman of abundant talent, demonstrating extraordinary leadership skills within the Church Of God In Christ. During the development of youth ministry within her local church she progressively served in various administrative capacities and was notably appointed as the first female Youth Pastor. Shortly thereafter, she was appointed to the office of Youth Department Chairlady of the Texas Northeast 1st Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. While serving in this leadership role the first Jurisdictional Youth Choir, Youth Church, Youth Praise Dance Team and Youth Vacation Bible School was founded, arranged and systemized. In addition, Evangelist Rodgers successfully formulated relevant youth classroom curriculum for both the spiritual and social needs of all levels of youth departments functions..    More Information

Often referred to as "The First Lady of Praise and Worship," Judith McAllister is probably best known for her impact as one of the forerunners of the Praise and Worship movement in the African American Church. Having served for 17 years as Worship Leader at the West Angeles Church of God in Christ (Pastor – Chief Apostle of the COGIC International, Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr.), and 13 years as the church’s Executive Director of the Music and Worship Arts Department, she developed a style and approach to Praise & Worship earning her accolades from coast to coast.    More Information

Dr. Benjamin Stephens III, a native of Inglewood, California serves as the Senior Pastor of Trinity Temple Church of God in Christ in Grandview, Missouri (just outside of Kansas City). He has an earned Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Whittier College; a Master’s of Divinity degree from C.H. Mason Theological Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, Georgia; an earned Doctorate of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary in Youth and Family Ministry.    More Information