CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

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Dr. Sharonda D. Stewart is a devoted servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, renowned for her prophetic teachings and  dynamic speaking. She centers her life’s purpose on manifesting God’s glory and fulfilling His divine will. As CEO  of S&S Ministries, Inc., she inspires hope and the love of God everywhere she goes. 

As the Apostle of several churches and ministries worldwide, she helps them to execute His vision and purpose to  ensure His kingdom flourishes by using the blueprint given to her to empower the new generation of leaders to  expand the body of Christ through fellowship. 

Pastor Jenn is a native of Danville, Virginia.

She has lived in the Maryland area for more than 40 years. The

daughter of the late Perry Howerton, and Mary Howerton. She is the mother of three children, Keith (Brittany), Ian and Maeghan, the Gigi of six grandchildren and Godmother to many. She became a member and part of the ministerial staff of the Reid Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC) on Goodluck Road, Lanham Maryland in 1993, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Lee P. Washington for 26 years. Where she was active in the life of the church in such areas as Director of the Prayer Ministry (PUSH) Prayer Until Supernatural Happens, Director of the

Praise & Worship Team, Member of the Reid Temple Women’s Council, Sunday School, Bible Study and Foundation of Faith

Teacher, Class Leader, and Nursing Home Visitations.

Pastor Jenn holds a B. S. Degree in Sociology & Anthology

from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond VA. And a

Master of Divinity from the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of

Theology at Virginia Union University also in Richmond Va. She was consecrated an Elder in the AMEC in 2016 and appointed Pastor of Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in Danville Virginia in

April 2021. She retired from Pastoral Ministry and the AMEC in April 2024. She also has more than 35 years in Federal Service with the U. S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, Headquarters Division (HUD), Washington D.C. Pastor Jenn aspires to continue her education and travel extensively around the world spreading the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ. Her favorite scripture is Psalms

63:3,4; Because thou lovingkindness if better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Thus, will I bless thee while I live, I will lift my hands

in thy name.

Bishop Eric G. Zimmerman is a native of Cleveland Ohio. He graduated from South High School and attended Kent State University. Bishop Zimmerman was baptized and received the infilling of the gift of the Holy Spirit at the age of 14 years old.  At the age of 26 he accepted the call on his life to teach and preach the Good News of the saving power of Jesus Christ. In 1986, Bishop Zimmerman relocated to Washington, DC and joined Grace Apostolic Church where he was a member for twenty

years. In 2006, he joined and served under the leadership of Pastor Victor L. Furr who is the pastor of Victorious Life of Faith, District Heights, MD. In March 2013, Bishop Zimmerman responded to the mandate given by the Holy Spirt to establish

True Foundation Apostolic Ministries in Clinton, Maryland. His vision was to provide a church assembly where true love reaches beyond the walls.  Bishop Zimmerman's ministry focuses on reaching souls while equipping them with the power of Jesus Christ and teaching them foundational biblical knowledge. His ministry provides a safe space for young people to encounter God in a

relevant but practical teaching environment.

Bishop Zimmerman has a shepherds heart for those seeking to establish an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, in addition to those who desire to be reconciled back to the Kingdom of God. 

Bishop Zimmerman is an effective and godly leader who has held various church leadership

positions such as Youth Pastor, Praise Team Leader, Associate Minister, Brotherhood President and has served as Youth President on the local, state, and national level. Bishop Eric G. Zimmerman was elevated to the office of Bishop on January 20th, 2018 at Bible Way Church.

On April 30 th , 2022, Bishop Zimmerman was enthroned as the Presiding Prelate of the Kingdom International Fellowship of Churches. On June 8 th , 2024 Bishop Zimmerman was affirmed to the Office of an Apostle.

Bishop Zimmerman is a devoted family man, who values and understands the balance of family and church.  He met Lady Christian Zimmerman at Rehoboth Baptist Church in Washington, DC, while

he performed in a theater production.  He is married to Lady Christian Zimmerman, and they are the parents of four beautiful daughters, Dezirae, Charmaine, Erica and Mia who are also actively involved in ministry.

(Dr.) Edwin L. Jones, Sr. a native Washingtonian, he graduated from Chamberlain Vocational

High School (1969). (Dr.) Jones completed his undergraduate work at California State College,

San Bernardino(BA) and graduate studies at Golden Gate Theological Seminary (Mill Valley,

California) and Harvest Christian College (Upper Marlboro, Maryland). He finished graduate

studies at the Washington Saturday College, School of Religion (MRE). He is an ordained preacher (Union Missionary Baptist Church Baptist Church, Barstow California, September 1975) and has earned two doctoral degrees, Doctor of Ministry and a Ph.D. from the

Andersonville Baptist Theological Seminary in Camille, Georgia.He has been awarded two

honorary degrees, Doctor of Divinity and Doctor of Humanities from Wilbur Henry Waters

School of Religion, Washington, DC. Dr. Jones is an Executive Certified Human Behavior

Consultant. Dr. Jones is part of The John Maxwell Team Certification Program (professional coaching) and is a Maxwell Certified Behavioral Analysis (Trainer). He has honorable discharges from both the United States Marine Corps and the California Army National Guard and is the former President of Faith Christian University and Schools. He has served as a guest lecturer at Emory University, Atlanta,, Ga. and Wake Forest University, School of Divinity, North Carolina and at several conventions and conferences.

(Dr.) Jones is known nationally and internationally throughout East and South Africa for his

accomplishments in the fields of administration, education, preaching and consultation (in the

areas of leadership and human behavior). He serves as the Servant Leader of Living Faith

Baptist Church And Ministries International (Ward 7). Dr. Jones has served as a board member

of Unity Health Care, Washington DC, Ward 7 Prevention Center and Ward 7 Health Alliance

Network. On October 23, 2014 the Washington Informer Charities, Inc. named (Dr.) Jones as one of Washingtons 50 Influencers for his work in the African American community for his unique role for educating, informing and inspiring countless others. Presently (Dr.) Jones

serves as the City Coordinator Washington DC for ONEHEARTDC. (Dr.) Jones is an adviser with the District Veteran Brain Trust, is a member of Stoddard Baptist Global Care Board of Director,

a member of the Missionary Baptist Ministers Conference of DC and Vicinity (he serves as the

chairman for the Evangelism and Outreach Committee). StrategiesTo Evavate People DC (STEP DC), Organizer. Institute Of Strategic Management (ISM), Kenya East Africa, Chairman Board Of Directors-Lead Advisor.