Recharge - Equippers - African American Conference
September 25-26, 2026
Friday, September 25 will be at
Lamar University
4400 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy • Beaumont, TX
Saturday, September 26 will be at
Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church
3755 Fannett Rd • Beaumont, TX
Early Bird Cost: $20 through August 1
Regular Cost: $30 starting August 2
Recharge is an annual evangelism conference where we equip, educate and encourage believers in their 20s and 30s to declare, demonstrate and defend the gospel. Scholars and experts in the fields of theology, NextGen leadership, Bible interpretation and apologetics serve as general session speakers and breakout session facilitators. Participants will leave armed with information to become better witnesses for Christ both individually and through their local church.
Special Guests
Robert White
Al Curley III
Brianna Parker
Brooklyn Williams
DK Hammonds
Ki-Jana Walker
Jasmine Sanders
Junior Ezeonu
Michael Evans
Robert Purvey
TaNikka Sheppard
Oza Jones, Jr.
Schedule
Friday (at Lamar University)
| 5:00–6:45 pm |
Check In / Registration / Exhibits
|
| 7:00–8:00 pm |
Welcome / Opening Word / Worship
|
| 8:00–9:00 pm |
Networking / Fellowship Hour
|
Saturday (at Cathedral of Faith)
| 8:45–9:00 am |
Worship
|
| 9:00–9:45 am |
Main Session – "Soldiers"
|
| 10:00–10:45 am |
Breakout Session 1
|
| 11:00–11:45 am |
Breakout Session 2
|
| 11:45–12:45 am |
Lunch / Think Tank
|
| 1:00–1:45 pm |
Main Session – "Poetic Justice"
|
| 1:50–2:35 pm |
Main Session – "No Church in the Wild"
|
| 2:35–2:55 pm |
Break
|
| 3:00–3:45 pm |
Main Session – "U.N.I.T.Y"
|
| 3:45–3:50 pm |
Worship
|
| 3:50–4:00 pm |
Commissioning Word and Prayer – "After the Amen"
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Saturday (Pastor's Track)
| 8:45–9:00 am |
Worship
|
| 9:00–10:00 am |
The Ministry Behind COF (Sit down with Dr. Mack)
|
| 10:00–10:45 am |
Tour of COF campus
|
| 10:45–11:45 am |
Taking the Next Step (PAVE Session 1)
|
| 11:45–12:45 am |
Lunch
|
| 12:45–2:45 pm |
Taking the Next Step (PAVE Session 2)
|
| 3:00–3:45 pm |
Main Session – "U.N.I.T.Y"
|
| 3:45–3:50 pm |
Worship
|
| 3:50–4:00 pm |
Commissioning Word and Prayer – "After the Amen"
|
Sessions
General Sessions
- Soldiers: Why the Black Church Needs YOU, Today
- The data is clear, but the future is unwritten. This conversation dives into the current state of the Black Church and issues a direct call to action for 20s and 30s. We’re moving beyond "attending" to leading—exploring how young adults and women are the essential catalysts for the church’s next great evolution.
- Poetic Justice: FAITHful Advocacy in the Public Sphere
- Faith isn't a private hobby; it’s a public mandate. Join us as we bridge the gap between the sanctuary and the streets. This conversation explores how to embody Christ’s compassion through active community advocacy, teaching us to carry the weight of our neighbor’s struggles as we pursue a world defined by Justice and Peace.
- No Church in the Wild: Navigating Apologetics and AI
- How do you defend the Gospel in a world of algorithms and skepticism? We’re unpacking the "Intelligence" in Artificial Intelligence—and the "Intelligence" in our faith. Learn to defend your beliefs with both intellectual rigor and digital savvy, leveraging the latest technology to share the timeless message of Christ.
- U.N.I.T.Y: Leveraging Wisdom and Strength as Strategy
- Succession is a strategy, not an accident. This conversation features a raw, intergenerational dialogue between seasoned senior leaders and the young pioneers they’ve empowered. Come for the stories; stay for the blueprints on how to bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern strength
Breakout Sessions
- Creating Reciprocity with NextGen
- Brooklyn Williams
- AI for the Church
- DK Hammonds
- Urban Apologetics
- Robert White
- The Gospel Gone Global
- TaNikka Shepherd
- Evangelism 101
- Oza Jones
- Leadership that Leads to Christ
- Robert Purvey
Recharge is made possible through gifts to the Mary Hill Davis Offering®️ for Texas Missions and the Texas Baptists Cooperative Program.
