Speakers

Worshipful Work Speakers

Worship Leaders

	Ayanna Johnson 1st Vice Moderator Ayanna will open the worshipful work of our business sessions, leading us in prayer and reflection to start each day. Each morning a different speaker will follow her reflection, and address what it means to be a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. Read Ayanna's Bio

	Newell Williams Moderator, President of Brite Divinity School, Fort Worth, Texas At the close of each business session, Newell Williams, will present "Historical Reflections on Stone-Campbell Spirituality in Recognition of the 200th Anniversary of the Declaration and Address" to the gathering. Read Newell's Bio

	Robert Alvarez 2nd Vice Moderator Robert Alvarez will preside over the business portions of Assembly. Alvarez is president of a commercial real estate company in Fayetteville, Ga. and is a member of Aposento Alto Christian Church in Forest Park, Ga. Read Robert's Bio

Wednesday Afternoon

A business session will begin the official work of the Assembly in Indianapolis, with General Minister and President Sharon E. Watkins delivering the State of the Church Address as one of the first reports of the Assembly.

Thursday Morning

Richard H. Lowery First Testament scholar, interim dean at Lexington Theological Seminary Rick Lowery will unpack the pair of scriptures upon which our theme is based. (Gen.2:4-10, 15 and Rev. 22:1-5) Read Rick's Bio

Friday Morning

Eliki Bonanga General Secretary and Legal Representative of the Community of Disciples of Christ of the Congo (CDCC) Eliki Bonanga will help us understand how our actions make a difference in creating a sustainable future in our neighborhoods and around the world. Read Eliki's Bio

Saturday Morning

José F. Morales Pastor Morales, a Chicago-area pastor and young adult who came to Disciples from a Pentecostal background, will remind Disciples that the early passion of the Disciples revival movement still burns in our hearts ready to burst into revival flame again. Read Jose's Bio

Sunday Morning (Worship In Congregations)

The Disciples community will be invited to participate in worship at  Indianapolis area congregations. View a list of participating congregations.

Sunday Afternoon (Closing Concert and Communion)

Disciples will close the 2009 General Assembly in the company of the other two streams of the Stone-Campbell movement: the Churches of Christ and the Christian Churches – as well as guests from across the Central Indiana area. Join in an experience of communion that honors this shared heritage as we celebrate together the 200th Anniversary of Thomas Campbell’s signing of the Declaration and Address.

Headlining the Concert portions of the event will be accomplished gospel music artists: Donald Lawrence, Indiana’s own folk phenomenon, Carrie Newcomer and the world-renown Indianapolis Children’ Choir.

	Donald Lawrence Grammy-winning Gospel Artist Read Donald's Bio
	Carrie Newcomer Nationally Known Folk Singer Read Carrie's Bio
	Indianapolis Children’s Choir (and the Children of the General Assembly) World-renowned Chorus of hundreds of children. Directed by Josh Pedde. More About The Indianapolis Children's Choir

Learning Track Guest Leaders

J. Matthew Sleeth "Serve God Save the Planet" author and Christian environmentalist Featured in: It’s Not Easy Being Green - Learning Track - Friday & Saturday Read Matthew's Bio