OUR 2024 conference SPEAKERS & songstress
songstress
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
ROSE PERKINS SMITH
Rose Perkins Smith was born and raised in the hometown of Earle, Arkansas. She is the wife of Minister George Smith and they have been married for twelve years. She loves spending time with her daughter, son-in-love, grandchildren, and her family.You can find Rose composing songs, singing with conviction, engaging in storytelling and in constant fervent prayer for others. Her spirit is elevated when she finds newfound joys and revelations from the Word of God. She doesn’t mind sharing her life’s struggles and will encourage anyone to realize that God is a sure Rock who will empower you to STAND FIRM when your faith is tested.
GET READY TO PRAISE GOD!
DORCAS CURRY
WORKSHOP PRESENTER
NASHVILLE, TN
FROM SURVIVING TO STRENGTH, HEALING, AND HOPE
JEREMIAH 30:17
Dorcas Wiley Curry has been a Christian and active in the Church of Christ for over 50 years. Curry has been teaching Bible classes for over 30 years and is very active in her home congregation. She is a member of the Schrader Lane Church in Nashville, TN. Curry is an author, a play writer, and director of her play-acting group NewBirth Player, and is also the author of a motivational book titled “Even in The Dark I Surrender”.Dorcas is a professionally trained Career Coach, working to help individuals find their best career paths and working to help employers find the best employees.One thing she enjoys most is listening to senior citizens talk about life. Dorcas feels her calling in life giving back. Much like the Dorcas in the Bible (Acts 9:36), she is a giver to all. Her favorite song is the hymn “I Surrender All” because surrendering to Him is where she gets her strength to stand even in the dark.
DR. DIONNE MCCULLOUGH
WORKSHOP PRESENTER
COLUMBIA, TN
HE HEALS THE BROKENHEARTED AND BINDS UP THEIR WOUNDS
PSALMS 147:3
Dr. Dionne McCullough resides in Murfreesboro, TN and is married to Deltric McCullough, Sr. who is the minister at the Macedonia Church of Christ in Columbia, TN. They have been married for 19 years and God has entrusted them with 3 beautiful sons, Christian, Devin, and DJ along with 1 adorable grandson, Kaine Alexander.Her Kingdom passions include teaching bible classes, writing biblical curriculum, and she feels most like she is walking in spiritual purpose when she is singing and sharing God’s Word.She is an Assistant Principal at Bradley Integrated Arts Academy in Murfreesboro. In this role, she works to build capacity in educators and is a strong advocate for helping students and building relationships in her community. Dionne received her doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University. One of Dionne’s favorite hymns is “Have Thine Own Way” as she aspires spiritually to allow God to mold and make her after His will.