Conference Speakers

Ronnie Phillips, Jr.

Dr. Ronnie Phillips, Jr. is the Lead Pastor of Abba's House in Chattanooga, Tennessee and founder of Ronnie Phillips Ministries International. He is most known for his dramatic comeback after walking away from God as a young adult, but the crown jewel of his comeback is what God has done through him the last 15 years. Pastor Ronnie has delivered help and hope to thousands of people around the world. Not only has he been on television around the word, he has preached the gospel in Israel, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and in places across the United States. Thousands of people from all walks of life have been set free through his biblical and inspirational grace messages.  His passion is seeing people reach their full potential in the Kingdom.

Pastor Ronnie's weekly program, Fully Alive, can be seen on YouTube, his website, or on the stations listed here.  He is the author of two books, The Power of Agreement and The Hero Within.

Ron Carpenter

Recognized as a leader of leaders, Ron has advised, consulted, and mentored CEOs, Pastors, and political leaders around the world for two decades. As a Senior Pastor and also a successful entrepreneur with multiple business ventures, Ron’s relentless passion for developing potential in others permeates every aspect of his ministry.

Ron founded Redemption in 1991 with three members and a passion for breaking down the walls of racism, crossing cultural lines, and changing poverty mindsets in their community as well as around the world. The ministry has become a model for successful community impact, and creating strategic partnerships with corporate, governmental, and non-profit organizations to develop innovative ways to improve quality of life.

James Payne

Bishop James Payne is founder and director of James Payne Ministries INC of Nashville Tennessee. James is a Grammy nominated songwriter having penned over 2500 songs recorded by over 1200 soloist, choirs, groups, and individuals. As a writer and artist 81 of his songs have reached #1 on various music charts. James Payne has preached over 5000 crusades in 45 years of full-time ministry. He has appeared on PTL, 700 Club, TBN, TCT, Cornerstone, Daystar, Inspiration TV Network. James presently has a program on Love World Television Network that is reaching over 200 countries and touches millions of lives. Having partnered with INSP TV Network, in an effort to win lost souls, over 5 million souls have come to God in the last three years. James was raised from the dead in 1968 and delivered from drug addiction and alcoholism. 

Ken Hartley

Ken Hartley is an inspirational speaker, an accomplished singer, a talented illusionist, a skilled actor, a bestselling author, a gifted teacher, and a transformation agent. Ken has over 30 years of full-time experience in various megachurches across the United States and brings those skills, plus his years of training in leadership and communication, to organizations as a transformation agent to effect change and help individuals and organizations grow into who they are supposed to be. 

Raymond Otey

Bishop Raymond Otey is Senior Pastor of Mount Calvary Church International in Providence Forge, VA. He has a world-class ministry and an apostolic  anointing that breaks yokes, pulls down strongholds, restores shattered dreams, and revives personal commitments to Christ. He speaks prophetically and teaches people how to walk in what has been spoken over their lives.

Angie McGregor

Angie McGregor’s unique music ministry began as a teenager and has brought her many opportunities over the years, from singing with the vocal group TRUTH to performing with Melinda Doolittle and Phil Stacey. She is best known, however, for her transparent worship and her ability to lead others into the presence of God. Angie has released 7 albums, including “Sacred Journey,” “Could We Dance?” and “Water.” Her latest, “Be Still: Songs from the Secret Place,” is an encounter with the word of God and a musical interpretation given by the Holy Spirit.

Angie serves as the Pastor of Adult Ministries at Abba’s House in Chattanooga, TN, where she oversees Groups, Discipleship, Outreach, Spiritual Life, Women’s and Men’s Ministries. Previously, Angie served as Executive Director of Communications for 28 years. An ordained minister, she preaches and leads woman’s conferences around the country.

Jonathan Thomas

Jonathan Thomas is Pastor of World Restoration Center in Chattanooga, TN.  He began his ministry in music until the Lord called him to preach. God has anointed Pastor Thomas to function in the prophetic and minister to God’s people in such a way that causes them to receive hope and to move forward into their God-given destiny.