Virginia Union University (VUU) will launch the Hezekiah Walker Center for Gospel Music at Virginia Union University

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🔥Multi-Grammy Award-Winning Gospel Artist Hezekiah Walker Establishes Center for Gospel Music at Virginia Union University

June 02, 2021

RICHMOND, VA – Virginia Union University (VUU) will launch the Hezekiah Walker Center for Gospel Music at Virginia Union University. The academic center is the first of its kind in the United States. It will provide education and resources to help musicians and budding gospel artists to learn the cultural and business aspects of gospel music and the industry. Courses will be available to all VUU students and a variety of certification courses related to work in the industry will also be available to the general public.  

Walker, a second-year student of the Virginia Union University’s Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology said, “the strong theological training I’ve received here at Virginia Union during the past two years has helped to shape my ministry.” He continued, “My goal is to give back to the school that has poured so much into me, by helping emerging gospel artists learn the business, as well as theological aspects of the gospel music industry.”

“Gospel music is an important part of our culture and VUU is honored to partner with  Walker to create a central hub for the study, writing, and preservation of gospel music. Walker has poured his spiritual gift and innovative ideas into the development of courses and events planned for the Center,” said Dr. Hakim J. Lucas, President and CEO of Virginia Union University. “VUU is growing to meet the changing career interests of our students by creating academic programs where the workforce demand is high or where students can explore opportunities in STEM, history, or the arts.”

The primary purpose is for the Hezekiah Walker Center for Gospel Music at Virginia Union University is for all components of gospel music to work cohesively to blend our vast areas of ability and excellence in the knowledge of the arts. Students will learn through the study of sacred arts and how it relates to African heritage; explore music and worship traditions that promote understanding of biblical texts in faith-building; and participate in several planned live recordings to be produced under the direction of Walker and VUU Choir director and award-winning gospel producer, Elder J. David Bratton.

The Center will launch in June 2021 and is an extension of Walker’s mantra, “And Because God is the greatest power, we will not be defeated!”

Here is the YouTube Interview with Hezekiah Walker at https://youtu.be/U8Gp6euDOTw

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GLENARDEN PRESENTS BEYOND! VIRTUAL CHURCH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2021

 

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GLENARDEN PRESENTS BEYOND! VIRTUAL CHURCH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

The Beyond! Conference is back for 2021 and we’re going virtual again! Join leaders, volunteers, and staff from hundreds of churches and nonprofit organizations from across the country to learn best practices and to gain tools to take your ministry up, over, above and beyond!

This is a unique conference that provides practical tools and strategies to advance churches and organizations. You’ll hear from leaders in the areas of Digital, Church Operations, Discipleship, and Congregational Care. You will also learn best practices to evaluate operating methods and steps to take your ministry, small business, or nonprofit to the next level.

Hosted by First Baptist Church of Glenarden, this year’s theme is Transition to Transformation. Our goal is to empower leaders to hear, capture and implement a God-given vision in order to remain relevant and sustainable during the current pandemic and in the years to come.

Date:  June 18 -19, 2021 – General Sessions and Workshops
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Wherever you are! This year’s conference is being held virtually.

Who should attend?
You, your leaders, and your entire staff will benefit from this interactive and intensive training. Virtually join others from hundreds of churches and nonprofit organizations from across the country to learn best practices and gain tools to take your ministry up, over, above and beyond.

To learn more information or to register, please visit the website at https://thebeyondconference.com

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No More Excuses presents Kingdom Men Rising

🔥Are you ready to rise up and stand up for your family, your church, your community and your culture?

💣Then you are ready for the 2021 No More Excuses Men’s Conference. Saturday, June 19th, starting at 9:00 a.m. (CT), you can join with Dr. Tony Evans, a group of inspiring speakers, musicians and worship leaders—as well as men just like you from all over the world—for this life-changing virtual event.

💰It’s FREE, and it's available virtually. 

💥You won’t want to miss this opportunity to understand your role as a man, how to strengthen and heal your marriage, how to find the purpose you’ve been looking for, and how to engage in the cultural battles of our time. Let’s strive together to be an embodiment of Ezekiel 37:10: “So, I prophesied as God commanded me, and breath entered them; they came to life and stood up on their feet—vast army.”

⭐Dr. Tony Evans will be the keynote speaker, and Jonathan Evans will be the conference host. There will also be sessions with amazing speakers, Samuel Rodriguez and Benjamin Watson, and music provided by the award-winning artist, Anthony Evans.

⏰No More Excuses will challenge and equip you to fulfill God’s role for you as a kingdom man. There will be lots of practical biblical teaching and powerful worship, along with some fun and laughter. Men from every season of life, ages 13 and up, will enjoy this rich time together.

🎉All you need to do to register at https://www.ocbfchurch.org/ministries/mens-fellowship/mens-conference/

SOAAR Prayer Conference 2021- June 19th & June 26, 2021

 

The 2021 Prayer SOAAR Conference is being held for youth and young adults ages 12-36 to empower and equip this generation to learn the tools to pray effective and breakthrough intercessory and personal prayers and to use their voice, power, and influence to impact the Kingdom of God; develop a consistent prayer life and create connections to communicate and pray with other believers. 

Kingdom Seekers Network invites and encourages youth and young adult ministries to join us virtually for this awesome life-changing prayer conference. The conference will be on June 19th and June 26, 2021. Share this news with family and friends!

For more information, please visit www.fountainoflifeintlchurch.com or register on eventbrite.com for the 2021 SOAAR Conference. 

#FountainOfLifeInternationalChurch #SOAARConference2021 #PrayerConference

Grand Master Zeke Sistrunk SELF-DEFENSE System Tae Kwon Jitsu School is NOW open!

🔥Grand Master Zeke Sistrunk has created a new martial arts system called Tae Kwon Jitsu, which is a mixture of two combined styles - Tae Kwon Do and Jujitsu. This is a unique martial arts system that Grand Master Zeke Sistrunk has worked diligently to put together for many years. He is also highly experienced in both martial arts.

His Tae Kwon Jitsu School provides the following services:

💥MASTER MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR FOR THE WEEK TUESDAY AND THURSDAY FROM 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM. 

💥PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTOR PUBLIC SELF DEFENSE.                                                                         

💥KEY CHAIN CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR FOR THE PUBLIC.

Description of classes:                                        

💥PRIVATE LESSON ON THE KEY CHAIN DEFENDER WHICH IS A TOOL ON THE KEY CHAIN.              

💥PUBLIC SAFETY SELF-DEFENSE AWARENESS.

💥CLASSES FOR WOMEN MEN AND TEENAGERS ONLY.              

💥THE AGE RANGE FOR SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING CLASSES IS 15 YEARS OLD AND OLDER.

🔥For more information about his classes, please visit the website at https://www.zekeselfdefensesystem.com

GOSPEL COMEDY BRUNCH

 

Join us for a Sunday of good vibes that reaches your soul with a LIVE band, Christian comedians, and great food! The Gospel Comedy Brunch will feature an ALL-Star lineup with Chris Clark, Hez Green, K-Mack, and Hamburger! 

Chris Clark has been seen on TV One, Word Network, TBN, and ABC, Chris' phenomenal talents have allowed him to share the stages with Patti Labelle, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, the late Albertina Walker, Shirley Caesar, Donnie McClurkin, Shirley Murdock, Hezekiah Walker, Melvin Williams, DeWayne Woods, Vickie Winans, Tye Tribbett, and Smokie Norful, to name a few. 

Hez Green has hosted Kevin Hart's "See Comedy Jam" Finals & has been on stage with some of the world's greatest performers such as Will Smith, Eve, Music Soul Child, R & B recording artists Brandy & Boyz to Men. 

Comedienne K-Mack is your Comedienne with the Big Heart who gets the Big Laughs. She proudly represents Wilmington/New Castle Delaware and is currently the CEO of KMack Management, and the TV Host of KMack's Clean Comedy Corner which can be viewed on YouTube, Catch The Fire Network (CTF-TV) on FireStick, ResurrectionToday.tv, and Comcast Channel 190. She also appeared on the Lonnie Hunter Variety Show (The Gospel Industry's 1st Late Night TV Variety Show) that aired on Rhema Television Network.

Alonzo "Hamburger" Jones is an American writer and "catchphrase" comedian, best known for his cowboy hat and frequent use of the word "hamburger." A longtime comedian, Jones first gained national attention following two television appearances on HBO's Def Comedy Jam in the early nineties. Known for his clean comedy routines, Jones became so recognizable for his use of the word "hamburger" at the end of jokes or as a substitution for profanity, often stretching the syllables, that he soon adopted it as his stage name.

Date And Time:

Sunday, May 16, 2021

Two SHOWS with LIVE Band & Food - Minimum purchase of one entrée required.                                           

12:00 PM (Doors Open @ 11:00 AM) & 4:00 PM (Doors Open @ 3:00 PM)

Address:

The Grand Ballroom, LLC, 7489 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061

Get your tickets now before sold out!

Purchase $35.00 Tickets at https://gospelcomedybrunch.eventbrite.com/

Please share with your family and friends! #GospelComedyBrunch #CleanComedy #ComedyShow

COVID Rules: Follow Anne Arundel County Rules & Regulations

News Alert! The Hey Papi Promotions Network has announced the launch of their NEW Responsive-design Website!

News Alert! We are announcing the launch of our NEW Responsive-design Website.

It’s here! 

The Hey Papi Promotions Network Announces the Launch of our NEW Responsive-design Website.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our NEW global family-friendly Christian social media network website! After months of hard work and dedication, we are delighted to officially announce the launch. The site now has a new responsive web design that makes web pages render well on a variety of devices (smartphone, iPad, tablet) and desktop windows or screen sizes including a Smart TV. 

Our goal with this new website is to provide our visitors and members with an easier way to learn about our services, free resources, and allow members to support each other through online conversation and event-based networking, etc.

The new website is interactive and gives better access to new features like; Events including Zoom meetings, Profile Page Design (adding a Bio, Service, Website, etc.) + Blogs/News/PSAs + Celebrity Highlights + Bookstore + Music Store + Chat Room + Prayer Room + Job Board + Videos + Partners/Sponsors + Scholarships & Grants + More... 

Amongst the new features, the site contains integrated social media buttons for Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin to foster improved communication with external social media platforms. Members can now post their content in categories of Blogs, Articles, News, Press Releases, Classifieds, or Public Service Announcements to help the Media and Journalists identify what they need to publish, etc.

Special Thanks to our member's family participating in this photo; Howze Family (Maryland, USA), Green Family (Maryland, USA), Hay Family (New Jersey, USA), Christie Family (Maryland, USA), Gore Family (North Carolina, USA), Wade Family (Maryland, USA), Santana Family (Feira de Santana, Brazil), Deguzman Family (Madrid, Spain), Peters Family (Managua, Nicaragua), Harvey Family (DC, USA), Lourim Family (Maryland, USA), and Aguiar Family (Joinville, Brazil).  

We hope you enjoy the new website with its fresh look and easy-to-access material. Please share this news with other members including your family and friends! Come and visit us at https://heypapipromotions.com