SPEAKERS
Pastor "Choco" De Jesús
U.S. Missions Director of A.G.
Wilfredo “Choco” De Jesús serves as U.S. Missions Director for the Assemblies of God and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team—the first Latino to serve in that role. Formerly the lead pastor of New Life Covenant Church in Chicago, he led the church to significant global growth and community impact. Recognized as one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people, he is a respected national voice, dynamic communicator, and author who brings vision and passion to the Church today. With a heart for missions and the local church, he continues to champion Spirit-empowered leadership across the nation.
Minister Sonja Dewey
The Sign Of The Dove Church
Minister Sonja Dewey serves at The Sign of The Dove Church in Waukegan, Illinois, and carries a strong calling to bring healing and restoration to those who are hurting. She holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Maryland, College Park and specializes in individual, couples, and family counseling. Minister Dewey helps clients navigate trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, and spiritual struggles, integrating clinical tools with faith to provide a holistic path toward wholeness and renewed purpose.
Pastor Robert Marshall
New Beginnings Church
Robert H. Marshall Jr. is a nationally recognized speaker and expert in trauma recovery and personal transformation. As the founder of Triumph Media, he equips individuals to move from trauma to triumph—healing from the past and leading with purpose. A 14-time author and business owner, Robert draws from his own journey of overcoming adversity to empower others through faith, leadership, and holistic healing. His message inspires men and women to reclaim their strength, break barriers, and step into lives marked by resilience and wholeness.
Pastor Alex Soler
Vertical Encounter
Alex Soler serves as Lead Pastor of Vertical Encounter, where he provides vision, teaching, and leadership to a growing, multiethnic congregation. A minister with the Assemblies of God, he also serves on the Church Multiplication Network team, working specifically with Hispanic and Ethnic church multiplication across the nation. He is passionate about developing leaders, planting healthy churches, and seeing communities transformed through the power of the gospel. Alex is an author and speaker with a heart for urban ministry, the next generation, and equipping believers to live on mission.
CONFERENCE
SCHEDULE
9AM - 2PM
Worship & Opening
General Session (Guest Speaker)
Breakout Sessions
General Session (Guest Speaker)
Breakout Sessions
- Sustainable Fire: Building a Healthy Spiritual Rhythm That Lasts
- Shepherding in Tension: Immigration, Law, and the Role of the Church
- Beyond Pizza & Lights: Building a Next Gen Ministry That Actually Disciples
General Session (Guest Speaker)
On-Site Lunch & Networking
Breakout Sessions
Breakout Sessions
- From First Visit to Fully Formed: Building a Clear Pathway for Growth
- Taking It to the Streets: Practical Strategies for Community Evangelism Panel
- From Converts to Carriers: Building a Culture of Multiplying Disciples
Final General Session (Mental Health & The Church Panel )
6PM - 8PM
Worship featuring Gloria Gadsden & Wildfire United
Guest Speaker - Pastor Wilfredo "Choco" De Jesús
Guest Speaker - Pastor Wilfredo "Choco" De Jesús
