NOVEMBER 14 - 17, 2022 The Intersection of Trauma on Black Health, Religion and Life 2030CHURCHESHEALTHYVIRTUALCONFERENCE2022THE9THANNUAL
NOVEMBER 14 - 17, 2022 The Intersection of Trauma on Black Health, Religion and Life 2030CHURCHESHEALTHYVIRTUALCONFERENCE2022THE9THANNUAL 3 Welcome 4 About The Balm In Gilead 5 Conference Overview 9 Why You Should Attend 10 Registration Details 12 Conference Schedule 13 Past Sponsors, Partners and Other Information 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS “The greatest use of a life is to spend it on something that will outlast it.” WILLIAM JAMES 3HEALTHY CHURCHES 2030 ANNUAL CONFERENCE2
MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER AND CEO Hello Friends! Believe It! It is time to get ready for the virtual 9th Annual Healthy Churches 2030 Conference, November 14-17, 2022. Over these past conference years, together we have become stronger and bolder change agents of health. The Balm In Gilead is grateful for our partnerships with congregations, denominations, public health organizations and corporations to address the multitude of health disparities that Black people face every day. Our conference theme this year is: The Intersection of Trauma on Black Health, Religion and Life. The global pandemic of COVID-19, increase rates of mental illness, the constant assault of racism; along with the lack of resources to assess food, shelter, and medicine for so many reflect the realities of health disparities and injustice that Black people face daily in neighborhoods and villages across the world. We cannot deny and should not ignore the severe trauma we are experiencing in our own lives, congregations, and families. We must work together to stop this trauma!
KEEPERS OF THE FLAME THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CHURCH INAUGURAL BALL January 18, 2009 Event Producer: Pernessa C. Seele
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Pastors, congregational health ministers & leaders, missionaries, deacons, community health workers, nurses, physicians, researchers, corporate leaders and all who believe in health equity and justice for Black people – JOIN US for the 9th Annual Healthy Churches 2030 Conference – a one-of-a kind annual, virtual event. This is our time to renew our commitment to work together to increase the capacity of congregations to effectively lead efforts of health promotion, disease prevention, treatment accessibility and clinical research engagement. We Need Each Other To Survive! REGISTER TODAY! Abiding Faith! Pernessa C. Seele
Dr. Pernessa C. Seele Founder & Chief Executive Officer Dr. Barbara L. Shaw Board Chair Board of Directors Elnora P. Hamb Angela A. Aidala Sandra B. Crowder Cheryl Ivey Green Bishop George E. Battle, Jr. Charles Owens Erline RobertBeltonJamerson
TheFounder/CEO,BalmInGilead, Inc. Front Row: the Honorable Alexis M. Herman, Rev. W. Franklyn Richardson; Dr. Pernessa C. Seele, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Bishop Barbara C. Harris, Dorothy I. Height Back Row: Bishop John Hurst Adams; Rev. Dr. Benjamin Hooks, Jr. , Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rev. Al Sharpton, Dr. Johnnette B. Cole; Myrlie EversWilliams; Robert J. Brown WE ANXIOUSLY AWAIT OUR TIME TOGETHER WITH YOU AT THIS YEAR’S HEALTHY CHURCHES 2030 NATIONAL CONFERENCE, NOVEMBER 14 - 17, 2022. ABIDING FAITH AND GOOD HEALTH!
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OUR VISION Faith institutions serving people of African descent are fully engaged in preventing diseases and improving the health and wellness outcomes of those they serve. OUR VALUES We believe the most effective response to the alarming rates of health disparities within Black populations is intentional action by both public health and faith communities, characterized by equity, excellence and rooted in a context of competence, compassion, respect and love. OUR MISSION The mission of The Balm In Gilead is to prevent diseases and to improve the health status of people of African descent by providing support to faith institutions in areas of program design, implementation, and evaluation, which strengthens their capacity to deliver programs and services that contribute to the elimination of health disparities.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
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Bishop Horace E. Smith, MD Conference Chair Senior Pastor, Apostolic Faith Church Chicago, IL Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, IL
PARTNERSHIPS AND MESSAGE FROM THE CONFERENCE CHAIRPERSON
Our partnerships with public health institutions, religious organizations, community-based groups, and corporations over three decades remain a major component of The Balm In Gilead’s roadmap of strengthening faith-based institutions to execute evidence-based health activities that mirror sustained, effective public health efforts. For Christians, understanding the natural working of blood fills us with wonder and insights. With incredible precision, the cells in our circulatory system provide nourishment, protection, and healing to every cell throughout our bodies. These provisions are part of the common grace all of us enjoy. But blood has even greater significance for believer.” “
The Healthy Churches 2030 Annual Conference is made possible through the generous support of sponsors and contributing partners. The Balm In Gilead recognizes the importance of working with corporate sponsors and partners who understand the enormous tasks of addressing health disparities and racial inequities facing our communities. This conference serves as a platform to engage and empower Black people to improve our health and to become engaged in achieving health equity for all. Conference speakers include world-renown physicians, scientists, researchers and more in the healthcare arena. In addition to health professionals, the Healthy Churches 2030 Conference features faith-based leaders, pastors, health and wellness coaches, fitness experts, musical entertainment and more!
ACCELERATING HEALTH EQUITY
The Balm In Gilead CONNECTING PUBLIC HEALTH AND FAITH!
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• BISHOP HORACE E. SMITH, MD Presiding Bishop Emeritus, Pentecostal Assemblies of the World BISHOP JEFFERSON-SNORTONTERESA District, Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME)
The Healthy Churches 2030 Conference equips pastors, ministers, congregational health directors, coordinators, nurses, and members with the necessary tools and resources in disease state awareness, management, and prevention to build and strengthen the capacity of health ministries. Diabetes, obesity, heart disease, arthritis, lupus, Alzheimer’s disease, uterine fibroids, cancer, HIV, precision medicine, and clinical research are just some of the health topics that will be discussed during this 4-day virtual experience. The conference is dedicated to assisting congregational-based health ministries in improving the health and health care outcomes of the people they serve and the communities in which they live. 2030CHURCHESHEALTHYVIRTUALCONFERENCE2022THE9THANNUAL FAITH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MEMBERS • BISHOP W. DARIN MOORE Presiding Prelate Mid-Atlantic Episcopal District, African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AMEZ) Church Denomination
• BISHOP HARRY L. SEAWRIGHT Presiding Prelate, Ninth Episcopal District, African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church REV. DR. W. RICHARDSONFRANKLYN Chairman, Conference of Black REV. DR. CLAUDETTE A. COPELAND Co-founder & Pastor Emeritus of New Creation Christian Fellowship, San Antonio, TX BISHOP MICHAEL A. FRENCHER Presiding Prelate, Southwestern Delta Episcopal District, African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AMEZ)
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WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND? Learn from some of the nation’s top public health and faith leaders about the future direction of health care for African Americans. Experience A Soul-Stirring 4 days – Cutting Edge Health Education! Praise & Worship! Great Preaching! Cardio Party! Healthy Churches 2030 Conference provides a keen focus on African American communities and the faith institutions serving people of African Descent, ensuring that they are fully engaged in preventing diseases and improving the health and wellness outcomes of those they serve. Breakthrough Ideas! Healthy Churches 2030 Conference brings you the latest in medical technology, including precision medicine, which is transforming the direction of medical science in this very moment. 21 43 Four key reasons to attend the Healthy Churches 2030 Conference Watch over 30 hours of programming faith,nationally-renownedfeaturinghealth,andcorporateinfluencers. Sessions include keynote speeches from the main stage, panel discussions, and interactive symposiums. Registration covers enrollment in 60-minute capacitybuilding seminars and virtual symposiums.
All sessions are available to registered attendees via a live interactive experience and on-demand. access to health ministry resources through the Virtual Exhibit Hall. Network and connect in live 1:1 chat conversations with fellow attendees, public health experts, and sponsors.
Attendees can engage with fitness and nutrition experts through virtual classes. Integrated social media allows attendees to share experiences in real-time. seat to the Conference 2021 Best Practice Awards broadcast. Virtual concert headlined by an award-winning Gospel artist.
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CONFERENCE OVERVIEW 10 11 BECOME A EXHIBITIONVIRTUALHALLEXHIBITOR Do you work closely with local churches? Do you offer health and wellness-related products, resources, or services? Is your organization technology-based? Partner with us as an exhibitor at the four-day virtual Healthy Churches 2030 Conference. Healthy Churches 2030 National Conference platform offers a one-of-a-kind experience that brings together faith leaders, healthcare professionals, leaders, and innovators in public health for four days of education, information sharing, and networking. 1 There are unique opportunities to engage a diverse audience with representatives from the faith and public health sectors through workshops, plenaries, and interactive learning sessions. 2 Unprecedented engagement with 2,000 attendees reaching more than 700 faithbased institutions across the country working to address health disparities in underserved communities. 3 Exclusive access and reach to African American faith communities through customized conference activities. 4 Visit www.HC2030.org for details on how to participate as a 2022 conference exhibitor!
Group Rate Rate #Registrations FeePackage Tier 1 $50 20 $1,000 Tier 2 $45 50 $2,250 Tier 3 $40 75 $3,000 Tier 4 $30 100 $3,000 13 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE Registration Information FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT www.HC2030.org FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION $75 Per Attendee 12 FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION GROUPS OF 20 OR MORE SCHEDULE Outline - Virtual Healthy Churches 2030 Conference November 14 – 17 NovemberMonday, 14 NovemberTuesday, 15 NovemberWednesday,16 NovemberThursday, 17 9:00 am - 9:50 am Morning Session Morning Session Morning Session Morning Session 10:00 am – 10:30 am PlenaryOneSession PlenaryOneSession PlenaryOneSession PlenaryOneSession 10:30 am – 11:00 am PlenaryTwoSession PlenaryTwoSession PlenaryTwoSession PlenaryTwoSession BREAK 11:15 am – 12:30 pm INSTITUTE #1 INSTITUTE #2 INSTITUTE #3 INSTITUTE #4 Exhibit Hall Hours 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Symposium One (Session A & B) Symposium One (Session A & B) Symposium One (Session A & B) Symposium One (Session A & B) BREAK 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm (KeynoteTransformationHourSpeaker) (KeynoteTransformationHourSpeaker) (KeynoteTransformationHourSpeaker) (KeynoteTransformationHourSpeaker)andClosing Exhibit Hall Hours 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Evening Activity Cooking and Serving it Up! Let’s Do It! Fitness Night Best AwardsPracticeNight
15 2021 CONFERENCE SPONSORS 14 • African Methodist Episcopal Church • African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church • Alabama Baptist State Convention • Alabama Public Health Association • American College of Rheumatology • American AssociationDiabetes • American Heart Association • Baptist ConferenceMinisters’ofRichmond VA and Vicinity • Beautiful Gate Outreach Center • Black Church Food Security Network • Black Nurses Rock • Black Women’s Health Imperative • Bloomberg School of Public Health • Boston Alzheimer’sUniversityDisease Center • Brigham and Women’s Center for Alzheimer Research & Treatment • CARE Research Center at Mass General Hospital • Christian EpiscopalMethodistChurch • College of Global Public Health at NYU • Community Health Centers of Arkansas • Conference of National Black Churches • FDA, Office of Women’s Health • Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research • Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship International • Gilead COMPASS Faith Coordinating Center School of Divinity • Wake Forest University • Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation • Global Blood Therapeutics • Global Network of Black People Working in HIV/AIDS • Hampton University Ministers’ Conference • Healthy Brain Research Network • HICO Health • Hilarity for Charity • Hood Theological Seminary • TheologicalInterdenominationalCenter • Lupus Research Alliance • Mailman School of Public Health • Mayo Clinic • Medical University of South Carolina • InterdenominationalMetropolitan Church • First Response Center • Office of Black Catholics –Archdiocese of New York • National AssociationAlzheimer’s • National LGBT Cancer Network • Faith in the Bay – Oakland • National Black Nurses Association • National Council of Churches USA • National Food Trust • National Medical Association • National Minority AIDS Council • Norfolk State University Center for Excellence in Minority Health Disparities • North Carolina A&T State University Center for andOutreachCommunity Health • The EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases • Tom Joyner Foundation • Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. • UCAN • United Church of Christ HIV & AIDS Network • University of Alabama at Birmingham • University of Sanders-BrownKentuckyCenter on Aging • NetworksUsAgainstAlzheimer’s • Village Heartbeat • Virginia Council of Churches 2021 CONFERENCE PARTNERS
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