African American Ministries hosts a weekend conference each year called LDR Weekend (Leadership Development Resource Weekend). LDR Weekend is our annual gathering for African Americans in the PCA and this weekend is an opportunity to connect with and encourage one of our denomination’s most underrepresented demographics.

In this special episode, Kellie shares what attendees can expect from LDR 2023 in Atlanta, September 1-3! Get ready for sound teaching, vibrant worship, rich fellowship, and... a block party!

LDR registration is open now! To register visit:

https://brushfire.com/mna/ldr2023/558225/register

Got questions? Reach out to Kellie at kellie@aampca.org 

In the second part of this two part episode, Jenell and Kellie continue the conversation with Professor Suzanne Bates. Suzanne is a Licensed Professional Counselor and PhD candidate. She serves as the Assistant Professor of Counseling at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO. 

Suzanne shares about her work in cultural identity development that the Lord has given her the opportunity to participate in. She also talks about her dissertation topic, the residual impact of slavery on sexual violence among African American women, and more!

To learn more about Professor Suzanne Bates visit,

covenantseminary.edu 

To contact Suzanne, email,

Suzanne.bates@covenantseminary.edu

In the first part of this two part episode, Jenell and Kellie sit down with Professor Suzanne Bates. Suzanne is a Licensed Professional Counselor and PhD candidate. She serves as the Assistant Professor of Counseling at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO. 

Suzanne shares lessons she learned from her mother, her response to life's personal tragedies, her search for identity, how she discerned God's call on her life, and more! As the first black person to ever become a member of her first PCA church, Suzanne has a lot to share!

To learn more about Professor Suzanne Bates visit,

covenantseminary.edu