THE FUTURE OF
Faith
FOR CHRIST is a conference designed to inspire a generation to live boldly for Jesus. While created with HBCU students in mind, this experience is open to everyone seeking to grow in their faith, find community, and walk confidently in their purpose.
Through powerful worship, meaningful conversations, and dynamic experiences, attendees will be challenged to represent Christ in every area of life.
One faith. One community. One mission. FOR CHRIST.
The
speakers
Discover the visionary minds and creative leaders shaping the future of culture and faith.
jackie hill perry
Jackie Hill Perry is an author, Bible teacher, and artist known for communicating biblical truth with clarity, conviction, and authenticity. Through teaching, writing, and
music, she encourages people to think deeply about God, faith, identity, and culture through the lens of Scripture.
She is the author of several books, including Gay Girl Good God, Holier Than Thou, and Upon Waking, to name a few. Her latest album, Blameless, reflects her heart to create music that points listeners to the holiness, grace, and glory of God.
At home, Jackie is the wife of Preston Perry and mommy to Eden, Autumn, Sage, and August.
preston perry
Preston Perry is a poet,
performance artist, teacher, and apologist fromChicago. By the grace of God, Preston has become a formidable communicator of the gospel. His love for people inspires him to pair transparency and vulnerability with his creativity in a way that promotes freedom. Preston pursues engagement with people from various faith backgrounds. He has a palpable passion for God’s word, and stands on biblical truth amidst his study of other religions. Preston’s writing and teaching has been featured on ministry platforms like The Gospel Coalition, Desiring God, the Poets in Autumn Tour, and Legacy Disciple.
In 2017, Preston founded Bold TV and Bold Apparel as avenues to engage the public in theological discourse. Though Preston shares God’s desires for humanity publicly - he considers his family his primary ministry.
Preston resides in Atlanta with his wife Jackie and their three beautiful daughters and son
james aladiran
James Aladiran is the founder and president of Prayer Storm, a global prayer movement mobilizing the Church to pursue revival, spiritual awakening, and national transformation through prayer. Recognized as a leading voice in the international prayer movement, James ministers at churches, conferences, and leadership gatherings around the world, calling believers to lives of holiness, wholehearted devotion, and sustained intercession. He is also the author of Life on Fire and lives in the United States with his wife, Rebecca, and their four children as they continue expanding the mission of Prayer Storm globally.
matt gilman
Matt Gilman is a worship leader, songwriter, teacher, mentor, author, and founder of Throne Room Academy (throneroomacademy.com (http://throneroomacademy.com/). Matt’s passion is to encounter the presence of God and to see this generation experience His glory in worship, in the Scriptures, and in the place of prayer. Revelation 4:1 speaks of a door standing open in Heaven, and an invitation from a realm beyond that door to “come up here,” to experience and see a beautiful God on an eternal throne. Matt’s desire is to daily say yes to that invitation to experience as much of God as possible in this life…not only in eternity. Matt lives in Orlando, FL with his wife, Kelly, and his three children, Isaac, Caden, and Halle.
olivia buckles
Olivia Buckles is a worship leader and singer-songwriter based in Kansas City, Missouri. After a decade of serving in a full-time house of prayer worship ministry, she continues to write songs that invite people into a deeper relationship with Jesus. With a heart for God's presence and authentic worship, Olivia desires to create space for people to encounter the beauty of Jesus in adoration and singing of the Scripture. She is currently releasing new original music and traveling to lead worship for churches, conferences, and ministry events.
chris searcy
Pastor Chris Searcy is the Senior Pastor of Fresh Anointing House of Worship and is, above all else, a devoted follower of Jesus with a deep passion for His presence. As a loving husband and father, he believes that ministry begins at home, leading his family with the same faith and intentionality he brings to the church.
With a heart to see lives transformed by the Gospel, Pastor Chris faithfully leads FAHOW by preaching the Word of God with biblical clarity, cultivating a culture of prayer and worship, and encouraging believers to grow in intimacy with Christ. His greatest desire is to see people encounter Jesus, be rooted in Scripture, and live lives fully surrendered to the Lord.
Pastor Chris is committed to raising up disciples who not only know God's Word but also carry His presence into their homes, workplaces, communities, and the world.
BASECAMP
Located on the campus of Alabama State University, Basecamp is the central hub for the FOR CHRIST Conference. More than just a gathering space, Basecamp is where faith, community, culture, and purpose come together. Throughout the conference, attendees will connect with fellow students, engage in meaningful conversations, discover resources, and build relationships that extend beyond the weekend.
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