2009 SPEAKERS & CLINICIANS Tye Tribbett Keynote Speaker
New Jersey-based gospel singer, songwriter, choir director, and multi-instrumentalist Tye Tribbett formed the ensemble Tye Tribbett & Greater Anointing, or G.A., in the late '90s. The group was asked to back country superstar Faith Hill on her tour in 2000, resulting in a flurry of appearances and recording work with everyone from Will Smith, Usher, and Mary Mary to Don Henley, Justin Timberlake, and Sting. Their first official recording, "Let Go, Let God" appeared on Dreamworks' Prince of Egypt compilation in 1998. The live recordings Life and Victory Live followed in 2004 and 2006 on Columbia Records/Sony Gospel.
For more information, see www.tyetribbett.com Lenny LeBlanc Clinician, Worship Leader Lenny LeBlanc has been writing and recording music for over 30 years. He is the co-author of many well-known songs including “Above All”, which earned him a prestigious Dove Award for “Inspirational recorded Song of the Year” in 2003. His accomplishments as a singer/songwriter have spanned three decades yielding success in the Gospel, Pop and Country genre’s, including the 1978 Pop smash hit “Falling” and the 1996 #1 Country song “Treat Her Right” as recorded by Sawyer Brown. Lenny has recorded 11 solo albums and continues to write songs and perform concerts around the world. For more information, see www.lennyleblanc.com Asaph Ward Ward came to the forefront of the gospel music industry as producer of the groundbreaking 1998 debut album Everlasting Life for gospel jazz singer Kim Burrell. Since then, Ward has also produced the self-titled debut of Dorinda Clark Cole, as well as the recent 2004 release from Twinkie Clark, Home Once Again: Live in Detroit. Ward also produced 2 tracks on Smokie Norful's 2004 Grammy-winning nothing without You album. Asaph's wife Miranda co-writes and collaborates on many of the projects for their joint company Miralex Entertainment.
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For more information, see http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=94397656 Juandolyn Stokes is a powerful, anointed and prolific preacher, teacher, author, pastor and motivational speaker. Her strong passion for souls has caused her to birth ministries that cater to the spiritual, emotional, psychological and physical needs of people. She serves as pastor of Deeper Life In Christ Ministries, Inc., located in both Decatur and Conyers, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. She is a spiritual daughter of Bishop Larry Trotter, pastor of the Sweet Holy Spirit Church in Chicago, Illinois, .
For more information, see www.juandolynstokesministries.com Scott Todd ____________________________________ Richard J. Brown Clinician, Psalmist Richard Junior Brown, born in Birmingham, England, migrated to Canada in 1990 and began serving in Ministry at Revivaltime Tabernacle as Youth Pastor and Worship Leader under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Audley N. James. Gifted with the ability to lead the individual into the presence of God, he was led to form Tehillah Worship & Praise Ministries in 1997. More recently, he was an Associate Pastor, Worship Leader and Director of Music Worship Arts at the Rhema Christian Centre under the leadership of Pastor Orim Meikle. As a result of being obedient to the voice of the Lord, Kingsway Community Life Centre was birthed to establish a ministry dedicated to loving people back to life and destiny. This is the focus and undercurrent of every program and initiative, coupled with a belief that the best way to manifest the love of God is to actively engage in ministry that impacts each person: Spirit, Soul and Body. For more information, see www.kclcministries.com Darren is a vocalist, musician, songwriter, composer, vocal arranger and instrumental arranger. He has a wide range of music ministry experiences which include serving in such groups as Faith Outreach, Youth Outreach Mass Choir, being co-founder and leader of male gospel quartet 4 Christ in addition to serving in various praise and worship leader and music director roles. In 2000, Darren answered a personal call to music ministry and has since then been committed to equipping himself for service. He holds a Music Diploma in Vocal Performance and Composition from As the founder of Worship in Motion Ministry and the Spirit and Truth Ministry Centre, Charmaine has a desire to see others released into the ministry of dance and to ultimately come into a greater level of worship and intimacy with the Lord. For more information, see www.worshipinmotion.org Born and raised on the west side of Chicago, Cedric Ford was introduced to the world of gospel music at a very young age. Early on, people began to recognize his innate musical abilities. At the tender age of 13, Cedric served as the Minister of Music of his grandfather’s church. He served in this post for 14 years while nurturing and developing his incredible gifts. For more......see his page under "The Transition Event" For more information, see www.myspace.com/cedricfordandtheworshippers Tim Wright Clinician, Sound & Technology Clinician, Sound & Technology Elijah “Double Portion” Lewis is a gifted servant of the Lord Jesus Christ whose ingenious level of musicianship has given him a keen ability to acknowledge and hear music in everything. Relocating from Mississippi to Detroit, Elijah met Dr. Mattie Moss Clark and developed a relationship with her which included attending her conservatory of music, which would ultimately pave the way for his success in the Gospel music ndustry. Since then, Elijah has worked alongside such notable producers as Rodney Jerkins, Joe "Flip" Wilson, Fred Hammond and many more. He has also worked with artists such as Mary- Mary, Dorinda Clark- Cole, Tim Bowman, Commissioned, Lexi, and Natalie Wilson & SOP. He has received the award for the Best Artist of the Year in the South at the Announcers' Guild in Mississippi and has appeared in the Informer. After serving six years as a minister and Media Director in the Worship Arts department of Bethesda Bible Church in Ypsilanti, Elijah now serves as the DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE DYNAMICS at Detroit World Outreach (DWO), the largest multi-cultural, multi-racial church in the Detroit area. For more information, see www.elijahlewis.com Robert Chambers Robert Chambers was born on August 14, 1976 in Toronto, Ontario and is the fifth of seven brothers and sisters. Born and raised in the Christian Pentecostal church, his roots have remained planted to this day. To others, he was a regular child but in the sight of God he would use Robert to change the soul of piano playing to release healing, serenity, and enjoyment in his generation and generations to come. Throughout the years, as Robert grew up, his love and passion for music continued to grow. Robert started to play for various soloists, groups and gospel choirs within Ontario. He's been called from near and far because people wanted to experience his music. When people want excellence in their music, Robert is called. Whether it's Gospel, Jazz, Reggae, Calypso, Latin, African rhythms, Country, you name the style, Robert can play it! Besides what’s been said, Robert’s passion is to share his gift with others because he knows God gave him the gift to play by ear to truly. __________________________________________________ Sheldon Neil Clinician, Mime Drawing on his dramatic arts training, the ministry of Sole Purpose Mime also incorporates the skills from both music and theatre – together like “hand and glove” - to present the ministry of mime in a way that is vibrant and inspiring. Sheldon’s future goal is to expand the vision of Sole Purpose Mime to include interactive workshops and instructional classes for children, youth and adults interested in the art of theatrical mime. For more information, see www.solepurposemime.com A newcomer to the gospel music industry, Minister Moncrieffe’s vision is to “change & affect lives” through the medium of praise & worship. Minister Moncrieffe’s calling is to touch the entire body of Christ with the power of praise & worship regardless of colour, creed or nationality. Minister Moncrieffe, along with the ministry of Rhema Worship & Praise, is currently featured weekly on the widely acclaimed TV broadcast “Rhema Today”. He has also ministered to over 50 heads of state including Canada’s former Prime Minister, Jean Chrétien & President George W. Bush during the 2001 Summit of Americas. Finally, he is one of three worship leaders featured for the Canadian arm of “Heaven’s Rehearsal” 2007-2008. Minister Moncrieffe is currently working towards his B.A. in Theology, as well as, his first album, “Passion for His Presence”. He is also the President and C.E.O. of Destined for Dominion Ministries where his prowess as a speaker and a singer have come to bare for the advancement of God’s Kingdom. Jasmyn Fyffe One of her most recent accomplishments took place on February 29, 2008; she was selected to dance in the musical UMOJA at the Elgin Theatre where she performed with the touring cast. In addition to this, she will be directing the Project Dance Festival in Toronto, which is scheduled for July 10-12, 2009.
Currently, Jasmyn is directing and producing shows with Kingdom Movement Dance and rehearsing with her newly founded company ASM Dance ‘As the Spirit Moves.’ She endeavors to create art that soothes the soul and awakens hearts and minds.
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Juandolyn Stokes
Keynote Speaker, Clinician
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Clinician, Electric Guitar
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Darren Hamilton
Clinician, Music Theory
Darren currently serves as the National Music Ministries Director for the Church of God of Prophecy in Eastern Canada. His vision and passion is to see music ministry in the Kingdom reach its fullest potential, fostering a spirit of excellence to reach lost souls and draw believers into closer fellowship with Jesus Christ.
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Charmaine Hinds
Clinician, Dance
Prior to her committment to serve Jesus and make him Lord of her life in 1990, she was formally trained in Ballet, Modern, African, and Jazz dance for 10 years. After this, she was commissioned by the Spirit of the Lord to dance for Him and his been doing so since 1991.
She has had the pleasure of dancing with her team and solo as a worship ministry leader in many different congregational churches as well as for CD release, Church building openings, weddings, funerals, womens ministries, and special worship celebrations.
She was divinely inspired to start Worship in Motion in 2001. She also has a burning passion to see worship dance released into the world as a vehicle for healing, ministry, and evangelism.
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Cedric Ford
Keynote Speaker, Worship Leader 
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Elijah Lewis
Elijah has studied Electrical Engineering at Wayne State University and has been a Pro-Tools Operator for eleven years and has studied Sound Engineering from The Recording Institute. He is the Founder and CEO of Double Portion Media LLC.
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Clinician, Keyboard 
For more information, see www.robertchambers.ca
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Josh Haselton
Clinician, Drums
Born in Canada’s national capital city - Ottawa, Ontario, Sheldon grew up under the love and spiritual guidance of his parents, who as ministers taught him that the only way to fulfill his purpose was to have a personal relationship with Christ. Gifted with many musical talents, Sheldon set in motion the Sole Purpose Mime ministry after his first performance at Lighthouse Christian Center.
Sheldon is a former student of vocal music and theatre at the Canterbury School of the Performing Arts, in Ottawa. While studying theatre, Sheldon received training in directing, set design, lighting design, puppetry, mime, dance, drama and musical theatre. It was not long until he began to combine his extensive theatre training with the ministry of theatrical mime.
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Nicole "Nikki" Potts
Clinician, Worship Leadership
Simply, Nikki is all you need to remember. This spirit filled alto will leave you with an impression you won’t soon forget. A native of Los Angeles California , she is currently a member of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ where she served on the praise and worship team, and young adult choir for 15 years. She credits her spiritual growth to her pastor Bishop Charles Edward Blake and her praise and worship leader Dr. Judith Christie McAllister. Her approach is that of ministry, a style of freedom and of praise. She leaves audiences with a sincerity to worship and to praise God.
Nikki began her solo career on the first project of the L.A. Mass Choir in mid-80’s with the title cut, “Give Him the Glory.” She has also been featured on the West Angeles Church of God in Christ Mass Choir projects “Saints in Praise” Volumes 1, 2, 3, and the No Limit project. God has truly blessed Nikki as well as given her favor to work with several artists including Yolanda Adams, Norman Hutchins, Daryl Coley, Byran Cage, Judith McAllister, Kirk Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Neil Diamond, and Joan Biaz, Donnie McClurkin, and gospel/jazz guirtartist “Doc” Powell among others. In 1997 Nikki made the transition from a local to a national artist by becoming a singer for the Stellla Award winner and Grammy Award Nominee Kurt Carr.
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Peter Moncrieffe
Clinician, Worship Leader
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Brad Hanback
Clinician, Bass Guitar
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Maurice Rogers
Clinician, Conference Choir
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Clinician, Dance
Jasmyn Fyffe is dancer, choreographer and teacher. To-date her repertoire includes “Be Lifted Up” in Heaven’s Rehearsal 2008 at the Rogers Center, “Adonia Yeshua Ha Mashiach” in the ‘York Dances’ annual showcase of student works, choreography in the 2006 & 2007 Project Dance Festival in Times Square New York City, “Envious Separation” for the dance students at Oakwood Collegiate Institute and choreography for Kingdom Movement Dance, which she founded in 2006. In addition to this she has presented independently produced work at York University, performed in the Ffida Dance Festival 2005 and performed over nine solo pieces throughout the community including a piece titled “I have a Dream” that was aired on Rogers Television in the winter, spring and fall of 2006. This past January she presented a solo work in progress at the Series 808 event through the Dance Umbrella of Ontario.
