2026 AIM Convention

9:00am EDT

International STEM Scholar Virtual Competition (VIRTUAL)Dr. Betty Lewis • Elder Sylvester Lewis • Dr. Sally K. Williams

3:00pm EDT

Chairlady's Chat N Chew 310Chairlady Vandalyn Kennedy

6:00am EDT

KINESIOLOGY Stadium Ballroom IFirst Lady Antoinette Parker

8:00am EDT

Children's Ministry - Breakfast Room 311 IYD Leadership Meeting 321President Kale Mann

8:30am EDT

Intercessory Prayer Room 345/346Vice President Rosalind Sanders Jones Pre-Show & Opening Ceremony Hall GDr. LaWanda Roper

9:00am EDT

CARDIOLOGY Room 336Sister Nysia Clemons EPISTEMOLOGY Room 341ISSD President Mark Ellis ESCHATOLOGY Room 337Dr. Paul Ruffin MARKETOLOGY Room 338Sister Mischell Cox PSYCHOLOGY Room 340Dr. Terence O. Hayes TECHNOLOGY Room 339Evangelist Patti Johnson AI for Soul Winners: Practical Tools to Reach and Disciple People 306Pastor Keith Odom Leadership 101 304Dr. Deborah White Presidents & Elect Ladies Joint Session 309President Gary Sprewell • Dr. Dorinda Clark Cole Winning Children to Christ: Tools for Effective Children's Evangelism 305Evangelist Lakeesha Clark Chairladies Connect 325ACL Rhonda Rippy COGIC Cheer Hall CSister Dorissa Walker Parents of Warriors Carroll ATBD Young Men of Valor 322Supt. Major C. Jones • III Young Women in Ministry 321Evangelist Jennifer Trotter & Evangelist Timesha Jones Young Women of Excellence 310Chairlady Courtney Shelby-Thompson • Chairlady Courtney Jones • Lady Kacie Nevels Youth Presidents Ignite 326Evangelis DeMetra Williams & Elder Prince Reed Children's Ministry - Sessions Room 311

9:15am EDT

Opening Assembly: Answering the Call: Equipping Leaders for Kingdom Expansion Room 307Dr. Alyncia Bowen and Pastor Lamont Cooper Meet & Greet with NJAC 328Executive Secretary Charles Jones & Dean Schneida Burgess

9:30am EDT

WAR-WORSHIP ARTS REIGNITED: Dance Boot Camp/Zumba Class Exhibit Hall E/F SwingEvangelist Rochelle Robbins Role & Responsibilities of the Convention Coordinator 328Chairman Jason Groce President's Master Class Room 307Bishop Terence Rhone IMD MASTER CLASS: Choir Masters Class Room 345/346Vice President Chrystal Rucker Play Like a Pro Room 343/344Minister Devin Watkins Send Judah First Vocal Placement Room 347Minister Terrill Hall Orchestra Workshop Session Room 348Minister Terrance Curry

10:00am EDT

WAR-WORSHIP ARTS REIGNITED: Dance Boot Camp/Zumba Class Exhibit Hall E/F SwingEvangelist Rochelle Robbins Intercollaboration with Department Leaders 328Vice Chair Vonda Pipken CARDIOLOGY Room 336Sister Nysia Clemons EPISTEMOLOGY Room 341ISSD President Mark Ellis ESCHATOLOGY Room 337Dr. Paul Ruffin MARKETOLOGY Room 338Sister Mischell Cox PSYCHOLOGY Room 340Dr. Terence O. Hayes TECHNOLOGY Room 339Evangelist Patti Johnson Drama Workshop Hall GElder Robert Cunningham • Pastor Leon Lewis International Dr. Glenda Goodson Creative Writing Festival Hall GMissionary Mary Ann Williams Chess Competition Tournament and Training Hall GSupt. James S. Gamble Sr. • Elder Will Stevenson COGIC Gentlemen's Workshop Hall GMinister Marc Thomas • Elder Linwood Jones COGIC Ladies' Workshop Hall GDr. Deidra Anderson Digital Production Lab Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Hall GDistrict Missionary Vesa Cunningham • Lady Key Pierce Helen Givens International Memorial Bible Bowl Hall GPastor Darrell Purcell • Sister Anissa Jackson Holy Millionaires Hall GBrother Carlin Jackson International Math Olympiad Hall GDr. Betty Lewis • Elder Sylvester Lewis • Elder Eric Royston International Oratorical Competition Hall GDr. Retha Purcell International Robotics Competition Hall GElder Sylvester Lewis • Elder Scott Wade • Elder Eric Royston International Spelling Bee Hall GElder Gregorie Wilhoite

10:15am EDT

Answering the Call Across Cultures: Intercultural Leadership for Kingdom Expansion Room 302Pastor John Perez and Pastor Sal Ayelo Answering the Call in a Digital Age: Leveraging AI and Technology for Kingdom Expansion Room 307Pastor Keith Odom

10:30am EDT

Creating a Focused Plan & Strategy for Your AIM Convention 328Chairman Bryan Harris

11:00am EDT

CARDIOLOGY Room 336Sister Nysia Clemons EPISTEMOLOGY Room 341ISSD President Mark Ellis ESCHATOLOGY Room 337Dr. Paul Ruffin MARKETOLOGY Room 338Sister Mischell Cox PSYCHOLOGY Room 340Dr. Terence O. Hayes TECHNOLOGY Room 339Evangelist Patti Johnson

1:00pm EDT

Drama Workshop Hall GElder Robert Cunningham • Pastor Leon Lewis

2:00pm EDT

Step Team and Workshop Hall GPsalmist Robbin Pryor The Church of God in Christ in the Lone Star State: A Lasting Legacy Room 335Evangelist Glenda Williams Goodson • MBA Work-in-Progress: Book on legendary women in the Church of God in Christ Room 335Dr. Cynthia Bragg • Ph.D.

3:00pm EDT

Youth Choir Rehearsal Room 349-350Evangelist Kierra Sheard Kelly & Staff COGIC Sports Commission Hall CSupt. Gilbert White

4:00pm EDT

Choir Rehearsal Hall GDeacon William 'Billy' Bradford

4:30pm EDT

Labarbara Whitehead International Talent Showcase Hall GSister Sidney Whittley • Dr. LaWanda Roper

7:00pm EDT

Youth Church Carroll AElder Tirrell McCoy

10:00pm EDT

COGIC Sports Commission Hall CSupt. Gilbert White The After Shock Ballroom III/IVIYD Staff

6:00am EDT

KINESIOLOGY Stadium Ballroom IFirst Lady Antoinette Parker

7:30am EDT

Intercessory Prayer Room 345/346Vice President Rosalind Sanders Jones

8:00am EDT

Children's Ministry - Breakfast Room 311 IYD Leadership Meeting 321President Kale Mann

8:30am EDT

From Vision to Systems: Growing Stronger Churches Together 318 & 319Church Growth & Development Team (Administrative Assistant Terry Ellison • Administrative Assistant Otis Lockett • Jr. • Administrative Assistant Wil Nichols • Superintendent Sam Moore • and Pastor Raymond Watson)

9:00am EDT

CARDIOLOGY Room 336Sister Nysia Clemons EPISTEMOLOGY Room 341ISSD President Mark Ellis ESCHATOLOGY Room 337Dr. Paul Ruffin MARKETOLOGY Room 338Sister Mischell Cox PSYCHOLOGY Room 340Dr. Terence O. Hayes TECHNOLOGY Room 339Evangelist Patti Johnson Community Engagement “Love Thy Neighbor: Building Sustainable Evangelism in Your Community” 304Supervisor Sophia Strother Effective Preaching 101 309President Gary Sprewell Faith-Sharing for Women — IDOE Women's Commission Empowerment Session 308Dr. Dorinda Clark Cole First Steps of Faith: Excellence in Altar Care & Spiritual Follow-Through Hall ADr. Irether Sanford • Supt. Albert Clark Sanity & Sanctification: Protecting Your Mind While Fulfilling the Mission 305Dr. Rosie Cook-Askins Chairladies Connect 325ACL Rhonda Rippy COGIC Cheer Hall CSister Dorissa Walker Young Men of Valor 322Supt. Major C. Jones • III Young Preachers' Network 326VP Joseph Thompson Young Women in Ministry 321Evangelist Jennifer Trotter & Evangelist Timesha Jones Young Women of Excellence 310Chairlady Courtney Shelby-Thompson • Chairlady Courtney Jones • Lady Kacie Nevels Children's Ministry - Sessions Room 311

9:10am EDT

Team Building Activity 328Chairman Charles Jones & Dean Burgess

9:15am EDT

Opening Assembly: Answering the Call: Equipping Leaders for Kingdom Expansion Room 307Dr. Alyncia Bowen and Pastor Lamont Cooper

9:25am EDT

Chairman's Forum Q&A Session 328Chairman Eric Hayes

9:30am EDT

WAR-WORSHIP ARTS REIGNITED: Dance Boot Camp/Zumba Class Exhibit Hall E/F SwingEvangelist Rochelle Robbins Elect Lady's Master Class Room 307Supervisor Lee E. VanZandt Play Like a Pro Room 343/344Minister Devin Watkins Orchestra Workshop Session Room 348Minister Terrance Curry International Dr. Glenda Goodson Creative Writing Festival Hall GMissionary Mary Ann Williams Drama Workshop Hall GElder Robert Cunningham • Pastor Leon Lewis Chess Competition Tournament and Training Hall GSupt. James S. Gamble Sr. • Elder Will Stevenson COGIC Gentlemen's Workshop Hall GMinister Marc Thomas • Elder Linwood Jones Digital Production Lab Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Hall GDistrict Missionary Vesa Cunningham • Lady Key Pierce Helen Givens International Memorial Bible Bowl Hall GPastor Darrell Purcell • Sister Anissa Jackson International Math Olympiad Hall GDr. Betty Lewis • Elder Sylvester Lewis • Elder Eric Royston International Oratorical Competition Hall GDr. Retha Purcell International Robotics Competition Hall GElder Sylvester Lewis • Elder Scott Wade • Elder Eric Royston International Robotics Competition Hall GElder Sylvester Lewis • Elder Scott Wade • Elder Eric Royston International Spelling Bee Hall GElder Gregorie Wilhoite

10:00am EDT

WAR-WORSHIP ARTS REIGNITED: Dance- The Sight of God: What Our Ministry Looks Like to the Creator Exhibit Hall E/F SwingEvangelist Rochelle Robbins A Jurisdictional AIM Convention from a Bishop’s Perspective 328Bishop Kevin Knight CARDIOLOGY Room 336Sister Nysia Clemons EPISTEMOLOGY Room 341ISSD President Mark Ellis ESCHATOLOGY Room 337Dr. Paul Ruffin MARKETOLOGY Room 338Sister Mischell Cox PSYCHOLOGY Room 340Dr. Terence O. Hayes TECHNOLOGY Room 339Evangelist Patti Johnson COGIC Ladies' Workshop Hall GDr. Deidra Anderson Holy Millionaires Hall GBrother Carlin Jackson

10:15am EDT

Answering the Call to Heal: Advancing Medical Missions for Kingdom Expansion Room 307Bishop Terence Rhone Answering the Call Where You Are: Empowering Local & Jurisdictional Workers for Kingdom Expansion Room 302Supt. Bernard Taylor

11:00am EDT

CARDIOLOGY Room 336Sister Nysia Clemons EPISTEMOLOGY Room 341ISSD President Mark Ellis ESCHATOLOGY Room 337Dr. Paul Ruffin MARKETOLOGY Room 338Sister Mischell Cox PSYCHOLOGY Room 340Dr. Terence O. Hayes TECHNOLOGY Room 339Evangelist Patti Johnson

1:00pm EDT

Drama Workshop Hall GElder Robert Cunningham • Pastor Leon Lewis

2:00pm EDT

Step Team and Workshop Hall GPsalmist Robbin Pryor Book Presentation: From the Cotton Gin: The Future of the Church of God in Christ, Womanist Pastoral Care and Prophetic Witness Room 335Rev. Linda Davis • M.Div. • Th.M. • DMin. candidate Book Presentation: Holy Ghost God’s Gift: Questions & Answers Room 335Dr. Patricia Casenia Wells Book Presentation: Login to God: Learning the Treasure of Meditating and Praying Scripture! Room 335Rev. Dr. Oscar Owens • Jr.

2:30pm EDT

Political Education Sunday School Convention Room, 3rd FloorElder RaShád Frazier-Gaines

3:00pm EDT

College Campus Ministry 305Pastor J. Emanuel Obi Gifted 309Assistant Elect Lady Latara Tillman • Pastor Marcus Mickles National Evangelists Empowerment Session 306Bishop Anthony Gilyard NextGen Non-Traditional Session 308Bro. Ronyea Kerns Soul Winners Think Tank 304President Gary Sprewell COGIC Sports Commission Hall CSupt. Gilbert White

4:00pm EDT

Choir Rehearsal Hall GDeacon William 'Billy' Bradford

4:30pm EDT

Labarbara Whitehead International Talent Showcase Hall GSister Sidney Whittley • Dr. LaWanda Roper

10:00pm EDT

COGIC Sports Commission Hall CSupt. Gilbert White

6:00am EDT

KINESIOLOGY Stadium Ballroom IFirst Lady Antoinette Parker

8:00am EDT

Children's Ministry - Breakfast Room 311 IYD Leadership Meeting 321President Kale Mann

8:30am EDT

From Vision to Systems: Growing Stronger Churches Together 318 & 319Church Growth & Development Team (Administrative Assistant Terry Ellison • Administrative Assistant Otis Lockett • Jr. • Administrative Assistant Wil Nichols • Superintendent Sam Moore • and Pastor Raymond Watson) Intercessory Prayer Room 345/346Vice President Rosalind Sanders Jones NJAC Annual Leadership Breakfast Ballroom 1 and 2Speaker: Dr. Lawanné Grant

9:00am EDT

Morning Motivation Hall GElder RaShad Frazier-Gaines First Steps of Faith: Excellence in Altar Care & Spiritual Follow-Through Hall ADr. Irether Sanford • Supt. Albert Clark Sanity & Sanctification: Protecting Your Mind While Fulfilling the Mission 305Dr. Rosie Cook-Askins COGIC Cheer Hall CSister Dorissa Walker Wives of Presidents Carroll ALady Ariana Mann Womanhood 323Evangelist Rhonda Alston Young Men of Valor 322Supt. Major C. Jones • III Young Women of Excellence 310Chairlady Courtney Shelby-Thompson • Chairlady Courtney Jones • Lady Kacie Nevels Children's Ministry - Sessions Room 311

9:15am EDT

Opening Assembly: Answering the Call: Equipping Leaders for Kingdom Expansion Room 307Dr. Alyncia Bowen and Pastor Lamont Cooper

9:30am EDT

Answering the Call at Home: Empowering Regional Directors for Kingdom Expansion Room 307Elder Tony McClain Leading While Wounded: The Burden of the Call Room 345/346Dr. Steve Lawrence • Dr. Myron Williams • Dr. Leanna Frye Walker Orchestra Workshop Session Room 348Minister Terrance Curry Play Like a Pro Room 343/344Pastor Devin Watkins WAR-WORSHIP ARTS REIGNITED: Dance Boot Camp/Zumba Class Exhibit Hall E/F SwingEvangelist Rochelle Robbins International Dr. Glenda Goodson Creative Writing Festival Hall GMissionary Mary Ann Williams Drama Workshop Hall GElder Robert Cunningham • Pastor Leon Lewis SMALL GROUPS SEMINAR Room 337Dr. Casundra McNair • Evangelist Lakweisha Ewing WOMENOLOGY Room 336Lady Bonita Shelby Black Achievement Bowl Hall GElder Ra Shád Frazier-Gaines • Dr. Sherry Lightfoot • Evangelist Christiana Knox Chess Competition Tournament and Training Hall GSupt. James S. Gamble Sr. • Elder Will Stevenson COGIC Gentlemen's Workshop Hall GMinister Marc Thomas • Elder Linwood Jones COGIC Ladies' Workshop Hall GDr. Deidra Anderson Digital Production Lab Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Hall GDistrict Missionary Vesa Cunningham • Lady Key Pierce International Oratorical Competition Hall GDr. Retha Purcell International Spelling Bee Hall GElder Gregorie Wilhoite

10:00am EDT

WAR-WORSHIP ARTS REIGNITED: Dance- The Sight of God: What Our Ministry Looks Like to the Creator Exhibit Hall E/F SwingEvangelist Rochelle Robbins Holy Millionaires Hall GBrother Carlin Jackson

10:15am EDT

Answering the Call to the Nations: Launching an International Ministry for Kingdom Expansion Room 303Dr. Lester Johnson Answering the Call Whole: Mental Wellness for Sustainable Kingdom Service Room 302Lady Psiyina Davis

10:30am EDT

NJAC Certification Program Graduation Celebration 328Evangelist Schneida Burgess • Dr. Ciarra Lewis

1:00pm EDT

Drama Workshop Hall GElder Robert Cunningham • Pastor Leon Lewis

2:00pm EDT

Step Team and Workshop Hall GPsalmist Robbin Pryor Book Launch: A Spirituality Suited for Our Times Room 335Dr. Raynard D. Smith • Ph.D. • Dr. Eric Williams • Dr. Eric Greaux Book Presentation: Baptism of Experience: Immersed in Life, Marked by Reality Room 335Bishop Carl A. Pierce • Sr • Prelate of Maryland Central Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction • Senior Pastor • Carter Memorial COGIC • Baltimore MD

2:30pm EDT

International Math Olympiad Hall GDr. Betty Lewis • Elder Sylvester Lewis • Elder Eric Royston International Robotics Competition Hall GElder Sylvester Lewis • Elder Scott Wade • Elder Eric Royston International Robotics Competition Hall GElder Sylvester Lewis • Elder Scott Wade • Elder Eric Royston

3:00pm EDT

College Campus Ministry 305Pastor J. Emanuel Obi Gifted 309Assistant Elect Lady Latara Tillman • Pastor Marcus Mickles National Evangelists Empowerment Session 306Bishop Anthony Gilyard NextGen Non-Traditional Session 308Bro. Ronyea Kerns Soul Winners Think Tank 304President Gary Sprewell COGIC Sports Commission Hall CSupt. Gilbert White

4:00pm EDT

Choir Rehearsal Hall GDeacon William 'Billy' Bradford

4:30pm EDT

Labarbara Whitehead International Talent Showcase Hall GSister Sidney Whittley • Dr. LaWanda Roper

10:00pm EDT

COGIC Sports Commission Hall CSupt. Gilbert White

6:00am EDT

KINESIOLOGY Stadium Ballroom IFirst Lady Antoinette Parker

8:00am EDT

Children's Ministry - Breakfast Room 311

8:30am EDT

From Vision to Systems: Growing Stronger Churches Together 318 & 319Church Growth & Development Team (Administrative Assistant Terry Ellison • Administrative Assistant Otis Lockett • Jr. • Administrative Assistant Wil Nichols • Superintendent Sam Moore • and Pastor Raymond Watson)

9:00am EDT

General Session Hall APresident Gary Sprewell COGIC Men Lead 326President Kale Mann We Can Hear You Now Main HallEvangelist Vandalyn Kennedy Children's Ministry - Sessions Room 311

9:10am EDT

Innovative & Creative Ways to Fund Your Conventions (Part II) 328Chairman John Christian

9:15am EDT

Opening Assembly: Answering the Call: Equipping Leaders for Kingdom Expansion Room 307Dr. Alyncia Bowen and Pastor Lamont Cooper

9:30am EDT

Orchestra Workshop Session Room 348Minister Terrance Curry Play Like a Pro Room 343/344Minister Devin Watkins The Presidents Forum Room 345/346Dr. Myron Williams and Staff WAR-WORSHIP ARTS REIGNITED: Liturgical Dance Exhibit Hall E/F SwingEvangelist Rochelle Robbins SPIRIT-FILLED MEN TEACH! Room 337Pastor Anthony Parker WOMENOLOGY Room 336Lady Bonita Shelby ISMM Closing Awards Ceremony Sunday School Convention Room, 3rd FloorDr. LaWanda Roper

9:40am EDT

“Learning to Let it Go“ 328Chairman Carlos Baggage

10:00am EDT

Holy Millionaires Hall GBrother Carlin Jackson

10:10am EDT

Lessons Learned from an Experienced AIM Chairman 328Chairman Karl Barnes

10:15am EDT

Answering the Call to Expand: Increasing Visibility and Advancing Your Territory for Kingdom Impact Room 303Jasmine Gates Answering the Call with Resources: Funding Your Mission for Kingdom Expansion Room 302Dr. Lester Johnson Youth on a Mission: Answering the Call — Equipping the Next Generation for Kingdom Expansion Room 307Bishop Marx Succes or representative

3:00pm EDT

COGIC Sports Commission Hall CSupt. Gilbert White

10:00pm EDT

COGIC Sports Commission Hall CSupt. Gilbert White