Speakers
Empower. Inspire. Transform.
Gather and prepare to be spiritually transformed and elevated with a luminous lineup of conference speakers! From transformative experiences to divine revelations, our speakers are here to empower and inspire you. Don't miss this opportunity to meet and fellowship with these powerful women of God.
Session Speaker
Minister Lisa White
Lisa J. White is a multifaceted powerhouse, blending her professional expertise with a deep spiritual and artistic passion. As a dedicated loan officer, she helps individuals and families navigate the complexities of financial planning, ensuring they find the best solutions for their needs.
Beyond the office, Lisa is a triple threat in the Kingdom. Her melodious voice uplifts spirits as she sings in several choirs, bringing comfort and joy to those who listen. As a prayer warrior, she is a source of strength and support, interceding on behalf of her community with unwavering faith.
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In her role as a minister, Lisa shares her wisdom and compassion, guiding others on their spiritual journeys. And as a mother, she balances it all with grace, nurturing her family with love and dedication.
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Lisa’s life is a testament to the power of living authentically and serving with purpose. She is a beacon of hope and inspiration to all who know her.
Session Speaker
Evangelist Dr. Lakisha Allen
National Evangelist Lakisha Allen is a person whose passion and energy have inspired countless individuals to reach their highest potential. She is a dynamic and engaging speaker who has transformed lives with her powerful messages of perseverance resilience, and success. Lakisha is a Licensed National Evangelist in the Church of God in Christ where she travels all over the US sharing the good news of the Jesus Christ. She is active in her church and community. Lakisha was honored in 2022 to be selected to travel across the country on a motivational speaking tour called Level Up. On last year Lakisha Allen was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Joe Biden. Lakisha carries her mother's legacy of Women's Interfaith Coalition a 501c3 where women empower women to impact the world. ​
Born and raised on the south-side of Chicago she graduated from Morgan Park High School with honors. The same year she graduated from Morgan Park she also graduated from the Chicago Public Schools Practical Nursing School where she became a LPN. Lakisha continued her education on scholarship at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. After receiving her BS in Exercise Science she entered the workforce to change lives around her. She recently obtained her Doctorate degree and has worked to invest in her community and her passion for real estate became her primary job. Along with her husband she formed Allen Quality Investments LLC, where they make a positive impact on Chicago's housing.
Session Speaker
Prophetess JoAnne Allison
Jo Allison is a loving and caring midwife, and Founder and Visioner of Jo Allison Ministries (JAM). Her vision for JAM is to be a Christian resource that inspires, transforms, and empowers women to pursue their GOD-given gifts and visions with events like The Birthing prayer and Prophecy retreats, vision and entrepreneur conferences, workshops, seminars and more. Jo is an intercessory prayer warrior and serves as Director of Intercessory Prayer in her local assembly at Corinthian Temple Church of God in Christ where her father, the Late Bishop Bennie L. Allison, was founder and now her nephew, Bishop David Todd Whittley, continues the legacy. She is presently a dedicated member serving in the life of the ministry.
Jo is also an independent business owner of Anointed Jewels by GOD Jewelry and a certified "Life Purpose" Life Coach. In addition, she serves as the Director of the Intercessory Prayer Ministry of the Illinois Midwest Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction COGIC.
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​Jo excels in church and music ministries, public speaking and community services. She holds a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Minor in Inner City Studies from Northeastern Illinois University. She has more than 20 years of administration in corporate America.
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Jo is a songstress in her own right with pursuits to complete a digital recording, along with publications to be released in the near future.
Keynote Speaker
Pastor Merlena Harris
Pastor Merlena Harris is a Servant Leader with a vision, a wife with a plan, a mother with a goal and a grandmother with a purpose. She was ordained and licensed by Bishop Larry Davis of Columbus, OH and is currently Pastor of Tree of Life Kingdom Ministries in Schaumburg, IL with her husband Pastor Andre Harris. In 2022, she began serving through the Cook County Prison with Pure Joy Ministry.
With her God given experience and life changing testimonies, she continues to be a woman of impact and influence. She is a motivator who stirs up the gifts of others as God shows forth His vision for their lives.
Pastor Harris is also the founder/visionary of Precious Jewels Ministries established in February 2006, which is a ministry that is recognized for deliverance, impartation and a realization of knowing that we are all precious in Jesus' sight.
God has given Pastor Harris a sincere passion for lost souls. She has a heart for prayer and exemplifies James 5:16 The effectual fervent prayer of the righteous man availeth much. Many ministries recognize her as an anointed woman of God, who looks beyond what her eyes can see, and goes as far as Christ leads.
Pastor Merlena Harris is the mother of 8 natural born children, eleven in all, and blessed to be a grandmother as well as a great grandmother.
While she holds a Bachelors Degree from the School of Bible Theology Seminary and University, and a Certificate for Biblical Studies, Pastor Merlena recognizes that her ultimate calling is to go out into the earth and compel all mankind to be saved and continue to walk in the liberty that our Lord and savior Jesus Christ has provided to make them free.
Master of Ceremonies
Pastor Kanitha Johnson-Crangle
Pastor Kanitha Crangle has been in church literally all of her life and has had the pleasure of being involved in and serving in various aspects of ministry. She enjoys coaching and mentoring God’s people as it is her desire for God’s people to be walk in complete deliverance and freedom.
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She is a wife, mother, grandmother and have been married over 30 years. For the last 10 years, she has served at the Movement Chicago where she is under the leadership of Bishop Tyree Beard and Pastor Jennifer Beard.
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She is determined to promote Christ in all she says and does. Pastor Kanitha Crangle's commitment is to God and His people and to always disciple people to Christ and into his presence.