Building the Bridge Conference 2026

June 10-12 | Pensacola, Florida

Conference Mission

Building the Bridge Ministries’ mission is to empower UPCI leaders with resources, local and national training, outreach partnerships, and guidance on matters vital to the African American/Black communities within the U.S. and Canada.

Conference Vision

For two days and three nights, we gather to play a vital role in helping leaders evangelize the African American/Black communities.

Speakers

Conference Schedule


7:00 PM: Evening Worship Service

Speakers: Stan Gleason and Dexter Gordon

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERVICE

9:00 AM – 10:20 AM

Breakout Sessions #1

Ladies 
Men
Hyphen / Youth
Children

10:25 AM – 11:25 AM

Breakout Sessions #2 | Panel Discussions

Personal Outreach – Chosen to Minister

Youth Leaders – Chosen to Build

Singles – Chosen to Become

Music – Chosen to Reflect

11:35 AM – 12:45 PM

General Session

Speakers: Steve Boyd

THURSDAY SESSIONS

THURSDAY NIGHT SERVICE

7:00 PM: Evening Worship Service

Speakers: Daniel Stroebel and Kemoah Wray

FRIDAY DAY SESSIONS

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Business Meeting – Licensed Ministers

Ladies Meet & Greet – Continental Breakfast

9:00 AM – 10:20 AM

Breakout Sessions #1

Ladies – Table Talk Session

Men - Q & A Session
Hyphen & Youth- Breakfast Hangout
Children

10:25 AM – 11:25 AM

Breakout Sessions #2 | Panel Discussions

Non-Traditional Outreach – Chosen to Witness

Multi-Generational – A Chosen Generation

Media / Creatives – Chosen to Create

ABLE Ministry – Created with Purpose

11:35 AM – 12:45 PM

General Session

Speaker: Rashidi Collins

1:15 PM Luncheon

Meet Building the Bridge Ministries
(Licensed Ministers)

FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICE

7:00 PM: Evening Worship Service

Speakers: Tonda Henry and Myron Wideman jr.

Host Church: First Pentecostal Church of Pensacola

6500 North W Street, Pensacola, FL 32505

June 10-12, 2026

Join us for an uplifting and inspiring three-day conference filled with powerful messages, engaging panel discussions, and breakout sessions designed to strengthen your faith and empower your journey.  

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