Building the Bridge Conference 2026
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
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Stan Gleason
Wednesday Night Speaker
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Dexter Gordon
Wednesday Night Speaker
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Indira Petoskey
Thursday Morning Ladies Session Speaker
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Rashidi Collins
Thursday Morning Men’s Session Speaker
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Steve Boyd
Thursday Day Speaker
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Daniel Stroebel
Thursday Night Speaker
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Kemoah Wray
Thursday Night Speaker
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Dr. Carl Wilson
Friday Morning Men’s Session Speaker
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Drew Galloway
Friday Day Speaker
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Tonda Henry
Friday Night Speaker
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Myron Wideman Jr.
Friday Night Speaker
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 MenHyphen / YouthChildren10:25 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 SessionHyphen & Youth- Breakfast HangoutChildren10:25 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: Drew Galloway
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.
Conference Hotels
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Courtyard Pensacola by Marriott
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Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Airport
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TownePlace Suites
$135/Per Night
Booking Website
481 Creighton Road, Pensacola, FL 32504 -
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Hampton Inn & Suites Pensacola
$149/Per Night
Booking Website
7050 Plantation Road, Pensacola, FL 32504 -
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Candlewood Suites Pensacola
$139/Per Night
Booking Website
1953 Northcross Lane, Pensacola, FL 32514
