In keeping with our decision to present a Virtual Conference for Women, Men, and Youth/Children, please see below the plans for the YOUTH/CHILDREN portion of this inaugural event:

ALL CLASS OF 2020 GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS …….. are encouraged to participate in this groundbreaking event by taking part in the Virtual Oratorical Contest. If your graduate(s) are interested, please submit their name, Church name & city, and Pastor’s name to: 2020virtualoratorical@gmail.com. Once your information is received to the indicated email address, you will be contacted with further details. SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS JULY 12, 2020… NO EXCEPTIONS. GO FOR IT!

ALL YOUTH/CHILDREN …….. (ages 3 – 24) YOU GOT TALENT? PROVE IT!
Please encourage your young people to take this chance to glorify God with their gift/talent by participating in the Virtual Talent Showcase!

➢ Check the rules below:
➢ ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE CHRIST-CENTERED (It’s all about Jesus!)
➢ SUBMISSIONS MUST BE 3 MINUTES OR LESS (anything over – no go)
➢ COSTUMES AND CLOTHING MUST BE APPROPRIATE (You’re reppin’ God!)
➢ ALL GENRES OF THE ARTS ARE ENCOURAGED (The sky is the limit!)

  • Singing
  • Dancing (Liturgical/Praise/Original)
  • Mime
  • Rap
  • Comedy Routine
  • Instrumental Solo (Choice of instrument)
  • Generally Entertaining (Things not listed)

➢ SUBMISSIONS CAN BE RECORDED USING MP4 OR YOU CAN RECORD AND UPLOADED YOUR ACT TO
YOUTUBE AND THEN EMAIL US THE YOUTUBE LINK to 2020virtualconferencetalent@gmail.com
ON OR BEFORE JULY 12, 2020

LASTLY, WE CAN’T HAVE A VIRTUAL CONFERENCE WITHOUT A VIRTUAL CHOIR!!!!
Any person(s) who desires to be a part of the Virtual Choir, please contact Sis. Priscilla Upshaw or Bro. Larentiis Smith and they will give you more information as to what they will need you to do. You can reach Sis. Upshaw through email (Priscilla_u2001@yahoo.com), Messenger on Facebook, or text (813- 629-2244). You can reach Bro. Smith through email (Larentiis_famu@hotmail.com), Messenger on Facebook, or text (863- 206-4213).

Make sure your Youth/Children get on board! They will not want to miss this awesome opportunity! It’s history in the making and promises to be a ministry event to be remembered for years to come! If you have any questions concerning the Youth and Children’s portion of the Virtual Conference, feel free to contact Director Pro Tem, Reverend William Leonard II (813-361-3001) or Director of Curriculum, Elder Paul Buster (813-786-8317). They will accommodate you as best as they can!

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!