Steven Ford, the award-winning producer of Richard Smallwood, Stephen Hurd, Donnie McClurkin, Bishop T.D. Jakes and Shirley Caesar, along with other noted facilitators, will be lecturing and offering hands on instruction to pastors, worship leaders, singers, musicians and music lovers with sessions on The Family, The Music & The Church, Ministry, Administration, The Pastor & The Minister Of Music, How To Lead Worship, Playing Music Skillfully, Vocal Techniques, The Music Industry, Songwriting, Music Composition, Orchestration & Music Theory, Recording Techniques - Live vs. Studio, Business and Personal Financial Survival, during two days of seminars and workshops.

	BISHOP MICHAEL A. BLUE Michael A Blue is the founding pastor of The Door of Hope Christian Church, begun in February of 1992, along with his wife, Malinda. They and an initial handful of believers have seen God’s favor as He has increased the ministry in scope and effectiveness. Hundreds now claim DHCC as their home church, and multitudes more are touched each week through worship and teaching services, regional radio broadcasts, audio / video media products, and other outreaches. Pastor Blue has a passion for the Kingdom of God: he believes that, in the words of Psalm 103:19, “The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom ruleth over all.” He asserts that inasmuch as the Kingdom of God, i.e. the King and His dominion, was the pre-eminent theme of the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ and of the apostles, then we, God’s royal heirs, must earnestly pursue the truths of the Kingdom, above all else. Pastor Blue believes that he is called of the Lord to seek and to proclaim the glad tidings of The Kingdom of God. (Luke 8:1) Michael Blue is the presiding prelate of The Christian Covenant Fellowship of Ministries (founded December 2000), and he and Malinda are the parents of Michala and Michael II.
	KEVIN BOND Kevin has experienced overwhelming success as a producer in recent years! His leadership and production expertise have been vital to the success of some of gospel music’s most recognizable artists; including Kirk Franklin, God’s Property, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, Bishop T.D. Jakes and The Potter’s House Mass Choir, Marvin Sapp, and host of others. He was even commissioned by Steven Spielberg to produce a song for the Prince of Egypt soundtrack. His works have garnered an astounding 10 Grammy Awards, 30 Stellar Awards, and numerous other awards! Kevin and his beautiful wife Toni reside in Atlanta, Georgia with their children; Alex III, Tayler Alexia, Kiara, and Phillip.
	ROY J. COTTON, II Roy J. Cotton, II, is a servant of Jesus Christ who presently resides in Cedar Hill, Texas. He acquired a bachelor’s degree from Hampton University in music engineering, with a focus in piano. Roy started his piano studies at age fourteen when his father, Dr. Roy J. Cotton Sr., taught him the fundamentals of reading music, chord progressions, and being a minstrel. While at Hampton, Roy played the piano for the orchestra, the university choir, the symphonic winds, and the jazz ensemble. He has served as the Hammond organist for both the Hampton Minister’s conference and the Black Leadership Conference of LifeWay Solutions for the past few years. He is the president/founder of The Shed Foundation, a non-profit corporation whose primary goal is to raise the standard of Christian musicians and to equip them for effective work in the kingdom of God. He is also visionary of The Shed Summit, a ministry gathering that is held during the spring season in Texas, which fosters spiritual growth and maturity to instrumentalists while strengthening the pastor/musician relationship. Roy is presently the music consultant at Living Water Worship Center in Dallas, Texas, One Church in Midlothian, TX and a staff musician at St. John Church in Grand Prairie, Texas. He continues to lift up the name of Jesus with a heart of worship.
	JEFF DAVIS Montclair, N J is home for Jeff Davis (he's known as "Jefflo"), a Husband, Father, Writer, Producer and Veteran Drummer for over two decades! Jefflo's love for Kingdom business has kept him on the cutting edge for GOD and teamed with many Music Ministries, Preachers, Teachers and Recording Artists around the world, he has literally been called one of the pioneer's of Gospel drumming, and he has surely backed that up with many Grammy, Dove and Stellar award winning projects! With over 250 recordings to his credit in several genres, he always brings a creative edge to every project, big or small! Known as an innovator, Jefflo's versatility keeps him very busy, he's currently doing recording sessions, producing, writing and doing various tours and seminar events in the NY, N J area. But those things certainly don't define him, Ministry and a Love for GOD is what excites him most! He believes worship is life and life is rhythm, Jeremiah 1:5; is a set up for all musicians that love ministry, to promote excellence unto GOD! Jefflo can be found at the Greater Allen Cathedral in Jamaica, Queens assisting in music ministry, where he is a full-time musician there
	JONATHAN DuBOSE Jonathan‘s talent has been immortalized, recorded and showcased with some of the World’s greatest legends in the 20th century. His start in the music business began at the early age of 8, with his father Jonathan Sr. quartet group, “Sensational Starlights ” of Bridgeport, CT. Jonathan received recognition during a rehearsal at the “Edwin Hawkins Music and Art Seminar” back in the early 80‘s. He was hired by Walter Hawkins and recorded and performed with the “Hawkins Family, Love Center Choir,” Tramaine Hawkins, Lynette Hawkins Stevens, and Shirley Miller. Jonathan‘s gift has taken him all over the world. It was in New Zealand that Jonathan was inspired by the Holy Spirit to create a new musical category, “C.A.U.S.” (Classified As Universal Sounds). Music that delivers people from their various dilemmas. This music has been marinated into a special batter of God‘s anointing. Whosoever shall partake of this musical buffet will acquire an appetite that will make one yearn for CAUS eternally. Jonathan has recorded 4 CD‘s which are entitled: “The Healing of the Hymns,” “Quiet Times Vol. 3,” “Releasing the Spirit” and “Expect the Unexpected” under his label “JoBo Records.”
	PASTOR MICHELLE FORD-JOHNSON Pastor Michelle Ford Johnson is an anointed woman of God, she answered the call to the preaching ministry in 1989, and since that time her preaching, as well as gift of music opened doors for her to travel throughout the United States and overseas. From 1993 until 2006 Pastor Johnson served as an Associate Pastor of Ford Memorial Temple located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her obedience to the divine mantle upon her life resulted in the birthing of Serenity Christian Worship Center Inc. in January 2007; located in the South Jersey area. Not only is Pastor Johnson a dynamic preacher, she is also a gifted singer and musician. She is married to Minister Duane L. Johnson, Sr., and has a son and daughter. God has blessed Pastor Johnson with a unique ministry in the area of administration. She also has a sincere passion especially for women and youth. “Her ultimate goal is to abound in the work of the Lord, and to minister to lost souls, because anointed, and in the Will of God is all that matters.”
	PASTOR TERRANCE HUNDLEY Pastor Hundley serves as a praise and worship leader for the Church of the Redeemed of the Lord’s Music Ministry. Before joining Redeemed, he traveled for approximately 11 years ministering in both song and the Word of God. Eld. Hundley recorded his first solo Praise & Worship CD live at the Church of the Redeemed of the Lord. He also works faithfully to support and help fulfill the vision that Dr. Stokes has for the Church of the Redeemed of the Lord. Pastor Hundley is married to Tamara Hundley, who is not only his wife, but also his best friend. He is a loving and devoted father to four sons and two daughters. His love for the Lord and the people of God has and will continue to be a blessing to the Body of Christ.
	TAMARA HUNDLEY is the Executive Administrator of the Church of the Redeemed of the Lord located in Baltimore, Maryland, where she has served in that position for more than seven years. She oversees and manages a staff of 25 employees, handling a broad scale of responsibilities, which includes Human Resources, Marketing and Media, Budgeting for the ministry, ministerial affairs and operations. Tamara serves under the direct leadership of Bishop Jerome Stokes, Sr. and serves as his personal assistant. She is also a Christian author, who enjoys writing about very important, controversial issues facing the church world. She has also written book reviews for children books and completed her first Christian novel entitled, When God Says No, Let The Man Go! She is a loving wife to Pastor Terrance Hundley and the mother of six children.
	WENDI HENDERSON-WYATT An anointed musician and composer, Wendi brings with her many years of experience as a Minister of Music and worship leader. Having ministered in various settings, she has freely shared the gift of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ with believers and unbelievers. Within the past 18 years she has shared the stage with some of gospel music’s finest. A wife and mother of two, she serves with her husband as Co-Pastor of the Body of Christ Worship Center in Columbus, GA. Her music and her ministry has blessed the lives of many as she travels around the country singing and preaching in conferences and seminars. The song in her heart is a Song of the Lord as she flows in the anointing of the Psalmist, releasing the sound of the Kingdom of God in the earth.
	DELANO JOHNSON Delano Johnson is a multi talented entertainer, entrepreneur, speaker, author and personal creative consultant to some of the worlds most affluent achievers. A native of the Bahama Islands he is chairman and CEO of CAPPEG Edutainment, a U.S. based holding company he and his wife founded to develop and acquire, intellectual properties or business within music, film, technology and communications. Housed under this holding company is Cypruss Communications, a successful award winning Visual Communications & Branding Firm in New York City, Ethniksoul Records & Studio and Geedad Family Entertainment, which is an animation and film company he established to produce his childhood creation, an animation series called Cocomon and the Fruitytoons™. Delano was ordained into ministry by His mentor and then Pastor, Dr. Myles Munroe in 1998 and is now serving as worship leader at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, in Westwood New Jersey, pastored by Rev. Michael B.Blackwell. He and his wife Tracye have three beautiful children.
	AARON LINDSEY For over 20 years Aaron Lindsey has shared his passion for music with people. As the son of a Minister of Music and choir director, Lindsey has always been surrounded by song. Through gifting and years of teaching, Lindsey has become a well sought after Musician, Producer, and Clinician in Gospel and Christian music today. With a relentless desire to excel and through God's timing and favor; Lindsey's friendship with Israel Houghton, led him to become partner, and co-founder of New Breed Productions and the group Israel & New Breed. For over eight years the partnership of Lindsey and Houghton have co-written, produced, and birthed some of the most powerful songs used in churches today. The group's successes have included "New Season", "Real", the multi-award winning "Live from Another Level" album and DVD and GRAMMY AWARD WINNING "Alive in South Africa" album and DVD. As a multiple Stellar, Dove and Grammy winner and recipient of the 2005 Soul Train Gospel Album of the year award; Lindsey's accomplishments have been acknowledged and respected among his peers and avid music lovers internationally. Lindsey's First joy and Ministry are to his wife, daughter, and sons! "I love my family, and my family motivates me to be the man that I am today", says Lindsey. "Overall, when it's all said and done, I want to leave a legacy for my children and others to follow." Lindsey is known for his compassionate nature of motivating and mentoring aspiring musicians and song-writers. His words to live by: "Pray as though everything depended upon God. Work as though everything depended upon you." - St. Augustine
	DREW PAINTER Drew Painter graduated from Towson University in Baltimore Maryland with a degree in Electronic Media and Film. He has worked professionally for the last ten years in all areas of film and video production and post-production. Having lived in Los Angeles and D.C. his resume includes feature films, commercials, music videos and live event production.
	DR. HENRY PANION Henry Panion, III, PhD, holds degrees in music education and music theory from Alabama A & M University and the Ohio State University, respectively. He is most known for his work as conductor and arranger for superstar Stevie Wonder, for whose performances and recordings he has led many of the world’s most notable orchestras, including the Royal Philharmonic, the Bolshoi Theater Orchestra, the Birmingham (England) Symphony, the Orchestra of Paris, the Melbourne (Australia) Symphony, the Rio de Janeiro Philharmonic, the Ra’anana Philharmonic, the Nice Symphony, the Gothenburg Symphony, and the Boston Pops Orchestra. The two-CD set Natural Wonder features Dr. Panion conducting his arrangements of many of Stevie Wonder’s award-winning, chart-topping songs with Stevie and the Tokyo Philharmonic. The creative force behind Gospel Goes Classical featuring Juanita Bynum, Jonathan Butler, and the GGC Symphony Orchestra and Choir, Dr. Panion made history topping the Billboard charts on both the Gospel and Classical Crossover Charts simultaneously. Other artists for whom Dr. Panion has had the opportunity to conduct and/or arrange include The Winans, Chet Atkins, Eugenia Zuckerman, Aretha Franklin, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Chaka Khan, the Lionel Hampton Orchestra, and American Idol winners Carrie Underwood and Ruben Studdard.
	PASTOR JAMES L. ROWSON, JR. One of the most influential pastors and inspiring orators of this era, James L. Rowson, Jr. is a gifted man of God whose spiritual leadership is redefining ministry. He is an accomplished musician and composer, but his most significant assignment is to preach the Gospel. Today, he continues to travel extensively preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ, ministering at revivals, retreats, conferences, workshops, and music seminars. Rowson founded Kingdom Life Ministries, a young, vibrant ministry that was birthed in Orangeburg, South Carolina in October 2002. There he serves as Senior Pastor and Chief Levite. Pastor Rowson is married to the former Andrena Jackson of Columbia, South Carolina. They have two sons.
	ANTHONY WALKER When you hear the silky sounds of Anthony Walker, it’s easy to understand why this jazz is called smooth. With hints of gospel, ragtime, rhythm and blues, and classical, Anthony’s soulful sounds are guaranteed to move you to a place you won’t soon want to leave. His smooth sophisticated style has been compared to Herbie Hancock, Joe Sample, Bobby Lyles, and George Duke. Anthony began his piano training in his native St. Paul, Minnesota, at age five, making his public debut just five years later. After high school, he studied classically at Alabama State University. After leaving Alabama, Anthony moved north to earn his master’s degree in piano performance at Temple University in Philadelphia. Having savored the tastes of three different American regions, his performances then took him across the nation and around the world. In 2000-2001, Anthony was invited to be part of the Smithsonian Institution’s 18-month-long exhibit of historic pianos. As part of this showcase, Anthony played pianos that had been favored instruments of artists as diverse as Liberace and Liszt, plus Duke Ellington, Beethoven and Mozart. Anthony resides in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area with his wife, vocalist Bonita Walker, and their two children. His service to the community as leader of the music department at a large area church and as a mentor/coach to church music departments internationally helps him stay connected to his roots.
	MARK A. WALKER Mark A. Walker, founder of MPM Productions, has worked with National Jazz and Gospel Recording Artist throughout the United States, such as Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, Gerald Albright, Lalah Hathaway, Vicki Winans, Steven Ford, Patti Austin, William Becton and Richard Smallwood and Vision. In addition, his skills are featured on various national recordings such as Yolanda Adams' Mountain High, Valley Low; Varity's WOW 1998 & 2000 Compilations; The Mighty Clouds of Joy It Was You; Live in Detroit, Pt 2 Woman to Woman with Vickie Winans; Karen Clark-Sheard's 2nd Chance LP; William Becton's-William Becton live with Judah & B2K; Christmas with Shirley by Shirley Caesar, and Faith in the House live in Detroit with the Straight Gate Mass Choir featuring Bruce Parham and Vanessa Williams. And Richard Smallwood & Vision on Adoration, Healing, Live in D.C. Persuaded and "Journey" He is currently promoting his debut CD entitled "Forever Yours".

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John M. Clayton Hall (JMC) off Route 896, on David Hollowell Drive, Newark, Delaware University of Delaware Newark, Delaware 19716 (302) 831-2792

Directions to Clayton Hall/Courtyard by Marriott Hotel

From points North and South
Take I-95 to Exit 1B (Newark - University of Delaware), which is Route 896 North. Follow Route 896 north into Newark, where it becomes S. College Avenue. Follow S. College to the dead end. Turn left onto Main Street and stay in the right lane. Go about one block and at the fork in the road, bear right over the railroad tracks, following signs for Route 896 North. Proceed straight through the traffic light at Cleveland Avenue. Look for an electronic sign and a sign for the University of Delaware - Laird Campus on the right. Turn right after the electronic sign. Clayton Hall is on the right; parking is on the left.
For Hotel: Turn right before electronic sign; parking is available to hotel patrons.

From Southern Delaware
Take Route 13 North to the Route 1 Bypass. Follow Route 1 North and exit at Route 896. Follow for a few miles, go over the railroad tracks and make a right at the traffic light, following signs for Route 896 North. Follow for several miles, crossing the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, then Route 40 and I-95.
Follow Route 896 north into Newark, where it becomes S. College Avenue. Follow S. College to the dead end. Turn left onto Main Street and stay in the right lane. Go about one block and at the fork in the road, bear right over the railroad tracks, following signs for Route 896 North. Proceed straight through the traffic light at Cleveland Avenue. Look for an electronic sign and a sign for the University of Delaware - Laird Campus on the right. Turn right after the electronic sign. Clayton Hall is on the right; parking is on the left.
For Hotel: Turn right before electronic sign; parking is available to hotel patrons.

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS The Courtyard Marriott is located steps away from Clayton Hall. 200 New London Road Newark, DE Reservations: 800-321-2211 www.udel.edu/hotel

The Special Room Rate is $134.00 for a Single or Double
Rate guaranteed through February 8th 2008

Callers must identify themselves with “The Ford Music Conference” to receive the special guestroom rate.

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