The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International recently announced its return to New Orleans, the birthplace of the fellowship, for the 30th annual Live Full Conference.
Beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 9 through 11 p.m. Thursday, July 11, the conference will be held at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Since its establishment in 1993, the fellowship’s commitment to spiritual and religious liberty has left an indelible mark on Christian communities worldwide, signified by the inaugural conference in 1994 which was attended by over 25,000 individuals at the Louisiana Superdome.
Each year the Annual Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Conference serves nearly 30,000 individuals through its School of Ministry classes, vibrant worship services, and extensive community outreach initiatives.
“It brings me immense joy to witness the fellowship that I founded celebrate its 30th conference,” says Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr., founder of Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International. “It’s truly heartwarming to see how our vision has flourished and the community we’ve built together over the years. Returning to our roots in New Orleans, I find it not just a place on the map, but a sanctuary for our souls, a beacon of our shared faith, and a testament to the enduring spirit of our fellowship.”
This year’s conference is jam-packed with keynote speakers and facilitators with innovative content and ideas from around the world. The three-day experience will offer a host of daily in-person, interactive worship activities and services, for children, youth, and young adults. The fellowship will also consecrate 11 new Bishop-Elects.
Keynote speakers include: Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr., Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International founder; Bishop Joseph W. Walker, III, Presiding Bishop of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International and senior pastor at Mt. Zion FGBC in Nashville; Bishop Jonathan Woods, Sr., lead pastor at All Nations Church in Fairfield, Ala., Pastor John F. Hannah, founder & lead pastor of New Life Covenant Church Southeast in Chicago, and many others.
“I’m absolutely thrilled about what awaits us at our 30th conference,” says Presiding Bishop Walker. “It promises to be an enriching experience, dedicated to empowering and educating attendees on our fellowship’s pillars of faith, family, fitness, and finance. Returning to the birthplace of our fellowship adds an extra layer of significance and nostalgia to the event.”