As the sun rises over Philadelphia during the 128th Lott Carey Annual Session from August 11-14, attendees will be greeted each morning by a powerful lineup of preachers whose ministries embody the spirit of mission, justice, and transformation. These morning worship services, held at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown and hosted by Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, promise to set a tone of inspiration and spiritual renewal for each day of the gathering.
A trailblazer in ministry and an insistent voice for justice and empowerment, Dr. Gina M. Stewart, Lott Carey’s immediate past president, returns to the Lott Carey pulpit as a morning preacher. As the first African American woman to pastor an established Black Baptist church in Memphis and Shelby County in Tennessee, her leadership at Christ Missionary Baptist Church has been marked by prophetic preaching and transformative community engagement. A scholar, preacher, and advocate, Dr. Stewart continues to inspire with a message rooted in faith, equity, and global mission.
Dr. Ezra Tillman brings a heart for evangelism and a legacy of community transformation to the morning pulpit. Known for his leadership during the Flint Water Crisis, where he partnered to provide clean water, and for co-founding the Revive Community Health Center, Dr. Tillman exemplifies faith in action. At First Baptist Piney Grove, he led the congregation through a successful debt elimination campaign, culminating in a mortgage burning in 2024.
With a unique blend of pastoral care and legal expertise, Dr. Duane Kay offers a voice of wisdom and integrity. As both a pastor and attorney, he leads First Baptist Church of North Brentwood while also managing Kay Legal, LLC, a firm focused on wealth management and estate planning. A graduate of Virginia Union University and Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Dr. Kay was also a participant in Lott Carey’s Pastoral Excellence Program.
Representing the next generation of mission-minded leaders, Rev. Brittany Mingo brings youthful energy and prophetic insight to the morning worship experience. As the IYD Team Leader, she mentors and mobilizes young people across the Lott Carey network. The Associate Pastor of Elevation Community at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, her ministry is marked by authenticity, innovation, and a deep love for the church.
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