12th Annual Community and Faith Leadership Development Conference
Tapping the Talents Within: Connecting the Church and Community


September 24-25, 2009
Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles Civic Center



An eventful, action packed 2-day conference with hands-on working sessions with topics in the areas of housing, health and wellness, economic development and leadership development. Participants will leave with skills and strategies that can be used to directly impact their communities, bringing back the tradition of the church and community working hand-in-hand. This conference will be one where participants are actively involved in the learning process, taking ideas and resources to further enhance their church and community.



HIGHLIGHTS




Participants will receive The Community Economic Development Handbook


Participants will identify their Spiritual Talents


Working sessions on housing, economic development, health and wellness and leadership development


Partial course in Diabetes Education Empowerment Program (DEEP) toward certification


Best practices in disaster recovery and community renewal




2008 conference photos

Contact:
Kenyetta Q. Nelson-Smith
Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center
(225) 771-2242 ext. 315
leadershipconference@suagcenter.com






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REGISTRATION DEADLINE :
Monday, September 1, 2009




2009 Speakers and Presenters (Click on each speaker for bio)


Keynote Speaker

Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III

Bishop Rickey Washington

Senator Sharon Weston Broome

Cynthia Richard

Shatonia Chatman

Theron Jackson

Paul Rainwater





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