Changes Can Happen PresentsCONVERSATIONSPASTORAL SUMMIT 2027
Conversations is a forum for African American male Pastors to come together and discuss relevant ministry while renewing themselves spiritually, mentally, and physically.
A Serene Backdrop for Pastors to Draw Closer to God
Held each February in Phoenix, Arizona, Conversations Pastoral Summit is an intimate sanctuary for dialogue, learning, and fellowship.
"Intentional Discipleship: Radically Focused on Jesus, Becoming the Church This Moment Requires."
"Until Christ be formed in you."
Radical comes from the Latin radix, meaning root, and the Pastors gather for root work: forming disciples with the depth, courage, and Kingdom identity this moment calls for.
Dr. Walter S. Thomas, Sr.
Bishop • Pastor Emeritus • New Psalmist Baptist Church
Truly has a Pastor’s heart and makes himself available as a mentor, brother, and source of strength for Pastors nationwide.
Fifty Years of Ministry & Vision
Dr. Walter Scott Thomas, Sr. served as pastor of the New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland from 1975 until his retirement on April 6, 2025, after fifty years of ministry. Under his leadership, the church body grew from 200 to more than 8,000 active members, moving into an expansive 4,000-seat state-of-the-art facility in 2010. On May 4, 2024, his son, Dr. Walter Thomas Jr., was installed as pastor.
Elevated in 2005 at First Mariner Arena before 10,000+ people as Presiding Prelate of The Kingdom Association of Covenant Pastors.
Author of Spiritual Navigation for the 21st Century and Good Meat Makes its Own Gravy; Editor of Outstanding Black Sermons Vol. 4.
Founder of coaching organization providing cohorts with Crefusion to equip pastors with leadership and organizational skills.
Degrees from Univ. of Maryland, Howard Univ., and St. Mary’s Seminary; awarded by Prince Philip and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Real Fellowship. Honest Dialogue.
Moments from our annual convocation in Phoenix, Arizona — where leaders pause, recharge, and delve deep into Kingdom ministry without pretense.
Approximately 100 African American Pastors Nationwide
Pastors representing mega-churches, small churches, urban and rural ministries gathered against the mountains of Phoenix, AZ.
Unfiltered Ministry Brotherhood
No comment taken lightly. Real life, real pastoral realities, shared honestly.
Transformative Teaching
Focusing on discipleship, formation, and becoming the church this moment requires.
Spiritual & Mental Refreshing
A serene backdrop to relax, laugh, and draw closer to God and one another.
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
Connect directly with 100+ influential African American Pastors leading vibrant congregations across the nation. Select your sponsorship tier to view privileges.
- 3–5 minute presentation to the gathering
- Two participants at the sessions
- Two seats at lunch
- Presence on the Conversations App
- All $3,500 benefits included
- 5–7 minute presentation to the gathering
- Display table or exhibition space
- Two participants at sessions & lunch
- Presence on the Conversations App
- All $5,000 benefits included
- 7–10 minute presentation to the gathering
- List of attendees for scheduling private meetings
- Display table or exhibition space
- Two participants at sessions & lunch
- Presence on the Conversations App
- All $10,000 benefits included
- 7–10 minute presentation to the gathering
- Sponsored breakfast for 20 guests to present your programs
- List of attendees for scheduling private meetings
- Display table or exhibition space
- Presence on the Conversations App
- All $25,000 benefits included
- 7–10 minute presentation to the gathering
- Recruitment effort for Chosen
- Sponsored breakfast for 20 guests to present programs
- List of attendees for scheduling private meetings
- Display table & full branding on Conversations App
Sponsorship Levels and Benefits Comparison Matrix
Conversations: Pastoral Summit Held February 22–25, 2027 in Phoenix, Arizona
| Benefit | $3,500 | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $30,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation to the gathering | 3–5 min | 5–7 min | 7–10 min | 7–10 min | 7–10 min |
| Display table or space | — | ||||
| Two participants at the sessions | |||||
| Two seats at lunch | |||||
| List of attendees for scheduling private meetings | — | — | |||
| Presence on the Conversations App | |||||
| Sponsored breakfast for 20 guests to present programs | — | — | — | ||
| Recruitment effort for Chosen | — | — | — | — |
CONVERSATIONS 2027 SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
This Serves as an Official Receipt for Conversations 2027