KEYNOTE - Pr Keith A. Drakes
PR. KEITH A. DRAKES graduated from CUC [now USC] with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology, and from Andrews University with a Masters of Arts Degree. He has served as District Pastor, Radio Speaker, Executive member of the Guyana Conference and Caribbean Union Conference Committees. Pastor Drakes is ordained and specializes in Family Life Ministry and Youth work. He has conducted Crusades, Singles and Marriage seminars, Revivals, Youth Camps and Week of Prayer all over the Caribbean and in the Americas. He has a burden for lost souls and conducts a ministry to help find and restore those who have left the church. Most importantly He loves the Lord and plans to make it to heaven with the saints. He is known for his dynamic, spirit-filled and practical sermons.
Convention Musician - Minister David N. N. Young, Sr.
During the convention, we'll be blessed with music by Minister David N. N. Young, Sr. Click to listen to one of his song from his latest album, Child of the King.
Fundraising - Pr Charles D. Brooks
PR. C.D. BROOKS is a well-known evangelist and founder of the Breath of Life television ministry. He held his first evangelistic campaign in the early 1950s. In the summer of 1964, he led a major tent campaign in Philadelphia during the “long, hot summer” of urban rioting, defying a plea from the mayor to shut down, and baptizing nearly 300 people. While serving as associate secretary for the General Conference Ministerial Association, he fearlessly preached the Adventist message around the globe. Since retiring in 1996, Elder Brooks has been serving as a part-time chaplain for the North American Division. He has been married for 60 years to his wife, Walterene. They have two children and three grandchildren.