Saturday, August 19, 2023
8:00am – Registration Opens; Continental Breakfast
9:00am – Conference Begins
The College Center; Building 920
7000 Rivers Ave.
North Charleston, SC 29406
Featured Guests
Program
8:00am-9:00am
Registration Opens
Continental Breakfast
9:00am-9:30am
Morning Praise and Welcome
Introductions and Purpose
Dr. Pernessa C. Seele
Founder & CEO
The Balm In Gilead, Inc.
Full Bio
9:30am-10:15am

Craig Emmitt Cole, MD
Director, Clinical Cancer Research,
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine-Karmanos Cancer
Institute at McLaren Greater Lansing.
Full Bio
Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb
10:15am-11:00am
That’s My Word – Multiple Myeloma
Laura Wells, MSN, AGPCNP-BC
Oncology Clinical Educator
Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Full Bio
Sponsored by
Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
11:00am-11:15am
Break
11:15am-12noon
Understanding Genetic Kidney Disease and Its Impact on the Black Community: Insights into the APOL1 Gene
Ogo Egbuna, MD, MSC, FASN
Vice President, Clinical Development,
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Full Bio
Sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals
12noon-12:30pm
Boxed Lunch
12:30pm-1:30pm
Breakout Workshops (Concurrent; Choose One at Registration)
Workshop 1
Developing Your Health Ministry
Maya Harris
Program Consultant
The Balm In Gilead, Inc.
Full Bio
This workshop will provide hands-on
learning and tools for those seeking to
establish a new health ministry within
their congregation. Key topics:
- Why Having a Health Ministry Matters
- Key Components of a Health Ministry
- Strategic Approaches to Building a Health Ministry
- Getting Started with Your Health Ministry
Workshop 2
Strengthening Your Existing Health Ministry
Cary Goodman
Program Consultant
The Balm In Gilead, Inc.
Full Bio
We will discuss resources and tools
to sustain and grow an active
health ministry. Key topics:
- Strategic and Work Plan Development
- Capacity Building
- Community Engagement
- Health Fairs and Educational Programming
- Partnership Development
- Communication and Social Media
1:30pm-1:45pm
Break
1:45pm-2:00pm
RECAP
Dr. Pernessa C. Seele
Founder & CEO
The Balm In Gilead, Inc.
Full Bio
2:00pm-3:00pm
Closing Worship Experience featuring Bishop Rudolph W. McKissic and guest artist Dr. Charles Jenkins.
Please Note: You may visit our Exhibitors during Registration, Lunch, and Breaks.

