Welcome to the Sankofa Experience!
Welcome to the Sankofa Experience! Our dedicated Plenary and Workshop committees have carefully crafted a comprehensive program designed to inspire, educate, and equip every attendee.
We've assembled an exceptional lineup of speakers from across the United States—thought leaders, practitioners, and visionaries who share our commitment to spiritual growth and community support. Each session has been thoughtfully designed to serve our diverse community of chaplains and ministry professionals.
Our goal is simple: to provide you with the knowledge, tools, and spiritual renewal you need to return to your calling with renewed purpose and energy. Whether you're seeking practical skills, theological insights, or personal refreshment, you'll find sessions tailored to meet you where you are in your journey.
Explore the sessions below and create your personalized conference experience. We're confident you'll discover exactly what you need to enhance your ministry and deepen your impact in the communities you serve.
Conference Agenda
2026 Sankofa CPE Conference
April 21-24, 2026
Oakbrook Marriott
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
12:00 PM
Conference Registration
(Vendors Available)
2:00 PM
Hotel Check In
6:00 PM
One-On-One Conversation with "Dr. Danie"
7:00 PM
Social Event/House Party
(Vendors Available)
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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7:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
(Vendors Available)
8:00 AM
Plenary Session: Emotional Intelligence as a Spiritual Discipline
9:00 AM
One-On-One Conversation with "Dr. Danie"
9:45 AM
Mid-Morning Break
(Vendors Available)
10:00 AM - Concurrent
Workshop A: Dear Pastor, Do You Want To Be Made Well?
Workshop B: Rest and Joy as a Resistance
Workshop C: High Functioning/Burnout
11:00 AM - Concurrent
Workshop A: Combating Sexism, Homophobia, and Transphobia in Ministry
Workshop B: Creating Space for Mental Wellness in Our Sacred Spaces
Workshop C: Joy as Resistance
12:00 PM
Lunch (provided)
1:00 PM
Plenary: Wells of Joy
2:00 PM - Concurrent
Workshop A: Dear Pastor, Do You Want To Be Made Well?
Workshop B: Rest and Joy as a Resistance
Workshop C: High Functioning/Burnout
3:10 PM Concurrent
Workshop A: Combating Sexism, Homophobia, and Transphobia in Ministry
Workshop B: Creating Space for Mental Wellness in Our Sacred Spaces
Workshop C: Joy as Resistance
7:00 PM
Evening Worship
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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7:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
(Vendors Available)
8: 00 AM
Morning Worship
9:00 AM
One-On-One Conversation with "Dr. Danie"
9:45 AM
Mid-Morning Break
10:00 AM - Concurrent
Workshop A: Mitigating the Messiah Complex
Workshop B: Ministry in the Mirror: Healing the Hidden Burdens of Shame and Imposter Syndrome
Workshop C: Pediatric Chaplaincy
11:00 AM
Mid-Morning Break
(Vendors Available)
11:15 AM
Plenary: The Entanglement. The Complexities of Self Care for the Caregiver
12:15 PM
Lunch (Provided)
(Vendors Available)
1:30 PM - Concurrent
Workshop A: Spiritual Entrepreneurship: Cash Rules Everything Around me (C.R.E.A.M)
Workshop B: Clergy Boundary Training - A Certificate of Completion will be provided.
Workshop C: Grief and Loss
2:45 PM - Concurrent
Workshop A: Spiritual Entrepreneurship: Cash Rules Everything Around me (C.R.E.A.M)
Workshop B: Clergy Boundary Training - A Certificate of Completion will be provided.
Workshop C: Grief and Loss
6:30 PM
Evening Worship
Rev. Dr. Reginald Williams Jr.
Friday, April 24, 2026
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7:30 AM
Breakfast/Registration
(Vendors Available)
8: 30 AM
Plenary: Leading While Bleeding and Healing at the Same Time
9:30 AM
Sankofa Address
10:45 AM
Conclusion/Departure
