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Join us in person to celebrate Oakland Baptist Church’s 135th Anniversary with a fun banquet and brunch!
Oakland Baptist Church 135th Anniversary Banquet & Brunch
Come join us for a fun and heartfelt celebration of 135 years at Oakland Baptist Church! This in-person event features a delightful banquet followed by a relaxing brunch, perfect for catching up with old friends and making new ones. Don’t miss out on great food, warm company, and memorable moments as we honor our church’s amazing journey together. See you there!
God is as concerned with Monday as He is with Sunday. A full-day intensive equipping believers to carry His power into the marketplace.
God is as concerned with your Monday as He is with your Sunday.
Joseph didn’t change the world from a pulpit. He changed it from a palace — inside a secular system, in a foreign economy, in the middle of a famine. God had positioned him on purpose, and the same is true for you. Your job, your business, your influence — that’s not a distraction from your calling. It is your assignment.
This is a full-day intensive for believers who are done separating their faith from their work. If you’ve ever sensed that God wants to move through you Monday through Friday — not just on Sunday — this day is for you.
Here’s what you’ll walk away with:
A framework for hearing God clearly in your everyday work. Not vague impressions — a practical grid for discerning His voice and moving in wisdom in real decisions, real deals, and real pressure. Language for your assignment. You’ll stop seeing your job as “just a paycheck” and start seeing the territory God has given you to steward and transform.
Faith to move when the numbers don’t add up. Learn how to walk by faith in uncertainty, lack, and famine seasons — and how kingdom people are meant to profit when everyone else is panicking.
A ready-to-use marketplace toolkit. In a hands-on workshop, you’ll get social media strategy, practical tools, and plug-and-play templates you can start using the very next day to build your platform, share your voice, and grow your influence.
Impartation, not just information. This isn’t a lecture hall. There’s dedicated worship, ministry, and activation time built into the day — you’ll leave stirred, strengthened, and sent.
A room full of like-minded marketplace leaders. Connect with entrepreneurs, professionals, and believers who are carrying the same fire into their fields.
Your day includes:
• “Here Come the Dreamers” — Dr. Malik Edwards
• “Your Job Is Your Assignment” — Ashley Turner
• “Walking by Faith” — Isaac & Shanay Howard
• “Profiting in Famine” — Lorraine Barnes
• Marketplace Toolkit: Social Media, Tools & Strategy — a hands-on workshop
• Live Q&A after every session, worship, and ministry time
Continental breakfast is included. Doors open at 8:30 AM; the day runs 9:00 AM–4:30 PM with a lunch break on your own.
Come ready to take notes, ask questions, and step into everything God has for you in the marketplace.
Hosted by The Surge Network at Relentless DC.
Experience a life-changing gathering designed to ignite your faith, deepen your prayer life, and empower you to walk in God’s purpose.
This year's conference theme, "The Transforming Power of Prayer," will bring together ministry leaders, visionaries, and faithful servants of God who are passionate about advancing His Kingdom, strengthening the Body of Christ, and equipping others for effective ministry.
Founded in 1917, the Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia represents over a century of dedication to supporting women in the legal profession and advancing justice in Alexandria, VA and the Washington, DC metropolitan region. The organization was established by pioneers like Ellen Spencer Mussey during a transformative era when women were largely excluded from law schools, the practice of law, and bar associations themselves. Today, the WBA continues its founding mission of maintaining professional integrity, promoting the administration of justice, advancing and protecting the interests of women lawyers, fostering mutual improvement, and cultivating a spirit of friendship among members. The association envisions a world where all women lawyers are empowered to achieve personal and professional success, where members are meaningfully connected and mentored, and where diversity, equity, and inclusion define the organization's culture and leadership. Open to all who value its mission, the WBA welcomes attorneys, legal professionals, and supporters committed to strengthening the legal profession. Through meaningful connections, substantive programming, and community service initiatives, the organization works to raise the visibility of women in law and promote their elevation to leadership positions. The WBA's commitment extends beyond its membership to the broader community, particularly through the WBA Foundation's work supporting nonprofits serving women and girls in the legal field throughout the DC area.
Founded in 1985 by a group of concerned African-American women in Northern Virginia, Black Women United for Action (BWUFA) emerged from a simple but powerful recognition: highly educated and professionally talented Black women were underrepresented in decision-making positions in education and government. What began as a local initiative in Alexandria, VA has evolved into a diverse, ethnically inclusive volunteer organization with members spanning the Washington Metropolitan area, multiple states along the Eastern Seaboard, and Canada. BWUFA's mission centers on advocating for women's concerns and improving the lives of impoverished, vulnerable families through empowerment and self-sufficiency approaches. The organization values collaborative partnerships and maintains a deep commitment to family preservation and community development. Beyond direct service provision, BWUFA serves as a cultural steward, raising awareness of overlooked chapters in African-American history and highlighting the community's contributions to building the nation. The organization's signature initiatives, including the annual Mount Vernon Slave Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony, reflect their dedication to honoring heritage while serving present-day community needs. Operating from Alexandria, BWUFA continues to be distinguished by its diverse membership, grassroots methodology, and unwavering focus on uplifting at-risk communities and creating opportunities for vulnerable families to achieve self-sufficiency and dignity.
Since 1973, the American Indian Higher Education Consortium has been the collective voice for tribal higher education in the United States. What began as a support network for six pioneering tribally controlled colleges has evolved into a movement encompassing 37 Tribal Colleges and Universities dedicated to providing culturally rooted, holistic education to American Indian communities. Based in Alexandria, VA, AIHEC represents the shared mission of member institutions created and chartered by tribal governments to serve their people through locally based, supportive academic programs. The consortium embodies a commitment to strengthening Indigenous languages, cultures, and tribal sovereignty while creating pathways to economic opportunity in some of America's most underserved regions. AIHEC's member institutions serve as vital community anchors, operating in rural areas where they provide not only post-secondary education but also economic development and social stability. The organization's leadership structure reflects its democratic values—governance by the presidents of member TCUs ensures that decisions serve the authentic needs of tribal communities. AIHEC's advocacy work addresses systemic inequities in federal funding and policy, championing the unique contributions of tribal colleges to rural America and national development. Through collaborative initiatives and member support, AIHEC continues the foundational work of building educational excellence, preserving cultural heritage, and empowering American Indian students to thrive in their communities and beyond.
