Join us for the Center for Compelling Preaching Conference! This is a one-day gathering created to encourage and equip those who teach and proclaim the Word of God.
Join pastors, ministry leaders, seminarians and lay preachers on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Trinity Anglican Church in Atlanta for a day of teaching, conversation and renewal focused on preaching that is faithful, thoughtful and engaging.
Our speakers include Pastor Kris McDaniel of Trinity Anglican Church and Dr. OJ Heyward of Renaissance Church of Christ.
This gathering is not about techniques or performance, but about cultivating sermons that clearly point to Christ and faithfully serve the Church.
All participants are required to register in advance with the form below.
Event Details:
9:00 a.m. Doors open
10:00 a.m. Welcome and introduction
10:30 a.m. Session 1 with Pastor Kris McDaniel; Q&A
11:30 a.m. Lunch; provided
1:00 p.m. Session 2 with Dr. OJ Heyward; Q&A
2:00 p.m. Break with coffee and snacks provided
2:30 p.m. Session 3 with Pastor Kris McDaniel; Q&A
4:00 p.m. Conference Ends
Get to know the speakers:
Kris McDaniel of Trinity Anglican Church
Kris McDaniel is the senior pastor of Trinity Anglican Church in Atlanta, which he helped plant in 2002 with a group of friends. Trinity has since helped start several new churches in the Atlanta area and remains deeply committed to church planting.
Kris is passionate about mission, church planting, preaching, and developing leaders. He serves his diocese (C4SO) as Canon for Church Multiplication. He holds an M.A. from Richmont Graduate University and a D.Min. in Church Planting from Asbury Theological Seminary.
Kris and his wife Karyn have been married for 29 years and have three adult children — Mady, Scout, and Finn. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking and loves to cultivate bonsai trees.
Dr. O.J. Heyward of Renaissance Church of Christ
Originally from New York, he made Atlanta his home as he joined the church in 2003 as Assistant Minister. In just three short years after his arrival, he was ordained as the full-time Senior Minister of the West End Church of Christ, what we now know as the Renaissance Church of Christ.
His study of the bible is constant. Having received his Masters of Arts in Theology, Masters of Arts in Biblical Studies and later completing his doctorate degree in Theological Exegesis, his biblical expertise, and understanding of the Word is supreme.
He works diligently to ensure his sermon delivers an impactful message in a way that is relevant to all members. His oratorical gift stems from his love and reverence for Jesus Christ and his dedication to studying the Word. Blessed with the ability to reveal the truth as it appears in the bible, his sermons have led thousands to be converted in their heart, choose to put Jesus first and be baptized. A mix of sound doctrine, a dose of practical biblical application, and a dash of down to earth humor he delivers the perfect recipe for the church to experience continued growth. New baptisms and newly placed memberships take place each week.
Just as important to Dr. Orpheus J. Heyward as devoting time to study, he has made it a point to form strong bonds with the members of the church. In addition, he invests time in mentoring young upcoming ministers.
As much as he challenges himself, he also challenges each one of us to center our lives on Jesus and expand our knowledge. He encourages taking notes on Sunday, attending bible class, re-listening to Sunday sermons online, and sharing our gifts doing ministry work where we can spend time among like-minded people.
