Inaugural Prayer Breakfast Coalition presents concert and prayers for the nation and the world by renowned faith-based-leaders including Bishop Charles Blake, Bishop Vashti McKenzie, Pastor Tony Evans, Micah Stampley, Beverly Crawford, Isaiah Thomas, V3, and others
Washington, D.C. - As millions prepare to converge on Washington , DC for the Inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of America , Barack Obama, the Inaugural Prayer Breakfast Coalition presents a summit in observance and preparation of one of the most historic moments in world history.
The Inauguration Summit will offer a series of events beginning with the Inauguration Celebration Gospel Concert at Free Gospel Deliverance Temple , 4703 Marlboro Pike, Capitol Heights , MD 20743 on Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 6:00 pm, featuring a host of the nation's top gospel artists including Micah Stampley, Beverly Crawford, and V3. The following day, which ironically is Martin Luther King Jr., day, Monday, January 19, 2008 at 8:30 a.m., U.S. Senate Chaplain Dr. Barry Black will host the Inauguration Prayer Breakfast at the Hyatt Regency Capital Hill, Washington DC. Guest speakers will include Bishop Charles Blake, Bishop Vashti McKenzie, and Pastor Tony Evans,.
"Standing on the basic philosophy of the inclusive nature of the Obama campaign, the concert and breakfast provide a unique experience during the inaugural week for prayer for the President-elect Obama and his family and the many issues confronting him and our country," comments Rev. Shelley Henderson, founder of the Inauguration Coalition and The First Ladies Summit. "It is the coalition's belief that Washington will be changed for the better because of the prayers that go forth during this prayer breakfast. The concert will provide attendees with an affordable space for praise, worship and celebration in the midst of all of the other inaugural balls taking place that week."
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Shelley is the founder of Jointly Fit Ministries Int'l, a ministry dedicated to "ministering to the minister". She is also the host and founder of The First Ladies Summit. Shelley was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as Associate Director of the White House Faith Based Initiative and subsequently given the privilege to serve at The White House as Associate Director in the Office of Public Liaison, where she was responsible for building coalitions through Presidential policy initiatives and strategic planning. Currently, Shelley hosts the annual Women's Empowerment Summit, bringing together hundreds of women from across the nation for a leadership conference featuring many of the nation's most empowering speakers. She serves as a consultant to many local and national organizations. She has also served at Georgetown University as the Assistant Protestant Chaplain and Director of the Gospel Choir. She, along with the Mayor Shirley Franklin of Atlanta, and First Lady Serita Jakes, was one of nine women chosen and featured in Gospel Today as Great Women Doing Great Things! At 35 years of age, Shelley was selected as one of America 's Top 40 Under 40, an award given to her in recognition of her successful leadership and commitment to excellence. She has been a featured guest on the popular Trinity Broadcasting Network program, Praise the Lord for her work in politics, ministry and with First Ladies. She is also featured in the Anniversary Issue of Charisma Magazine as one of the most influential young leaders in the Body of Christ.
ABOUT THE FIRST LADIES SUMMIT
Founded by Shelley Henderson, The First Ladies Summit is an organization dedicated to empowering First Ladies of churches, entertainment, sports, and politics. The annual Summit is held during the week of the King Holiday, honoring his memory and celebrating his dream. The Summit has featured guest speakers such as First Lady Laura Bush, Secretary Condoleezza Rice and President George W. Bush.
