Keynote Speakers 2012
Morning Speaker: Rev. Dr. Fred Shapiro
Topic: Beauty From Ashes
Rev. Fred is the lead pastor of First Baptist Church in Willimantic, Connecticut.
Closing Speaker: Chaplain Kelvin Walker
Topic: Our Worth In Christ
Chaplain Kelvin is the chaplain at Nyack College and Seminary in Nyack, New York.
"Rev. Kelvin Walker serves as Campus Pastor for Nyack College on the Rockland campus. He has a Bachelor's in Sacred Music from Nyack and a Master's in Professional Studies from Alliance Theological Seminary. Before coming to Nyack, he served as a C&MA Associate Pastor and Worship Pastor for eighteen years. In addition to his duties as Campus Pastor, he is an adjunct instructor for the College of Bible and Christian Ministry teaching such classes as Introduction to Spiritual Formation and Worship and the Arts. He also teaches Worship Arts and Discipline at Alliance Theological Seminary as well as helping to coordinate their chapel experiences. Kelvin and his wife, Doni, are the parents of Tyler, Drew, Philip, Karis, Kelsey, and Grace." (www.nyack.edu)