PKVISION symposium was packed with wisdom from a wide range of spiritual leaders.
Vicki Winans
The name "Winans" and gospel music are synonymous and Vickie Winans, who's been dubbed, "The hardest working woman in gospel music," definitely lives up to her name after 30 years of continuously singing the good news of Jesus Christ along with sharing her overwhelming personality and her hilarious comedy. The captivating vocals of this multitalented artist are like a soulful, fine-tuned instrument that piques the emotions, and uplifts the spirit. Vickie lends a high-powered, energetic, yet smooth and inspirational style as showcased in all her Grammy-nominated, Stellar Award and NAACP Award-Winning albums.
Bishop Shawn Tyson
C. Shawn Tyson is the youngest of 5 talented siblings born to the late Bishop James E. and Elect Lady Evelyn Tyson. Born and raised in the church, Pastor Tyson began matriculating in the ministry at a young age, being born again at the age of eight and preaching his first sermon at the age of eighteen.
Pastor Tyson launched into full-time ministry in 1990, traveling globally as an international evangelist.
In 1997, Pastor Tyson returned to Indianapolis, IN, as the Assistant Pastor of his home assembly, Christ Church Apostolic. July of 2010, Pastor Tyson assumed the call to pastor Calvary Ministries International in Youngstown, OH, succeeding the late, Honorable Bishop Norman L. Wagner. In 2013, he also assumed the pastorate of his home assembly, Christ Church Apostolic, where he currently serves as senior pastor.
Pastor Tyson is a committed husband, father, pastor, mentor, and friend. His intense devotion to worship, evangelism, and unifying the body of Christ across denominational lines through fellowship and the spiritual and academic development of aspiring young ministers through the spoken word, seminars, lectures, and symposiums has made him one of the most sought-after speakers in the United States to date.
Krista Tyson
Evangelist Krista M. Tyson is an Apostolic voice to the world that manifested in the earth in 1985 when she accepted her call to ministry of not only expounding the Word of God through preaching, teaching and singing to the nations, but also to the specific call to the continued development of leading women who are: pastor's wives, pastors, evangelists, missionaries, visionaries, teachers, and auxiliary leaders.
She is a 1982 Theology Major and Graduate of Aenon Bible College of Indianapolis, Indiana, graduating Salutatorian. A Theology student at the Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was ordained into the ministry in 1986.
She assists her husband, Senior Pastor Suffragan Bishop C. Shawn Tyson, and her son Executive Pastor through the "Power of Partnership in Ministry" at Mt. Calvary Pentecostal Church in Youngstown, Ohio and Christ Church Apostolic in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Elder Timothy Carpenter
Pastor Timothy Carpenter was born in Youngstown, Ohio. His parents were charter members of the Mt. Calvary Pentecostal Church. At the age of thirteen, Pastor Carpenter also accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior and became an active member of the church under the pastorate of Eld. James E. Tyson.
Pastor Tim began formal lessons at age four and studied classical piano for many years and was awarded a full scholarship to the University of Cincinnati. His classical training and his ability to play by ear allowed him to become one of gospel music's premier pianists. As a composer, studio musician, workshop clinician, and musical director, Pastor Tim has worked with many of gospel music's icons.
Hearing and accepting God's call to the spoken word ministry in 1997, Pastor Carpenter was ordained by the United Church of Jesus Christ, Apostolic, and the New Covenant Believer's Church. He immerses himself in the study of the Word as it relates to daily living. Always one to look beyond what he has heard from others, his approach to preaching is fresh and relevant. He deems himself as a "preacher of small words" and strives to deliver a message that is both inspiring and applicable. He proclaims, "A message is only as good as its application!"
In 2005 Pastor Tim, with his wife, Pastor Denise, launched out in ministry founding God's Way Ministries International. God's Way is not just the name, but the foundation of the church. Pastor Tim's love for all of God's people has granted him favor with many denominations. Pulpits have been opened to his unique delivery of God's Word because he focuses his messages on that which concerns man's salvation and growth.
Pastor Tim has been blessed to carry the gospel both through spoken word and song throughout many countries. He has a phenomenal understanding of music as it relates to scripture and the ability to translate it worldwide. He enjoys immersing himself in different cultures and is often found on the streets of foreign countries, just taking in the sights and sounds when he has leisure time.
PASTOR DENISE CARPENTER
Pastor Denise B. Carpenter has more than 30 years of leadership and ministry experience. She has served in many roles, such as Church Business Administrator, Executive Director, Special Events Director, and Consultant to several corporations, non-profit organizations, and churches across the United States and abroad. She furthered her educational pursuits through the Dow School of Business and later at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, VA, where she received her certification in Church Business Administration. After many years of serving faithfully in the background, God has pushed her to the forefront where she is widely recognized as a teacher, preacher, lecturer, and counselor.
In December of 2005, Denise and her husband, Reverend Timothy W. Carpenter, cofounded God's Way Ministries International. On March 4, 2007, she was ordained to the office of Assistant Pastor, where she currently serves passionately in their local church. She was appointed to Executive Pastor in the spring of 2018. Due to the longevity of her marriage and the desire to see others succeed and prosper, she and her husband completed their certification in marriage and pre-marital counseling through Prepare-Enrich. Her commitment to counseling, spiritual guidance, and mentorship exemplifies her dedication to serving others.
Lady Denise also has a strong passion for training and developing women. Her mission is to aid them in the discovery and fulfillment of their purpose in life and to embrace it freely and boldly while celebrating their unique femininity. She has written a personal development curriculum for Christian women entitled Esther's Academy. This curriculum made its debut in England in 2004 and later expanded to other areas throughout England and Scotland. Esther's Academy was established in the United States in Columbus, OH, in September of 2006 and continues to thrive with expanding curriculum and enrollment. In June of 2015, Esther's Academy was officially renamed to Esther by Design. Since that time, Esther by Design was launched on the east coast of the United States, reaching women in Maryland, Washington D.C., Pennsylvania, and Virginia. It is within this in-depth anthology of courses that God has established a platform for Lady Denise to encourage women of all ages to realize their true identity and guide them through their journey to destiny. Through the ministry of Esther by Design, Lady Denise hosts annual retreats, conferences, and symposiums.
God continues to expand her territory and influence through her literary gifts. In March of 2016, she published her first book entitled "Your Journey Through A Personal Spiritual Rehabilitation (A 21 Day Devotional)". Her writings have also been published in the compilation books" One Sister Away," Volumes II, III, and IV. Denise encouraging devotional writings can be found in her weekly blog entitled Marvelous Works!
Denise married the love of her life at the tender age of 19. She and her beloved husband Timothy are the proud parents of two adult daughters, Micah Danielle and Maurielle Danae, and six beautiful grandchildren. Their joy and marital bliss have been made complete by their ten adopted children given to them by God, and the blessing of eight additional grandchildren. Her greatest joy is serving God and enjoying life with the love and happiness of family!
The Flower's
Jerry and Tanisha Flowers are the creators and founders of RedefinedTV and are passionate about redefining relationships righteously. With millions of views on YouTube, Facebook, and other social media outlets and four cross country relationship tours, these generational trendsetters are dedicated to allowing their marriage to be a stage for which people can see Christ. The Flowers' are based in Houston, TX, and are pastors at Time of Celebration Ministries Church. They have been married eight years and are proud parents of two beautiful children, Melody and Jerry III.
Tye Tribbett
Tye Tribbett raised in Camden, New Jersey. He toured with Faith Hill in 2000, leading to work with Will Smith, Usher, Don Henley, Justin Timberlake, and Sting. He has since released five albums.
The album "Greater Than" was released on August 6, 2013, and earned him two Grammy awards. In 2017, he released "The Bloody Win."
SARA Im
Sara is a survivor of the "Killing Fields in Cambodia" during the oppressive Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s; Sara speaks to inspire, motivate and encourage others to have hope, more courage, and a positive perspective in life. She understands that many people struggle (silently) with emotional and physical pain due to high stress, health, and personal issues that prevent them from fully enjoying life. By sharing her experience of survival in a Cambodian forced labor camp, she hopes to create a more positive perspective for her audience. She feels that because she survived, it's part of her duty to help others go beyond survival and live a life of harmonious unity in body, mind, and spirit.