The First Assembly of God, Wortmanville 4th Anniversary Diaspora Leadership Conference, held virtually on June 14, 2025, united Kingdom leaders from Guyana, the USA, Canada, Switzerland, the UK, Nigeria, and beyond. Centered on the theme “Kingdom Influence in Corporate and Community Spaces,” the event showcased how faith-led leadership can transform every sphere of society, with over one hundred leaders registered and impacted.
Four dynamic keynote speakers led the charge: Deacon Martin Massiah on Kingdom Entrepreneurship, Minister Shevone Corbin on Kingdom Finance, Reverend Dr Marcel Hutson on Kingdom Influence I, and Dr Celicia Paruag on Lifestyle Evangelism and Kingdom Influence II. Each session emphasised practical strategies for stewarding influence, resources, and relationships in alignment with biblical principles.
Dea. Martin Massiah outlined the journey “From Calling to Capital,” emphasising that Kingdom entrepreneurship is a divine calling to influence through business. He introduced a five-stage model – Calling, Clarity, Concept, Capacity, and Capital – highlighting the importance of vision, integrity, and strategic intent. His message urged believers to embed Kingdom culture in their companies, transform lives through employment, and influence systems, not just sales.
Min. Corbin’s presentation on Kingdom Finance stood out, urging believers to steward resources across personal, corporate, and national spheres. She emphasised that financial stewardship is not just about giving but investing and governing with a Kingdom mindset.
Rev. Dr Marcel Hutson’s session, Living Honourably in Public, Leading Powerfully in Private, drew from 1 Peter 2:12. He challenged attendees to be visible witnesses in secular spaces, stating, “Your real platform is Monday to Saturday.” He highlighted that Kingdom influence is not about domination but divine distinction – living so honourably that even critics glorify God.
Dr. Celicia Paruag’s presentation on Lifestyle Evangelism encouraged believers to let their daily lives provoke curiosity about Christ. She shared practical approaches like coffee table ministry, volunteering, and cultural sensitivity, especially in diaspora contexts. Her message reinforced that evangelism is not an event but a lifestyle of authenticity and grace.
The conference was chaired by Min. Rawle Duncan, while two panel discussions were moderated by Sister Melinda Duncan, Sister Delicia Haynes, and Sister Margaret Adams. These powerful panel discussions – Single or Widowed and Serving in the Kingdom and Kingdom Youth – featured voices like Dea. Martin Massiah, Min. Jubilante Cutting, Bro. Shaquille Baird, Sis. Abigail Fraser, Bro. Aubrey Sultan, Min. Lemar Williams, Sis. Leshonda Kellman, Sis. Elliana Ganpat and Min. Hazel Jackman, showcasing intergenerational wisdom and youthful innovation.
Youth participation was a cornerstone, with young leaders exploring how to influence society’s seven mountains. Their presence affirmed that the Kingdom’s legacy is built through mentorship, creativity, and service.
This milestone event reaffirmed that Kingdom influence is not confined to church walls – it is a call to reform systems, disciple nations, and lead with integrity wherever God places us.
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