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THE GATHERING OF PRIESTS IN THE MARKET PLACE
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In 2012, after a 30 month period of being out of work and going through a deep spiritual and personal transformation journey, I got a glimpse of the Father’s heart about His children and the marketplace. That it was not just a place to earn money, move up the career ladder, rise to the top and make a name for ourselves, but that it was a platform for us to represent Him in character, excellence and dominion. To serve as priests passionate and mindful of our mandate to serve Him in whatever capacity. That His desire is for us to be vessels through whom He will save the lost, demonstrate His wisdom through excellence and creativity and to take dominion so that He could have His way in every sphere of life and establish His kingdom here on earth.

 

Now, 12 years later and having had the privilege of working across different industries and in various capacities including senior leadership roles, I am so convinced that there are realms of glory that we can walk in that can change and shape not just businesses but its people.

 

Too many have lost track of this assignment, many others unaware of it altogether.

 

I truly believe God is calling us back to the place of service, Not serving our selfish ambitions but God’s kingdom agenda in which we too will be beneficiaries. (Matthew 6:33, 2 Chronicles 7:14).

 

The Gathering of Priests in the Marketplace, Volume 1 -

The Turning Point, is exactly that. A platform where saints make a decisive move to return to their assignments in the marketplace, and are being equipped and empowered for kingdom advancement.

CONTEXT

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WHAT TO EXPECT

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Spiritual Empowerment

 

Deepen understanding of the Kingdom, view work as a divine calling, and provide tools for spiritual growth in the marketplace

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Professional Skill Enhancement

 

Offer insights into problem-solving, intrapreneurship, technology, and ethics to excel in respective fields.

02

Cultural Transformation

 

Explore diversity and inclusion biblically to positively influence company culture.

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SPEAKERS

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DONATIONS

Click the "Give" icon below to donate and support The Turning Point

For donations please Reference: TurningPoint2024

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Entrepreneurial Guidance

 

Guide entrepreneurs with integrity, stewardship, and purpose-driven principles.

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Faith Integration for Holistic Living

 

Integrate faith into life for balance, stewardship, and supportive workplace communities.

05

Networking and Community Building

 

Foster meaningful connections and support among professionals beyond the conference.

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THE HOST

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Hello, I’m Catharina Abiola-James and I am unapologetic about my love for and life in and with Christ Jesus.

 

I believe that the marketplace is one of the greatest platforms to demonstrate God’s love and power. How?

 

His love by being an extension of Christ and conscious about our mandate to communicate that, day in and day out, in such a way that people around you want to know more about Him; and

His power by accessing dimensions of wisdom, knowledge, understanding and creativity, that generate solutions that not only profit businesses but its people and subsequently communities.

 

It’s a Win-win and this conference is a platform to remind and equip saints for Kingdom-advancement through the marketplace.

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OUR PARTNERS

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PANELIST / FACILITATOR

Michael Agyei, a Certified Proctor Gallagher Mindset Coach, helps entrepreneurs overcome the crippling mindset blocks that hold them back from success in their business. By addressing the root cause of the mental blocks, using scientifically validated techniques, his clients experience mental clarity, develop a growth mindset and achieve sustainable results.

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PANELIST / FACILITATOR

Mary Mosope Adeyemi is a passionate, people-oriented, and purpose-driven impactpreneur who successfully walks the tightrope of business and social pursuits. She is an award-winning corporate and investment professional turned Author, Career Strategist and CEO of Visible Strengths Co., an academy that helps early career professionals curate, transition into and thrive in their purposeful, profitable and progressive careers. Mary is a philanthropist, master juggler and a lover of God and life. Her north star is to serve God with her gifts by ensuring that every person or place is positively impacted by her presence. Her commitment to everyday leadership is to lift others as she climbs and share with others as she learns.

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MUSIC / PANELIST

Goziam is an award-winning producer, musical director, and music consultant whose visionary work spans continents and generations. An alumnus of the BRIT School of Performing Arts and a graduate in Audio Engineering, he founded The Worship Company Publishing, one of the UK's first Black-owned gospel music publishing companies, and The Worship Company to empower artists. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Goziam established The Christian Musicians Network to mentor emerging talents. His work has been celebrated on platforms like BBC’s Songs of Praise and he has collaborated with high-profile musicians including Grammy winners. A director on the board of the Gospel Music Industry Alliance and the founder of The Rite Collective, Goziam continues to inspire and lead with his passion for worship and innovation in the music industry.

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PANELIST

Keisha Ehigie, a Nigerian-Jamaican mother, observed a gap in children's literature when her young daughter struggled to find characters that mirrored her own identity and experiences. With only 1% of UK children's books featuring Black protagonists at the time, Keisha knew action was needed. Driven by this insight, she established Imagine Me Stories, a company dedicated to transforming the way children experience literature. Through diverse children's book packages, they cater to families, schools, and libraries across the UK. Their innovative black children's book subscription box simplifies the process for parents and educators to discover enriching stories that celebrate Black characters and highlight inspiring figures from the Black community.

DONATIONS

Click the "Give" icon below to donate and support The Turning Point

For donations please Reference: TurningPoint2024

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EVENT INFO

THEMES FOR THE DAY

Understanding Kingdom

  • The role of priests in the marketplace

  • The Creative (tapping into God’s wisdom for innovative problem solving)

  • Intrapreneurship

  • The power of technology

  • Diversity and Inclusion from God’s perspective

  • When God is the CEO (Starting a business God’s way)

  • Faith as an asset not a burden

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE

  • Networking

  • Games

  • Ideas Hub

  • Conversations / Workshops

  • Panel Discussion

  • Prayer & Worship

TIME AND DATE

Doors Open: 12:30

Sat. 2 Nov. 2024

VENUE

Eastgate,

141 Springhead Parkway,

Northfleet,

DA11 8AD

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REGISTRATION

 


Please indicate which best applies to you:
Business owner
Entrepreneur
Investor
⁠Senior Leader / Decision maker
Employee (Team leader)
Employee (Team member)
⁠Consultant / Freelance
Other

DONATIONS

Click the "Give" icon below to donate and support The Turning Point

For donations please Reference: TurningPoint2024

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PANELIST/ FACILITATOR

Aaron Smallwood, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a dedicated professional with a rich background in pastoral care and mental health counseling. Aaron's career path reflects his diverse talents and unwavering commitment to empowering others. From founding churches to educating in public schools, he has consistently advocated for individuals to reach their fullest potential. Whether counseling in a church setting, advising in a boardroom, or mentoring in a coffeeshop, Aaron remains dedicated to unlocking spiritual truths that enable people to pursue their dreams. Currently, Aaron is based in Pennsylvania as a Mental Health Counselor providing ministry and spiritual advising services. Beyond his professional endeavors, he travels extensively globally, offering spiritual direction and coaching to numerous families, artists, and entrepreneurs. In addition to this, he has dedicated himself to partnering with Excellence Touch Medial Services (the only children’s hospital in Northern Ghana). Through this alliance, Aaron desires to facilitate social impact and bring safe and affordable health care to the children of Ghana.

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PANELIST

Bolanle Johnson is an award-winning senior Leader and Certified Risk Professional, who brings a wealth of extensive expertise from within the banking and finance sector. She is widely recognised for her authentic and enthusiastic approach, whereby she excels in developing and implementing effective risk frameworks and policies. Fully equipped with leadership and communication abilities, these skills have enabled her to establish and lead high-performing teams, fostering a positive, risk-aware culture. She currently works as the Head of First Line of Defence (1LOD) Operational Risk at one of the top 10 Investment Management Banks, where she leads teams of risk professionals in overseeing the delivery of operational risk expertise. Bolanle is an inspiring woman leader who continues to inspire both men and women of ethnic origins in the workplace and the industry at large by her enthusiasm, devotion, and emphasis on the D&I agenda. With her experiences and deeds, she motivates others to strive for the top, to pursue their aspirations, and to remember that there is only a ceiling if they believe it exists!

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SPEAKER

Omawumi Michael Efueye is a poet, an author, motivational speaker and pastor. Fondly called ‘Pastor O’, he holds a bachelor's degree in literature in English and a master's degree in mass communication. His writing style is fluid, descriptive, and humorous, and he draws from his vast experience in the print media, radio, and television and in the corporate affairs arm of the banking sector. He has a deep love and respect for the institution of marriage and has, for over two decades, worked as a Christian marriage and relationship adviser. Pastor O has pioneered a vibrant church that he pastored for seventeen years in the bustling Metropolis of London, England. He currently pastors a fledgling church in Central London, and teaches and mentors young and veteran couples to recognise that they are different by design, but can enjoy marriage as a joyful union of opposites. His passion is predicated on his utter dislike of error and his deep conviction that everyone, without exception, was created to fulfill a purpose, realise a potential, and apprehend destiny.

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FACILITATOR

Beulah Iriele is a venture scale-up enthusiast and the founder of TwoFortyFour Venture Growth Architects, a subsidiary of Soteria Business Services Limited, where she designs frameworks to help entrepreneurs and founders define and implement robust growth strategies. Her passionate drive to transform enterprises and communities is deep rooted in the understanding that the entrepreneur’s personal development is key to ensuring the maximum return on any investment in a venture. She is also passionate about entrepreneurship and transformational leadership and she spends most of her time supporting founders and entrepreneurs in her community.

PARKING

Eastgate is located within a residential area, and we ask that you help us to be good neighbours by respecting the parking conditions.  Vehicles are not allowed to park along the roads around Eastgate or in residents’ spaces.

For The Turning Point - The car park in front of the building will be reserved for event staff and speakers as well as those with mobility concerns.

Eastgate has a large car park further down Springhead Parkway, past the Springhead Primary School playing fields near the bridge that connects Springhead to Ebbsfleet Station. It’s approximately a 5-minute walk from the car park to Eastgate.

For directions please click on the map below or use the what3words ///spice.scar.encounter

 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

 

Eastgate’s closest train stations are Ebbsfleet International Station, Northfleet Station and Gravesend Station.

Buses: 483, Fastrack B, G1, 3 

Stop name: Orchard Road Northfleet

HOW TO GET THERE

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SPEAKER / PANELIST

Akin Thomas is a dedicated husband, father, entrepreneur, and above all, a servant at heart. He is the founder and CEO of AKD Solutions, an organisational change consultancy that stimulates brilliance in individuals, teams, and organizations. Akin collaborates closely with C-Suite executives and board members, bringing his expertise to drive organisational change through disruptive and transformative experiences. Akin's true calling and passion lie in empowering Kingdom businesses to thrive in the marketplace. He has recently launched the Dominion Mandate™, a model designed for Kingdom Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders to build their businesses on scriptural principles, aiming to create a profound impact on their industries, communities, and societies that glorifies God and draws people to Christ. In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavours, Akin is honoured to serve as an elder at ARC South, where he works alongside a team of leaders, passionately teaching and sharing God’s word

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PANELIST

Tolu Elizabeth Asubiaro - Proven Project Manager and International Award-Winning Entrepreneur with over 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. Recognised for a distinguished track record of managing and delivering several high-impact projects, driving innovation, and fostering growth. In the last 15 years, I have successfully founded two businesses: (iAM Wedding Hire and Elizabeth Ash Interiors (EAI)), leveraging my extensive expertise in financial services, project management, strategic planning, stakeholder management, unparalleled eye for detail and creative problem-solving. Currently, I serve as the Creative Director at EAI and iAM Wedding Hire , where I lead the creative vision and strategy to deliver exceptional results for our clients locally and internationally. Our studio undertakes projects of varying styles and scales; recently including a sleek and modern condo in Washington DC with his own private pool and upscale projects in and around London and its surroundings.

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PANELIST / FACILITATOR

Ava Estell founder, Yaw Okyere, has long been in the business of entrepreneurship, setting up small profit-making businesses since the age of 16. Following a successful four year university degree in Engineering the British based Ghanaian also used that time to launch the second of his successful start-ups. It wasn’t until Yaw met his now wife that he realised his expertise in product formulation could be used to help instil confidence in the black community. Yaw developed a natural range of cosmetic products designed address problematic skin concerns with a focus on black skin in a way no western beauty brands were. Ava Estell was created in Oct 2020 and has since grown into a full line of products with melanin in mind, set to bring confidence in complexion, generating multiple 8 figures in revenue.

CAN I BRING CHILDREN ALONG WITH ME?

Unfortunately there won’t be any provision for childcare at the event.


HOW LONG WILL THE EVENT BE?

Approx 8 hours with two sessions ie an afternoon session and an evening session. We encourage you to make yourself available for the entire event as we have plenty of activities prepared for you. 


IS THERE ONSITE PARKING?

Yes, Eastgate has dedicated parking facilities both on-site and a dedicated car park a 5min walk away. 


ARE YOU GOING TO LIVE STREAM THE EVENT?

This event will not be live streamed, so be sure to be there in person. 


WILL THERE BE STALLS TO ADVERTISE MY PRODUCTS IF I WANTED TO?

Due to limited space, only sponsors of the event will be able to promote their products / services on the day. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, please email hbgatherings@gmail.com expressing your interest. 


I HAVE A BUSINESS IDEA; WILL I BE ABLE TO SHARE IT ON THE DAY?

Absolutely. Amongst other activities, we’ll have a ‘Take the stage’ session where people can present their ideas and get feedback. This will be on a first come first serve basis, so register your interest on the day.


I’D LIKE TO VOLUNTEER. HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

We’d love your support on the day. If you’re interested in volunteering, please send an email to hbgatherings@gmail.com expressing your interest.

FAQ's

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