Holy Convocation 2026

Steadfast In Faith: Looking For The Blessed Hope!

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Steadfast In Faith: Looking For The Blessed Hope!

Join us for the International Holy Convocation at FUTIM in East Orange, NJ!

Feel the anticipation? We’re looking forward to a time of great fellowship and spiritual enrichment. Go ahead and save the date!

Steadfast In Faith: Looking For The Blessed Hope!

Join us for the International Holy Convocation at FUTIM in East Orange, NJ!

Feel the anticipation? We’re looking forward to a time of great fellowship and spiritual enrichment. Go ahead and save the date!

Convocation Services

Thursday, August 13 - Sunday, August 16, 2026

First United Tabernacle International Ministries, Inc.

100 Warrington Pl. East Orange, New Jersey, 07017

Registration & Tickets

Convocation Registration

Thursday, August 14 - Sunday, August 17, 2025

"Second Wind" Late Night Musical

Friday, August 15, 2025

Speakers

Speakers

BISHOP

Germaine Hurst

BUFFALO, NY

PASTOR

Krista Tyson

YOUNGSTOWN, OH

PASTOR

Edward ‘Busta’ Fields

PHILADELPHIA, PA

BISHOP

Leary M. Lewis

AUCI ASST. PRESIDING BISHOP

PASTOR

Timiney Figueroa

NEW YORK, NY

Our 2023 Convocation Schedule

11:00 AM
Morning Prayer
FUTIM Headquarters

425 South Jefferson St. Orange, NJ 07050

12:00 PM
FUTIM Leadership Session

This session is open to all FUTIM credential holders, on the topic of “Servant Leadership”

Speaker/Facilitator

Bishop Telli Hardy | Baltimore, MD

FUTIM Headquarters

425 South Jefferson St. Orange, NJ 07050
Main Sanctuary

7:00 PM
International Men’s Department Service

Join the opening service of the International Holy Convocation with our Men in action.

Speaker

Pastor Audley Castro | Ontario, Canada

The Life Christian Church

747 Northfield Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052
Main Sanctuary

11:00 AM
Morning Prayer
FUTIM Headquarters

425 South Jefferson St. Orange, NJ 07050

12:00 PM
a. The Learning Leader: Pastors Committed to Growth

Seminar for all FUTIM Pastors

b. Growing Through Serving

Seminar for all registrants; hospitality staff especially encouraged to attend

Speaker/Facilitator

A. Pastor John-Mark Bartlett
B. Minister Randy Keiler

FUTIM Headquarters

425 South Jefferson St. Orange, NJ 07050
A. Fellowship Hall
B. Main Sanctuary

1:30 PM
The Growth Mindset

Seminar focuses on Mental Health and the importance of its acknowledgement and maintenance in the Church. All are encouraged to attend.

Speaker/Facilitator

Pastor Nigel Simpson

FUTIM Headquarters

425 South Jefferson St. Orange, NJ 07050
Main Sanctuary

7:00 PM
International Women’s Department Service

Join the dynamic women of FUTIM as we go up in worship. *Ladies are asked to wear shades of green

Speaker

Pastor Shalondria Taylor | Houston, TX

The Life Christian Church

747 Northfield Avenue West Orange, NJ, 07052
Main Sanctuary

10:30 pM
Late-Night Concert with Pastor Vincent Bohanan & The Sound of Victory
The Life Christian Church

747 Northfield Avenue West Orange, NJ, 07052
Main Sanctuary

10:30 aM
Morning Prayer
FUTIM Headquarters

425 South Jefferson St. Orange, NJ 07050

11:00 AM
a. Board of Bishops & Pastors Meeting

Closed Meeting

b. Grown-ish: Maturing In Christ

Youth & Young Adult Panel Discussion

C. Maturing in Christ

General Session with Speaker Bishop L. Colin Cawley

The Life Christian Church

747 Northfield Avenue West Orange, NJ, 07052
A. Glass Board Room
B. Basement Conference Room
C. Main Sanctuary

6:00 PM
International Youth & Young Adult Department Service

Join the vibrant Youth & Young Adult Department of FUTIM as we go up in worship.

Speaker

Pastor James E. Tyson II - Indianapolis, IN

The Life Christian Church

747 Northfield Avenue West Orange, NJ, 07052
Main Sanctuary

2:30 PM
Organization Pastors & Spouses Portraits

Professional Photoshoot with all Pastors and Spouses

The Life Christian Church

747 Northfield Avenue West Orange, NJ, 07052
A. Glass Board Room

4:00 PM
Official Day Service

This is the official service of the FUTIM Int’l Holy Convocation, in which we hear the Word of God through our Presiding Bishop.

Speaker

Bishop Lloyd L. Faulknor | Presiding Bishop

The Life Christian Church

747 Northfield Avenue West Orange, NJ, 07052
Main Sanctuary

Accommodations

Cambria West Orange

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Address

12 Rooney Cir, West Orange, New Jersey, 07052

Courtyard West Orange

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Address

8 Rooney Cir, West Orange, New Jersey, 07052

Accommodations

Courtyard West Orange

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Address

8 Rooney Cir, West Orange, New Jersey, 07052

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Bishop Germaine Hurst

A multi-dimensional leader who has devoted his life to changing lives. As an itinerant speaker and lecturer, he has traveled extensively throughout the country and abroad sharing his messages of hope and empowerment. He is an influential pastor, bishop, author and entrepreneur. His passion for ministry has afforded him the opportunity to build marriages, strengthen families and influence leaders for nearly three decades. As a yielded vessel he serves as the Senior Pastor and CEO of Greater Emmanuel Temple Church, Inc., “The Church of Champions” in Buffalo, NY, Founder of Germaine D. Hurst Ministries, Co-Founder of Heart 2 Hurst and Founder and CEO of Hurst House Publishing, LLC.

Pastor Krista Tyson

Pastor Krista M. Dawkins-Tyson was born and raised in Rock Island, Illinois to the deceased Elder Johnnie C. Dawkins and Pastor Rena M. Haywood-Dawkins.
Upon the completion of her high school education, she attended two local colleges to fulfill her passion in the fashion industry. While attending secular colleges there was an undeniable call upon her life known by her mother and soon to be a reality for Pastor Krista Tyson.

In August of 1982, Pastor Tyson moved to Indianapolis, Indiana to attend Aenon (Enon) Bible College to major in Theology.

In 1985, Pastor Tyson began to walk in the ministry of expounding the Word of God. In August 1986 Pastor Tyson graduated from Aenon (Enon) Bible College as Salutatorian receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology. Pastor Tyson continued her Theological Studies at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana while teaching at Aenon Bible College.

Pastor Tyson was ordained into the ministry during the August 1986 Convention of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World held in Detroit, Michigan.

While in her second year at Aenon Bible College. Pastor Tyson became acquainted with Bishop C. Shawn Tyson. On December 9, 1989, Evangelist Dawkins and Minister Tyson were united in Holy Matrimony. To this union was born one gifted son, Elder James E. Tyson II.

In July 2010 God called His servants; Bishop C. Shawn Tyson, Pastor Krista Tyson and Pastor James Tyson ll to relocate to Bishop C. Shawn Tyson’s family’s home church: Mt Calvary Pentecostal Church (Calvary Ministries International) in Youngstown, Ohio to carry on the assignment of his spiritual Father, The Honorable Bishop Norman L. Wagner.

In October 2012, God sent Bishop C. Shawn Tyson, Pastor Krista Tyson, and Pastor James E, Tyson ll, Senior Pastor of Christ Church Apostolic, and his Wife, Desiree Tyson, back to Christ Church Apostolic to continue the Legacy of Bishop James E. Tyson I.

March 2020, Pastor Tyson began a Virtual End-Time Devotional and Prayer Broadcast entitled “Command Your Morning”, Monday thru Friday at 5 a.m. EST, to speak into the lives of the people of God and to give understanding and enlightenment to Seekers. Birthed from the Broadcast came, Seekers Gathering.

SEEKERS GATHERING IS an End-Time Encounter for those who are consumed with knowing and doing the Will of God in the earth, and in their life. Seekers possess a mandate to be instrumental in the fulfillment of the will of God in this season. So we Gather to Seek God in Prayer, Supplication, Intercession, Thanksgiving, Worship, and Praise. We will Receive, Reform, and be Refreshed to be Deployed.

Pastor Krista Tyson assists her husband as Overseer and Pastor at Mt. Calvary Pentecostal Church, Youngstown, Ohio and Christ Church Apostolic, Indianapolis, Indiana through the “Power of Partnership in Ministry” …TO THE GLORY OF GOD!

Pastor Edward ‘Busta’ Fields

Pastor Edward (Busta) Roy Fields was born on November 22, 1989 in Philadelphia, PA to Mr. Eddie and Wilfredia Fields. Receiving his High School Diploma, from the Philadelphia Public School System, he later studied Criminal Justice at Central Penn College. While pursuing his degree, Pastor Fields decided to take the courageous step to pursue his musical career.

Pastor Fields is a self-taught musician specializing in Piano, Organ and Drums. His musical influences includes: George “Spanky” McCurdy, Lil John Roberts, John Lawson, Eric “Boots” Green, Tramaine Walker and Bishop Marvin Winans. At the tender age of 3, his parents discovered that he had an amazing gift and they decided to invest in it with musical classes, conferences and etc. Primarily, he studied under Professor Garfield Williams and his uncle, the Late Bishop Karl L. Washington.

In addition to being an anointed and skillful player, he is also an amazing vocalist being blessed to record a plethora of music singles. His musical accomplishments include serving as a National musician for Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ Inc., Williams Sisters, InTune Band and Grace Music Group. He, Pastor Fields has also been blessed with the opportunity to accompany: Tia Pittman, Gospel Blenders, Freedom, No Question, World Communications High School Gospel Choir, Bryan Jackson and Chosen Generation, A.S.O.L.C Mass & Recording Choir, Anointed Voices of Ford Memorial, Rodney Harris, Lee Mazin and a plethora of more.

Additionally, God has graced him to serve as an Instructor for Bravo Music School and to be endorsed by Zawmar Drumsticks. More recently, Pastor Fields was a Top 8 contestant on the highly popular show, Sunday’s Best! Being selected out of thousands of skillful musicians further solidifies the true gift that God has given him. Out of all the myriad of accomplishments that Pastor Fields has reached in his life, being Pastor is one of his greatest treasures.

After the sudden loss of his uncle Bishop Karl L Washington, Pastor Fields was elected by Ambassador Seed of Love Church (A.S.O.L.C) to serve as Pastor. This event gave him the distinction of being the youngest Pastor within C.O.O.L.J.C; where he is a third generation Preacher and Pastor. As the senior leader of A.S.O.L.C, or the Seed/Green Carpet as it is affectionately called, has blossomed into a true force within the North Philadelphia neighborhood.

Under his leadership, a Weekly Food Distribution Program, Thanksgiving Turkey Drive, Back to School Giveaway, Christmas Toy Explosion, Men’s Bible Study, Youth Bible Study and more have been established. Evangelism and Community Involvement has become the hallmark of his tenure as Pastor and he has charged the congregation to grow to new heights. Showing the strength that God gives, Pastor Fields was able to stabilize his beloved congregation with the help of a committed laity and the wisdom of his maternal grandmother, the Late Mother Hennie M. Washington. Mother Hennie Washington, the Founder of A.S.O.L.C, understood the calling and gift on his life. She was committed to ensuring that Pastor Fields truly accepted the insurmountable task placed at his feet.

Regularly, Pastor Fields attributes much of his success to the prayers and confidence which she bestowed on him. Pastor Edward R. Fields continues to be a beacon of light in every space which God allows him to occupy. He believes that our time should be spent doing what God has chosen with the tools that God gave us. He is a Preacher, Pastor, Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend but most of all he is God’s chosen for this generation!

Bishop Dr. Leary Lewis

Bishop Dr. Leary Lewis was baptized a Baptist and a Seventh – day Adventist in the year of 1976; and in 1988 he was introduced to the Apostolic doctrine by the late Bishop Monroe R. Sanders Sr. of Baltimore, Maryland, and was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ and received the gift Holy Ghost.

Bishop Lewis felt the need to learn more about the gospel of Jesus Christ, so he stayed in Baltimore for an additional year.

Later, he moved to Palm Bay in North Florida and then to Miramar, South Florida under the leadership of Bishop Ernest McDonald, of Emmanuel Apostolic Church, Miramar. Bishop Lewis is happily married to Pastor Cora Lewis.

Pastor Timiney Figueroa

Timiney Figueroa, a native of Brooklyn, NY, is a fifth-generation preacher born to Archbishop Eric R. Figueroa Sr. and Dr. Doreen B. Figueroa, founders of New Life Tabernacle in Brooklyn, NY. Now serving as Co-Pastor of New Life Tabernacle alongside her brother, Pastor Eric R. Figueroa Jr., Pastor Timiney continues in the expansion of her family’s legacy while charting her own groundbreaking path to global influence.

Known for her transformative music ministry, Pastor Timiney has had the honor of ministering with some of gospel music’s most prominent artists, including Grammy and Stellar Award winner Bishop Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Choir, Kurt Carr and the Kurt Carr Singers, and many others. Her unmistakable voice can be heard on multi-award winning songs such as Calling My Name and Lord, Send Your Spirit Down, Why Not Trust God Again, I Believe God, I’ve Seen Him Do It, Break Every Chain, and PRAY. 

In 2012, Pastor Timiney founded the GROW Movement, a Godly Remnant of Overcoming Women. GROW is a platform designed to foster both the spiritual and natural growth of cross-generational women spanning all walks of life. It is the mission of GROW to challenge women to stay faithful in service to God, their families, themselves, and their communities. This is a thriving movement, GROWing Women -one choice at a time.

In May 2024, Timiney achieved a significant milestone by earning her Doctor of Ministry Degree from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University, further enhancing her calling to serve in both ministry and leadership. Dr. Timiney is the proud mother of three successful and gifted children—Quincy, Miles, and Ella, all of whom serve with her in ministry. She is deeply committed to balancing her roles as a pastor, preacher, educator, business manager, professional singer, and most honorably, single mother.

Dr. Timiney is steadily breaking barriers and setting new standards for women in ministry. She is wholeheartedly devoted to the cause of Christ and her call to serve God’s people.