Dentist

Dr. Beryl Otchere –  San Marcos Room

Called to Build: My Story of Faith and Entrepreneurship Pt. 1 at 10am and Pt.2 at 11am

Talk Description: God calls each of us to build something that brings Him glory—whether it’s a business, a ministry, a career, or a legacy. In these two sessions at AYP Convention 2026, Dr. Beryl Otchere shares her journey of faith, perseverance, and entrepreneurship, offering an honest look at the triumphs, setbacks, and lessons that came with becoming a dentist, practice owner, wife, and mother of three. From taking leaps of faith to navigating the realities of business ownership, she’ll share practical insights on turning vision into reality while remaining anchored in God’s purpose. Above all, her story is a testament to God’s faithfulness, grace, and mercy, proving that with Him at the center, it is possible to build boldly without being shaken.

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Dr. William Smith – Spring Lake A

Unshaken: Walking in Purpose When the Path Isn’t Clear

Talk Description: Our journey with God rarely follows the path we expect. In this session, we’ll explore how seasons of uncertainty, detours, and unexpected opportunities are often the very places where God shapes our calling. Through personal reflection, faith-centered insight, and practical guidance, participants will learn how to move forward with confidence, trusting that even when the path is unclear, God’s purpose remains steady and we can remain unshaken in our walk with Him.

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David Lennox – Chataquea Room

10am-10:50am: From the Great Designer to designing your life: Career wayfinding strategies from Stanford’s Life Design Studio 

11am-11:50am: Your own story is your greatest professional asset: here’s how to tell it well

Andrews Leadership Cohort
Dr. Sung Kwon & Dr. Jay Brand

Chautauqua Breakout Room

*Lunch included

AYP Convention Breakout Sessions

Saturday | Breakout 1 | 9:00 AM

Chautauqua A | Leadership Track

Speaker: Dr. Sung Kwon
Session: Raising Hope: Ministry of Reconciliation through Social Innovation

Description:
Discover how social innovation can serve as a practical ministry of reconciliation in a divided world. This session explores biblical principles of restoration, healing, and community transformation while equipping participants with innovative approaches to address social challenges. Participants will learn how faith-based initiatives can foster reconciliation, strengthen relationships, and promote lasting change in diverse communities.

Chautauqua B | Missional Track

Speaker: Goodone
Session: Profit with a Purpose: Transforming Communities Here and Abroad

Description:
Explore how business, entrepreneurship, and purpose can come together to create meaningful change. This session will examine how profit with a purpose can become a powerful tool for transforming communities both locally and globally. Participants will discover how mission-driven businesses can address real community needs, create sustainable opportunities, and use financial resources to advance positive social impact.

Spring Lake B | Relational Track

Speakers: Xav & Jasmine Handfield
Session: What’s in Your Pantry? Knowing What You Bring to the Relationship

Description:
Before you can build a healthy relationship with someone else, you have to understand what you are bringing to the table. In this session, we’ll explore how our experiences, expectations, values, habits, and relationship patterns shape the way we connect with others. Participants will consider what needs to be kept, what needs to be healed, and what may need to be left behind to create healthier relationships.

Spring Lake C | Keynote Corner

Speaker: Jennifer
Session: Creating Community

Description:
Take a journey into the heart of God as we explore what it means to form healthy, meaningful relationships. This session will examine the importance of community and the ways our earthly relationships can reflect our connection to God and our heavenly family. Participants will be encouraged to consider how they can cultivate deeper connections, create spaces of belonging, and build healthier communities.

Saturday | Breakout 2 | 2:00 PM

Chautauqua A | Leadership Track

Speaker: Dr. Sung Kwon
Session: Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Description:
Learn how entrepreneurial thinking and social innovation can be combined to create sustainable solutions for community challenges. This interactive session introduces key concepts, tools, and strategies for developing mission-driven initiatives that create both social impact and organizational effectiveness. Participants will leave with practical insights for turning ideas into meaningful action.

Chautauqua B | Missional Track

Speaker: ADRA Connections
Session: Short-Term Missions, Long-Term Impact

Description:
Discover how short-term mission experiences can contribute to meaningful, long-term community development. This session will explore the connection between short-term service and sustainable development strategies, helping participants understand how mission work can move beyond immediate assistance toward lasting community transformation. Participants will gain insight into how to serve in ways that respect local communities, strengthen existing efforts, and contribute to long-term impact.

San Marcos A | Sponsored Session

Sponsor: Gospel Outreach

Speaker Stephen Pilgrim

Spring Lake B | Relational Track

Speakers: Xav & Jasmine Handfield
Session: The Right Ingredients: Building the Foundation for Healthy Relationships

Description:
Every great recipe starts with the right ingredients, and relationships are no different. In this session, we’ll unpack the essential ingredients of healthy relationships, including trust, communication, friendship, respect, shared values, boundaries, faith, and intentionality. We’ll also explore how to recognize when important ingredients are missing and why chemistry alone cannot sustain a healthy connection.

Spring Lake C | Keynote Corner

Speaker: Jennifer
Session: Anxiety & Depression Relief

Description:
This session offers a concise introduction to practical approaches for recovering from some of the most common mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression. Participants will explore foundational concepts and strategies that can support emotional well-being and recovery. The session is designed to provide accessible insight and encouragement while highlighting the importance of appropriate support and care.

Saturday | Breakout 3 | 3:15 PM

Chautauqua A | Leadership Track

Speaker: Dr. Sung Kwon
Session: Managing Unconscious Bias through Cultural Intelligence

Description:
In an increasingly diverse world, effective leaders must recognize and manage unconscious bias while developing cultural intelligence. This workshop examines how hidden assumptions influence decision-making, relationships, and leadership effectiveness. Participants will gain practical tools to foster inclusion, build stronger intercultural relationships, and lead with greater awareness, empathy, and respect.

Chautauqua B | Missional Track

Speaker: ADRA
Session: How to Become an ADRA Volunteer

Description:
Discover how you can use the strengths, skills, experiences, and talents you already have to make a difference through ADRA. This session will introduce participants to opportunities for volunteering and help them understand how their unique gifts can support humanitarian work around the world. Participants will also learn how they can become ambassadors for ADRA by sharing its mission and story within their own communities.

San Marcos A | Sponsored Session

Sponsor: Advent Health, Buster Swoopes

Session Title: Unshaken & Rooted

Location: San Marcos A

In this session, Buster will help you identify why goals keep failing you. It is not because you lack discipline. It is because goals were never built to do the work decisions do. We will walk through the tree of your life, the eight branches of your wholeness, and the trunk decision that holds everything steady when the world keeps shaking. You will leave with your own D.I.why.plan, ready to make the first decision that will move every branch of your life.

Saturday | Breakout 4 | 4:30 PM

Chautauqua A | Leadership Track

Speaker: Dr. Sung Kwon
Session: Leadership Development as Discipleship: Following Jesus, Forming Leaders

Description:
Jesus did not merely recruit followers; He developed leaders through discipleship. This session examines leadership development through the lens of Christ’s ministry, emphasizing character formation, spiritual growth, mentoring, and servant leadership. Participants will explore biblical models for nurturing disciple-leaders who influence others, advance God’s mission, and create lasting impact in their communities and organizations.

Chautauqua B | Missional Track

Speaker: ADRA
Session: Keep Girls Safe

Description:
Learn about ADRA’s work in Thailand to help protect girls who are at risk of exploitation, abuse, and other forms of harm. This session will highlight the realities facing vulnerable girls and explore how community-based programs can create safer environments and expand opportunities for young women. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of ADRA’s work and how humanitarian efforts can help protect dignity, build resilience, and create pathways toward a safer future.

Spring Lake B | Relational Track

Speakers: Xav & Jasmine Handfield
Session: When the Kitchen Gets Hot: Navigating Conflict Without Losing Connection

Description:
Even the healthiest relationships will experience moments when the heat gets turned up. Conflict does not have to destroy connection when couples know how to handle it well. In this session, we’ll explore how to disagree without disrespecting one another, communicate through difficult moments, repair after hurt, extend grace, and recognize unhealthy conflict patterns. Participants will leave understanding how challenges can deepen intimacy when they are handled with patience, humility, forgiveness, and care.

Spring Lake C | Keynote Corner

Speaker: Damian
Session: Portable, A Faith That Moves

Description:
This workshop explores what it means to carry our faith into every environment. Participants will examine the difference between a temple mindset and a tabernacle faith that moves into everyday life. Through three models, Monastic, Consumer Christianity, and Missional, we will explore how to engage the world without losing our identity. The goal is to develop a faith that is portable, consistent, visible, and impactful wherever God calls us to go.