East Coast Regional Conference
October 3 & 4, 2025 • Charlotte, NC
Keynote Speakers
Friday, October 3, 2025:
Rev. Matt Miofsky
Founding Pastor & Author
Matt Miofsky is the Lead and Founding Pastor of The Gathering in St. Louis, Missouri. Since Matt founded The Gathering in 2006, it has grown into a thriving multi-site congregation with three locations scattered throughout St. Louis. Matt completed his Master’s of Divinity at Emory University in Atlanta.
Matt is passionate about church planting, connecting with new generations, and multi-site ministry. When he’s not writing, preaching, or teaching, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids.
Matt is passionate about church planting, connecting with new generations, and multi-site ministry. When he’s not writing, preaching, or teaching, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids.
Rev. Dr. Kevin Murriel
Senior Pastor & Biblical Scholar
Rev. Dr. Kevin Murriel is the Senior Pastor of Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a biblical scholar and one of the leading visionaries and orators of this generation. Dr. Murriel received his Master of Divinity degree from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, and his Doctor of Ministry degree from Duke University. He was named by the Dean and doctoral committee of Duke Divinity School as the Degree Marshal of the 2014 Doctoral Cohort–the youngest person and first African American in the program’s history to receive such a designation.
Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail
Founding Planter & Evangelizer
Lizzie has lived all over the world, with her boots now rooted in Austin, Texas. She’s living her dream as the founding planter of Jubilee Episcopal Church! She is passionate about evangelism for a God who makes each of us for joy, which is why you might see her doing silly dances and talking about church history on Instagram & TikTok or on her podcast with fellow Episcopal priest Rev. Laura - And Also With You.
A graduate from Mount Holyoke College (Summa cum laude), Lizzie brought a passion for intersectional feminism and queer theology to her studies at Duke Divinity School and Seminary of the Southwest.
A graduate from Mount Holyoke College (Summa cum laude), Lizzie brought a passion for intersectional feminism and queer theology to her studies at Duke Divinity School and Seminary of the Southwest.
Saturday, October 4, 2025:
Rev. Lisa Yebuah
Rev. Charity Goodwin
Rev. Gail Song-Bantum
Lead Pastor & Advocate
Pastor & Coach
Lead Pastor & Culture Curator
The Rev. Lisa Yebuah is Lead Pastor of the Southeast Raleigh Table, a United Methodist worshipping community in Raleigh. She’s a 1999 graduate of Wofford College and a 2004 graduate of Duke Divinity School. What fuels her life in ministry is seeing people become their best selves and, in turn, seeing the world become more just and collectively marked by liberation.
The Rev. Yebuah is deeply invested in the Raleigh community and works alongside organizations engaged in advocacy for affordable housing, a living wage, and equity in public education.
The Rev. Yebuah is deeply invested in the Raleigh community and works alongside organizations engaged in advocacy for affordable housing, a living wage, and equity in public education.
Rev. Charity Goodwin holds the view that faith is to be practiced not just believed. As a follower of Jesus and minister of the gospel, her first ministry is as mom to Gabriel and Levi.
Charity is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. In addition to her role as Pastor of Spiritual Formation and Groups at The Gathering, she speaks, preaches and facilitates workshops on leadership, emotional intelligence, vulnerability and courage for Christians institutions or organizations.
Rev. Gail Song Bantum is passionate about creating space for developing leaders and their flourishing. She has been a lead pastor, executive coach, and culture curator for diverse, multi, and inclusive organizations for nearly three decades.
As a second generation Korean-American woman, deeply formed in the Black Church tradition, Gail centers and prioritizes advocacy, liberation, and belonging for the marginalized and is a highly sought after speaker, preacher, and consultant.
Group-Rate Hotel Option
Reserve a room by August 31 to receive a group rate!
Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place
415 West W.T. Harris Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place
415 West W.T. Harris Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
- Complimentary Hot Breakfast
- Complimentary Evening Drinks and Snacks
- Complimentary Wi-Fi Throughout the Hotel
- On-Site Facilities
