The Marketplace Meet the Church Summit is a dynamic, city-transforming gathering designed to bridge faith, business, and community empowerment. This innovative summit brings together entrepreneurs, authors, church leaders, inventors, youth visionaries, community organizations, and government leaders for a powerful weekend of training, collaboration, and celebration.

This multi-dimensional experience features:
Entrepreneurship & Leadership Training
Attendees will receive practical, results-driven mentorship in:
--Business startup and scaling strategies
--Church leadership and organizational development
--Youth entrepreneurship pathways
--Access to funding, lending institutions, and marketplace partnerships

Sessions are led by top industry experts, ministry leaders, and economic influencers to strengthen both the local church and the community marketplace.

Book Expo & Creative Marketplace
Authors, writers, and creatives will showcase their work through a vibrant Book Expo presented in partnership with Jabez Books Writers’ Agency. Additional marketplace vendors—including inventors, beauticians, barbers, and small business owners—will highlight their products, services, and innovations.

Youth Entrepreneurship Experience
Young leaders will engage in hands-on entrepreneurial training, pitch opportunities, and workshops designed to ignite creativity, confidence, and business readiness.

Community Awards Celebration
The Summit will culminate with a Community Awards Show honoring outstanding leaders, visionaries, innovators, and organizations making a measurable impact across business, ministry, government, and social sectors.

Transformational Social Impact: 30 Women Empowered
A special initiative of this year’s Summit is our Social Impact Homeownership & Wellness Program, where:
--30 women—15 from local homeless shelters and 15 U.S. military veterans—will be awarded a first-time homeownership opportunity
--Participants will also receive health, wellness, and financial education resources to support long-term stability and success
This initiative demonstrates the Summit’s commitment not only to economic empowerment but also to restoring dignity, opportunity, and hope to underserved women in our community.