AAPC FAQ

The conference will be held at Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary (1100 South 3rd Street, Waco, TX 76706). 

The conference will take place September 23-25, 2025. The opening session will begin at 11:00 am on Tuesday, and the conference will conclude Thursday at noon. The full conference schedule will be available soon.  

Conference registration is $99. This price includes all sessions. Registration is non-refundable. 

Please reach out to the event coordinator, Tyshawn Gardner at tyshawn_gardner@baylor.edu or call 254-710-6103. 

On campus parking and transfers to the conference by ground transportation will be available and communicated before the conference. 

The purpose of the African American Preaching Conference is defined in its permanent title: “Where the Pulpit Meets the Academy.” The preachers and plenary speakers are selected for their widely known expertise as both students and preachers. The program always focuses on the rich legacy of African American preaching in relation to today’s culture, church, and academy. 

The conference is planned by a steering committee of ministers from multiple denominations in consultation with the leadership of George W. Truett Theological Seminary and the Kyle Lake Center for Effective Preaching.