Hundreds of Dreams Reignited at BOL’s Vision and Dreamer’s Conference
The Breath of Life TV Vision and Dreamer’s Conference, themed “Excuseless,” was a powerful weekend, bringing together over 150 entrepreneurs, leaders, and dreamers from across the nation and other countries.
Designed to foster an environment of faith, vision, and affirmation, the conference featured a dynamic lineup of speakers and sessions, leaving attendees equipped to pursue their dreams without excuses.
“I believe that based on Joel 2:28, there is more visionary potential than ever before in earth’s history,” said Pastor Debleaire Snell, Breath of Life’s Speaker/Director and the visionary behind this conference. “We believe that there are more Josephs and Daniels now that simply need a forum to unlock their potential and be loosed from their excuses. Based on the feedback of those that attended and what we experienced during the event, we believe that God’s vision was realized and that more visionaries are now moving forward towards their purpose and assignment.”
The conference kicked off on Friday night with a vesper thought from Pastor Fredrick Russell, entitled, “Dangerous Success,” which set the tone for the weekend. Adding a unique perspective were Mirthell and Rita Mitchell, creators of ‘The Onyx Family,’ who shared their journey from being broke to blessed as successful content creators! A mixer followed and guests were able to meet and mingle while enjoying finger foods.
On Sabbath morning at the Oakwood University Church, the energy was high! Musical inspiration was provided by Gospel Recording Artist Myron Butler and Levi. His worship-filled performance added a spiritual freedom to the conference and allowed worshippers to lay their burdens at the feet of Jesus. Pastor Snell then followed with a powerful word entitled, ‘Stop Watching Other People Eat,’ reinforcing the theme of living without excuses.
After lunch, there were six breakout sessions for registrants to choose from, including topics such as dealing with frustrations, comparison, dealing with criticism, leaving the familiar and handling resistance. These sessions were transformative and helped to address concerns and excuses many people have for not pursuing their purpose.
The day concluded with a Vision Plenary where CEO Kim Caudle-Lewis and Grammy-Award winning producer, Kelvin Wooten shared wisdom and answered questions in a panel discussion with Pastor Snell.
On Sunday morning, the conference culminated with a Vision Brunch at the Westin Hotel. Renowned movie producer DeVon Franklin, known for his motivational speaking and best-selling books, was the keynote speaker, sharing invaluable insights on overcoming obstacles and staying true to one’s vision. His message resonated deeply, emphasizing that excuses are the enemy of progress. He ended his speech with the resounding applause of a room of people on their feet; feeling inspired, energized and ready to move forward with their dreams.
The first annual Vision and Dreamer’s Conference was truly a success in its mission. Many left the event with renewed motivation, equipped with strategies and a supportive network to help them move forward without excuses.
“For me, this conference was important because it was the catalyst that I needed to move me into a new season,” said Fiona Peart, who flew in from Maryland to attend. “Unless you get something to shake you up, you’ll stay where you are. This weekend shook me to to my core and I think so many of us are going to be blessed because of it.”
As the event concluded, Pastor Snell hinted at a future conference, promising to continue this beautiful vision of coming together as a community of faith to dream, share and pursue purpose for the glory of God.
