Generations LIVE, the annual conference hosted by CeCe Winans, celebrated its fifth anniversary this year with its most expansive gathering yet: the first time the event has grown to a full three days.
Held once again at Belmont University's Curb Event Center in Nashville, the milestone conference brought together thousands of women including attendees who traveled from as far as Argentina and Honduras for a robust roster of worship, teaching, and wellness programming designed to nourish spirit, soul, and body.
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This year's conference opened with co-host Ashley Phillips, who delivered the message "Prepare for Christ's Return," followed by Pastor Sheryl Brady, who has spoken at every Generations LIVE conference for three consecutive years. The evening built toward a powerful ending as the room stayed seated for CeCe Winans' opening night concert, closing the session in a moving time of worship.
Friday stood as the conference's only full day of programming, opening with a worship service featuring award-winning artist DOE and the Nashville Life Singers. The morning continued with ministry from Shannon Smith, who encouraged attendees to "Feed Your Miracle," Apostle Stephanie Okafor taught on the power of prayer, and Pastor Tim Johnson shared why believers are "Fatherless No More." Dr. Denise Ray taught on "The Love Behind the Cross."
The evening reached its emotional high point with Jackie Hill Perry, who delivered a powerful message titled "The Man on the Middle Cross." She was followed by Priscilla Shirer, who came to the stage so moved by Hill Perry's teaching that she paused to give an altar call before delivering her own message, admonishing women to trust God and not dabble in doubt.
True to Generations LIVE's mission of addressing the whole person, spirit, soul, and body Saturday turned its focus to financial, physical, and emotional wellness. CeCe Winans was joined by Joy Butts, VP National Business Development Manager at JPMorgan Chase Bank, for a conversation on building wealth through simple, practical steps. Health motivator and wellness coach Rochelle T. Parks, widely known as "Coach Ro," followed with a session on physical health, drawing from her own health journey and her work helping others build lasting habits. Dr. Sarita Lyons then "dropped the bomb," addressing ‘mother wounds’ and the road to healing broken relationships.
The Burch Twins ministered in song ahead of DOE and the Nashville Life Singers, setting the atmosphere for the conference's final speaker, Pastor Tamara Bennett, who sent the women off with a reminder that they are on assignment from God.
As the milestone fifth conference came to a close, organizers announced that Generations LIVE 2027 will take place July 22–24. Registration opened immediately, and more than 500 women secured their seats before the conference weekend was over, a testament to just how deeply this year's conference resonated. The conference will return for its’ fourth year to Belmont University's Curb Event Center in Nashville, and early momentum suggests 2027 is shaping up to be an experience no one will want to miss.
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