Why Is This Conference Needed?
It is estimated that as 1 in 5 couples in the United States experience at least 1 episode of partner-to-partner violence. What does that mean? Whether we admit it openly or not, we all know, work with, or worship with someone who has been violated or has violated another. And this is becoming an increasingly more visible problem among teenagers. Yet, for too long the church has remained silent on this issue, even while victims and perpetrators join us for worship every Sunday morning. Not anymore! Sixth Mount Zion is speaking out against Intimate Partner Violence. We believe that if we talk about it, we can take away some of its power.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. October 15-17, we invite you to Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church for a life changing conference. Join pastors, ministers, Women's & Men's Ministry Leaders, Youth Workers, college students, and others at this conference exposing the prevalence of intimate partner violence in our communities and what we can do to stop it.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. October 15-17, we invite you to Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church for a life changing conference. Join pastors, ministers, Women's & Men's Ministry Leaders, Youth Workers, college students, and others at this conference exposing the prevalence of intimate partner violence in our communities and what we can do to stop it.
- If you are still considering whether you should attend, please read the short story "Pain in the Pew".
- Click on Numbers Don't Lie to see statistics that will move you to action.
- Check out our Conference Presenters and Guest Preacher page to see who will be teaching and/or preaching during the weekend.
- The Conference Schedule page outlines the agenda for the weekend.
- Those who have been or are currently stuggling with Intimate Partner Violence can find comfort on Hope for the Violated.
- Pastors can find helpful hints on how to respond by clicking Counseling Victims of Intimate Partner Violence.
- Please click on the Conference Registration page to inform us that you will be attending.
Please Note
- Conference is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
- While Registration is optional, it gives us an idea of how many people to expect and will help us in food preparation.
- Childcare will be provided throughout the weekend.
- Please come casually dressed.
- Light meals will be provided on Friday and Saturday.
- All are welcome. Church affiliation is not necessary.
Conference Location
Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church
14 West Duval Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-7511
Rev. Tyrone Nelson, Pastor
14 West Duval Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 648-7511
Rev. Tyrone Nelson, Pastor
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"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."
--Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
--Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
