Morehouse School of Religion

FOUNDERS' 2026

FEB 9-11, 2026 | Atlanta, GA

Program Description

Morehouse School of Religion is poised to observe and celebrate our 159th Founders’ Observance of continuous Christian service through the lens of the Black Church. Since our founding, we have endeavored to serve our Baptist congregations, parachurch organizations, alumni, alumnae, and our brotherly and sisterly communities around our global communities. Events Monday, February 9-10, 2026, are set to be held at Antioch Baptist Church North, 540 Cameron Madison Alexander Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. The Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 will be held at Lindsey Street Baptist Church, 550 Lindsey Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30314.

This year, our theme highlights our institutional role, which is to provide religious education for our clergypersons. Historically, black religious education has played a vital role in the formation of our Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Our theme then is “Unshakable: The Prophetic Resilience of Black Faith and Black Futures.” Scriptural reference: “We are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken.” (Hebrews 12: 26-29, NRSV). We stand confidently that this is an appropriate conversation during these sundry times.

Program Schedule

Monday
February 9, 2026

Location

Antioch Baptist Church North
540 Cameron M. Alexander Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

Board meeting

Monday, Feb 9, 2026

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Welcome Reception

Monday, Feb 9, 2026

4:00 pm – 5:45 pm

Opening Plenary Worship

Dr. John R. Adolph
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
Beaumont, TX

Monday, Feb 9, 2026

6:00 pm

Late Night Worship Service

Rev. Cameron Jenkins
Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church
Houston, TX

Monday, Feb 9, 2026

9:00 pm

Tuesday
February 10, 2026

Location

Antioch Baptist Church North
540 Cameron M. Alexander Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

Morehouse School of Religion Breakout Session

AI and the Church: Navigating the Digital Divide

Dr. Timothy Farmer
Hill First Baptist Church, Athens GA “Extreme Makeover: Church Technology Edition
Atlanta, GA

Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026

9:30 am

Morehouse School of Religion 159th Founders’ Observance Chapel Service

Dr. Jennifer Carner
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Pittsburgh, PA

Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026

11:00 am

MSR National Alumni Meeting

Business Session
National Morehouse School of Religion Alumni Board

Alumni Association dues are not included in the Founders’ Day registration fee and may be paid separately at the registration table during the event.

Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

C.D. Hubert Lecture Series

Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson
Grace Baptist Church
Mt. Vernon, NY

Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Morehouse School of Religion President-Dean’s Address

Dr. Antonio Proctor
Topic: “Unshakable: The Prophetic Resilience of Black Faith and Black Futures.” Scriptural reference: “We are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken.” (Hebrews 12: 26-29, NRSV)
President-Dean
Morehouse School of Religion at the Interdenominational Theological Center
Atlanta, GA

Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Wednesday
February 11, 2026

This session will be held at an alternate location. See location details below.

Location

Lindsay Street Baptist Church
550 Lindsay Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30314

Morehouse School of Religion Prayer Breakfast

A Salute to Local Civil Rights Making a Global Impact
Dr. Valerie Tate Everett
West Side Community CME Church
Atlanta, GA

Location

Lindsay Street Baptist Church
550 Lindsay Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30314

Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

REGISTRATION