Registration
Registration is $135 through Sept. 30th.
Registration includes two lunches.
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*Late Registration is $160 per person Oct. 1 – 12th.
*Registration closes on Oct. 12th; ONSITE registration is $175, on 10/20 and 10/21
Location
Princeton Alliance Church
20 Schalks Crossing Rd
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
*District Conference will not be live-streamed.
*Childcare is not available.
Discounted Hotel Rate
DoubleTree Hotel
4355 US Route 1
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
Date and Time
October 20, 2025; 9:00am – 9:00pm
October 21, 2025; 9:00am – 9:00pm
Schedule
Monday
Oct. 6 and Oct. 13, 2025
First Reading of Reports – all reports will be posted online and emailed*
- 1st Reading of Reports will be emailed on Monday Oct. 6, 2025.
- 2nd Reading of Reports/Zoom Business Meeting will be on Monday Oct. 13, 2025 – 12:00pm-1:00pm.
- Final Business Session and Vote will be on Monday Oct. 20, 2025 – 2:00pm, in person only.
- All reports will be posted by Oct. 6, 2025.
- All questions relating to Legislative Review, Nominating Committee and Budget reports may be asked during the 10/13/25 zoom session.
- Further questions must be emailed to office@metrocma.org by Wednesday 10/15/2025 at 5pm.
- New nominations for district committees must be received, with prior consent of person being nominated, by Wednesday 10/15/2025 at 5pm.
*For Official Workers and credentialed lay delegates.
Monday
Oct. 20, 2025
8:00 AM
Registration Opens
10:00 AM
Session 1 – Dr. Kelvin Walker
- Worship band, led by Mr. Freddy Washington
12:00 PM
Lunch (provided on site)
- Welcome Lunch
2:00 PM
Session 2 – Vision Gathering & Business Session
- Honors & Recognitions
4:30 PM
Dinner Break (on your own)
7:00 PM
Session 3 – Rev. James Chung
Tuesday
Oct. 21, 2025
9:00 AM
Group Gatherings
- Diaspora Leaders
- Next Gen Leaders
- Pathways/Provisional Workers
- Worship Leaders
10:00 AM
Session 4 — Dr. Jen Ashby
12:00 PM
Lunch (provided on site)
- Church Planter’s Interest Lunch
1:00 PM
Session 5 – Dr. Kelvin Walker & Rev. Brian McMillan
3:00 PM
Seminars
4:30 PM
Dinner Break (on your own)
6:30 PM
Session 6 – Rev. Spencer Sweeting
9:00 PM
Benediction
Session Speakers
Dr. Kelvin Walker
METRO DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
After 30 years of serving the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) as a local church pastor in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New York, as well as in college ministry in Nyack, NY, Kelvin Walker currently serves as the District Superintendent of the C&MA’s Metropolitan District. He also currently serves as a member of C&MA’s President’s Cabinet. He is once again serving on the C&MA’s Board of Directors, having previously served for 10 years, including a 4-year term as the Corporate Vice-President for the denomination. He also previously served 3 terms as the president of the Association of African American Pastors of the C&MA.
He has a Bachelor’s in Sacred Music, a Master’s of Professional Studies in Church Development, and a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Leadership in the Global Context. Kelvin and his wife, Doni, have six adult children, three of whom are married, and two beautiful granddaughters.
Rev. James Chung
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF US CHINESE CHURHCES ASSOCIATION
James Chung currently serves as Executive Director of Multicultural Ministries for the Chinese Churches Association, a position he has held since October 2017. With over 25 years of ministry experience, he has served as an international worker in several countries, regional team developer for the Alliance, and as a pastor in the Metro District, bringing extensive cross-cultural expertise to his leadership in multicultural church ministry.
Dr. Jen Ashby
DIRECTOR OF CHURCH HEALTH
Dr. Rev. Jen Ashby has been serving in local C&MA churches since 1999, primarily in the areas of outreach, discipleship, and other pastoral ministry. Her passion for the health and effectiveness of local churches led her to the role of Director of Church Health for the Metro District in January, 2023. Jen holds degrees from the University of Kansas and Alliance Theological Seminary, and is certified by and leads cohorts for Life-On-Life Formation. She currently serves on the Board of Directors and the Theological Issues Committees for the C&MA in the US.
Rev. Spencer Sweeting
EXECUTIVE PASTOR OF ALLEGHENY CENTER ALLIANCE CHURCH IN PITTSBURGH, PA
Spencer Sweeting is the Executive Pastor of Allegheny Center Alliance Church
—a historic congregation following Jesus in diverse community in the heart of
Pittsburgh, PA. Over 20 years of vocational ministry, Spencer has served as a
worship leader, church planter, and lead pastor in a variety of contexts.
He is married to Beth—a professional counselor—and together they are
raising three daughters. In 2012, the Sweetings planted City Alliance Church in
their hometown of Williamsport, PA. From 2020 to 2025, Spencer served as
Lead Pastor of New Spring Church in Colorado Springs. At ACAC, he develops
staff, shapes culture, and helps discern strategy to increase Kingdom impact.
A passionate musician, Spencer has led worship around the world—and still
prefers a song to a sermon.
He first sensed a call to pastoral ministry through the Alliance Christian
Fellowship at Penn State University, where he earned degrees in English and
Religious Studies. He later studied Evangelism and Church Planting at Liberty
University Theological Seminary.
Spencer finds everyday joy in good coffee, good music, and good stories. He
is also a proud co-owner of the Green Bay Packers.
