SPECIAL GUESTS
Rev. Latoya Hall-Downer
Worship Leader
HeartCry Worship
Her name echoes in the gospel music industry. She epitomizes excellence, talent and anointing. This woman of God is a singer, worship leader, vocal coach, teacher, preacher, conference host and speaker, wife and mother. From the tender age of 14, Latoya professionally commenced her musical journey, which led her on a skyrocketed adventure with world renowned gospel group The Grace Thrillers and later went on to work with various world renowned artistes and musicians.
Ordained as a credentialed minister at the Exhorter Rank in the Church of God, Latoya is on serious business for God. She has served the Kingdom of God in many capacities in Jamaica including Music Minister at the Clifton and Escarpment Road New Testament Churches of God and the first District Music Minister for the New Testament Church of God (Escarpment Road District of churches, overseeing the creative operations of 4 local congregations). She currently serves as the Minister of Administration, Music & Worship Arts at the West Toronto Church of God in Canada.
Latoya HD is the host and founder of the HeartCry Worship Conference & Experience which is held annually and geared towards training and empowerment for persons primarily involved in Music and Performing Arts Ministry.
Latoya is also a wife and a mother, married to Sharlon Downer for 17 years and they have one daughter.
Rev. Apostle Prophet Lavene Lee Elliott-Smith
Unleashing Purpose Ministries International
Rev. Apostle Prophet Lavene Lee Elliott-Smith is a dynamic and visionary leader, anointed with a passion for purpose, transformation, and the advancement of God’s Kingdom. She received her pastoral and theological training at the North Coast School of Ministries and holds extensive academic preparation in Counseling, Psychology, Social Psychology, and Social Work through the University of the West Indies, Jamaica.
Apostle Elliott-Smith is a firm believer in continuous personal growth and lifelong learning. Her unwavering pursuit of excellence and her commitment to becoming all that God has called her to be remain the driving force behind her ever-evolving spiritual and professional journey.
She is the Founder and Overseer of Unleashing Purpose Ministries International—a ministry with a divine mandate to serve as a city of refuge for the hurting, a stream of healing, and a place of refreshing where lives are restored, sustained, and transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit.
From this apostolic hub, she birthed EMERGE, a dynamic intercessory, prophetic, and deliverance movement committed to awakening purpose and igniting revival. She also hosts “The Purpose Show”, which airs every Saturday morning on YouTube and Facebook Live, inspiring listeners to live intentionally and walk boldly in their God-given destiny.
Lina Smith is a certified personal trainer, author of "In Him We Move" and holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Sciences. She is the founder of True Image Fitness, a faith-based fitness community dedicated to helping women grow stronger in spirit, mind, and body for the glory of God. Lina's desire is to empower women to embrace their true identity in Christ and pursue purpose-driven health rooted in biblical truth.
Lina Smith
Christian Fitness Coach and Certified Personal Trainer
Founder, True Image Fitness
Erica Shaw is a bilingual, award-winning marketer, media producer, voice artist, and professor of creativity with over 25 years of multi-media experience. She works at Sheridan College developing sales and marketing campaigns, and has produced or voiced content for major brands like RBC, Microsoft, and Coca-Cola.
Erica Shaw, MA
Award-Winning Marketer | Media Producer | Professor of Creativity
Majestic Dance Ministry under the leadership of Ann-Marie Smith continues to bring pure, authentic and inspirational worship through anointed dance for over 17 years now. They have partnered with several ministry teams including The Spring Community Church who have supported and welcomed them over the years.
Psalm 96:6 states – Honour and Majesty are before him, strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. This continues to shape their praise as they bring the heart of worship in dance.
Majestic Dance Ministry
Vereen McDonald is a makeup artist, gospel singer, songwriter, worship contributor, dancer and choreographer. As a Makeup artist, she has worked as a beauty consultant with experience for brands like Make up For Ever and holds a diploma from the Canada Beauty College. As a Vocalist, she is featured on live gospel tracks, including the live recording of "Great and Mighty God" by Kevin Adams & Voices of Praise. She released her single "If You Believe" in 2022 and continues to use her gifts to enhance the Kingdom of God.
Vereen Mcdonald
Makeup artist & Vocalist
Jan Morgan is described as a trumpeter and often referred to as a “musical genius” and a “musician’s musician. Morgan has been involved in recordings and performances for several international artistes and has performed with several musical groups in Guyana and Canada. In 2018, Morgan won the Juno Awards for the Best World Music Album and is currently a core member of the Juno Award winning band Kobo Town.
Jan Morgan
Trumpeter