Sabbath Praise & Worship Conference Returns December 4-5, 2026
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church | Sumter, SC
After 25 years away, Sumter native Pastor Trevor A. Cooper returns home with a message of hope, renewal, and community empowerment.
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Presented by Impact Fellowship Church in partnership with Amasha Hope, the second annual Sabbath Conference, also known as SabCon, will bring together residents of Sumter and surrounding communities for two days of community dialogue, music, leadership development, fellowship, and spiritual renewal.
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TWO TRACKS. ONE COMMUNITY.
SabCon 2026 will feature two distinct but complementary areas of programming:
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COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
Presented by Amasha Hope, this nonreligious community program will feature conversations and workshops centered on youth empowerment, physical and mental wellness, music and creative development, leadership, education, workforce readiness, and pathways to opportunity.
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The program will also include the public introduction of Sons of Sumter, a proposed male empowerment and mentorship initiative currently in development.
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PRAISE AND WORSHIP
Presented by Impact Fellowship Church, the spiritual program will bring together worship, music, teaching, and fellowship centered on rest, renewal, and faith.​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Introducing Sons of Sumter
During SabCon 2026, IFC’s conference partner, Amasha Hope, will publicly introduce Sons of Sumter, a proposed four-year mentorship, leadership, and pathway-development initiative for young men in Sumter County.
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The December presentation will mark the initiative’s community-introduction and development phase, not the launch of an operating mentoring program. As an initial step, Amasha Hope plans to establish a Founding Sons Advisory Council of 10 to 15 current 10th-grade students. With parent or legal guardian consent and appropriate youth safeguards, the council would help inform the program’s design and rites of passage. One-on-one mentoring would not begin during this advisory phase.
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Subject to final planning, sustainable funding, safeguards, and appropriate school or district cooperation, the inaugural mentoring cohort is envisioned to launch in 2027. The initial cohort size and participating schools have not yet been finalized.
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The proposed model would support participants through 11th and 12th grades and for two years following graduation. Programming would emphasize:
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Life and social skills
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Physical and mental wellness
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Leadership and personal responsibility
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Workforce development
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Trade school and apprenticeship
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Military service
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Entrepreneurship and business formation
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Community college, technical education, and four-year college or university
Students, families, prospective mentors and elders, educators, health professionals, employers, and community leaders will be invited to participate in the conversation and help inform the initiative’s continued development.
Community Partnerships
Businesses, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, foundations, employers, and civic organizations interested in providing financial or in-kind support for Amasha Hope’s nonreligious community programming at SabCon 2026, including the public introduction and continued development of Sons of Sumter, are invited to contact Amasha Hope at amashahope@gmail.com or (510) 405-7744.
Community partnership benefits apply only to Amasha Hope’s nonreligious programming. Impact Fellowship Church presents the Saturday evening worship service separately, and it is not included in this sponsorship request or its associated benefits.
Amasha Hope is registered with the South Carolina Secretary of State to solicit charitable contributions in South Carolina. Charity Public ID: P102941.
Registration
Early bird registration opens on October 5, 2026.
For conference information, text SABBATH to 510-621-5999.
See Where SabCon Began & Where It's Going!
Experience highlights from the inaugural Sabbath Conference, held in Oakland, California, in December 2025. The official recap captures moments from the Sabbath Talks, community fellowship, Music & Arts Showcase, worship experiences, and One Night Revival that established the foundation for SabCon’s next chapter in Sumter at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, December 4 - 5, 2026.
Sabbath Talks
Four Conversations. One Purpose
The Sabbath Talks served as the cornerstone of Sabbath Conference 2025, bringing together respected leaders and practitioners for thoughtful conversations that explored faith, leadership, wellness, purpose, and resilience.
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Watch each session below and revisit the practical wisdom, biblical insight, and meaningful dialogue that continue to equip our growing Sabbath community.
Kingdom Economics
Financial Empowerment for Church Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Visionaries
Overview
What does faithful stewardship look like in today's economy? This discussion explores biblical principles of financial empowerment, entrepreneurship, leadership, and building lasting Kingdom impact.
Foodways, Physical Fitness & Fashion
Superchargers for Ministry & Marketplace
Overview
Healthy living extends beyond physical wellness. This conversation explores how nutrition, movement, and personal presentation can strengthen both ministry and marketplace leadership.
Kingdom Economics
Financial Empowerment for Church Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Visionaries
Overview
What does faithful stewardship look like in today's economy? This discussion explores biblical principles of financial empowerment, entrepreneurship, leadership, and building lasting Kingdom impact.
Getting from “Hear” to There
Fulfillment in Career and Calling with Clarity
Overview
Purpose requires more than vision. This conversation examines how intentional decision-making, perseverance, and faith help transform calling into meaningful action.
Mental & Emotional Resilience
For Caregivers, Advocates, and Helping Professions
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Those who serve others must also care for themselves. This discussion offers practical and spiritual perspectives on maintaining emotional health, resilience, and sustainable leadership.
Amasha Hope: South Carolina Charitable Registration
Amasha Hope, a California public benefit corporation and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is registered with the South Carolina Secretary of State’s Division of Public Charities to solicit charitable contributions in South Carolina. The organization currently complies with the registration requirements of the South Carolina Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act.
Charity Public ID: P102941 | Registration documentation is available upon request.