Gatherings, conventions, and community moments where Love in Action shows up to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God.
Love in Action will host a full week of programming at the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. Summer Convention in Indianapolis. Six days of orientation, biblical formation, justice labs, a public townhall, citywide service, and an action summit.
Six days. One commitment. Justice made tangible across every focus area of the ministry.
Facilitators: LIA Board of Directors — Dr. Malaika Brown, Min. Melvin Boyd, Jr., and others
Facilitator: TBD
Facilitator: Dr. Cynthia Bynum
Voter Education & Empowerment Lab
Facilitator: Min. Melvin Boyd, Jr.
Education Reform Lab
Facilitator: Dr. Malaika Brown
Economic Justice Reform Lab
Facilitator: Rep. Joshua Watkins, Kentucky State Representative
Criminal Justice Reform Lab
Facilitator: Pastor Mike McBride
A Townhall Conversation · Main Hall · Recorded & Livestreamed
Host & Moderator: Dr. Malaika Brown
Confirmed Panelists:
A nonpartisan two-hour conversation organized into four themed blocks: Voter Empowerment · Criminal Justice & Community Safety · Education & Economic Justice · The Church in the Public Square. Audience Q&A in every block, closing lightning round, and commissioning prayer.
Facilitator: LIA Board of Directors
In Partnership With The Indianapolis Urban League · Back-To-School Backpack Giveaway & Block Party
Location: Indianapolis Urban League — 777 Indiana Avenue, Suite 1, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Admission: FREE parking, FREE admission, and FREE backpacks (while supplies last, children must be present)
Love in Action joins the Indianapolis Urban League's 60th anniversary Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway & Block Party — a day of family-forward, community-rooted service that turns Love in Action's citywide impact into action visible on the street.
What families can expect: Free backpacks filled with school supplies · Health screenings, physicals, and haircuts · Kids Zone (bounce house, obstacle course, face painting, mascots, visiting library with free books, free youth ID) · Urban Farmer's Market · Community and education resources · Live music with DJ Chocolate Shake, DJ Kenny Kixx, local performers, and CUPID on center stage.
Schedule subject to change. Specific room locations and final facilitators will be confirmed closer to the convention dates.
Regional gatherings, training events, and special programs will be posted here as they're confirmed. Join the Love in Action network to receive event announcements first.
The PAW Summer Convention is one of the year's biggest moments for the ministry. Bring your church. Bring your captains. Show up.