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GOTSCon – Pastor’s Edition is a two-day, small-room experience for pastors, church planters, executives and their spouses.

Led by Drs. R.A. & Victory Vernon with special guests Dr. Dharius & Shameka Daniels, this exclusive gathering delivers the unfiltered wisdom you won’t hear anywhere else—relationship, practical strategy, and the tools to build a church and a life that lasts.

Seats are very limited.

Choose your package and reserve your place today. →

Soul × Science for Pastors Who Want
to Last

CONFERENCE HOST

Change Church - Dekalb

1170 N Hairston Rd.
Stone Mountain, GA 30083

OCTOBER 13-14, 2025

Drs. R.A. &
Victory Vernon

PRESENTED BY

For more than 25 years, Dr. R.A. Vernon has served as pastor, author, and spiritual father to thousands of leaders across the nation. Alongside his wife, Dr. Victory Vernon, they have built The Word Church in Cleveland, Ohio into one of America’s most influential ministries while raising a thriving family and covering pastors through The Shepherds Connection.

Together, the Vernons embody the heart of Soul × Science—pairing spiritual wisdom with practical strategy to help pastors lead churches, protect marriages, and live whole lives that stand the test of time.

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Dr. Dharius Daniels & Pastor Shameka Daniels

CONFERENCE HOSTS

Dr. Dharius Daniels is one of the most prolific communicators of our day, a pastor, coach, and certified emotional intelligence specialist dedicated to helping leaders self-optimize without self-destructing. He serves as Lead Pastor of Change Church, a thriving multi-site congregation, and is the author of Relational Intelligence as well as founder of the Daniels Den Mentoring & Coaching Program, which serves thousands worldwide.

Alongside him is his wife, Pastor Shameka Daniels, his college sweetheart and partner in life and ministry. Together they bring over 20 years of leadership experience, a heart for building healthy families, and a passion for equipping pastors and leaders to live whole and lead well. They are the proud parents of two sons, Seth and Gabriel.

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Conference Schedule

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13

8:00 AM – Mastermind Your Marriage Breakfast (Mastermind only)

11:00 AM – Registration & Welcome Reception
Lunch & Learn (Elite + Mastermind)

12:30 PM – Session One

2:00 PM – Break

2:30 – 3:45 PM – Session Two

4:00 – 5:30 PM – After Party

7:30 PM – Mastermind Dinner (Mastermind only)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14

7:00 AM – Coffee & Strategery (Elite + Mastermind)

9:00 AM – Session Three

10:30 AM – Session Four

11:45 AM – Lunch (on your own)
Lunch & Learn (Elite + Mastermind)

1:30 PM – Session Five

3:00 PM – Session Six

6:00 PM – Mastermind Dinner (Mastermind only)

Tailored packages for tailered outcomes.

Priced per couple

ESSENTIALS

$497

Build Your Foundation

Learn proven Soul × Science principles
in 2 full days of sessions

Gain spiritual clarity x practical tools for church, marriage, and leadership

Be equipped by teaching from Drs. R.A. & Victory Vernon x Dr. Dharius & Shameka Daniels

Connect with like-minded pastors, church planters x spouses in a focused setting

ELITE

$698

Up Close x Personal

Participate in exclusive Strategy
Lunches (2 days) — closed-door, off-the-record insights where speakers share what they can’t say from the stage

Gain practical ministry frameworks for growth, generosity x leadership health

Ask direct questions and get personalized answers from the speakers

Walk away with Elite-only resources x tools to immediately apply in your church context

Build relationships with other high-capacity leaders in a smaller circle

MASTERMIND

NOTE: Application required for Mastermind. Seats are limited to ensure the right leaders are in the
room for honest, high-value conversations.

$1099

Transform Ministry, Money
& Marriage

Includes everything
in Essentials and Elite, plus:

Build relationships & receive
strategic guidance during private
dinners with the Vernon’s and
the Daniel’s

Strengthen your marriage with
proven practices at the “Mastermind Your Marriage” Breakfast

Discover practical strategies to grow your
church and increase generosity
in dedicated Mastermind Sessions
on ministry and money

Receive focused, personalized
direction with a 60-minute
post-conference coaching call

Continue your growth with a 30-day
trial to the Soul & Science Network

If Jesus isn’t the center, everything else will compete for control. 🧭 Even good things become distractions when God is last. + Everything leaks without divine order. + Overflow starts with alignment.
❤️🙏🏾

Hotels

STONE MOUNTAIN

Hampton Inn Atlanta/Stone Mountain

1737 Mountain Industrial Blvd.
Stone Mountain, Georgia, 30083

(770) 934-0004

ATLANTA

Atlanta Marriott Northeast/Emory Area

2000 Century Blvd NE
Atlanta, GA 30345

(404) 325-0000

ATLANTA (BUCKHEAD)

JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead

3300 Lenox Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30326

(404) 262-3344

  • All conference events will be held at Change Church’s Dekalb Campus located at 1170 N Hairston Rd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083.

  • Who can attend GOTSCon 2025?
    GOTSCon – Pastor’s Edition is designed specifically for:

    • Senior Pastors leading established congregations

    • Aspiring Pastors & Church Planters preparing for or just beginning their ministry journey

    • Pastors’ Spouses who carry the weight of ministry alongside their partner

    • Select Ministry Leaders invited to grow in leadership, culture, and church systems

    This is a closed-door, small-room experience—built for those called to shepherd God’s people and hungry for both the soul (spiritual depth) and the science (practical systems) of pastoring.

  • There will not be any childcare at the conference. This conference is for 18 and older.

  • Light refreshments are included during scheduled conference breaks. Meals are not included in the Essentials package. However, upgraded packages do provide additional access:

    • Elite: Includes exclusive Lunch & Learn sessions with meals provided (both days).

    • Mastermind: Includes all Lunch & Learn sessions plus private Mastermind dinners and a Mastermind Your Marriage breakfast.

    Lunch on Tuesday (for all attendees) is on your own, with plenty of nearby dining options available.

  • We recommend booking your travel into Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). It’s the closest major airport to Change Church – DeKalb Campus, with convenient access to hotels, restaurants, and the conference venue.

  • Yes, parking will be free and available on a first come, first serve basis.

  • If you need to transfer a ticket to someone else, you may do so through the ticketing purchase platform, Brushfire. Tickets are non-refundable.

  • Please email our conference team at gots@wordcity.org.

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