Hearts Ablaze Atlanta: 2026 Conference
4/18/26 | 8:30AM-5:30PM ET | ATL, GA
Oh Lord, will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You? Psalms 85:6
Register today and join us in Atlanta, GA on April 18th for Hearts Ablaze Atlanta.
On April 8, 1966, a Time magazine cover posed a chilling question: “Is God Dead?” God's response was stupendous. On June 21, 1971, Time magazine published God’s answer on its cover: “JESUS REVOLUTION.” The magazine wrote, “Jesus is alive and well and living in the radiant spiritual fervor of a growing number of young Americans…If any one mark clearly identifies them, it is their total belief in an awesome, supernatural Jesus Christ, not just a marvelous man who lived 2,000 years ago, but a living God.”
We are now in a worse position than 1966. Once again, America needs a spiritual awakening, and the church needs a revival. Both begin with us. Are you willing to allow the Holy Spirit to ignite, revive, and fill you with a burning passion for the things that matter to God? Do you long to know and fulfill God’s beautiful plan for your life? Jesus is looking for men and women who are fervent for His holy love and fire to penetrate their hearts and bones—people who are committed to make a difference in the Kingdom of God. God is inviting you to engage with Him in a way that will transform you forever. He wants to equip and use you mightily in the dark times we are living in. We invite you to join us at the Hearts Ablaze - Atlanta Conference to encounter Jesus. You will be transformed and equipped to become a vessel of honor that Christ can use to impact culture and turn many to righteousness.
Conference Details
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 | Men & Women, ages 13+
Location: Elevate City Church
7770 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Time: 8:30am - 5:30pm ET
Cost: Free ($25 fee to cover lunch)
Meet the Speakers
Jahan Berns
Jahan’s life story is replete with trials, tragedies, and triumphs. She is a classic example of how God’s shining light cannot be overcome by darkness.
Jahan’s Father, a military commander in Uganda was assassinated when she was just six years old.
Following his death, Jahan’s family was robbed of everything, and they became destitute. Jahan was raised Muslim until her dramatic conversion to Christianity. Jahan migrated from Uganda to England, and finally to Birmingham, Alabama.
As a Mortgage Banking & Litigation attorney, Jahan practiced law at the law firm of Sirote & Permutt, in Birmingham, AL, until she took a job as the Chief Operating Officer for JH Israel and U.S. Israel Education Association.
Jahan is now in full-time ministry with Triumph of Hope, a non-profit she founded to ignite others with a love and passion for Jesus.
She travels and speaks widely preaching the Gospel and sharing her inspirational story in both Christian and secular settings. Her heart is to bring hope, salvation, and deliverance to people who now struggle as hard as she once did. She is married with two children.
Jeremiah Castille
Jeremiah is a minister, speaker, teacher, and coach. He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide from 1979–1982 and was on the last team coached by Bear Bryant. Growing up in a dysfunctional home filled with abuse, domestic violence and alcoholism, mentors were the direct result of Jeremiah Castille’s successes in life.
Most notably, the legendary Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant instilled discipline and leadership into Jeremiah’s life. Coach Bryant taught him that with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and integrity; he could do great things. Coach Bryant’s guidance and Jeremiah’s resolve led Jeremiah to numerous successes including, being selected the MVP in Coach Bryant’s last Liberty Bowl game. Castille was a pallbearer at Bryant's funeral on January 28, 1983.
Jeremiah played professional football with Tampa Bay and Denver. As a member of the Denver Broncos, he played in Super Bowl XXII between the Denver Broncos and Washington Redskins. Throughout his professional career, Jeremiah’s purpose in life became clearer. His experiences led him to mentor, coach and encourage at-risk youth. In 1999, he and his wife Jean founded Jeremiah Castille Foundation, whose mission is based on Isaiah 61:1-4 is to preach good tidings to the poor, heal the broken hearted, proclaim liberty to the captives, open prison doors to those who are bound and glorify the Lord through preaching.
Matt Wilson
Matt is an passionate follower of Jesus Christ and he has the pleasure of speaking to groups about Living
Life On Purpose. He has a podcast by the same name, and believes that everyone has a purpose,
designed by God; that people should be discovering, and walking in. Matt operates in the gift of healing
and prophecy, and sees God move powerfully on a regular basis. He is a marketplace minister and
believes God’s call is for everyone, especially in the marketplace. Matt is a family man, with a beautiful
wife, two adorable girls, and a sweet puppy.
John Mejia
John Mejia is a man with a vibrant faith and passion for the Lord and His people. As a young Jewish boy, John gave his life to Yeshua (Jesus) as His Messiah.
John’s faith sustained him through excruciatingly painful life struggles. Against overwhelming odds, John’s faith sustained and helped him to thrive.
John grew up in NYC upper westside Manhattan. He attended Syracuse University, where he received a science degree in 1995.
He served in the US Navy as an officer for 10 years and later became a pilot for US Airways. John is the CEO and founder of Providence Investments. He started the company in 2012 and grew the company to 4,000 units since its inception.
John feels blessed to have been married 24 years to Kristi, his beautiful southern Birmingham girl. They have two daughters, Bella, 20, who is a Junior attending Auburn University and Maddie Rose, 18, who is a Senior at Briarwood Christian School. John and his family attend Church of The Highlands. They love to travel seeking out unfamiliar places and great restaurants.
Ann Allen Salter
Ann Allen’s passion is to teach the truth of God’s Word in a simple yet powerful way, so that it can be easily passed forward. She received a fresh word from the Lord during a time of fasting years ago, “Haven’t ya’ll been studying the Bible long enough? It’s time to do the Bible.” She has been enjoying doing just that through Triumph of Hope as their Discipleship Manager.
Ann Allen believes that the remnant Church’s greatest days are ahead. However, the Body of Christ must be trained/equipped through the Word and the Holy Spirit to not only survive but thrive in the seasons ahead.
Ann Allen practiced veterinary medicine in her hometown of Montgomery, Alabama for 40 years and now resides on Lake Martin with her husband Rusty, and numerous wonderful pets. She has two grown sons (Will and Taylor), a daughter-in-law (Bayly), and a grandson (Beckett).
For additional questions, please email info@triumphofhope.net. Please invite a friend and RSVP! Spots are limited.