IMMERSED IN THE PRESENCE
2026 SPEAKERS
Mike Whited
Apostle
Some 10 years after coming out and leaving 30 years in ministry Mike would meet the man who he would marry and they began a search for an affirming, Spirit-filled church. In their journey they eventually found themselves at New Covenant Atlanta where Mike would receive confirmation of his call to return to ministry. Mike preached his first sermon at New Covenant Atlanta shortly after that and would be ordained an apostle later that same year at the next Immersed Conference. After ordination Mike and his spouse Dan, who was ordained a five-fold teacher in 2025, spent the next 11+ years traveling to most of the network churches preaching and teaching. He supports a number of the network pastors and spends much of his week in conversation with them. Mike has also developed a three year curriculum for leadership development and has conducted this with several of the network churches. The two have a shared vision of a retreat and teaching center that will serve the network and the LGBTQIA+ community. He and Dan look forward to many years to come in serving the kingdom and LGBTQIA revival.
Helen Ornelas-McIntyre
Prophetic Dance Minister
Prophetic dance minister, leader, instructor and mentor over 25 years. A graduate of Eagles International Training Institute, an accredited school of the arts in courses of Dance, Pageantry, School of Prophecy.
In 2021 through the prophetic voice of the Lord, AbunDanz N Grace was established; a creative worship tools and dance/movement foundational training for ministry of the arts. The Creator has created His image in me, hallelujah! Presently a member of New Covenant Church NOLA with Apostle Shelly Planellas & Prophetic Pastor Tanzanika as overseers and covering.
It is my goal to serve as a biblical visual demonstrator to the sights of the Father’s heart and Word through movement. This is a time where the dance and movement ministers are called to arise higher in preparation for the church becoming the “Dancing Bride” (Revelations 19:7) as we wait for the return of our King.
We are YHWH’s servants sent as the extension of Jesus to set the captives free, to be healed, saved and delivered. I pray that the Lord would use the dance/movement/flag bearing ministries that are within to speak prophetically through us as we declare praise, worship and humble adoration to the King of kings and Lord of lords.
Elifalet Morales Taboada
Pastor
THE IMMERSED CONFERENCE
ADMINISTRATION
Dawn McClary
Immersed Coordinator
Pastor Dawn McClary, born in Atlanta Ga then raise in Orlando Florida, moved back to Atlanta in 2009. In 2014 She found the new loves of her life, God and Christie McClary. Dawn was raised to believe in God and to be a “good Christian”, little did she know what that meant until she found New Covenant Church of Atlanta. From the moment she walked into NCCA she felt at home and at peace with God in her life. Dawn was ordained as a Pastor in November of 2025, changing her life forever. Dawn is a wife to Christie, a dog mom to Adah and Femi, a Mortgage Underwriter with Truist, and a child of God. She has a passion for being a Good Person, Loving, Kind and Compassionate to the world around her maters.
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Tanzanika Ruffin
Immersed Overseer
Talia Gardner
Children's Church
Talia is honored to be leading the Kids Ablaze and Ignite Camps for a 3rd year! “I carry a deep passion for serving and equipping the next generation. My heart is to create an atmosphere where young people can truly encounter God and be boldly stewarded into His presence with confidence, identity, and purpose. I believe this generation is called to burn brightly, and I am honored to help steward them into all God has for their lives. I’m also incredibly blessed to serve alongside my amazing wife, Prophet Carla, Together, we are committed to pouring into these young hearts, guiding them spiritually, and believing for a powerful move of God in their lives.