We Live in a Crazy Culture That Seems to Be Spiraling out of Control
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to our 16th year of our Flavor Fest Conference! We live in a crazy culture that seems to be spiraling out of control. But, we believe this could be the church’s finest hour as we RISE above the noise and LEAD HIGHER! We can be the agents of change, justice, empowerment and reconciliation. Get ready for an amazing weekend! Check out all the details over the next several pages with workshops, speakers, general sessions, rise groups, concerts and more! You don’t want to miss out on a single moment of this weekend’s big family reunion! If you haven’t already heard... there won’t be a Flavor Fest in 2017! Why? We are going deeper and launching our new Flavor Fest Urban Church Network. There will be an on going opportunity for training, resources, coaching, community and more. Go to flavorfest.org to get the details and get your ministry signed up! And mark your calendars as you don’t want to miss the next Flavor Fest October 4th - 7th of 2018! Here to help you RISE, Flavor Fest Director 14 13 12 10 15 1. Main entrance 2. Registration/Information 3. Restrooms 11 9 4. Hip-Hop Shop 7 5. Vending Machines 6. Food Services 7. Main Auditorium (UYWI Youth Track) 8 8. Da Crib (Marriage & Family Track) 9. Kidz Wing 10. Kidz Vibe Auditorium (Community Empowerment Track) 11. Gym (Music Business Track/Poetry Jam/B-Boy Battle) 12. Activate Central (Crossover Volunteer Lounge) 6 13. Classroom 1 (Church Planting Track) 16 5 14. Classroom 2 (Church Leadership Track) 3 15. Prayer Room 4 2 16. Office Complex 1 17. Outdoor Seating (Tent) 17 Our Sponsors: 6 1:00pm • Lunch . .Served outside in Tent/indoor seating in Gym 1:30pm • Rise Groups- Devotionals . Classroom 1 & Classroom 2 2:30pm • Breakout Sessions B Church Planting Track . Classroom 1 Church Leadership Track . Classroom 2 Community Empowerment Track . Kidz Vibe Marriage & Family Track . Da Crib Classroom UYWI Youth Ministry Track . Main Auditorium Syntax Creative Music Business Track . Gym 4:00pm • General Session III ..........Main Auditorium 5:30pm • Syntax Creative Music Business Track 7:00pm • Concert. .Main Auditorium Thursday October 6, 2016 7:30pm • Poetry Jam ............................Gym Conference Registration Opens @ 12:00 Noon Pre-Conference: Saturday October 8th, 2016 12:30pm • Lunch & Crossover Panel 2:00pm • Networking Cafe (Free Coffee & Desserts ) 9:00am • Rise Groups ........Classroom 1 & 2, Da Crib 3:00pm • Pre Conference Labs 9:30am • Morning Prayer ............Main Auditorium Branding & Marketing . Classroom 1 10:00am • General Session IV .........Main Auditorium Marriage & Family Panel . .. Kidz Vibe 12:00pm • Breakout Sessions C Vision Mapping & Forecasting . DaCrib Classroom Church Planting Track . Classroom 1 Speed Networking . Classroom 2 Church Leadership Track . Classroom 2 Community Empowerment Track . Kidz Vibe 5:30pm • Pastor’s Welcome Dinner ................Gym Marriage & Family Track . Da Crib Classroom 7:00pm • General Session I ...........Main Auditorium UYWI Youth Ministry Track . Main Auditorium 9:30pm • Late night options Syntax Creative Music Business Track . Gym Lip Sync Battle with 3in1 Cafe ...........Main Auditorium Networking Cafe .................................Cafe 1:00pm • Lunch & General Session V ...Main Auditorium 3:00pm • Crossover’s Block Party .......Front Parking Lot 5:30pm • Syntax Creative Music Business Track Friday October 7th, 2016 7:00pm • Concert. .Main Auditorium 9:00am • Rise Groups - Morning Devotionals 7:30pm • Breakdancing Expo and Battle ...........Gym . Classroom 1 & Classroom 2 9:30am • Morning Prayer .............Main Auditorium 10:00am • General Session II ..........Main Auditorium Sunday October 9th, 2016 12:00pm • Breakout Sessions A Flavor Fest Sunday w/3 Services to choose from @ Crossover Church Planting Track . Classroom 1 Church Leadership Track . Classroom 2 9:00am • 10:30am • 12:30pm Community Empowerment Track . Kidz Vibe Marriage & Family Track . Da Crib Classroom All services will feature Crossover’s “Remix” Worship Team, UYWI Youth Ministry Track . Main Auditorium Flavor Fest Highlights, A Surprise guest artist and a message Syntax Creative Music Business Track . Gym from Lead Pastor Tommy “Urban D.” Kyllonen. All services have children’s ministry from infants up to 5th grade in our Kidz Wing. 7 The Ambassador @ambassador215 The Ambassador is a founding member of the critically acclaimed group The Cross Movement. The Ambassador began studies at Philadelphia Biblical University (formerly Philadelphia College of Bible), eventually graduating from Lancaster Bible College and then went on to receive his Masters in Theology from the prestigious Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS). He went on to co-plant and co-pastor an urban church in North Philadelphia and these fruitful years also brought forth his marriage to Michelle Branch and five children. He has toured globally as a solo artist and with The Cross Movement, and he has been covered by Christian and mainstream media outlets. Billy Johnson, Jr. @billyjohnsonjr Billy Johnson, Jr., a former senior editor for Yahoo Music for 17 years, has been covering hip-hop, R&B and pop music since 1991 and has interviewed the likes of Beyoncé, Janet Jackson, Quincy Jones, Kanye West, Eminem and Mary J. Blige. His work has additionally been featured in Vibe, Entertainment Weekly, The Hollywood Reporter, The Source, Upscale and more. Billy has appeared as a music expert on CNN.com, Tavis Smiley, E!, The Insider, BET, VH-1, ABC, FOX, AXS-TV, TV Guide, NPR, KNX, KFI, WCAP, WBZ, among others. D.A. Horton @da_horton D.A. Horton relocated his family to Los Angeles this past spring to plant Reach Fellowship. His book “Bound to Be Free” was his 3rd book to be released through NavPress. He currently serves as the Chief Evangelist for Urban Youth Workers Institute. Previously D.A. served as the Executive Director of Reach Life Ministries, the non-profit ministry of Reach Records and as an urban church planter/pastor in Kansas City, MO for nearly 6 years. He and his wife Elicia have 3 beautiful children. Elicia Horton @elicia.horton.3 Elicia Horton holds a B.S. in Bible & Theology and Organizational Leadership and an M.S. in Religious Studies as well as an M.S. in Organizational Development from Calvary Theological Seminary. She currently serves as her husband’s (D.A. Horton) road manager and has enjoyed homeschooling her kids while being able to travel and speak at conferences. Betty Flores @missbettyflores Betty Flores speaks and trains on how to live life fearlessly because this is the one thing degrees and certifications fail to teach. She actively coaches church leaders as a speaker, facilitator and consultant and coaches entrepreneurs, artists and businesses the art of executing their lifelong dreams by overcoming setbacks. Her most recent status as a successful business owner has her in the world of branding, marketing and building teams that successfully execute marketing plans, App development and client retention through AT Studios. Canton Cajo Jones @thecantonjones Canton Cajo Jones is a singer, rapper, songwriter, producer, vocal arranger, pastor and entrepreneur, as well as a dedicated husband and father of 4. Canton Jones is a Deerfield Beach, Florida native, currently residing in Atlanta, GA. He has ministered to and performed in front of millions of people during his career as a music artist. Since beginning his career and ministry, he has released numerous albums, has featured on many projects by top recording artists and has many awards and accolades. Christopher J. Harris @cjharrisone Christopher J. Harris is the Executive Pastor at Crossover Church of Tampa, Florida. Previously, he served as Director of Ministry Operations and also a member of the pastoral team at Fellowship Church of Chicago. He transitioned into this role after serving as Chief of Staff at Fellowship. He also currently serves as an International Leader within Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International. An alumnus of Florida State University and University of South Carolina, he is also a member of a number of national Boards and community groups. He has previously served in ministries in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Illinois. He recently completed a special Certificate in Ministry & Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary. Living in Tampa, he shares his life work and purpose to Inspire Wisdom with his wife, Carmen and their three children. Christopher “Play” Martin @ItzBrandnewz Christopher “Play” Martin is half of the Hip Hop duo “Kid ‘n’ Play”. He is a documentarian, and founder of production company Playground Solutionz. He recently served as a professional in residence at Florida A&M University in the Music Industry & Hip Hop Institute. He previously served in this role at Miles College, North Carolina Central University and Healthy Start Academy Charter School. In addition, schools, churches, community organizations, and groups from around the nation have called upon him to deliver keynote addresses and presentations. He is a recipient of the 2007 New York International Film Festival Award and has received Grammy and Stellar Award nominations. In 2006, after a life-changing incident, he was inspired to create the multimedia news company Brand Newz. Chris Brooks @cbb1974 Chris Brooks is the son of a Jamaican mother and an American father. He is a leader who is living his life according to his faith in Jesus Christ. He is an ordained pastor whose passions are biblical justice and the wellbeing of children, youth and families. He has had a diverse career, serving in leadership roles within the Minneapolis Public Schools, the Willow Creek Association, World Vision and in various churches, as well as teaching full-time on the faculty of a Christian University. He currently serves as the Midwest Regional Executive with Stadia. Chris has been married to Bobbi since 1996, and they have four beautiful children. 8 DJ Morphiziz @DJMorph DJ Morphiziz has remained a staple in the genre for over a decade and is commonly regarded as one of the premier Dj’s of our market.