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

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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

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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.

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. With five nationally distributed albums, a Dove award nomination and extensive travels both nationally and internationally DJ Morph has shown no signs of slowing down. He has toured across Latin America, Europe, and Asia several times over, and has been privileged to communicate his passion for God and for his artistry with thousands. His global mindset is what made his 2008 release, International, the breakaway success that it was. With five critically acclaimed releases under his belt, he is currently hard at work on his next major release, appropriately entitled, i2. Connie S. Falls @MsConnieSFalls Connie S. Falls graduated from Paine College earning a B.S. with an emphasis in Business Management. Three years later, she earned a M.A. in Organizational Management. In 2007, she started Precise Business Solutions, which grew to be a consulting agency that focused primarily on business management and development as well as consulting. Over the years, she expanded into the federal sector with a Government Contracting division. In 2012, she was honored by Dell with the position of the 1st National Director of the Regional Ambassadors Program. In 2014, she accepted the position of Director of Global Ambassadors for EBW2020. In 2016, she became the host of “Love & Money”, a radio show on the Melting Pot Radio Network. She is also the Founder and President of We Are Global Champions, Inc. Dustin Pearce @dustinpearce Dustin Pearce is the Student Pastor at Stonegate Fellowship Church in Midland, Texas. He started at Stonegate as the Director of Junior High Ministries in 2010 and transitioned into his new role in 2014. Stonegate Youth is growing rapidly and features a vibrant mid-week program, intentional “learn by doing” opportunities for service and discipleship, and a life-changing summer Camp. Dustin graduated with his Masters of Divinity from Southern Seminary in 2016. He and his wife Alye have been married for 2 years. Harmony Dust @harmonydust Harmony Dust founded Treasures Ministries in 2003. Treasures is a faith-based, survivor-led outreach and support group for women in the sex industry and victims of sex trafficking. Her goal is to train, disciple and mobilize outreach leaders in every major city on the globe where the commercial sex industry is operating. She completed her Master’s Degree in Social Work at UCLA before going on to work as a Children’s Social Worker at the Department of Children Services. She has been featured in various media sources and is a sought after speaker. Jerome Vierling @rootedjerome Jerome Vierling has been serving the Lord since 2002. After living a life of drugs, anger, partying, and much more God transformed his life. After making music for the world for 7+ years, the Holy Spirit began to show him how he could use music to reach people for Christ and build the church. He started Soundsgood in 2003 and serves the local church as Team Lead at City Life Lansing where he pastors and developed the discipleship method called Get Rooted. The current hip-hop project Jerome has released is the “Second Coming”. Lisa McClendon @LisaMcClendon Lisa McClendon is a preacher’s daughter who was groomed for gospel while having a secret affair with jazz and big band music. With the support of her mom, Lisa continued throughout the years to embrace both the gospel world and the jazz world. Lisa has headlined several tours within the US and abroad. With 6 releases under her belt, this Dove and Stellar award nominee continues to expand her brand and her fan base within the jazz, soul and gospel community. Loriana De Paz @lorianadp Loriana De Paz and her husband moved from Rhode Island to Florida in 2002. In 2012 Loriana graduated with an Associates in Business Administration and is finishing up her B.S. in Business Management. In 2014, Loriana joined the staff at Crossover Church in Tampa, FL as a STEPS for Success Navigator. When she isn’t working on her school work, teaching or meeting with families, you can usually find Loriana having fun with her favorite people in the world, her amazing husband Anthony and two daughters, Elizabeth and Olivia. Lucy Kyllonen @lucyk813 Lucy Kyllonen is not only the Lead Pastor’s wife at Crossover Church in Tampa, FL, but she currently works in the Administrative Department assisting with the day-to-day operations of managing a church. She graduated from Southeastern University with a BA in Psychology and went on to complete her Master’s in Mental Health counseling at USF. Lucy leads C.H.O.S.E.N. Women’s Ministry and served in ministry as a speaker, alongside her husband Pastor Tommy. She also contributes articles to the S.O.U.LMag you are holding. Her favorite thing and what she enjoys most is spending time with her best friend (her husband) and being a mother, teacher and role-model to her two growing and curious daughters, Deyana and Sophia. Mark Sharpe @MarkSharpeFL Mark Sharpe is the executive director for the Tampa Innovation Alliance. He retired after two decades of service in the U.S. Navy. He was elected to the County Commission Countywide District 7 seat in 2004 and was re-elected in 2006 and 2010. He was elected chairman of the County Commission in November 2013. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in multinational business from Florida State University, he earned a master’s degree in strategic studies from the University of South Florida. In 2013, Sharpe championed the development of the Economic Development Innovation Initiative and led efforts to form the Transportation Economic Development Policy Group. He is chairman of the Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization and is an active member of the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority.

9 James E. Cole @mediasharpusa James Cole graduated from Florida A&M University with his Bachelors in Public Relations and Journalism and minor in Criminal Justice. While serving as Branding and Visual Solution Consultant for Media Sharp USA, he would soon become the VP of Development for the 100 Black Men of Tampa and create the Date With the Doctor Program with his wife Dr. Jawan Ayer-Cole. He is the past President of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Black Advisory Council and newly appointed Youth Works Chair for the Hillsborough County NAACP. He is co-host of radio program Cole and the Cure and is on the leadership and creative team of Crossover Church in Tampa, FL. Nicola Menzie @NAMenzie Nicola A. Menzie is an independent reporter, entrepreneur and podcaster living in New York City. She has written for ReligionNews.com, CBSNews. com and Vibe.com. Between 2011 and 2015, Nicola was a staff reporter for top religion news site ChristianPost.com, where she interviewed ministers such as Joel Osteen, T.D. Jakes, Tim Keller, Tony Evans, Bobbie Houston and Priscilla Shirer, as well as recording artists such as MC Jin, Thi’sl and Trip Lee. Menzie is currently the lead host for Faithfully Podcast, a show centering conversations with academics, pastors, activists, artists and others about the intersection of race, culture and Christianity. Scott Free @iamscottfree Scott Free is an evangelist and urban missionary using hip-hop in the inner city of Atlanta to reach this generation with the Gospel. In 2006, he founded “Freestyle Missions” and in 2010, he launched “City Takers”. City Takers hosts several outreach programs that continue to heavily serve outside the walls of the church, as well as a huge urban hip-hop church service, “The CityTakers Experience,” pastored by Scott, and a CHH radio show on 91.5FM in Atlanta. Scott Free has over 10 years of experience in urban ministry and believes in discipling people to have servant hearts and be ‘The Church’ 24/7 wherever God has placed them. Scott Heuerman @SHeuerma Scott Heuerman is VP Marketing at BubbleUp, a world-class digital media company with products and customers in many industries including entertainment. With over 25 years in the music industry, Heuerman has led marketing strategy, business development, online marketing and customer acquisition for industry leading organizations such as Apple, Live Nation, MusicToday and Warner Bros. Records. Tami Free @iamtamifree Támesis Cruz-Ballauf aka “Tami Free” currently serves as the Director of Operations for City Takers. She holds a juris doctorate from Florida A&M University, and served as an Assistant State Attorney for the State of Florida for almost 6 years. Always having a heart for the arts she has had experience in theatre, tv and dance and has worked as a studio dance instructor, choreographer and performer. She has hosted and promoted dance jams including Crossover’s Flavor Fest dance battle and July 4th IndepenDANCE battle. After marrying Scott Free, founder of City Takers, she has dedicated herself to the work of urban missions. Tommy “Urban D.” Kyllonen @urband813 Tommy “Urban D.” Kyllonen has been Lead Pastor at Crossover Church in Tampa, FL since January 2002. He founded the youth ministry at Crossover in 1996 after graduating from Southeastern University with a BA in pastoral studies with a concentration in youth ministry. In 2006 he completed a master’s level Church Leadership Cohort at Southeastern University. He has written 3 books and has recorded eight Hip-Hop albums and has traveled the world performing and speaking at conferences. Tommy is the publisher/general editor for S.O.U.LMag and hosts S.O.U.L.Mag TV which airs on JUCE TV. Tommy has also coached over 75 pastors through his Urban Coaching Network. He is married to his best friend Lucy and has two daughters, Deyana and Sophia. Troy Evans @pastorte Pastor Troy Evans (Known as PE) is the husband of Dawn for 18 years, father of 8 children and has 7 grandchildren. He surrendered his life to Jesus Christ after being indicted in a grand jury investigation at a church on the eastside of Detroit. With only a 6th grade education he became a systems engineer and business owner. Both he and Dawn walked away from their corporate jobs/businesses to serve as urban missionaries and have planted three churches in the urban context. He has become the go-to person and national speaker in the areas of church planting, urban ministry, youth engagement and urban business development. He also serves as the North American Urban Church Planting Catalyst for the Wesleyan Church. His book, The EDGE of Redemption is being used by universities and ministries. Choco De Jesús @PastorChoco Reverend Wilfredo De Jesús (endearingly known as Pastor Choco) has been Senior Pastor of New Life Covenant Church in Chicago, IL since July 2000. The church has a weekly attendance of 17,000 globally through church plants and more than 130 ministries reaching the most disenfranchised – the broken hearted, poor, homeless, prostitutes, drug addicts and gang members. In April 2013, he was named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world and recognized for his leadership and influence with the Evangelical and Latino audiences. He resides in the Humboldt Park community of Chicago with his wife Elizabeth; they have three adult children, Alexandria, Yesenia and Wilfredo, Jr. Aaron Rench @AaronRench Aaron Rench is the CEO of Canon Press, a publishing house based in Moscow, Idaho. He graduated with a master’s degree in poetry from the University of Oxford in 2009. His poems have been published by Oxford Magazine as well as Books & Culture. He is also a film producer, whose works include “Hound of Heaven” and “The River Thief”. Rench has been a literary agent for 12 years. He founded Leaptide Literary Group and has negotiated deals with Penguin Books, Random House and HarperCollins. 10 Gus Cruz @guscruz305 Gus Cruz works for Cross International. His passion for inner city youth helps him to connect with urban leaders to develop a Gospel-centered multimedia program designed for fatherless youth. His expertise in Outcome Based Ministry has opened doors to facilitate workshops that teach leaders how to create innovative programs to reach urban communities. Gus is also very connected with the Christian Hip-Hop Community working with artists and churches in the Miami area and around the country. Jeremy Anderson @1JeremyAnderson Jeremy currently lives in Atlanta, GA with his beautiful wife Traci and their daughter Jewel. He graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work and Masters of Pastoral Studies degrees from Oakwood University. Jeremy is the published author of 6 books and has had the privilege of traveling all over the world with his motivational speaking and preaching. Jeremy is the CEO of Jeremy Anderson Ministries and his wife is the President of their non- profit organization, Next Level Living Inc. Jeremy also holds the office as the Chief Operating Officer for Spirit Reign Communications & Publishing. One thing that Jeremy wants you to know is that he is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING without God, and he owes everything he has to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Josh Niemyjski @plasticman77 Josh Niemyjski’s involvement in Christian hip hop spans 20 years across several mediums. He founded online hip-hop magazine SphereOfHipHop. com in 1997. In 2001, he was hired to run Uprok Records, an imprint of BEC/Tooth and Nail. In 2003, he co-founded indie hip-hop record label Illect Recordings. In 2007-2009, he programmed a three-hour radio show for XM/Sirius. He currently handles PR/radio promotion duties for several top Christian hip-hop labels and many indie artists. Chad Horton @ChadHorton Chad Horton has co-owned and operated Rapzilla.com with Philip Rood since 2010, bringing with him a decade of music business experience. Horton previously worked as a booking agent for Syntax Records, as well as the director of marketing at Syntax Creative, the largest independent digital distributor of Christian & Gospel music, among other genres. Originally from Northern California, he rooted himself in San Diego with his wife of nine years, as well as two beautiful daughters. David Daniels @DavidDaniels David Daniels is a reporter for Rapzilla.com. He has been published at The Washington Times, Bleacher Report, Christianity Today, HipHopDX, The Gospel Coalition, The Daily Caller and Global Grind. His writing has also been syndicated on CNN, USA Today, CBS Sports, Forbes, the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Houston Chronicle and the Philadelphia Inquirer. He is an alumnus of Geneva College, the Washington Journalism Center and the National Journalism Center. Doc Watson @Docwatsonrmg Doc Watson is the co-founder and CEO of Reflection Music Group, a Stellar-winning, Dove-nominated and Billboard-charting record label founded in 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. He previously worked as a program and music director in mainstream radio, as well as an in-house producer for Derek Minor and Tony Tillman. He also served in the military from 1995 to 2004, including Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom after the Sept. 11 attacks. Timothy Trudeau @rocdomz Timothy J. Trudeau began his professional journey in the music business in 1997. Since then, he has become a GRAMMY-nominated producer, Stellar-nominated designer, Dove-nominated record label and GRAMMY, Dove, and Stellar-awarded Distributor. He has used his experience as an artist signed to a label, a label with signed artists, a distributor with signed labels to build Syntax Creative, a company that boasts the worldwide rights to over 50,000 songs through deals with Central South, Crossroads Music Group, Daywind Records, Mountain Fever Records and Pinecastle Records, among others. He has directly negotiated deals with some of the largest companies in the world — Apple, Microsoft, Google and Amazon. Roger Holmes @roger.holmes.77920 Roger Holmes has spent 35 years in the music industry as a touring artist, recording engineer, publisher, producer and more. Through his company Sierra Management, he currently manages three-time Grammy Award winner Donnie McClurkin, Richard Smallwood and the Isaacs. Along with Amy Grant and Bill Gaither, Holmes is also a member of the Board of Trustees for the Gospel Music Trust Fund established by the late Herman Harper of the Oak Ridge Boys. In the past, the Leadership Music alumnus has served on the board of the Gospel Music Association, won SESAC Songwriter of the Year and worked with Johnny Cash. Due to his wisdom and diverse experience, Holmes has spoken at conferences such as American Gospel Quartet Convention, Music In The Rockies and Behind The Mic, among many others. N.D. Wilson @NDWilsonMutters N.D. Wilson is an independent filmmaker and best-selling author. His newest series, “Outlaws of Time”, is with HarperCollins while his “100 Cupboards” trilogy (now in more than 20 languages) and the acclaimed “Ashtown Burials” series are both from Random House. He has ventured on camera for the National Geographic Channel, and his writing has been featured on media outlets ranging from NBC’s Today Show to NPR’s All Things Considered. He is currently involved in adapting C.S. Lewis’ “The Great Divorce” for the screen and his first feature film, “The River Thief”, will be in theaters and VOD on Oct. 14. His short film, “The Hound of Heaven”, is releasing at Flavor Fest.

THURSDAY October 6th FRIDAY October 7th Pre Conference Breakout Sessions A • 12:00pm-1:00pm

The Untold Stories...... Gym Church Planting Track...... Classroom 1 12:30pm | Pre Conference Labs Jerome Vierling | Citylife Lansing Coming to Crossover’s rebuilt 43,000 square foot building is amazing… but “RISE Lead LOWER!” there are LOTS of stories of struggle, joy, pain and triumph that happened Too often we take the bait thinking we need to GO BIG or GO HOME. Jesus says behind the scenes to get here. Come hear from Pastor Tommy and a few of GO LOW or GO HOME. Planting a church isn’t something about us, it’s Jesus’ the long time members at Crossover as they share some powerful teaching bride. Obstacles we face are really His to face when it comes to the Church. We moments from the past two decades. There will be some tear jerking stories are called to love and disciple the ONE in front of us and Jesus will build His along with some ones that will have you rolling on the floor. church. So let’s RISE lower than before!

Branding & Marketing Your Ministry...... Classroom 1 Church Leadership Track...... Classroom 2 3:00pm | Betty Flores | AT Studios Lucy Kyllonen | Crossover Church Rise your Ministry and personal brand Marketing Workshop with corporate “Necessary Endings: Leading In The In-Between Times” Marketer Betty Flores. You will walk away with techniques used corporately Compared to the average person, leaders experience a significant amount of that create movements. DISCOVER - your brands Mission, Vision and Culture. endings and losses, not only in ministry but in their personal lives as well. DESIGN - your brand identity. DEVELOP - strategic laser focused action plan. It’s a challenge to lead, let alone, lead higher when you find yourself in a tough spot - when you know you have to make a ministry or career change, Marriage & Family Panel...... Kidz Vibe end a relationship or let a staff member go. Often times we internalize these 3:00pm | Panelists include: Chris Brooks of Stadia Church Planting, circumstances into personal failures and miss “the new” that God has for us. Lucy Kyllonen of Crossover Church, Scott & Tami Free of City Takers Join us as we take a different approach to endings and learn how to lead and Atlanta and Jeremy Anderson of The Grace Tour transition during the in-between times into the new God had planned all along. Our marriage and families are the foundation of our ministries. Everything rises and falls on it. We’ve seen way too many train wrecks in the church… we want to see you RISE and lead higher by having healthy marriages and Community Empowerment Track...... Kidz Vibe families. Come check out the panel discussion led by church planter, artist Loriana DePaz | Crossover Church and father of his own basketball team; 5 young children – Jerome Vierling of Thrive Resource Ministry & Steps For Success CityLife Lansing “What do you Have in Your Hands?” Doing church in the urban context means you are inevitably going to be asked Speed Networking...... Classroom 2 to fill all kinds of material needs. As a church that is greatly called to “outreach” 3:00pm | Timothy Trudeau | Syntax Creative ministry, we had to find a way to creatively and holistically meet the needs of This year Syntax Creative is offering a special workshop that will allow those who live in this city. Learn how Crossover’s Thrive Team and Steps For registrants to sit down for one-on-one conversations with music industry Success Program has developed over the past 3 years to be resourceful in professionals. This is your chance to give your best pitch, or to discuss key helping those in need, not just tangibly but spiritually as well. business topics. Each mentor will have a table and an area of expertise such as distribution, management, marketing, publishing and more. Registrants will rotate tables, each time the bell rings, giving them the opportunity to ask Marriage & Family Track...... Da Crib detailed questions and learn tangible takeaways from every mentor. This kind Canton Jones | Lead Pastor of Free Life Church of individual interaction is usually not possible in a large panel setting. “The Family Business”” Balancing a growing family and a growing ministry can be a crazy task. So Vision Mapping & Forecasting...... Da Crib many ministry leaders get caught up in the business of ministry while their 3:00pm | Pre Conference Labs family business goes bankrupt. In this session Canton will share some practical Christopher Harris | Crossover Church steps he has learned to keep the family business thriving. Your community and the people in it are constantly changing. In the words of George Barna, “There are three types of people when it comes to the future: those who will watch what happens, those who will make it happen, and those who will wonder what happened.” The tools that you employ, perspectives that you take, and vision that you have will impact which of these three people you will be and therefore impact whether your church remains relevant and your influence impactful.

14 UYWI Youth Leaders Track...... Auditorium Community Empowerment Track...... Kidz Vibe D.A.Horton | UYWI Jerome Vierling | City Life Lansing “Preparing Lessons With Limited Time” “Fundraising for your ministry. We want money, but God wants more!” Life is busy and it often cuts into our time of preparing messages for our youth. Ministry takes money and we want to serve God and see his ministry impact In our time together, D.A. will work through practices he uses when time is short people, therefore we want money to do that. Money can be a tricky thing that but the need for healthy bible teaching remains. He will focus on how truth, can play with our hearts so quick and we can easily find ourselves fundraising transparency, and transformation are necessary for effective communication for success instead of painting the picture that God wants and watching how that has life-altering impact on the young people you faithfully serve. he will fund his mission. We want money, but God wants more. Come learn how to fund-raise in a way that is beyond dollars and cents! Syntax Creative Music Business Track Scott Heuerman | VP Marketing, Bubble Up Marriage & Family Track...... Da Crib “Technology Changes, Marketing Doesn’t” Christopher Harris | Crossover Church As technology continues to change the music industry, artists can adapt in “Ministry & Complicated Situation-ships!” three ways. One, they can ignore the change and, as a result, be irrelevant. Two, Whether you’re single, divorced, remarried, in a blended family or in a they can over focus on technology and forget to make good music. Three is complicated relationship ‘situation-ship’, there is a way to be healthy in your smack dab in the middle, taking advantage of new technological tools as much relationships, honor God with your life, and cause your life to RISE to the as possible without sacrificing artistic excellence. This session will help you find occasion. It is no secret that relationships are complex and can be hard. This that all-important middle ground. session will speak to those in ministry with these realities and provide a road map for healthy ministry and healthy relationships.

Breakout Sessions B • 2:30pm-3:30pm UYWI Youth Leaders Track...... Auditorium D.A. & Elicia Horton | UYWI Church Planting Track...... Classroom 1 “Five Best Practices To Taking Your Youth Ministry to the Next Level” Chris Brooks | Stadia Do you sometimes feel like your ministry has stalled or hit a plateau? Come hear as we share 5 best practices to take your youth ministry to the next level. “The Hope of the Hood: Urban Church Planting” You’ll learn some practical steps for moving your ministry from good to great! Cities are beautiful places full of beautiful people and a variety of assets. At From building your team to becoming a more relational youth ministry than the same time, cities have needs that are both unique and complex. While you’ve ever been. these needs attract leaders and organizations that work to make things better, too often what’s missing from the asset mix are strong and relevant urban churches. Learn why your city (and every city) needs more urban churches, and Syntax Creative Music Business Track...... Gym gain some ideas on how to get started on your church planting journey! Roger Holmes | Sierra Management “The Business of Music” Church Leadership Track...... Classroom 2 What exactly is the business part of the music business? Is it the sale of a CD? A Pastor Tommy “Urban D.” Kyllonen | Crossover Church download? Getting as many streams as you can? Roger Holmes has been a part of the music business for 35 years. Not only has he created sustainability for “Maximizing Vision” his clients throughout all of the changes, but he has also created it for himself. When you come to Crossover Church you can quickly see that the place has a We want to talk to him to find out exactly what is the business, and how we can unique vision. That doesn’t just happen – it’s very intentional. Come hear from adapt just like he has. the lead visionary that helped take Crossover from a dream to a reality. We’ll be looking at how we maximize our resources to push the vision forward with series, events, outreaches, classes, community partnerships and more. You’ll 5:30pm || Bonus Breakout Session leave this workshop inspired with lots of new ideas to rise and lead higher in Timothy J. Trudeau and more. your city! “Perseverance of the Saints” God calls us to be fruitful and to multiply. The easiest part of being an entrepreneur is starting something. The hardest part is maintaining what you started. We can’t just plant something and expect it to grow while we move on to our next project. It takes thoughtful attention, deliberate action and rigorous labor to turn nothing into something. In order for Christians to persevere, there needs to be a sustainable backbone to any business or organization. During this interactive discussion, we will hear from a few successful Christian entrepreneurs

15 SATURDAY October 8th Breakout Sessions C 12:00pm-1:00pm

Church Planting Track...... Classroom 1 UYWI Youth Leaders Track...... Auditorium Troy A. Evans | The Edge Urban Fellowship Gus Cruz | UYWI “Funding Urban Work” “Discipleship Questions More Than It Answers” Urban ministry is hard; to, in and of itself… Throw in the lack of funding and Ever felt like nothing you do with your youth seems to work? Ever asked training in fundraising and you create a recipe for fatigue and burn out. In this yourself what changes could you make to become more effective? Have you workshop you will learn practical tools from 2 decades of mistakes, wins and even considered what is the best role to play in their lives? Ever questioned professional experience in fund development in the urban context. what outcomes you desire from your discipleship model? Are you wondering what indicators must we put in place to see if there is genuine transformation? If you’re wrestling with these questions… Congratulations! You have now Church Leadership Track...... Classroom 2 joined the club where many of us realize we don’t have all the answers because Pastor Christopher Harris and Outreach Leaders | Crossover Church we never asked the right questions. In this workshop we will look at some tools “Engaging Your Community in Big Ways and Consistent Ways” that will challenge us. Crossover is known for reaching it’s community. In this session you’ll hear from several outreach leaders from their big events (Back 2 School Jam, VBS, Winter Wonderland) to their weekly outreach ministries (Juvenile Detention Center Syntax Creative Music Business Track Ministry, Sidewalk Sunday School). These leaders will share how these events/ N.D. Wilson | Author/Filmmaker ministries started, what they are learning and the incredible impact they are “Christian artist or artist that is Christian?” having. Come learn how you can begin engaging your community in new ways. For decades, Christian music has debated whether someone is a Christian artist, an artist who’s a Christian or many other derivatives. Perhaps both sides have been looking at it wrong. We’re going to explain why that dead horse is a false Community Empowerment...... Kidz Vibe choice and provide a healthier approach to think about Christians and their Mark Sharpe | Tampa Innovation Alliance handiwork. To get a fresh perspective, we’re going to step outside of the music “Funding, building and restoring your community” ghetto and into the book ghetto. Cities are complex. Their problems and infrastructures are complicated. They are filled with brokenness. One organization can’t fix it by itself. It takes a community of people working together to truly rebuild. Come hear from former County Commissioner Mark Sharpe as he shares about how to engage 5:30pm || Bonus Breakout Session your community leaders, faith leaders, government and business leaders to rebuild broken communities with jobs, certification trainings, start ups, entrepreneurship and churches. He will be sharing some of the exciting things happening in Crossover’s neighborhood as it has been designated an MEET THE PRESS innovation district. Billy Johnson Jr. | Journalist David Daniels | Journalist, Rapzilla.com Nicola Menzie | Journalist, FaithfullyMagazine.com Marriage & Family Track...... Da Crib For as long as music has existed, critics have existed. During this session, Jeremy Anderson | Grace Tour we will turn the tables and interview the folks who are normally doing the “Love & Marriage” interviewing. What even is a journalist? Why do they talk about what they talk Whether your marriage is strong and vibrant or experiencing challenge, we will about? How do I get them to talk about me? The purpose of this workshop will provide you with the foundational tools needed to give you the relationship be to give artists and executives the ability to see into the world of journalism that God intends for you and your spouse. These lessons are crafted to enhance and try to understand it better. the effectiveness of newlyweds and 30-year veterans alike. This workshop will offer practical exercises and take away tools that allow you to walk away with both knowledge and action items to apply immediately to your relationship.