Thursday General Session
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International recording artist, KB and respected writer and influencer, Ameen Hudson are best friends from the crazy streets of south side St. Petersburg, FL and share a distinct love for Jesus and for culture.
Join them as they discuss important conversations on art, theology and Christian living from a unique perspective.
You’ll never know what type of social commentary you’ll get from these dudes and their guests but we guarantee it to be full of substance, truth and “free smoke” for any controversy.
The Southside Rabbi podcast is presented by Native North.
Friday General Session
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Tommy “Urban D.” Kyllonen is the Lead Pastor at Crossover Church in Tampa, Florida. Crossover Church is known for its innovation, music, outreach, and leadership in urban ministry. Pastor Tommy has a passion to help other leaders as he founded Flavor Fest which has trained over 6,000 leaders. Urban D. is an artist that has produced nine albums and an author that has released seven books. He is a content creator, coach and consultant. Pastor Tommy has a huge heart for his community and is co-chair of the Uptown Soaring City Board. He is married to Lucy and has two daughters Deyana and Sophia.
Friday Afternoon General Session
7 on 7
7 speakers dropping wisdom for 7 minutes each
Friday Morning Workshops
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Andrena Sawyer // Faith in Action: Transforming Prayers & Dreams into a Strategic Business Plan
Whether you're in the ideation phase or already operational, a successful business needs more than just
prayer and dreams—it needs a strategic plan. In this session, attendees will learn how to create and
implement an actionable strategic plan designed to scale their business. Participants will explore their
internal assets, refine their service offerings, and apply best practices through a comprehensive SWOT
analysis.
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ADAM KENT // Building Discipleship through Small Groups and Sunday Classes
In this dynamic session, Pastor Adam Kent will share practical strategies for developing a vibrant discipleship culture within your church through small groups and Sunday classes. Learn how to engage your congregation, foster authentic relationships, and guide members on their spiritual journey. Pastor Adam, known for his hands-on approach at Crossover Church, will provide actionable steps to help leaders and facilitators "level up" their discipleship efforts and create lasting spiritual growth. Whether you're a seasoned leader or new to small group ministry, this session will equip you with the tools to build effective, Christ-centered communities.
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Larry Acosta // Core Indicators for Effective Church Planters
Are you called to plant a church? Church planting is no longer sexy, as we are in post-Christian times, and it is the hardest thing you’ll ever do.
Come and gain some valuable "data-points" for discerning your readiness to follow this bold, courageous and significant calling on your life.
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Sandra Coates // Your unique Kingdom assignment
Step into your purpose with Sandra in this transformative coaching workshop designed exclusively for women. Discover the tools, insights, and strategies to confidently walk in the fullness of your customized Kingdom calling. This powerful session will equip you to embrace and live out your divine purpose with clarity and boldness.
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Village KNG// Beats, Reasons & Seasons
During the course of your artistic career, each phase may look different. How do you customize each season? What are the critical anchor points to stick to? What are the things that matter most in your creative career and/or calling?
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Josh Meza //"Checking the RPMS"
Making sure your are constantly running smoothly with your RPMS, (Relationships, Physically, Mentally & Spiritually) for your youth and team!
Friday Afternoon Workshops
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Travis Doodles // Chasing Impact Over Followers
This workshop will consist of viral video techniques and different ways to reach the world for Jesus through social media.
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Tommy Kyllonen //Innovative Strategies to help your church Grow to the next level
The world has rapidly changed since the pandemic and many churches have not fully caught up. This workshop will give you practical tools that are high tech and high touch to help engage new guests, follow up, disciple them, and grow your giving. Pastor Tommy will also share about Love our City and several innovative outreach methods that have helped grow Crossover to hundreds of people more than before the pandemic.
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Christopher Harris // Deconstructing & Reconstructing A Healthy Church: Honest Talk About Systems & Strategy
The question this session will explore is does your church need to deconstruct and reconstruct its mission, methods, and mindset for ministry? Over the last few years, one of the cultural trends and words has permeated our landscape has been the ideas of deconstruction and reconstruction. Individuals have been deconstructing and reconstructing their faith and it might be time for the church to deconstruct and reconstruct what its doing and how its doing it. We will explore a 4-Prong Framework to ensure that your church is accomplishing what God intended for your local context.
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Annette Vasquez // Trusting what you have been equipped with
Women in ministry today are equipped in the same way God equipped women in the Bible: with spiritual gifts, wisdom, strength, and faith.
This powerful workshop is designed to encourage and motivate women in ministry to step fully into their God-given callings,
embracing the unique gifts and qualities God has customized them with. You will leave inspired through God’s Word to overcome barriers
in your ministry role, whether it’s leading, teaching, supporting, or serving. It’s time to trust your equipment!
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Trackstarz/ Jbez // Knowing ur social and business market
"How to Grow and Explode Your YouTube Channel"
In this course, Trackstarz will teach you fundamentals on how to grow your YouTube channel organically. We focus on helping you determine what your audience wants versus the content you think is good for them because you like it. In this course, you'll learn how to dive deeply into your analytics to see what story is being told about your content. We'll show you how to create captivating thumbnails with proven techniques and creative titles that win engagement with your topics. When you combine all the methods we share with you, you should see an uptick in your content views and the number of new subscribers. With patience and time, this will eventually lead you to become fully monetized.
What worked in 2023 isn’t going to work in 2024. Register to our in-person workshop with our speaker and host, JBez from Chh Promotions. Questions are welcomed and topics are going to be explosive
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(Streetlights) Esteban Shedd// Rediscovering Spirit-Lead, Gospel-Centered, Creative Discipleship
Currently, as followers of Christ and leaders in His work, we navigate complex times. Is the Gospel loosing ground or are we primed for deeper Gospel impact in our cities? We will be exploring what simple but Spirit-lead, Gospel-centered discipleship can look like in the global neighborhoods we seek to make impact in- and how each person’s call is creatively prepared by Christ. Specifically we will focus on the power of God’s Word in our ministry, the necessity to obey the Spirit & the peace that comes from knowing who you are in Christ while called to move in his specific purposes.
Saturday General Session
Saturday Morning Workshops
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Devonne Stokes// Tools That Help Entrepreneurs Win
This session will equip you with new tools to develop an action plan to implement and execute your vision. Devonne is passionate about systems. This has empowered him to own multiple companies and lead Crossover Church’s Entrepreneur Ministry to equip leaders to infuse Kingdom impact in their businesses.
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Clinton K. Powell //Breaking Barriers: Unlocking Innovation to Lead Your Church into the Future
Churches today are navigating uncharted waters—whether it's declining attendance, engaging younger generations, or finding new ways to serve their communities. Innovation isn’t optional; it’s essential for survival. In this must-attend session, led by Coach Clinton, a seasoned leader in church innovation, we’ll uncover the root challenges holding your ministry back and provide practical strategies to break through. From mindset shifts to AI-driven tools, you’ll discover how to embed lasting innovation into your church, streamline operations, and engage your congregation like never before. Walk away ready to lead your church into a new era of growth, relevance, and spiritual impact.
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Troy Evans // AI 101 FOR THE CHURCH
Join us for a resource filled workshop that will have you using AI like a boss in no time! Troy Evans former IT engineer and serial church planter will dive into the foundations of AI and unlock how it can be your secret weapon to gain some of your time back. During this workshop you will take explore the endless possibilities of platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and more. No technical skills required - we'll teach you how to craft the perfect prompt to get AI working for you. Plus, FREE E-Book and other giveaways for every participant
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Jeannie Ortega // I Am More Than What I Do
Description: Most of us get our worth from what we do BUT even if we never did another thing, our identity is solidified in whose we are! This discussion will help women believe the truth of what God says about us while also encouraging and equipping women to continue to step into their purpose with confidence and the proper perspective.
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Erin Moorman // What to Do When You Don't Get Playlisted
Playlisting is the name of the game in the modern music industry, but with the amount of music releasing each Friday, it's difficult to get the playlist coverage you desire. So what do you do when you don't get on Spotify's Editorial playlists? Do you listen to your Great Aunt Karen and quit? No -- you hustle. In this workshop, we'll focus on 10 things you can do on your own to boost streams and playlist opportunities.
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* Marty White // Better Ideas-Rethinking Children’s Ministry
Warning! if you are completely satisfied with your church’s kids program, do not attend! But if you are ready learn the harsh truths about children’s ministry that no one else is talking about and how to use these truths to radically impact the lives of your kids, then do not miss this workshop. It’s time to think differently.
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Canton Jones // Workshop Title & Description
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