Rebuild: A Conversation for Leaders

135 West Olmos Drive,San Antonio TX 78212

03 December, 2022

Description

The RISE Movement with 412 Threads presents Rebuild: A leadership conversation with Tommy "Urban D" Kyllonen. "What Pastor Tommy has done with the church community and with Flavorfest has really inspired much of our outreach direction with The RISE Movement. It's an honor to have him here with us. My hope is that you'll be inspired to think outside of the box and become even more passionate about rebuilding the city that we love with the gospel." - Jarrell More about Tommy... Tommy "Urban D." Kyllonen has been in ministry for over 20 years at Crossover Church in Tampa, Florida. He has been the lead pastor for over 15 years. Under his leadership the church has seen incredible growth. This multi-ethnic, multi-generational, multi-class church has become a model. As they grew, they relocated into a 43,000-square foot retail building that was a former Toys R' Us in Tampa’s Uptown District. Outreach Magazine recognized Crossover as one of America's Most Innovative Churches. Crossover has also been featured in USA Today, Newsweek, CBS News, BET News, and several regional media outlets. Urban D. is an internationally known hip-hop artist who has released 9 full-length albums and several remix projects. Tommy holds a BA in Pastoral Theology, a concentration in Youth Ministry and completed a masters level Church Leadership course from Southeastern University. He has authored 5 books. His most acclaimed book “Love Our City” is a 30-day devotional format for churches and small groups to go through together. It also includes a community service project aspect. His church has used this to reach thousands of new people. They created a leaders box kit that gives churches all the tools to launch Love Our City. There are hundreds of churches that have joined the Love Our City Movement. Tommy is also the publisher of S.O.U.LMAG Magazine, which has produced 28 issues. Tommy has a passion to help other leaders win. He founded the Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Conference, which has trained over 5,000 leaders. His coaching network has trained over 100 urban pastors and church planters. He serves as the vice-chair of the Uptown Tampa Innovation Partnership board. This organization is building an Innovation District in North Tampa where Crossover is located. Tommy lives in Tampa, Florida with his wife Lucy and his two daughters Deyana and Sophia.