NATIONAL CONFERENCE \ CROSSOVER CHURCH \ TAMPA, FL

November 6th - 9th ll Tampa, FL

The longest standing conference of its kind!

Flavor Fest continues to be the premier destination for urban leadership instruction and Christian Hip Hop all under one roof.

National Conference Schedule

Thursday November 6th, 2025 

Conference Registration Opens @ 5pm

7:00pm   || General Session I - Main Auditorium (Free to the public) 

  • Worship Service: Remix Worship

  • General Session 1 - Main Auditorium: Pastor Jerry Flowers Jr.

  • Fashion Show (Sponsored by Chamblissnation)

  • Joyful Noize Lobby Takeover

Friday November 7th , 2025

9:00am    || Registration Opens

9:30am    || General Session 2 - Main Auditorium: Pastor Tommy Kyllonen

10:45 am  || Main Auditorium

  • Street Stories Interview: Angie Rose

  • 1 THING Panel Discussion: Richie Righteous, Scott Free, Annette Vasquez, Datin, Travis Doodles

12:00pm  || Break Out Session

  • ENTREPRENEUR TRACK:  (Auditorium)-Travis Doodles

  • TEEN TRACK: (Co-working Space)-Zauntee

  • LONGEVITY TRACK: (Kids Wing Classroom 3)-Christopher Harris

  • CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRACK: (Classroom 2)-Tommy Kyllonen

  • NEXT GEN TRACK: (Kids Wing Classroom 2)-Joshua Meza

  • ARTIST TRACK: (Gym)-Emcee N.I.C.E.

  • BRANDING/MARKETING TRACK: (Classroom 1)-Mike Malagies

  • WOMEN’S TRACK: (Kids Church)-Lucy Kyllonen

1:00pm  || Lunch - Main Lobby

2:30 || 7 on 7 - Main Auditorium

Mike Peace, The Ambassador, Lucy Kyllonen, KJ52, Dr. Veirdre Jackson, Phil The Voice, Adam Kent

7:00pm    || Concerts Begin - Main Stage (Auditorium), Gritty Stage (Kids Church), Rhythm Stage (Gym) 

7:00pm    || Preliminary 16 Bar Challenge Rounds - Gritty Stage (Kids Church)

Saturday November 8th , 2025

9:00am    || Registration Opens

9:30am    || General Session 3 - Main Auditorium: Montell Jordan 

10:45 am  || Main Auditorium

  • Street Stories Interview: KB

  • 1 THING Panel Discussion: Jose Vasquez, Quincy Stratford, Mark Jones, Eddy Puyol, Meralis Hood

11:45am || Break Out Session

  • ENTREPRENEUR TRACK:  (Kids Church)-Panel Discussion

  • TEEN TRACK: (Co-Working Space)-Angie Rose

  • LONGEVITY TRACK: (Kids Wing Classroom 3)-Natalie Southward

  • CHURCH LEADERSHIP TRACK: (Classroom 2)-Jose Vasquez

  • NEXT GEN TRACK: (Kids Wing Classroom 2)-Marty White

  • ARTIST TRACK: (Auditorium)-Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins

  • BRANDING/MARKETING TRACK: (Classroom 1)-Jorge Batres

  • WOMEN’S LUNCH (Gym-12pm)-Dr. Veirdre Jackson

1:00pm  || Lunch - Main Lobby

2:30pm || Love Our City Outreach - Main Lobby (approx. 60-90 mins.)

7:00pm   || Concerts Begin - Main Stage (Auditorium), Gritty Stage (Kids Church), Rhythm Stage (Gym)

7:00pm   || Preliminary Beat Battle Rounds - Gritty Stage (Kids Church) 

7:30pm   || Bring The Flavor Breakdance Battle - Gym

Sunday November 9th

8:30 am Service || Featuring worship, a surprise guest artist, highlights from Flavor Fest, a message from Pastor Tommy, & Water Baptism

10:00am Service || Featuring worship, a surprise guest artist, highlights from Flavor Fest, a message from Pastor Tommy, & Water Baptism

11:45am Service || Featuring worship, a surprise guest artist, highlights from Flavor Fest, a message from Pastor Tommy, & Water Baptism

Speakers

  • A man with black curly hair and a mustache, wearing a black shirt and gold chain, sitting in a music studio.

    Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins

  • A man wearing a black hat, black t-shirt with colorful geometric design, silver necklace with cross, and smartwatch, standing against a gray background.

    Montell Jordan

  • A young man with glasses and short curly hair, wearing a dark shirt with small dotted patterns, sitting against a plain background, looking directly at the camera.

    Pastor Jerry Flowers Jr.

  • A man sitting on a black leather couch with a brick wall as background, wearing a patchwork denim jacket, ripped jeans, and white sneakers, looking to the side.

    Pastor Tommy "Urban D" Kyllonen

  • A man loitering against a gray and black painted wall, wearing a black t-shirt, ripped black jeans, and holding a face mask, with a white watch on his left wrist and a short hairstyle.

    KJ-52

  • A woman in a black dress with a sheer, perforated upper section and a pearl necklace, posing against a plain background.

    Dr. Veirdre Jackson

  • A man with a beard and short hair smiling while sitting on a stool in front of a drum set with green and purple lighting.

    Pastor Adam Kent

  • A woman with curly blonde hair and glasses standing against a brick wall, wearing a two-toned jacket, with arms crossed and a confident expression.

    Pastor Lucy Kyllonen

  • A man with glasses and a gray beard wearing a navy blue New York Yankees baseball cap and a maroon shirt, standing in front of a brick wall.

    The Ambassador

  • A man wearing glasses, a cap, and a T-shirt with a logo, holding a microphone, smiling, with his right arm raised in a fist, on stage with stage lights in the background.

    Pastor Scott Free

  • A man with a beard and short dark hair wearing a black baseball cap with white text and a black shirt that says 'WORTH AND PARCOSE,' sitting indoors with a relaxed expression.

    Travis Doodles

  • A young man holding a microphone, smiling, and waving at an event with blue stage lighting.

    Mike Malagies

  • Man with a beard wearing black sunglasses, a black t-shirt that says 'Rich Network' and 'Start Spreading the News', and a silver cross necklace, outdoors with a glass building and greenery in the background.

    Pastor Richie Righteous

  • A man wearing a red and white varsity jacket, red cap, black sunglasses, earrings, and a bracelet, standing against a gray background.

    Pastor Phil The Voice

  • A man with a beard and mustache wearing a camouflage baseball cap backwards, a black T-shirt with gold lettering that says 'Jesus Saves Believe This', a gray denim jacket, gold watch, and rings, standing outdoors near a beige wall with a sign in the background.

    Datin

  • A smiling Black man with short curly hair and a goatee, wearing a dark denim jacket over a white shirt, paired with checkered brown pants and a brown belt, standing against a plain beige background.

    Apostle Mark Jones

  • A man wearing a black shirt and a black baseball cap with white lettering, holding the brim of the cap with his right hand, against a plain light gray background.

    Jorge Batres

  • A man smiling, wearing a black Los Angeles Dodgers cap, a brown jacket, and a brown scarf.

    Emcee N.I.C.E.

  • A young man with short dark hair, a goatee, and light skin, smiling at the camera, wearing a black and blue Adidas sports jacket in front of a wooden wall.

    Josh Meza

  • A woman with long, curly blonde hair smiling and leaning against a colorful, rustic wall inside a dimly lit space.

    Natalie Southward

  • A man with a beard and glasses standing outdoors near a river, wearing a red T-shirt with an American flag and NASA logo, a navy baseball cap, crossing his arms, with greenery and a bridge in the background.

    Pastor Jose Vasquez

  • A woman with long, wavy brown hair wearing a pinkish-red jacket and pants, pink hoop earrings, and white nail polish, posing with her index finger on her chin against a plain white background.

    Angie Rose

  • A man wearing a black cap with white text, black t-shirt, beige cargo shorts, and a wristwatch, standing in front of a colorful mural.

    Eddy Puyol

  • A man sitting on a bench outdoors, smiling, wearing a black and yellow diamond-patterned sweater, blue jeans, and a wedding ring, with red and yellow bushes in the background.

    Pastor Quincy Stratford

+ AND MORE

Artists

  • Portrait of a man wearing a gray cap and denim jacket, with hand near mouth, against dark background.

    Alex Jean

  • Man wearing a white cap, white T-shirt with the text 'Can't Finesse God' inside an outline of the state of California, and a denim jacket draped over his shoulders.

    Bizzle

  • A man standing on a sandy beach near the ocean, wearing a yellow Brazil soccer jersey, a bandana, and has shoulder-length hair and a beard.

    Kenny Rivers

  • Zauntee

  • A woman with long, wavy hair wearing a red-orange outfit and pink hoop earrings, posing with her hand near her chin against a plain white background.

    Angie Rose

  • A man with a beard wearing a black baseball cap and black sweatshirt, standing outdoors near a chain-link fence and brick building.

    C4 Crotona

  • A young man with facial tattoos, wearing multiple diamond chains, bracelets, and a black shirt that says 'SECRET 23', smiling and showing his teeth, in an indoor setting.

    Holy Gabana

  • A man wearing a baseball cap with patches, sunglasses, a black winter coat with fur-lined hood, and a silver chain necklace, standing against a teal background.

    YP aka Young Paul

  • Young man singing or speaking into a microphone while holding a phone, wearing a gray t-shirt, in a dark room.

    Mike Malagies

  • A man with tattoos wearing yellow pants, a black vest, white sneakers, and sunglasses sitting on stairs in front of a mural of a butterfly and flowers.

    Giovani

  • A man with facial hair wearing a black baseball cap, a chain with a pendant reading "CML," and a t-shirt, outdoors near a metal structure.

    Pastor Charles A.R.

  • A man with a dark beard wearing sunglasses, a white knit hat with black design, a green jacket, and multiple jewelry pieces, standing next to a blue vintage car at night.

    Big Breeze

  • Three men standing in front of a graffiti-covered wall and a vehicle, posing with their hands clasped or over their hearts.

    P.I.D.

  • A man with a beard wearing a yellow t-shirt that says 'Blessed never stressed', a wristband, and a cap, sitting in a workshop or garage with tools and brooms, with colorful purple and pink neon lights in the background, making a stern facial expression.

    Prodi Da Prodigal

  • A man with dark skin sitting in a dimly lit room, wearing a black jacket and a black and red T-shirt, looking serious or contemplative.

    Jonah Daniel

  • Close-up photo of a young man with black curly hair, wearing a black hoodie and a black bandana with white patterns, standing indoors with a red wall in the background.

    Q Flo

  • Close-up of a woman wearing a head covering, reaching out with her hand towards the camera.

    Baruch

  • Close-up of a young African American man with short hair, wearing a black hoodie and an earring, looking slightly to the side.

    Selah Tha Corner

  • A man with a beard wearing a black New York Yankees baseball cap, black sunglasses, a colorful splatter-patterned shirt, and gold chains against a red wall.

    Mr. D Tunes

  • Young man sitting on a railing outdoors, wearing a Chicago baseball jersey, ripped jeans, and a baseball cap, with tattoos on his arms.

    Da Commissioner

  • A woman sitting confidently on a white armchair in a room with a beige wall and patterned carpet, wearing a sheer, patterned long dress over black leggings and high-heeled shoes.

    Yvonne Armour-Sigars

+ AND MORE

- Details -

WHERE: Crossover Church - 1235 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

WHEN: Thursday November 6th - Sunday November 9th

WHAT: The Flavor Fest conference is a 3 day training event with general sessions and workshops to empower urban leaders with resources, innovation, networking and community. Lunch is provided with registration. The evening includes a Christian Hip-Hop Concert that is also open to the general public. It is geared towards church leaders (Pastors, Church Planters, Youth Pastors, Youth Workers, Church staff and lay leaders), non-profit leaders, artists and entrepreneurs.

FAQ’S

  • Crossover Church – 1235 E Fowler Avenue Tampa, FL 33612.

  • Yes — Parking will be available at no additional cost.

  • Yes — Lunch is included Friday & Saturday of the conference.

  • If you are unable to attend, you can transfer your registration to another individual. Please have them give your name at registration.

  • Conference registrations include all conference workshops, general sessions, evening concerts, poetry stage, breakdancing battle, lunch on Friday and Saturday, swag bag with books, cd’s and resources, and conference T-Shirt.

  • All guests must purchase a conference registration in order to attend.

  • Pre-Conference Registration (discounted price) ends on November 1, 2024. You can still attend by registering at the conference.