We are always looking to meet new makers. Our ministry is dedicated to story and craft. If you'd like to share your testimony pertaining to how God has made himself known to you, we'd love to hear from you.
DJ Radikal
Atlanta, GA
Turntablist Born and raised in Brooklyn (Flatbush), New York, DJ Radikal grew up in the birth place of Hip Hop. At the early age of 5 he developed a passion for the 1’s and 2’s. He watched many family members on the turntables and studied DJs at block parties, events, and by watching videos. When he saw DJ Jazzy Jeff and DJ Nabs in action live, his life changed forever and his desire to learn the arts of scratching and turntablism was etched in stone. His parents saw his relentless passion and decided to invest in his dream. Today DJ Radikal is a staple in the DJ community and has devoted his craft to the Lord. As nice as he is on the 1's and 2's, Radikal's love is exemplified in fatherhood and mentoring the next generation of musicians through his enrichment program, Radikal DJ Academy. |
Dr. James Tour
Houston, TX
Synthetic Organic Chemist Rice University Professor, Dr. James Tour, has over 750 research publications, over 130 granted patents and over 100 pending patents. In 2021, he won the Oesper Award from the American Chemical Society which is awarded to “outstanding chemists for lifetime significant accomplishments in the field of chemistry with long-lasting impact on the chemical sciences.” In 2020, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and in the same year was awarded the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Centenary Prize for innovations in materials chemistry with applications in medicine and nanotechnology. His list of accomplishments will let you know he is an acclaimed scientist but where he truly stands out is in his love for Jesus. |
Aaron Patterson
Atlanta, GA
Entrepreneur Atlanta based rapper, Aaron Patterson, was raised in Massachusetts with dreams of preforming on the big stage. Born into a home that knew and served the Lord, it took Aaron some time to encounter the King for himself. As a child he remembers financial hardship which had his family living in their car, in hotels and with friends. As a result, he adopted the mindset that he'd have to make it on his own and took his musical gifts to the world. After years of chasing women, money and a platform, the Lord brought Aaron to his knees. Aaron surrendered his life to Jesus and dedicated his gifts to the Maker. Aaron moved to Atlanta and felt a call to return to music but on mission for the Kingdom. In 2020, he and his wife felt led to launch a ministry called "Break The Cycle", a movement dedicated to breaking generational trauma and healing in biblical truths. |
Ruben Tellez Jr.
Atlanta, GA
Welding & Fabrication Ruben Tellez Jr. was born and raised in Southern California where he grew up playing football. After a foot injury his life took a turn to the streets and a life of crime ensued. After multiple arrests and being admitted to a mental institution, Ruben believed he had come to the end of the rope. While sleeping behind a dumpster, he remembered hearing worship music and the kindness of a doughnut shop owner. Ruben met Jesus soon after and his life was transformed. Today he runs and manages a manufacturing warehouse in Atlanta, Georgia where gets to work with his hands through welding. Ruben's career allows him to mentor and teach other men the trade of welding. We met Ruben while he was serving on the streets through a ministry he leads called Fresh Food Friday in Atlanta. |
Elizabeth Beck
Atlanta, GA
Quilting For Elizabeth Beck, quilting started as a beloved hobby, a creative outlet amidst the demands of motherhood. Little did she know that it would eventually lead her to establish a thriving business. Her quilting journey took a momentous turn when she got involved with the community of Clarkston, Georgia, one of the largest refugee resettlement communities in the United States. Elizabeth was deeply moved by the resilience and talents of these refugee women settling near her home. She discovered that many of these women were master sewers in their home countries, possessing remarkable expertise in crafting textiles and fabric. Together, these refugee women and Elizabeth make up Tandem Quilting. |
John ONWUCHEKWA |
Atlanta, GA
Coffee & Author Everything in John Onwuchekwa’s life hinges on the power of words, both spoken and written. Whether it’s preaching, writing books, speaking into other people’s lives, framing new narratives through ventures like Portrait Coffee, or enjoying books and movies with his wife Shawndra and daughter Ava, in one way or another everything John does intersects with the beauty and power of words—both how he has been shaped by them and how he uses them to shape the world around him. Come learn more about John and how his story can speak into yours. |
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