FUN FACTS

  • His favorite sports team is the Philadelphia Eagles

  • His favorite food is Puerto Rican food.

  • His favorite color is camouflage.

  • His fun unique fact is that he played a leading role in a TV comedy, “Church Folks” with Christopher “Play” Martin (House Party) & Dorien Wilson (The Parkers).

About Pastor Tommy Kyllonen

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 (www.urband.org).

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.

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