Speakers for our 2019 event...
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MYNISTA Christian Rap Check out MYNISTA on mynistamusic.com and facebook MYNISTA was radically saved and delivered from his old life of sin and running the streets in 1999. Shortly after, he recognized the call of God on his life and since then has been using his talents to glorify Jesus. His life and music are all Christ-centered, and he is more than “just a rapper”. MYNISTA is a mighty vessel that God is using to save the soul the enemy planned to destroy as well as uplift and edify those who are already in the family of God. With an extraordinary testimony and giving God all of the glory, he is working hard to bring the true hope that is only found in Jesus to a hopeless and dying world. catch some of MYNISTA's music on YouTube: "Radicals" / "You Alone" / "Rain On The Way" / "Selfie" |
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Randy Morris Lead Pastor at Gulf Coast Church, Largo, FL Find Randy on facebook If you live in central Pinellas County, chances are you know Pastor Randy Morris. Randy leads Gulf Coast Church, in Largo, FL, and is one of the most beloved, respected and influential pastors in Pinellas County. He heads up the annual National Day of Prayer for our area, and has been a faithful leader and tireless worker in bringing pastors and many different churches together under the greater cause of advancing Christ's Kingdom in our region. Randy is a man of love, faith, and unity, and we are excited to have him as a long-time Look Up Clearwater supporter, and one of our guest speakers. You will enjoy and be blessed by his message. |
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Carlton Childs Sr. Pastor at Overcoming Church Of God In Christ, Largo, FL President of the Upper Pinellas County Ministerial Alliance (UPCMA) Carlton Childs pastors much more than the great Overcoming Church and its outreaches in Largo. He is a Pastor-At-Large to central Pinellas County. When he's not preaching in pulpits, conferences, and gatherings, he's leading the work to restore the broken down home of a widow, or helping a homeless man get off the street. As President of the UPCMA, he heads several community initiatives and organizes church leaders in efforts to share the message of Christ outside the walls of church. If you research the term, "Leading by example" you should see a picture of Carlton Childs, because he is a great example of Christ's call for us to serve one another. Some leaders expect to be respected but Pastor Childs earns it everyday. We are blessed to have him on our Look Up Clearwater team, and you will enjoy hearing him at the festival this year! |
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Speakers from our 2018 event...
Jomo Cousins
Pastor, Author, Speaker
Retired NFL Defensive End
The esteemed Senior Pastor Dr. Jomo Cousins is the founder of Love First Christian Center, Riverview FL. Dr. Cousins is the acclaimed author of Fully Equipped: God’s Total Package and The ABC’S of Success. Dr. Cousins spiritually empowers over half a million people daily via his radio broadcast heard on Fresh Wind Radio, weekly syndicated television programming, podcasts and social media outlets. Dr. Cousins has been hailed as “a millennial leader of the Christian community” and “a beacon of faith” by both international and national media. As a contributing benefactor and producer of the critically acclaimed movie, A Question of Faith, Dr. Cousins remains committed to the growth and development of God’s kingdom and His people. The general public can receive witness and testimony from Senior Pastor Dr. Jomo Cousins every Sunday at Love First Christian Center for three faith filled and life altering services.
“His charismatic presence speaks to the heart of business and spiritual issues. Dr. Cousins speaks with conviction, honesty, and excitement while addressing the infinite possibilities of success for both individuals and their organizations.” “His innate business instincts enrich his messages on coaching and leadership”, “he turns knowledge into plans for action, leaving audiences inspired and ready to achieve.”- (Wordpress Business Media,2016)
Leveraging his nationally recognized status as a retired NFL defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals and the New York Giants, Dr. Cousins has extended his reach within the community through self motivation seminars, presentation competences, youth partnership programs, and financial wealth symposiums. Included in his accolades is his creation of The Gap (The Guaranteed Achievable Plan), a formula derived to achieve unlimited success and capital gain. Dr. Cousins is an alumnus of Florida A&M University, and Tabernacle Bible College, respectively.
Of all his accolades and accomplishments, Dr. Jomo Cousins is most proud of his first ministry, his marriage to Dr. Charmaine and their beautiful children Jomo, Jamya, and Josiah.
Pastor, Author, Speaker
Retired NFL Defensive End
The esteemed Senior Pastor Dr. Jomo Cousins is the founder of Love First Christian Center, Riverview FL. Dr. Cousins is the acclaimed author of Fully Equipped: God’s Total Package and The ABC’S of Success. Dr. Cousins spiritually empowers over half a million people daily via his radio broadcast heard on Fresh Wind Radio, weekly syndicated television programming, podcasts and social media outlets. Dr. Cousins has been hailed as “a millennial leader of the Christian community” and “a beacon of faith” by both international and national media. As a contributing benefactor and producer of the critically acclaimed movie, A Question of Faith, Dr. Cousins remains committed to the growth and development of God’s kingdom and His people. The general public can receive witness and testimony from Senior Pastor Dr. Jomo Cousins every Sunday at Love First Christian Center for three faith filled and life altering services.
“His charismatic presence speaks to the heart of business and spiritual issues. Dr. Cousins speaks with conviction, honesty, and excitement while addressing the infinite possibilities of success for both individuals and their organizations.” “His innate business instincts enrich his messages on coaching and leadership”, “he turns knowledge into plans for action, leaving audiences inspired and ready to achieve.”- (Wordpress Business Media,2016)
Leveraging his nationally recognized status as a retired NFL defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals and the New York Giants, Dr. Cousins has extended his reach within the community through self motivation seminars, presentation competences, youth partnership programs, and financial wealth symposiums. Included in his accolades is his creation of The Gap (The Guaranteed Achievable Plan), a formula derived to achieve unlimited success and capital gain. Dr. Cousins is an alumnus of Florida A&M University, and Tabernacle Bible College, respectively.
Of all his accolades and accomplishments, Dr. Jomo Cousins is most proud of his first ministry, his marriage to Dr. Charmaine and their beautiful children Jomo, Jamya, and Josiah.
Aaron Rodgers
Preacher, Rapper, Coach
Aaron's early discipleship began at Faith Christian Church in 2005 until he entered the Air Force where he met and married
Shaquita Denise Rodgers (also serving in the Air Force). Aaron became a minister in 2011 and has served several churches, serving in Pulpit, Youth and Outreach ministry. Aaron's outreach ministry through Christian Rap was first recognized when his song, "When Reality Hits", appeared on secular radio. One year later Aaron won the Hip Hop category for the USA National Songwriting competition with the song "Kingdom's Takin Over". In 2011 he released his first album titled "Ground Zero", combining rapping with Gospel preaching that crosses ethnic and generational barriers. |
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Dray "Zedeq" BonneyFormer Gang Member/Drug Dealer from Clearwater, FL, Rap Artist “Zedeq” (Dray Bonney) returns to “Give Back” to the community he once menaced.
Born/raised in Clearwater, FL…
Years later…
Returning to Clearwater… Dray is returning to Clearwater to perform at Look Up! Clearwater and then joining his best friend, Pastor David John Philips, in new Clearwater church plant, Sept. 2018 (http://www.realchurch.us/) |
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Ada BetsabeYou will not only be blessed by Ada as one of our performing artist, she is also a speaker, and you will love hearing hear sincere heart for the Lord and life.
Ada Betsabé Ruiz, known professionally as Ada Betsabé is a Dominican-American songwriter and recording artist raised in Boston, Massachusetts. Ada was born on January 29, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She is the eldest of three sisters. From a young age, Ada was very outgoing and displayed great interest for musical arts and theatre. At the age of three she relocated with her parents to the United States, living much of her childhood in New York City and later in Worcester, Massachusetts. She wrote her first song at the age of 9, using her father’s keyboard and teaching her younger sisters how to sing the background vocals. At the age of 13, she became a fan of Rap and R&B after an older cousin challenged her to write a rap. Her parents did not allow thistype of music at home and encouraged her to listen to Latin Gospel Music instead. Her biggest musical influences are Notorious B.I.G., Alicia Keys, Aventura, Marco Barrientos, Don Omar, and Redimi2. Ada has expressed her gratitude for the culture diversity in her childhood and her “Spanglish” upbringing (speaking Spanish at home, and English in school) because it made her comfortable with her heritage and able to “relate to different cultures. In 2015, she embarked on a mission trip and tour, and was able to visit 5 countries in the Americas to bring her debut album “Freedom” to all. In 2017, Ada announced she will continue her work as a “Spanglish” artist and will not label or confine herself into one language or genre. “The best music is the one that is true to who you are” She also announced her partnership with From The Womb Music, and released “Alive” as a promotional single. In 2018, Ada has announced her Ada Betsabé possesses the power to make an impact because she is unwaveringly honest about herself, and her life – her fans and supporters have the chance to not just see the journey but be a part of it. |
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David John Philips
Church Planter, Speaker, Father, and Friend
David John Philips is the husband of an amazing wife, Courtney Philips, and the father of 3 beautiful children, Trip, Selah, and Eden. He submitted to the call of ministry during his time as a submarine officer aboard the USS Rhode Island (Gold), a ballistic missile submarine. God has seen fit to allow him to travel the world helping with and speaking at pastors conferences and evangelistic meetings. God has since sent him to Clearwater to plant Real Church, launching September 16, 2018, in the auditorium at Clearwater High School. He has rapped, but is not a rapper. He learned and has played drums in various bands but is not a drummer. He has ministered in various roles, but is not a minister. David John Philips is a son of God and has dedicated his life to equipping believers to realize that they are ministers of the Gospel.
