Pastor Tommy Kyllonen

Tommy “Urban D.” Kyllonen has been in ministry for over 25 years at Crossover Church in Tampa, Florida. He has been the lead pastor for over 20 years. Under his leadership the church has seen 30x growth. This multi-ethnic, multigenerational, 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 nine full length albums and several remix projects (www.urband.org).

Tommy has authored seven books. His most acclaimed book “Love Our City” is a 30-day devotional format for churches and small groups to go through together. The video series is available on Right Now Media. 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 29 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 and is currently on a five city tour. His coaching network has trained over 100 urban pastors and church planters. He has served as the co-chair of the board for the Soaring City Innovation District. He lives in Tampa, Florida with his wife Lucy and his two daughters Deyana and Sophia.