The studio.

Friday November 10th & Saturday November 11th, 2023

WHAT IS YOUR BIG DREAM FOR MINNEAPOLIS?

What to expect.

In our studio, you’ll start imagining and making plans for a disciple-making movement in your community. Learn WITH’s methods from expert practicianers and how to live Biblical justice outside of the walls of the church. Our events are high energy and loaded with interactive learning.

At each studio, we have two focused and facilitated sessions. 

NOVEMBER 10TH, 2023

SESSION 1: LET’S CHOP IT UP: an intimate conversation between invited leaders and the WI+H Team.

By changing how we see the world, we can change the world. 

This session one studio is an exclusive and intimate conversation between President of NBF Walter Harvey, Minneapolis/NBF Leaders Darrell Geddess (Secretary) and Tom Lyon (Central Region Director), Lead Pastors, and their spouses. We will discuss current realities, challenges, and unique opportunities and principles for pursuing and maintaining a deeper relationship with those who are suffering from the pain of racism and systemic injustice in the Minneapolis area.

6:30pm-8:45pm

Facilitatored by Tronn Moller, Tom Lyon, Walter Harvey, Rick Kindschi

NOVEMEBER 11TH, 2023

SESSION 2: IMAGINE NEW POSSIBILITIES: an interactive workshop w/ Ministry Teams and Lead Pastors

Don’t be afraid of the space between your dreams and reality. We’re with you.

In this 3-hour energizing workshop environment, faith leaders and lay people alike come together to clarify their focus to reach pain points, along with their challenges in doing so. The time together culminates in you writing your unique vision for your community. Breakfast will be provided and will begin at 8:30am.

The speakers and coaches for this event have vast urban ministry and development experience.

P.S. You may be asking yourself who would be a good fit for your ministry design team? Here is a guide:
 
>>>> Ministry Design teams are made up of 4 to 6 leaders from a geographical area or church that are committed to discipleship making and community transformation. Every member commits to attending Ministry studios, completing fieldwork, learning, collaborating, and designing solutions.
 
Here are a few characteristics to look for:

  • They have a desire to see the Gospel working in new places.

  • A willing spirit to learn and grow.

  • Thoughtful - Can keep focus and make plans.

  • Relationship Builder.

  • Creative problem solver that wants to work toward answers.

  • Understands that the church and community are good welcoming places.

8:30am-1:00 pm

Facilitatored by Tronn Moller, Tom Lyon, Walter Harvey, Rick Kindschi

Meet the Team


  • Pastor Tom Lyon is the founder and Lead Servant of The Fruit Church Minneapolis. He also serves as the Global Executive Director of The Black Commonwealth Labor Alliance (BCLA), which is the community impact arm of the ministry. The Fruit Church is focused on inspiring people to live on mission with the goal of igniting inner city disciple-making movements in, through, and with community. The BCLA is soley focused on the long-term viability of the black community in Minneapolis and at-large. Its mission is to create self- sufficient ecosystems of wealth.

    Pastor Tom accepted his call to ministry December 9,2003. He attended and completed Bible School at the First Pentecostal School of Ministry in conjunction with Midwest Theological Institute (Chicago, IL, 2005). He has continued his education at Global University. Pastor Tom also holds a Technical Degree in Applied Science and has historically served in several leadership roles primarily as a Facilities Operations Director in both Chicago and Minneapolis.

    “I am highly honored that God would call me to serve as the Central Region Director of the National Black Fellowship. I believe God has his eyes on the pain of many young men and women in urban areas across this region and throughout our nation. I believe He has called us as a whole body (The Assembly of God) to be disciples, to invest, and to raise up leaders who will be willing to serve where others may be afraid or unwilling to go. He has called us to light the dark place!”


  • WI+H Education Coordinator

    Tronn has been consulting with leaders for community change for over 25 years and Professor of history at Delgado Community College for 16 years.

    He serves across the nation training and coaching leaders and entrepreneurs who want to make an impact and transform communities.