Dream In Soul – Creativity for the Kingdom:

Every second and fourth Sunday of each month, a group of young people gather in Inglewood, CA, to worship, and hear the word of God in a bold and electrifying way…

A minister walks onto the platform wearing casual apparel and looking as laid-back and hip as the teens and young adults he’s addressing. He begins a raw, dynamic message relating to the young people where they are, and leading them in discussion and prayer. He’s not an ordinary preacher, and this is no ordinary ministry – the minister onstage is Kirk Franklin, bringing the Word to the Takeover Youth Service. The Takeover is on fire for Christ, and the young people who take part show how God can, and will, takeover the city for His Kingdom.

"God has promised our church possession of the heart of the City of Los Angeles. God is going to use this ministry to change the hearts of youth from sin to salvation. (Deut. 7:1-21) Before God can give you everything He has for you He has to know who you serve before you can TAKEOVER the city. God has to Takeover your heart and every part of your life. Then and only then can He give you everything He has for you. Be obedient. (2 Corinthians 11:11-13)" – From The Takeover Myspace page

The Takeover was sparked at the Faithful Central Bible Church under the leadership of Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer. Kirk Franklin himself describes the ministry as, “Very honest. Very street," in an interview on the Gospel Music Channel website.

Visit the Takeover on Twitter, and their official website at www.takeoveryouth.com to support the movement. You can also become a fan on Facebook or subscribe on Youtube.

You can watch past services on their podcast page and future services live at http://www.justin.tv/takeover_godcan; the next one is on July 12, 2009 at 10am PT.

Below, watch Kirk Franklin preach the 100th sermon, "Rock Your Ring."

Description: "In this 4 Part sermon, Minister Franklin is breaking down the commitment that God is looking for from us as His followers. God wants us to be faithful, by choice not by command. We should ‘Rock our Rings’ not just in church or in His presence by everyday all day no matter what!"

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Ministry Watch highlights and takes a look at ministries, especially youth and young adult ministries, that are bringing people to the Lord.

Last night on TBN, CeCe Winans and Marvin Winans, Jr. had a heartfelt segment dedicated to the legacy of David ”Pop Winans, and the importance of male role models. (You can watch the episode here in the TBN archives.) Marvin talked about his album, and the the significance of the title “Image of a Man” – how men should rise to their roles as leaders. In the segment Cece also mentioned that Marvin would be attending her youth conference, Always Sisters, Forever Brothers that will take place July 24-25, 2009, in Nashville, TN, at Belmont University’s Curb Event Center.

This year is the 4th Annual edition of the conference targeted toward young people ages 13-26, and the first time they have included young men in the line-up. The goal of the event is to “educate, motivate and re-direct the life choices of our teens and young women and men.” The 2009 conference will address a number of important topics – “From date violence to teen pregnancy, eating disorders to absent fathers, and how certain choices affect the lives of all".

This year’s guest speakers include: NFL Coach Tony Dungy, Pastor Jentezen Franklin, Pastor Kimberly Daniels, Nancy Alcorn, Pastor R.A. Vernon, Bis. Horace Hockett, Mom Winans & of course, CeCe Winans. The musical guests include: Mary Mary, 21:03, Anthony Evans, The Katinas, Nia Allen, Da’T.R.U.T.H. & the Chenaniah Dancers. The conference will also include a fashion show and special breakout sessions, and over 5000 young people are expected to be in attendance.

It’s definitely wonderful that CeCe continues this conference every year, and reaches out to the youth. It seems like an awesome experience that will touch the lives of many. You still have time to register, so spread the word.

To register or for more information and for a complete listing of the conference schedule, go to www.alwayssistersforeverbrothers.com or call 877.840.0457.

In this recent video below, CeCe Winans and Demetrus Stewart invite young people to attend:

You can see highlights of the 2007 conference in the video below – it all looks really exciting!:

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Blair Wingo of the Passion for Christ Movement, a youth and young adult church/movement located in Los Angeles, recites her powerful, original poem, “Don’t Add On,” and gives her testimony in the poem “All My Devotion Was Emotion.” In her poems, Wingo always tells it like it is, never tip-toeing around issues in the church, and conveying the meaning of a true relationship with God.

Give Me Your Eyes the Song of the Year winner from this year’s Dove Awards.

"Give me your eyes for just one second
Give me your eyes so I can see
Everything that I keep missing
Give me your love for humanity
Give me your arms for the broken hearted
Ones that are far beyond my reach.
Give me your heart for the ones forgotten
Give me your eyes so I can see." – Brandon Heath, (Dove Awards 2009 Male Vocalist of the Year)

Join thousands of young people from around the country in a mission to bring glory to God!

The Impact Movement’s 2008 conference will be held December 27, 2008 – January 1, 2009 at The Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, GA. Join over 3000 college students, mature high juniors and seniors, marketplace professionals, ministers and educators of African descent from across the nation in this inspiring and life changing event! The conference will feature several speakers such as Michelle McKinney Hammond, Reverend Charles Gilmer, and Pastor Keith Battle, and Gospel artists Kirk Franklin, and Lecrae. Visit the conference site now to learn more and to register.

View Lecrae’s promo video for the conference below: