Local Talent

The Out Spoken host of the Real Walk Show. Kelvin was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI where he was introduced to the business industry at the age of 12 by his Father Eddie Coburn ,uncle and aunt Lamar and Cora Johnson. Inspired by the United Cab company and Johnson NorthPoint Supermarket Kelvin learn very quickly about the importance of family, community and how legislation effects both. Kelvin holds an AAS in Accounting, BA in Organizational Leadership and is currently pursuing his MBA. After assisting with the start up of several businesses (which are still in operation today) in the Champaign, IL area Kelvin answered the call from the Lord to humble himself and take his position to assist and serve others through ministry.

DJ Mayday

Since becoming a Christian, his IPod is filled with artists like Trip Lee, Tedashii, Lecrae, D-M.A.U.B, Brinson, and Jacob Izrael. The message of the music he used to listen to was death and destruction. The music now brings life and the love of Jesus Christ.

Dr. Clarice Ford

As a successful writer, speaker, consultant, and workshop facilitator, Dr. Clarice Ford continues to help people access their inner power by understanding the importance of knowledge. Using insightful stories from her own life to uplift and release the P’s of her readers, friends, and workshop participants, Dr. Clarice Ford inspires others to develop their purpose and power to obtain prosperity.

Dr. Doris Williams

Dr. Doris M. Williams, M.D. received her B.A. from Southern Illinois University where she majored in Physiology with a minor in Chemistry. She is an alumnus of SIU School of Medicine where she received her Medical Doctorate degree in 1982

Duane Sheriff

Duane Sheriff is the senior pastor of Victory Life Family Worship Center in Durant, Oklahoma. He is gifted with an anointing and ability to communicate the simplicity of the Gospel. He believes a personal and intimate relationship with the Lord is essential for every believer. His desire is to see the body of Christ walk together in unity.

Pastor Blake Carter

Blake Carter, Senior Pastor of Hope, was raised in a pastor's family, and as such, has a deep love for the church. Transplanted from California with his Californian wife, Heather, they moved to Springfield in 1994 so Blake could attend Lincoln Christian Seminary (he graduated in 1996 with a M.A. in Philosophy and Theology).

Pastor Doss

Jerry W. Doss is the lead pastor of Abundant Faith Christian Center (AFCC) in Springfield, IL. He is man with vision. He was ordained in 1983 and assisted his father, the senior pastor of Victory Temple C.O.G.I.C, in Springfield, IL. He credits his parents consistent support throughout his life as a major factor in his spiritual development. In 1993, with faith in God and four committed families, Pastor Doss led a home-based Bible study focused on the message of love, grace, salvation and faith. His family room wasn't big enough to contain all that God had in store. After outgrowing several buildings for worship, they purchased a 32 acre campus in the spring of 1998. People continue to find Christ and refuge at Abundant Faith Christian Center. On April 12, 1998.Easter Sunday AFCC broke ground to build its current facility; just 8 months later, AFCC held its first service at its current site. Fifteen years later, Abundant Faith is still thriving as a multi-cultural, non-