2025 Source Summit Itinerary

Saturday, November 15th, 2025

8:00 am – 8:30 am

Summit Registration, Networking and Breakfast

8:30 am – 11:00 am

Session 1 – Mini-Poverty Simulation Experience

This interactive session invites participants to step into the daily realities faced by individuals and families living in poverty through a facilitated Mini-Poverty Simulation experience. Designed and led by Central Missouri Community Action, the simulation fosters empathy, understanding, and meaningful dialogue about the challenges posed by limited resources, systemic barriers, and community responses. Participants will navigate real-life scenarios that represent one month in the life of a low-income household, making critical decisions about employment, childcare, transportation, and housing. Following the simulation, a debriefing discussion and workshop will highlight local data on poverty, share actionable steps through CMCA’s “What You Can Do” resource sheets, and guide attendees in exploring ways their organizations, institutions, and networks can contribute to sustainable solutions.

By the end of this session, participants will:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of the complex factors that influence poverty.
  • Reflect on personal and organizational roles in promoting economic mobility.
  • Leave with tangible resources and next steps to advance community impact.

Moderator

Facilitated by Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA)

11:00 am – 11:45 am

Session 2 – Faith-Based Community Challenges and Changes

This session explores the evolving role of faith-based organizations in addressing social, economic, and community challenges. Through open dialogue and shared experiences, participants will examine how ministries and congregations are adapting to meet changing community needs while maintaining their core missions. The discussion will highlight opportunities for collaboration, innovative service models, and strategies to strengthen faith-based engagement as a catalyst for lasting community impact.

Moderator

Pastor D’Markus Thomas-Brown

Convergence Church

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Panelists

Pastor Clyde Ruffin

Second Baptist Church

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Pastor Charles Jackson

Guiding Light Baptist Church

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Pastor Femi Ogungbade

Jesus House Columbia

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Pastor Katina Colon

Fifth Street Christian Church

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Pastor Jaymes Schrock

Alfa Y Omega

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Pastor Dr. Adrian Hendricks

The Joshua House Church

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11:45 am – 12:00 am

Closing Remarks

Dr. Lester Woods Jr. – Convener, Source Summit Global

Pastor D’Markus Thomas-Brown

She/Her

Convergence Church

D’Markus, a Columbia, MO native, has a strong passion for community enrichment, exhibited through his various roles and leadership in many community initiatives. He is currently the administrator of the office of violence prevention at the city of Columbia.

Adrienne Stolwyck

Monarch Architecture

Adrienne Stolwyk is a licensed architect and ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) advocate. She has advocated for establishing and improving Columbia’s ADU ordinance over the last ten years. Adrienne and her husband built their own net-zero, straw-bale ADU in their backyard in 2022. She is the owner of Monarch Architecture, which focuses on residential and high-performance design. She is also a co-owner of Building Integrity, a construction company specializing in prefabricated straw-insulated panels. Adrienne is enthusiastic about ADUs and their potential to create more affordable and sustainable housing!

Pastor Charles Jackson

She/Her

Guiding Light Baptist Church

Charles R. Jackson was born in Delhi, Louisiana, where he lived with his grandparents from birth until age nine.

Charles credits his grandmother for shaping him during his formative years. She instilled in him confidence, integrity, and a deep respect for education. Though neither of his grandparents could read or write—signing their names only with an “X”—Charles remains forever grateful for the solid foundation his grandmother gave him.

Despite their limited formal education, his grandparents were among the few Black farmers in their community who owned their own land. That example left a lasting impression on Charles. It was during those early years that he learned the value of hard work, humility, and gratitude—lessons his grandmother reinforced daily, along with her constant reminder to always look out for others.

At age nine, Charles moved to Evanston, Illinois, to live with his mother. There, he was surrounded by industrious family members—his aunts and uncles owned small businesses, his mother worked as a maid for several White families, and his stepfather labored in construction on Chicago’s interstate system. Adjusting from a poor rural upbringing to a working-class urban environment took time, but Charles soon found his footing.

He excelled academically and athletically, competing in both football and track. As a running back and safety, he stood out on the field, and as a quarter miler, he became League Champion as a sophomore. In 1970 and 1971, he earned the Illinois State Track Championship, and in 1971 his mile relay team placed third in the state.

Charles continued his education at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. While at Lincoln, he befriended two Missouri State Highway Patrol Sergeants who encouraged him to apply for the Patrol. He was accepted and began the academy on September 1, 1974. After graduation, he served in Columbia, Missouri, for eight years before being transferred to General Headquarters as the Affirmative Action, Equal Employment, and Recruitment Officer on June 1, 1983.

In 1985, while recruiting in Little Rock, Arkansas, and at Jackson State University in Mississippi, Charles met numerous Black officers. Their conversations revealed shared challenges within their respective agencies—echoes of a broader, systemic issue. Remembering his grandmother’s words about looking out for others, Charles took action. He organized a meeting to address these challenges collaboratively.

Through his leadership and determination, the first meeting of what would become the Central States Troopers Coalition was held in May 1986 at the Benchmark Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee—a Black-owned and operated establishment. Fifteen officers attended, and from that gathering, the Coalition was born.

Charles considers it a privilege to have played a part in establishing such a meaningful organization—one that continues to educate, uplift, and empower young men and women to excel in law enforcement and public service. He remains deeply grateful to all who supported him along his journey in criminal justice and for the blessings that shaped his path.

Pastor Femi Ogungbade

She/Her

Jesus House Columbia

Femi and his wife, Juliette lead Jesus House, Columbia. They serve many graduate students that have West African heritage. They are passionate about genuinely encountering God’s transforming grace and building a grace-based community for those whose support may be on another continent. Femi is also passionate about community outreach and care, being able to meet needs that develop to released potential.

Pastor Katina Colon

She/Her

Fifth Street Christian Church

Pastor Katina Colón began her ministry journey in 2005 under the leadership of Rev. David P. Ballenger at Log Providence Missionary Baptist Church. It was there that she discovered her true calling to fully serve the Lord. During her time at Log Providence, Pastor Katina served faithfully as an Associate Minister, Sunday School Teacher, and Director of Youth Ministry.

As her walk with God deepened, He prepared her for a new season of leadership. In July 2022, Pastor Katina was called to shepherd the congregation of Fifth Street Christian Church, a dynamic and Spirit-led union that has flourished under God’s direction ever since.

Pastor Katina is married to Robert Colón, and together they are blessed with six beautiful children and thirteen grandchildren. She has brought fresh vision and renewed purpose to Fifth Street Christian Church, and through that vision, God continues to bring growth and transformation.

Her ministry is rooted in the declaration of a “No Judgment Zone.” She reminds everyone that it doesn’t matter what you look like, what you did last night, or even what happened this morning—what matters is that you are here to worship God and to give yourself to Him.

Pastor Katina’s message is simple yet powerful: “Seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness in everything you do.” Her passion, compassion, and authenticity continue to inspire others to walk boldly in faith and love.

Erik Morse

She/Her

Veterans United Foundation

Erik Morse is the Director of People Development at Veterans United Home Loans, as well as the Board President of the Veterans United Foundation. He has worked very closely with the Boone Impact Group for several years, and has been involved in many conversations locally about upward mobility, affordable housing and community impact. He loves collaborating with and learning from others, and partnering with individuals and organizations in the community who are creating outsized impact through their hard work and commitment to building pathways out of generational poverty.

Pastor Dr. Adrian Hendricks

She/Her

The Joshua House Church

Dr. Adrian C. Hendricks II is a devoted husband, father, educator, researcher, pastor, and leadership mentor. For more than two decades, he has developed and implemented initiatives that empower business leaders, fathers, and minority youth across the State of Missouri.

Married for over 20 years to his college sweetheart, Andria Osborne, Dr. Hendricks finds joy in raising their three children and serving others. As Pastor of The Joshua House Church, he leads with a heart for transformation—launching community programs and collaborations that strengthen families and neighborhoods. Among his many efforts is the founding of The Center for Change and Community Life, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering growth, unity, and opportunity in the local community.

In his professional career, Dr. Hendricks has demonstrated exceptional leadership across multiple sectors. He has guided senior managers and executive teams in strategic planning, leadership development, supervisory training, and performance management to enhance organizational effectiveness. His work includes facilitating leadership workshops, training implementation leaders, organizing statewide conferences, leading regional focus groups, and securing multiple streams of funding for community and educational initiatives.

Dr. Hendricks has collaborated with more than 650 high schools throughout Missouri, reaching youth between the ages of 8 and 24 through mentorship, education, and empowerment programs.

His educational accomplishments include a Bachelor’s degree from Lincoln University, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from William Woods University, and a Master of Arts in Church Planting from Liberty University. Dr. Hendricks holds a Doctor of Divinity and is completing a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership at Grand Canyon University. His research focuses on improving academic outcomes for high-risk students, and he is the author of “Haterproof – Developing a Haterproof Mindset.”

Throughout his career, Dr. Hendricks has managed over $1.7 million in funding across 12 federally supported grant programs impacting high school and university students statewide. He is a Certified Life Coach with the Human Motivational Circle and holds multiple certifications, including:

  • Pacific Institute of Community Organizing (PICO)
  • Certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) practitioner
  • University of Missouri, School of Business (MTI) certified trainer
  • Achieve Global/Zenger Miller Skills Modules facilitator
  • Teen Outreach Program (T.O.P.) Trainer and “Train the Trainer” facilitator through WYMAN

Dr. Hendricks is deeply involved in leadership and community service. He currently serves as President of both The Council for Drug-Free Youth Executive Board and the Ecumenical Leadership Council of Central Missouri. He is also Vice President of the Jefferson City Youth Advisory Committee, a former board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson City, an Executive Board Member of the Focus on Fatherhood Network, a member of Citizen Accountability Partners, and a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Dr. Hendricks continues to live out his mission—to lead, inspire, and empower others to unlock their God-given potential and create lasting change in their communities.