Brian Hatchell
Major Donor Representative

Emma Benoit became extremely passionate about suicide prevention after surviving a suicide attempt in 2017, the summer before her senior year in high school. At the time, she was a popular varsity cheerleader with a supportive family and lots of friends, but on the inside, she was filled with depression and anxiety, and had never told a soul about it. Her attempt resulted in a spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed but helped her find faith and purpose; and propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience and miraculous recovery to help others. A few months after her attempt, Emma started the website liferejuvenated.org and a blog to share her story and recovery journey to help other teens who are struggling. In early 2018, Emma began working on a documentary film called My Ascension, which chronicles her recovery journey and advocacy work, while addressing the youth suicide epidemic. Emma serves as an Ambassador for LivingWorks, the world’s leader in suicide prevention training Emma is an uplifting speaker who has shared her powerful story and message with thousands of people at in person and virtual conferences and events including: LivingWorks and California Department of Education Youth Summit, National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health Conference, LSU School of Social Work Conference, Arkansas Youth Mental Health Conference, Hope Rising Suicide Prevention Summit and the Hope Squad National Conference. Emma is a 2018 graduate of Dutchtown High School, and her strength and motivation are rooted in her strong faith and supportive family. http://liferejuvenated.org http://myascension.us

Stephen McWhirter
Stephen McWhirter is a touring worship leader, producer, speaker and author whose powerful testimony of divine deliverance from addiction is the cornerstone of his ministry platform. A founding member of the former worship collective Iron Bell Music, he is also a songwriter with Essential Music Publishing/Sony PLG and a Lula Street (Integrity Music) recording artist. https://smjcmusic.com/

Jason Clayborn
Tyscot recording artist Jason Clayborn—a GRAMMY® and Stellar Award nominee; Dove and BMI Music Award winner; and former member of the renowned hip-hop/gospel group The Righteous Riders—has penned hit songs for such artists as Bishop Hezekiah Walker and VaShawn Mitchell, among others. He has also toured around the world with numerous artists, including Dr. Ron Kenoly. Clayborn and his choir, The Atmosphere Changers, performed at the 2021 Stellar Awards alongside the legendary Bishop Hezekiah Walker. In addition, Clayborn was honored with a 2022 solo Stellar Award nomination, as well as three nominations for Jason Clayborn & The Atmosphere Changers. https://smjcmusic.com/

Junior W Smith
Junior Smith serves as the Walk of Faith Pastor for the Crossroads Prayer Centre. http://crossroads.ca/247prayer/

Stewardship Program
Welcome to a very special week as we “Prepare Him Room” and celebrate the wonderful things Jesus has done through the ministry of Crossroads and 100 Huntley Street. Throughout the week we will hear from Crossroads Co-Founder, Norma-Jean Mainse and our CEO Kevin Shepherd; First People's Voices will share powerful and dynamic stories; we will hear encouraging messages from some of our staff members who will share how they’ve seen God at work in their day to day roles; and we will bring inspiring updates about our Crossroads Cares Mission Projects. In addition to all this, you will also be treated to some wonderful Christmas music, featuring Selah, Trevor Dick Band and Stephen McWhirter & Jason Clayborn. Through our 24/7 prayer lines, digital prayer ministry and other valuable resources, Crossroads continues to be a source of hope for people as we share the message of the salvation they can find in Jesus Christ. Make room for reflection! Make room for worship! Make room for compassion! Make room for surprise! We share all this so together we can “Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room!”