Deep South District Huddle

Char Adamsons
Manager, LifeBuilders Counseling Services at City Rescue Mission

Char received a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from the University of North Dakota and a Master of Health Science in Addictions and Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Florida. She was employed by General Electric Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Cook Marketing and PR in Jacksonville, Florida. She began work at City Rescue Mission as Manager of Human Resources and has since moved into LifeBuilders Counseling and Program Management.

Tom De Vries
President/CEO Citygate Network

Tom has served as a church planter, multi-site church lead pastor, and church multiplication movement leader. Most recently, Tom filled the President/CEO role at the Global Leadership Network, an international ministry producing training and equipping through the Global Leadership Summit. Prior to the GLN, Tom was the General Secretary of the Reformed Church in America. He holds a Doctorate in Ministry from Western Seminary, a Master of Divinity degree from Fuller Seminary, and a B.A. from Wheaton College. Tom has a track record of innovation, strategic planning, and leading high-performance teams for increasing ministry impact. Tom and his wife, Laura, have three adult children.

Leah Luczyszyn
LifeBuilders Counselor at City Rescue Mission

Leah received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Palm Beach Atlantic University, a Master of Science in Psychology from Lynn University, and is currently working towards a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling at Amridge University. Prior to working as a Counselor in the LifeBuilders Addictions Recovery program at City Rescue Mission, Leah worked with neurotypical children using play-based therapy and with dual-diagnosed court-ordered adults with substance abuse disorders. 
 

Kari McCall
Manager of Community Services at City Rescue Mission

Kari McCall is a dedicated and compassionate addiction counselor with a profound impact on struggling populations. Kari began as a Residential Assistant in 2006 and pursued an education in Addictions at NH Community Technical College. After completing her degree, Kari worked as a Case Worker with Boston-Danvers Detox. Later, she became a Substance Abuse Counselor in the Florida State Prison system, completing a degree in Addictions Counseling. Kari emphasizes Trauma Informed Care introducing the concept to colleagues and training new counselors. She is currently the Manager of Community Services at City Rescue Mission. Rooted in faith, Kari finds fulfillment in helping others while fostering a positive impact on lives affected by addiction.

Jaime Williams
Director of Social Services at City Rescue Mission

In 1998, Jaime began working for the City Rescue Mission as the assistant store manager at the thrift store. Since then she has worked in several different positions: case manager, supervisor, manager, and today she is the Director of Social Services. Jaime has her BA in Sociology (minored in Social Welfare) and her Masters in Public Administration. Over the years Jaime has conducted several trainings on varies topics such as Cultural Diversity Awareness, Run, Hide, Fight, and Grace Today. She has been trained in the areas of Human Trafficking (Healing Hands; Human Trafficking) and De-escalation. Jaime has been honored to participate in several leadership programs such as Lifeworks, Emerging Leaders (Jacksonville), and Toastmasters.

Thursday, 9/21

1:00 p.m.

Registration - City Rescue Mission (426 S. McDuff Ave.)

(Coffee and light snack)

1:15 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

3:45 p.m.

5:15 p.m.

Break (Downtown tour sign-up)

5:30 p.m.

Dinner - City Rescue Mission - Catered by Mission BBQ

6:15 p.m.

6:40 p.m.

Praise and Worship  

Citygate Network and Ripple Effect - Penny Kievet, PEAK Consulting

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Keynote Speaker - Dr. Tom De Vries, Citygate Network President

Friday, 9/22

9:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

Round Table Closeout

12:15 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

Closing Lunch

Optional tour of CRM New Life Location