”We Are— Both the Canvas and the Brush— in the Hands of the ALMIGHTY Creator & Redeemer God. “

Understanding and being activated in your core identity changes everything — your character, your purpose, your gifts, your goals in the Kingdom of God, and your City.

What is the HEART & PURPOSE?

  • In our culture there is a desperation to know our core identity, be activated in a truth-filled purpose, and serve a lasting-beautiful mission. We believe the Servant-King—Jesus Christ—embodies all of these and is calling and sending a generation to reflect His glory while inviting others into His kingdom. At Streetlights, we long to see young followers grounded in Christ, filled with the Spirit, activated in their spiritual gifts and talents, and supremely glorifying God—from a transformed soul to every outflow coming from our crafted heart, hand & tongue. We are the substance of Christ and His collective witnesses- a redeemed orchestra of “Salt & Light”.

    (Matthew 5: 1-16 / Ephesians 2: 8-10 / John 15: 14-17)

  • In partnership with local anchor churches, we desire to equip followers of Christ to live transformed lives in and through their renewed identity and character in Jesus. We desire to see followers of Jesus activated in their spiritual gifts and talents, and sent on Gospel mission—ultimately to reflect Christ’s glory and invite others into the kingdom of heaven.

What WILL I Receive?

STREETLIGHTS Academy is designed as a one-day, high-intensity training experience:

  • Renew & grow you more deeply grounded in your identity in Christ.

  • Help identify & activate your spiritual gifts and talents.

  • Help gain clarity to see your call and circumstance as Gospel mission opportunities for Christ’s glory. 

When & Where?

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 | 9AM-2PM | CHICAGO

STREETLIGHTS “HQ” STUDIO
#100 SPOTS AVAILABLE

1516 N LeClaire • Chicago, IL • Revive Building • Free Parking

Future Dates: 2026

Streetlights Academy is a new ministry of STREETLIGHTS.

This year (2025) we will have only one date and it will be natively in our home city of Chicago. All are welcome but only #100 spots are available due to space limitations.

In 2026, we plan to have multiple Academy Gatherings both in Chicago on various dates and in other cities (*Potentials: Detroit, New York City, LA, Atlanta and San Juan).

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Our Core TOPICS:

TRAINING & DISCIPLESHIP

  • Our core identity is grounded in these truths:

    • Saved by the Gospel of Grace

    • Given a New Identity in Christ

    • Indwelled and Filled by the Spirit of God

    • Unconditionally Loved by the Father

    • Integrated into the Body to love the Local Church

    • Marked by Godly Character as a witness of the Priesthood

  • Spiritual gifts are given by the indwelling Spirit to empower Gospel ministry to grow the Church and impact communities through godly, authentic expressions.


    God-given talents are natural tools to be used supernaturally for God’s glory. Talents are best understood when our identity and spiritual gifts are embraced.

  • Live out God’s mission. Balancing cultural engagement with faithfulness to the Bride of Christ, and persevering for lasting fruit and God’s glory. (John 15:14–17)

  • We are called to be salt and light of Jesus, inviting new or not-yet believers into the kingdom of heaven through the gift of the Gospel. We surrender our lives, our gifts, our callings, and our circumstances to God’s purposes for this ultimate end; that God’s glory may be revealed in the world.

What’s The Format and FUnction

4 sessions

2 general + 2 practical breakouts

DESC… add schedule and rhythm of academies locally in Chicago and explain abroad here

IDENTITY

Heart

GIFTS

SKILLS

BREAD

Kingdom Community, with Christ’s Spirit working ‘in & through’ His Word, Spirit and Community creates impact moments. Let’s be trained for the good works God has for us to move in.

Sacred Expressions: Filled and Equipped by Spirit and Word.

TEACHERS, Artists & SPEAKERS

  • Esteban "eB" Shedd [STREETLIGHTS Co-Founder & Executive Director]

    Esteban "eB83" Shedd

    STREETLIGHTS Co-Founder & Executive Director

  • Aaron "MRLONE" Lopez [STREETLIGHTS Audio & Visual Director]

    Aaron "MRLONE" Lopez

    STREETLIGHTS Audio & Visual Director

  • Loren La Luz [STREETLIGHTS Chief Advancement Officer]

    Loren La Luz

    STREETLIGHTS Chief Advancement Officer

Intentional COMMUNITY IS An INSTRUMENT FROM GOD TO SHARPEN PURPOSE and ACtIVATE our god given expressions for Gospel Purposes— We need brothers and Sisters of all age and Experiences.

Kingdom Community, with Christ’s Spirit working ‘in & through’ His Word, Spirit and Community creates impact moments. Let’s be trained for the good works God has for us to move in.

Upcoming events

  • STREETLIGHTS ACADEMY // CHICAGO

    NOV. 15th — 9:00AM - 2:00PM

    Transformed by God’s Grace.
    Spirit Filled & Gifts Awakened.
    Gospel Works Activated.

    Register

  • Community Concert // CHICAGO

    DEC. 5th 6:30PM - 9:30PM

    A time of expression and community focus on Jesus through the sonic & visual art galleries while celebrating the gift of being together as a community of people gathered in His name.

    Register

  • STREETLIGHTS ACADEMY // 2026

    Support training and mobilization of the next Gospel Generation

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Support the Local Church. Build Up the Region. Help Raise a Generation in Faith and Gospel Mission.

Kingdom Community, with Christ’s Spirit working ‘in & through’ His Word, Spirit and Community creates impact moments. Let’s be trained for the good works God has for us to move in.

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Training and mobilaztion of the Next Gospel Generation

We have been and will continue to resource this generation with God’s Word, preach the Gospel , but we also sense a deep need to train this generation alongsode local-urban churches to be the salt and light of Christ in their church communites and from their church communities into the culture… help support more gatherins to mobilze a generation doing the work of evangelism and disciple making….

*Your gift supports the creation of STREETLIGHTS creative resources and Gospel outreach.