Associate Director / CrossRoads Missions 

Ben & Crystal recently served as keynote speakers at the 9th Annual Associate Minister’s Gathering, sponsored by Bob Russell Ministries. Their contributions to the event were nothing short of outstanding. Their messages were not only powerful & challenging but also deeply encouraging to all who attended.

Having had the privilege of knowing Ben & Crystal for quite some time, I can confidently attest to their exceptional character & unwavering dedication to the work of the Lord. From our initial conversations through to the event itself, I found them to be incredibly easy to work with, demonstrating flexibility, professionalism, & a strong commitment to ensuring that the specific needs of the event were met. They approach each opportunity with a spirit of service, prioritizing what is needed to impact others, rather than their own agenda.

Ben & Crystal consistently bring passion, depth, & inspiration to everything they participate in. Their ability to connect with diverse audiences & inspire transformative change is truly remarkable. I have no hesitation in recommending them for any event they wish to be a part of. I am confident that they will bring not only a message of hope but also practical steps for meaningful, lasting change.

Outreach Pastor / Eastside Christian Church

I was so incredibly excited to see how God would use Ben & Crystal to share their story with families at Eastside Christian Church. Their message is one of hope and of serving a Look Out for the Left Out Savior. I was deeply moved to see kids who heard it at school & then heard the gospel message at the Eastside Family Rally make connections & decide to become Look Out for the Left Out families, living out their faith in our community.

This is a powerful way to deliver the message of Jesus to all ages, encouraging & empowering all members of a family to find ways to see & impact needs with their eyes, love with their hearts, & serve with their hands inside & outside of their homes.

Coordinators / Serve Together Vermillion County

When your heart needs filling or restoration, Ben shares about the hope offered by Jesus Christ and how each of us can hold on to that. When your soul needs to be replenished and renewed, Crystal shares how she has let God carry her through the storms and demonstrates how we can also rely on God in the storms of life.

Their love for the Church along with Team Woods is inspiring and came to our community at just the right time.

Lead Pastor / Plymouth Covenant Church

In the season the “Church” is in right now, there is a deep need for a message of hope. Despair & darkness often cripple us, but when hope abounds, we find trust in Jesus not as cliche, but as the very antidote to our needs. Benjamin & Crystal Woods hold the tension of these days with great peace & give a voice to our troubled hearts. As “wayfarers” of faith, our weekend together was catalytic for the direction of our church.

Lead Pastor / Crossroads Community Church

The Brave Way Home was exactly what we needed for our church and we were truly blessed by Ben's heart, passion, and love for Jesus. His words of encouragement and truth were things we as followers of Jesus needed to be reminded of again and again.

Ben’s time with us will be something we are calling upon at least once a year! It would be a disservice to your church and/or organization to NOT have them come!

Lead Pastor / Central Christian Church

Ben and Crystal are a perfect example of great ability and genuine humility colliding to form something uncommonly powerful. They are capable, relatable, & all-around loveable! I truly can’t recommend them more highly as partners for your event or ministry.

Metro Area Director / Lowcountry FCA

Team Woods has the unique ability to speak into the lives of anyone. You don’t have to be able to relate to their story, but they can always find a way to relate to yours as they bravely, authentically, & compassionately walk us down the roads none of us should walk alone. Whether you’re looking to intimately encourage your staff team, seeking to captivate a large audience, or simply need your own heart ministered to, this couple can bring a word for the soul - teaching us all that our heartache & hope can most certainly hold hands.

Principal / Morgan Elementary School

Ben & Crystal have been a blessing & inspiration to me as they navigate their grief, & now as I navigate my own. As an elementary school principal, I am always looking for ways to encourage, inspire, & nurture the precious gifts that have been entrusted to me. As Ben & Crystal shared sweet Calla’s story, the students and staff were captivated by their message of love, forgiveness, & inclusion. They are living examples of what it looks like to look out for the left out, to love well, & to live bravely & courageously.

ED of Church & Ministry Partnerships / World Vision

Ben & Crystal Woods are two of the most inspiring people I’ve ever known. The journey they are on has been one rooted in pain, mission, faith and perseverance. I have been personally changed by their story & ministry. Ben & Crystal will be an incredible blessing to every individual, organization, leader or ministry they work with. They will change the way you follow Jesus in the best ways possible.

Women’s Pastor / Central Christian Church

Crystal spoke at our women’s conference, and to say she made an impact is an understatement. She has a gentle boldness that absolutely commands attention. There are many great speakers – but few who are willing to be truly vulnerable with their own story for God to use however He intends. I can say without reservation that every person who has heard or meets Crystal is much better off for it. She is the real deal, and her testimony is life-changing!

College Age & Student Minister / The Creek Church

There's no one else I'd rather bring in to talk to our grads about the next season of their lives! Ben spent two days with our students pouring into & investing in them & preparing them for what’s next. More than teaching them, Ben spent time with them- getting to know their names & stories & speaking truth over them. I will forever be grateful for Ben’s investment in my life & the lives of our students!

Vice President of Culture / Christ In Youth

I love Ben, Crystal, & Team Woods. They are so much more than just 5 people or just a family. They are a gift. Their kindness, compassion, strength, wisdom, honesty, integrity, & passion have encouraged & challenged people & the church. This ministry can be a great experience for those in your church struggling to both make sense of life & transform their mind. The Father offers hope to all who seek it, He has often used these people to be agents of that message.

Regional Director / Stadia Church Planting

Very few conversations make you a better person, but I am a better man after spending time with Ben. He is a pioneer, and will influence you to be better in everything you do and say.

Principal / Charlestown Middle School

As Ben began to share his story, the entire gymnasium fell quiet. Every student was engaged in the message and you could've heard a pin drop. This speaks volumes to how impactful the message was to all...it is a rare occasion to have that kind of silence and involvement at a middle school assembly! The message was so powerful and life changing for our staff and students.

Owner / Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Service of Louisville, Lexington & Elizabethtown

The Brave Way Home came alongside our company and helped navigate a clear path to harmony in our culture. Their firm understanding of servant leadership taught us a culture of care. Stories are being shaped and lives continue to be transformed as a result of the meaningful and strategic conversations with The Brave Way Home.

Assistant Principal / Rock Creek Community Academy

The elementary students at Rock Creek had the pleasure of hearing from Ben and Crystal as we kicked off our school year. As a school with a strong Character Counts program, Look Out for the Left Out is an important concept that we want all of our students to embrace. Our students and staff were left inspired, encouraged, and motivated to follow Calla's mission.

We are excited to continue our relationship with Ben and Crystal and look forward to having them on our campus again!”

Director / 413 Fitness, Inc.

Our prayer is to serve as catalysts for a healthy community, and to do that, we need to think and feel our best about the work we do. Ben is a pillar of encouragement to our team of coaches - from the culture we strive to create, to the words we use, and the expectations of our relationships (in AND out of the gym). If there's one prayer that has been answered, it is to be surrounded by wisdom; get wisdom at any cost!

CEO & President / Out of Control Women, Inc.

In Matthew 18:20 it says, ‘Where two or more are gathered in my name, there I am with them’ and this verse has vividly come alive while spending time with Crystal these past few years. It takes but moments with her, before you are drawn into the presence of our Savior. What has been revealing and refreshing for me to experience, is a minister who is deeply authentic whether she’s in a treehouse, at the foot of a hospital bed or on the stage in front of a hundred women. She lives a life devoted to pointing people to Jesus. Crystal is a speaker, a teacher, a mentor, a friend and a woman who exudes the light of Jesus Christ both in her home and in the global Church.

Lead Minister / Fairdale Christian Church

Ben Woods is the real deal, & I’m blessed every time I get to hear him speak. He is a passionate & inspiring preacher & storyteller, who has the unique gift of clearly communicating God’s Word in a way that grips the hearts of those listening.

Principal / Grant Line Elementary School

As a building administrator, I noticed the negative impact Covid made on the social skills of students. I noticed students needed more training on how to handle upsets and how to show compassion for one another. The LOFTLO provided an inspiring presentation that helped students see the huge, positive impact they could make on the world through a simple act of kindness and through making connections with others.

High School Pastor / The Creek

Every year we invite Ben back to Our High School Graduate Retreat. Year after year he pours wisdom into our students in a way that only Ben can! He shares his heart, his time and his mind to best prepare our grads heading into college.

Middle School & Families Pastor / Eastside Christian Church

In a time where students have a million distractions every day, the Look Out for the Left Out message locked in our middle school students to take a moment to slow down. Our time with Ben gave us a moment where Jesus gave us new eyes to notice people all around us who are left out, and a challenge that Jesus can use us to be the change!

Lead Pastor, Mason City Christian Church

Ben and Crystal Woods poured out everything they had over two days at our church. They led a "LOOK OUT FOR THE LEFT OUT" youth event on Saturday night, Ben preached a powerful sermon Sunday morning, and then they led a "Marriage and Family on Mission" workshop Sunday afternoon. They hit three home runs for us!

If you're looking for someone to inspire your church to be bold followers of Jesus on The Brave Way Home, call Team Woods!

Lead Pastor / CrossRoads Christian Church

While Ben and Crystal were in town for a separate event, we had the opportunity to have him preach. He graciously agreed to stay in our current series. His spirit of cooperation and focus on unity was evident and is not just something he and Crystal talk about, but what they truly live.

I would recommend Ben and Crystal to any congregation seeking an opportunity to be refreshed and revived.

Senior Minister / First Christian Church of Borden

Words cannot express how grateful I am for Ben and Crystal Woods. We have had the great privilege of having them share in leading worship and speaking multiple times. Ben brings a passion and energy to his teaching that reverberates long after the last word is spoken. His commitment to God’s Word and God’s Redemptive Mission are palpable in everything the guy touches. He has raised the spiritual temperature in our church family. Beyond that, he has raised my life and ministry to the next level! You will be blessed!

Author and Co-Founder / Refine Us Ministries

Ben and Crystal Woods share their pain from a place of redemption. They speak into loss from a place of resurrection. They are bold, courageous, authentic and as they share the story of Calla’s rescue, they point people to the hope and healing only found in Jesus. I can’t recommend them enough to speak at your church or event. Their message is life-changing.

Senior Pastor / First Christian Scottsburg

Ben is an amazing communicator both as a speaker & worship leader. He shares the Word in a way that connects to all ages & his heart truly shows as he applies God’s truth to the real world. As a pastor myself, I am always encouraged and challenged to love like Jesus.

Ben’s family is not just a part of his ministry. It is the heart of his ministry. This shows through every message & every story. Ben’s powerful testimony of God’s love & faithfulness is an inspiration to my walk. I pray that it will make an impact with you as well.

Co-Founders & Directors / MERCI

A shout of thanks to Ben & Crystal Woods for their outstanding workshop presentation “Marriage on Mission!” The feedback we received was awesome! The couples in attendance were certainly inspired & energized to work at having their best marriages as so many nuggets of God’s truth were spoken. These were so profound we find ourselves sharing them over & over again in our ministry to help many who are looking for biblical solutions to resolve common marriage issues.

Ben & Crystal aptly weave their personal testimony, spiritual journey & the principles that have equipped them for life no matter the circumstances. They are truly an inspiration to many as we are drawn to their words of hope, healing & perseverance. We are grateful for their hearts & the light they bring to this generation of couples & families.

Pastor of Involvement / New Hope Christian Church

The Woods family did everything from speaking at workshops, preaching at the weekend services, a leadership development breakfast, & even a Date Night.  At each event, they were warmly received & appreciated for their heart for God & people, their transparency & sincerity, & their humble, yet extremely knowledgeable grasp on issues facing individuals & families today. We are already talking about how we can bring them back in the future. We strongly recommend them to other churches to use for special events or training needs they may have. I’m confident that your experience will be extremely positive & helpful for your church body!

Lead Pastor / Memphis Christian Church

Ben was the first choice for our Every Man event this fall. He delivered an authentic, passionate, crafted message that moved every participant forward in their journey with Christ. Ben connected with all of us quickly in a way that no other speaker has. Ben will be back next year so that our men can bring others to received what they experienced first! Thank you Ben for your commitment to The Lord, Family, and His Church!

Educator / Phoenix School of Discovery

Engaging, encouraging, & powerful! A great way to open up conversation about how to LOOK OUT FOR THE LEFT OUT.

Both staff & students loved this wonderful couple’s presentation & embraced the idea that we too can be a positive agent of change in this world.