Salt & Light

A gathering to reflect Christ in today’s world through creativity, truth, and love.

Wildwood NJ – August 15th – 16th 2026

Wildwoods Convention Center
4501 Boardwalk
Wildwood, NJ 08260

Kickoff Gathering: Friday, August 14 – Join us for a vibrant Boardwalk Parade followed by Worship on the Beach at sunset.

From the Founder – Carmelita Greco

“God inspires us to use the gifts He has given us.”

Carmelita Greco, founder of Luz Art, believes we are entering a season of a “Kingdom Renaissance.” The vision for Wild 4 Jesus was birthed through prayer, dreams, and reflection on scripture.

While “wild” may not traditionally describe faith, the movement of the Holy Spirit throughout scripture—through visions, dreams, prophetic words, and Spirit-led encounters—has always been powerful, unexpected, and transformative.

This “wild expression” represents:

  • The fire of revival
  • The bold movement of the Spirit
  • A faith that ignites hearts and transforms lives

Like the prophets—visionaries often misunderstood and tested—artists carry a unique calling. Wild 4 Jesus creates space for Christian creatives to boldly express, connect, and walk fully in that calling. We welcome all to join and unlock your hidden creativity. You were created to create!

Join us as we celebrate faith, creativity, and the movement of the Holy Spirit.

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WILDWOOD, NJ

Luz Art presents the Wild 4 Jesus Conference, a dynamic celebration of God-given creativity across multiple art forms. This gathering honors the unique identity found in Christ and the powerful expression of the Holy Spirit through the arts. 

Featuring speakers, artists, and pastors passionate about evangelism through creativity, this conference is designed to:

  • Inspire artists
  • Encourage 
  • Build meaningful connections within the Christian creative community
  • Ignite the fire of Revival 

 

FEATURED EXPERIENCES

  • Curated Talks 
  • Worship & Baptisms
  • Healing Through Painting
  • Dance Sessions & Art Workshops
  • Live Dance Performances
  • Fashion Show 
  • Contemporary Art Exhibition
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Prophetic Encounter with Purpose

“Wild 4 Jesus” is more than a conference—it’s a movement of refreshing, awakening, and commissioning. The weekend will feature dynamic worship, teaching sessions, and activation sessions designed to:

  • Release a fresh wind of strength and creativity
  • Equip believers for their divine purpose
  • Encourage unity in the Spirit
  • Ignite a passion for revival and harvest

Creative Expression Meets Kingdom Purpose

Waves of Glory,” will spotlight the arts as a prophetic force in the advancement of God’s Kingdom. Attendees will hear from artists, business leaders, and evangelists, all sharing practical and spiritual insights for stepping into God’s calling. Through visual arts, dance, and Spirit-led creativity, participants will be inspired to glorify Jesus in every sphere of influence.

“God is not in a box — He is in each of us, calling us to create and lead for His glory.”

Scriptural Foundation

Rooted in Jesus’ prayer from John 17:20–23, the event emphasizes unity in the Body of Christ: “…that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you…And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.”

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John 17:21

“I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.”

During the days of “John the Baptist”, God released a Wild Man into the Earth to make every road straight for the coming Messiah, today the Lord wants to release an Army of believers to proclaim the 2nd coming of Jesus Christ in power and in holy purpose. God is calling us to unite as the Body of Christ, Pray and be set apart for his purpose.

God is not in a box

We are releasing a fresh wind of freedom, incorporating the visual arts, dance and a new level of creativity. God is not in a box; he is in each and every believer and he is calling us to use our talents for his Glory! Renew the vision and make a commitment to glorify Jesus with your talents.

Holy “Boldness”

Embrace the transformative power of art for evangelism today! Whether you’re perfecting your creative gift, crafting sacred and devotional artworks, or navigating a secular landscape while staying true to your “Christ”-centered identity, your unique perspective matters. Step out in Holy “Boldness” and let your art be a beacon of inspiration and faith. Join us in using your creative talents to ignite conversations, connect with hearts, and share the message of hope and redemption with the world. Start your journey now and make a lasting impact through the art of evangelism.

  • Art for evangelism

  • Perfecting your creative gift

  • Sacred art, devotional artworks
  • Standing strong in your “Christ” centered identity in a secular landscape.
  • Walking in Holy “Boldness”

Join the Movement

Whether you are an artist, entrepreneur, leader, worshipper, or simply hungry for more of Jesus—this is a divine appointment you don’t want to miss.

Keynote Speakers

VelaDance

-VelaDance

VelaDance is a contemporary dance company rooted in the South Jersey region, with a focused presence in the Atlantic City area, created to bring light into spaces often marked by darkness, addiction, and unprocessed trauma. Inspired by the meaning of “vela,” the Spanish word for candle, the company exists as a beacon of hope, using movement as a transformative force to confront and illuminate the human condition. Grounded in the truth of John 1:5—“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it”—VelaDance seeks to embody this message through powerful, intentional performance, offering audiences a glimpse of healing, freedom, and restoration through the art of dance.

Steve Schirmer

Steve Schirmer

Steve Schirmer serves as President of Silk Road Catalyst, a multinational missions organization working to end gospel deprivation, with missionaries serving in the Middle East and South Asia. Steve is also the host of the Living Enviado Podcast, where he engages listeners with global missions realities and conversations that challenge Christians to live SENT without excuses. With decades of experience in global missions and mobilization – includes living in China – Steve speaks with urgency, clarity, and conviction on the believer’s role in fulfilling the Great Commission through their God designed gifts, abilities and careers.

Mary Beth Clark

-Mary Beth Clark-

Mary Beth holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education & Health and a Master’s degree in Dance Education. After years of freelance choreography, she taught at Temple University and a New Jersey community college before founding Dance Dynamics in 1998. Over 26 years, the studio has grown into The Dynamic Center, a full arts institute offering dance, arts, and education programs, including a Dance Ministry and arts programs for the homeschool community. Mary Beth’s passion is to inspire and cultivate talent, and she continues to engage in teaching, workshops, and presentations both locally and internationally.

Rachel Neikirk

-Rachel Neikirk-

Rachel Neikirk is a silk painter and art educator inspired by the Holy Spirit. She has taught art in schools, camps, workshops, and private lessons. She has an MA in Art Education from the University of Florida. She is writing a book about color to equip artists who are disciples of Jesus. Her large-scale silk paintings are currently on display at Luz Art, NYC.

-Kharashim Dance Company-

-Ann Sterling Dale

Kharashim Dance Company exists to bring glory to God and to pierce the darkness with His light. This company’s desire is to become and to hold a standard of excellence in the Arts, like Bezelel who was a master craftsman anointed by the Spirit of God. Kharashim Dance Company will proclaim the praises of the King and the truth of the gospel through movement and worship until He returns. The heart of this company is to inspire and to create works that not only dismantle powers of darkness, but also release freedom and healing to all who witness and participate in their work.

Eric Turcott

Eric Turcott is an evangelist who is passionate about seeing a generation of believers raised up to make disciples of all nations. For too long Christians have been building-centric and Eric longs to see a generation that will live their faith in Jesus everywhere they go, not just in a building called a “church”. In the new covenant, God’s people are His temple! Eric wants to see the next generation of believers walk in the power of the Holy Spirit which flows from knowing God intimately. Eric believes that in order to prepare the American church for what lies ahead, the church needs to move away from celebrity Christianity and back to true discipleship and servant leadership.

Taryn Enos

-Taryn Enos-

Taryn Enos is a musician, dancer, model, and now speaker. She draws on her extensive past struggles with identity and leadership to help others walk through their fears and into their futures. She has worked in the arts, business, and nonprofit worlds and now can be found playing piano or drums to build new music. She currently sits on the advisory board of the Women in leadership executive track of Colorado College Colorado Springs.
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-Zion Dance Project-

Jenny Cupp

From childhood, Jenny Cupp was drawn to art—coloring, ink drawing, and journaling. After being born again, the Holy Spirit began guiding her to create prophetic drawings during worship. During a season of being bedridden with herniated discs, God spoke to her about becoming a “water walker,” teaching her to fix her eyes on Jesus. He later led her to paint light on dark—using white on black—as a symbol of His presence in darkness. What began as personal worship has become a calling, with Jenny now painting during worship internationally and encouraging others to step out in faith and creativity as “Waveriders” with Jesus.

Kèota Dengmanara

-Kèota Dengmanara-

Kèota Dengmanara is the founder of MOUKDA PRODUCTION. Kèota and Diana Hentulescu, her associate met on the school benches of Gobelins in 2013-2014 during the license “Management of audiovisual production” (animation, cinema and television).

Graduating HEC Entrepreneurs Specialized Business Master via the fighters program “Nos quartiers not des talents” in 2010, Kèota has decided to integrate Gobelins in order to realize her dream to produce animation. It was then she discovered the young talent Myriam Schott via ZOOBOX. Kèota is now working to develop Moukda Production actively searching for content to produce as well as business partnerships.

Erik Acevedo

-Erik Acevedo-

Erik Acevedo is the Senior Leader of A242 Kingdom Life Center, a thriving ministry committed to advancing the Kingdom of God through authentic community, discipleship, and the power of the Spirit. With a passion to see people rise beyond their past and walk in their true identity, Erik carries a bold voice that challenges religious norms and ignites Kingdom culture. His leadership reflects a heart for unity, transformation, and equipping the body of Christ to impact every sphere of society. He lives in Vineland NJ with his wife Marisol Acevedo and three children. All 5 of them serve the Lord together. It’s a family thing!

-Marguerite Anglin-

Marguerite Anglin is a mixed media artist based in Philadelphia. As a visual storyteller, she uses traditional and non-traditional painting methods to create art that brings hope and healing. Her works are inspired by her conversations with God and are filled with vibrant colors that reflect the beauty of creation and Creator. Her desire is for her art to be a bridge and an open door that invites viewers to tangibly experience the love of God and never lose their sense of wonder. She has a passion to unlock the artist in everyone and hosts workshops to encourage people to return to their first love, “Creativity”.

-Yanis Boudris-

Yanis Boudris is a young French cellist. He had a life-changing encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 20 and quickly began playing and composing music inspired by his faith on the cello.

fred vassallo

-Fred Vassallo-

Writer, Director, Actor, Choreographer, Producer, Editor, Talent Director, and most recently, 7 years as the Brand Development Manager building a leading and prolific, 3-time Dove Award-winning kid’s music/media group, I am especially proficient with the project and creator economy and its ever-evolving needs.

-Carmelita Greco-

Founder of the International Fine Art Fund
Carmelita Greco is a devoted mother of three and the Creative Director and Founder of the International Fine Art Fund. As a curator and visionary, she blends her passion for art with her deep faith in Jesus Christ. Carmelita is a strong advocate for unity within the body of Christ and wholeheartedly believes in the transformative power of salvation for all mankind. Her work reflects her commitment to both creative excellence and spiritual purpose.

“Art for Evangelism”

Schedule

Friday

September 19

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Doors Open Intercessory Prayer & Worship With Esther Cho Skopp & Yanis Boudris

Wake Up and PraiseKharashim Dance Company

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Welcome & Introduction
Carmelita Greco
“Jacob’s Ladder: Creating Spaces Where Heaven Touches Earth”

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Rachel Neirkirk
“Artistic Ambassadors of Heaven”

Breakout Room Kharashim Dance Company

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Lunch Break

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Kèota Dengmanara
“Big God, Big Dreams”

Breakout Room (2:00 – 3:30 PM)
Marguerite Anglin – “Painting with the Holy Spirit”

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Fred Vassallo
Producer & Dancer – Creative Movement

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Mary Beth Clark
Founder, Dance Dynamics NJ

5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Dance Instruction
with Dance Dynamics NJ

5:45 PM – 6:15 PM
Dinner Break (Optional class available)

6:15 PM
Fashion Show Gerardy.co
Additional Apparel by: GodofAbrahamadonai.com

7:00 PM
Dance Performance“Redeemed”
Worship“Warship” ft. Yanis Boudris

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Evening MessageEric Turcott

9:00 PM
Closing Prayer

Saturday

September 20

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Prayer & Worship
With Warship & Esther Cho Skopp

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Wake Up Dance Session
Kharashim Dance Co. & Ann Sterling Dale

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Kids Creative Immersion Class Fred Vassallo
(Room A – Pre-registration Required)

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Taryn StarrTheater and Lights
(Main Room)

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Valeria FondiPastor from Venice, Italy
Breakout Session: TBD

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch Break

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
WorshipWarship
Opportunity to join in Prophetic Dance

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
4theOne International Ministry
Pamela Clark & Lori Holman

Breakout: Prophetic Art (2:00–3:30 PM)
Jenny Cupp – Room B

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
BreakCoffee & Dessert

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Spoken Word Guest

4:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Fred VassalloChildren’s Presentation

4:45 PM
Dance Performance – Dance Dynamics NJ

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Dinner Break

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Steve Schirmer
“Designed to Live Enviado”

7:00 PM
Dance Performance Kharashim Dance Company

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Evening Encounter A242 Worship

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Erik Acevedo
Senior Leader, A242 Kingdom Life Center
“In the beginning God created… The closest thing we can do to be like God is create.”

9:00 PM
Closing

Sunday

September 21

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Prayer & Worship
With Warship & Esther Cho Skopp

11:00 AM
Morning MessagePastor Robert H. Matthews Jr.
New Growth Church NJ
www.newgrowthchurcnj.com

Following the Message
Open MicGuests may share a prayer or testimony
Closing Prayer

2:00 PM
Departure

Pricing

$20

Kids 12 and under are FREE!

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