Homelessness to Housing: A Justice Summit
With Kevin Nye, Aaron Horner, Gregg Colburn and Mark Elsdon
November 9 - 12, 2026
As the housing crisis continues to deepen, so does the call for action.
This November, Stony Point Center will host the 3rd Annual Housing Justice Summit: A multi-day gathering bringing together faith leaders, nonprofit partners, and advocates committed to confronting housing insecurity and homelessness in the U.S.
This year’s summit is still in development, but plans include conversations grounded in moral responsibility, public advocacy, and community-driven solutions, including faith-based models like Yes In God’s Backyard (YIGBY), all aimed at strengthening how we show up for our unhoused neighbors.
More details coming soon. For now, save the date and stay tuned!
Leaders
Kevin Nye
Kevin Nye is a writer, speaker, and housing justice advocate dedicated to ending homelessness through evidence-based solutions and community engagement. He serves as Housing Director at YouthLink in Minneapolis and is the author of Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness. Kevin’s work has appeared in Religion News Service, Sojourners, and Red Letter Christians, and he is a sought-after voice on how faith communities can address the systemic causes of homelessness. Drawing on years of frontline service and theological training, he challenges common misconceptions and calls for compassionate, systemic change. Kevin lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two young sons.
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Kevin Nye is a writer, speaker, and housing justice advocate dedicated to ending homelessness through evidence-based solutions and community engagement. He serves as Housing Director at YouthLink in Minneapolis and is the author of Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness. Kevin’s work has appeared in Religion News Service, Sojourners, and Red Letter Christians, and he is a sought-after voice on how faith communities can address the systemic causes of homelessness. Drawing on years of frontline service and theological training, he challenges common misconceptions and calls for compassionate, systemic change. Kevin lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two young sons.
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Aaron Horner
Aaron Horner is a pastor, nonprofit founder, and housing justice advocate who leads AMH Services LLC, developing sustainable, housing-first solutions for unhoused and extremely low-income communities. Raised in Hayward, California, he was the Co-Executive Director of Soulciety in 2009, helping more than a thousand system-involved youth build life skills and gain work experience. Aaron has served in multiple ministry roles, including as founder and pastor of StackLife, a faith community born out of a shelter that connects with people directly where they are. His work, recognized with The Freestarter Award, is rooted in dignity, collaboration, and practical innovation. Whether building micro-living spaces, creating community gardens, or…
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Aaron Horner is a pastor, nonprofit founder, and housing justice advocate who leads AMH Services LLC, developing sustainable, housing-first solutions for unhoused and extremely low-income communities. Raised in Hayward, California, he was the Co-Executive Director of Soulciety in 2009, helping more than a thousand system-involved youth build life skills and gain work experience. Aaron has served in multiple ministry roles, including as founder and pastor of StackLife, a faith community born out of a shelter that connects with people directly where they are. His work, recognized with The Freestarter Award, is rooted in dignity, collaboration, and practical innovation. Whether building micro-living spaces, creating community gardens, or…
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Gregg Colburn
Gregg Colburn is the Marsha and Jay Glazer Endowed University Professor and Associate Professor in the Runstad Department of Real Estate in the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington. He is also founder and director of the University of Washington Housing Futures Center. He publishes research on topics related to housing and homelessness and is co-author of the book, Homelessness is a Housing Problem: How Structural Factors Explain U.S. Patterns. Gregg is also co-author of the recently released book, Affordable Housing in the United States. His research has been featured in leading media outlets, including The Atlantic,…
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Gregg Colburn is the Marsha and Jay Glazer Endowed University Professor and Associate Professor in the Runstad Department of Real Estate in the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington. He is also founder and director of the University of Washington Housing Futures Center. He publishes research on topics related to housing and homelessness and is co-author of the book, Homelessness is a Housing Problem: How Structural Factors Explain U.S. Patterns. Gregg is also co-author of the recently released book, Affordable Housing in the United States. His research has been featured in leading media outlets, including The Atlantic,…
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Mark Elsdon
Mark Elsdon lives and works at the intersection of money and meaning as a serial social entrepreneur, strategic executive, and author. He is an international national thought leader and speaker on subjects of faith-based impact investing, social enterprise, and property development. Mark’s work has been featured in the New York Times, CNN, Wisconsin Public Radio, Bloomberg, Chronicle of Philanthropy, Religion News Service, the Wisconsin State Journal, PBS, and CBS Nightly News; among other publications and podcasts. Mark is the editor of Gone for Good? Negotiating the Coming Wave of Church Property Transition which offers inspiration and practical help for churches…
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Mark Elsdon lives and works at the intersection of money and meaning as a serial social entrepreneur, strategic executive, and author. He is an international national thought leader and speaker on subjects of faith-based impact investing, social enterprise, and property development. Mark’s work has been featured in the New York Times, CNN, Wisconsin Public Radio, Bloomberg, Chronicle of Philanthropy, Religion News Service, the Wisconsin State Journal, PBS, and CBS Nightly News; among other publications and podcasts. Mark is the editor of Gone for Good? Negotiating the Coming Wave of Church Property Transition which offers inspiration and practical help for churches…
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