As a product of  the North Memphis (Frayser/Raleigh) area, and graduate of Trezevant High,  Leonard's return to "spread the good news of Jesus Christ" is a great testament to God's guidance and faithfulness.   On his way up the corporate ladder at Fed Ex,  Leonard accepted the role as volunteer youth coordinator at  Thessalonians Baptist Church.   He didn't know it then, but his acceptance of that position, changed his life forever.  He soon walked away from the corporate world and began full time ministry.  He joined with Youth Visions, Inc. in 2004 and currently serves as Outreach Director, where he works with both middle and high school students.  He is an alumnus of the Urban Youth Initiative and Downline Ministries.   In his spare time, he loves to attend Memphis Grizzlies basketball games, play baseball,  golf and  eat good food.

Hip-hop has become synonymous with violence, female exploitation, and the frustration of urban youth. Fortunately, there are those in the music industry that are challenging this stigma by fusing captivating beats with bible based lyrics relevant to today’s hip-hop generation. Derrick “DJ Bo” Bogard excitedly became a part of that movement in 1994, and has traveled the nation as an anointed DJ, singer, and producer of such captivating, bible-based music. 

Derrick is an individual whose gift has definitely made room for him;  In 2008,  he became apart of the Youth Visions, Inc. family and serves as the Middle School Coordinator.    Lovingly known by the youth (and everyone else)  as  "DJ Bo",  Derrick is definitely making his mark for Christ in the Frayser community.  His recorded and produced songs and beats can be heard not only at Youth Visions, Inc on Tuesday nights for Club, but at local middle and high school football games.   “People often say: ‘If I knew then, what I know now, I would be better.  Well Jesus Christ,  that I now know made me better, so it is a MUST that I share His message of love and hope with young people" says Derrick.  “It is my desire that every young person understand and experience their fullest potential.   He is married to his best friend Kharlen, and enjoys listening to music (even country), playing golf and fishing.  

Bryan,  a product of South Memphis ( Westwood ) knows all too well the consequences of yielding to peer pressure and making poor choices as a young man.  

Armed with a desire to mentor young men and teach them the life skills that would prevent poor choices, he began volunteering as a baseball coach and mentor.   He is now apart of the Youth Visions, Inc. staff and assists in managing the elementary and middle school outreach and leadership programs.   Brian loves to cook,