Invite Kelvin to Speak
Kelvin Crosby is known as The DeafBlind Potter, a faith-based speaker who brings a live pottery experience into churches and faith-based gatherings. His primary message, The Good Potter, uses clay, Scripture, and honest testimony to help people see how God works through hardship, suffering, and personal failure to shape lives with purpose.
This page outlines what it looks like to invite Kelvin to speak — from planning and logistics to the heart of the message itself.
What It Looks Like to Invite Me
When you invite me to speak, you’re not just booking a message — you’re stepping into a shared journey.
I’ll work directly with you to understand your event, your audience, and the space you’re working with. From there, I take care of the details so you don’t have to stress about logistics.
I regularly travel with a pottery wheel and everything needed for the live pottery demonstration. If your event is within driving distance, I bring the wheel with me. If not, I’ll walk you through the best option for your location, whether that’s shipping the travel wheel or using a smaller setup.
I typically travel with assistance to help with navigation and setup. I also bring a plastic tarp, manage water at the wheel, and handle cleanup throughout the message. White clay with no grog is used so any clay can be easily cleaned if needed.
My goal is for you to focus on your people — not the setup.
What I Share During the Message
The message I share is called The Good Potter.
Through live pottery and honest testimony, I walk people through how God shapes our lives through hardship, surrender, and perseverance. I speak openly about real struggles, including:
Hearing loss from birth
Progressive vision loss
Addiction, including pornography addiction
Suicide attempts and dark seasons
Wrestling with God’s plan and asking “Why?”
These topics are shared with care, honesty, and respect for the church setting. I work with you ahead of time to make sure the message fits your audience and event.
The Finished Piece
At the end of the message, the pottery piece may remain with the host if desired.
I don’t transport or fire the piece due to breaking and kiln challenges, but you’re welcome to take responsibility for firing and glazing it locally. The clay used is designed to be fired at cone 5, which works with most mid-range kilns.
Some churches choose to display the piece as a reminder of the message. Others simply experience the moment and let it go. Either option is completely fine.
Who This Message Is For
I share The Good Potter message in a wide range of faith-based settings. This message has worked well in:
Sunday morning services
Weekend services
Men’s ministries
Women’s ministries
Youth groups and youth services
Young adult gatherings
Church retreats
Conferences
Special testimony nights
Recovery-focused events
Disability awareness events
Perseverance or resilience-focused gatherings
Outreach events
Small-group environments
Multi-day events
If you’re not sure whether your event fits into one of these categories, that’s okay. I’m happy to talk it through with you and see if this message would serve your people well.