Plenary Speakers
Patrick Lencioni
President, The Table Group
Leisle Chung
CEO, Vanguard Skin Specialists
Rewriting the Hero’s Journey: Redefining Success in Business and Life
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Jordan Raynor
CEO, Jordan Raynor & Company
Half-Truths about Heaven
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Bertie Lourens
CEO, WastePlan
From Ambition to Obedience:
A Journey of Surrender
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Jake Bland
CEO, Youth for Christ USA
Leading the Next Generation: Unlocking the Spiritual Potential of Gen Z
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Mike Sharrow
CEO, C12 Business Forums
Escaping the Rip Currents of Kingdom Leadership
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Jacob Wells
Co-CEO, GiveSendGo
Rocks of Courage:
The GiveSendGo Story of Trusting God
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Heather Wilson
Co-CEO, GiveSendGo
Rocks of Courage:
The GiveSendGo Story of Trusting God
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Chris Patton
Director, His Way At Work
The Strategic Significance of Faithful Kingdom Stewards
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Patrick Lencioni
President, The Table Group
Leisle Chung
CEO, Vanguard Skin Specialists
Rewriting the Hero’s Journey: Redefining Success in Business and Life
Read More
Jordan Raynor
CEO, Jordan Raynor & Company
Half-Truths about Heaven
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Bertie Lourens
CEO, WastePlan
From Ambition to Obedience: A Journey of Surrender
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Jake Bland
CEO, Youth for Christ USA
Leading the Next Generation: Unlocking the Spiritual Potential of Gen Z
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Mike Sharrow
CEO, C12 Business Forums
Escaping the Rip Currents of Kingdom Leadership
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Patrick Lencioni
Author, Founder & President, The Table Group
Bio: Patrick Lencioni is the founder and president of The Table Group and believes that one of the best ways to impact culture is through greater engagement and dignity at work. Patrick has authored 13 best-selling books, with over eight million copies sold. After over 20 years, his classic book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, remains a fixture on national best-seller lists, and his latest book, The Six Types of Working Genius, was released in September 2022. He is also the host of the popular business podcast At The Table with Patrick Lencioni.
Leisle Chung
CEO, Vanguard Skin Specialists
Bio: Since 2009, Leisle Chung and her husband, Dr. Vinh Chung, have opened nine dermatology clinics throughout Colorado. As CEO of the practice, Leisle provides leadership to its expansive mission to positively impact patients, the community, and the world. Before Vanguard, Leisle graduated magna cum laude from Yale College, studied theology at the University of Edinburgh, earned her MBA from Harvard Business School, and spent almost a decade at Bain & Company, a leading global consulting firm. The film Minari, about a Korean family who moved to rural Arkansas in the 1980s, is based on Leisle’s family’s life experience.
Abstract: Leisle Chung, co-founder and CEO of Vanguard Skin Specialists, shares her journey from immigrant roots to leading a thriving medical practice with 9 locations and 150 employees. Through her story, she reveals how God’s vision transformed her pursuit of success into a mission of obedience. From a prompting in Cambodia to redefine her ambitions to caring for her team, patients, and global missions, Leisle’s journey challenges us to let go of personal aspirations and embrace God’s greater story for our lives.
Jordan Raynor
CEO, Jordan Raynor & Company and Bestselling Author
Bio: Jordan Raynor is a leading voice of the faith and work movement. Through his keynote speeches, podcasts, devotionals, and bestselling books (The Sacredness of Secular Work, Redeeming Your Time, and The Creator in You), Jordan has helped millions of Christians connect the gospel to their work. Jordan also serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup that Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures. Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under President George W. Bush.
Abstract: Most people spend more time thinking about a week-long vacation than they do thinking about eternity. That is a problem because when we fail to think deeply about our final destination, we settle for half-truths about heaven peddled by culture rather than the whole truths we find in Scripture. Based on insights from The Sacredness of Secular Work, Jordan explores how to replace the half-truths with whole truths so you can live with more purpose in your business in the present and more hope for your future in eternity.
Bertie Lourens
CEO, WastePlan
Bio: Bertie Lourens is the founder and CEO of WastePlan, a waste management company that employs over 2,500 individuals and services 800 clients in multiple industries in South Africa’s major cities. WastePlan currently recycles more than 80% of the waste it manages and has helped clients achieve Zero Waste certification. In 2014, Bertie donated 51% of WastePlans shares to Nika Capital in obedience to giving God control of his business. Nika Capital is a faith-based nonprofit that focuses on eradicating socio-economic inequality and education.
Abstract: Bertie Lourens, the South African entrepreneur of WastePlan, reveals the pivotal moment when he chose to surrender his business to God. In this session, he shares the lessons learned through the challenges and unexpected turns of his journey—from the early startup days to scaling a thriving company. Discover how Bertie redefined success by relinquishing his ambitions and entrusting everything to God. Through the session, he offers insights into the transformation that comes when we let go and allow God to truly lead every aspect of our lives.
Jake Bland
CEO & President, Youth for Christ USA
Bio: Jake Bland is the president and CEO of Youth For Christ (YFC) USA, a pillar of missional youth ministry since 1944 when Reverend Billy Graham became YFC’s first full-time employee. Today, YFC is experiencing a resurgence, growing by over 20% annually since June 1, 2021. It operates globally in over 100 nations and through over 1,200 local ministry sites across the US, engaging 11–19-year-olds who do not know Christ and intentionally pursuing those often overlooked. Before joining the YFC staff, Jake co-founded two media production companies and completed a master’s degree in youth ministry leadership.
Abstract: Based on experience working with thousands of young people, Jake Bland offers a fresh perspective on Generation Z and reveals surprising insights into their spiritual potential that counters conventional thinking. The workforce’s youngest generation comes with distinct challenges and enormous opportunities. Focusing on the intersection of faith and leadership, Jake inspires CEOs to embrace, restore, and guide their Gen Z employees by creating the conditions for a new era of leadership that could spark a broad spiritual revival.
Jacob Wells & Heather Wilson
Co-CEOs & Co-founders, GiveSendGo
Bio: Siblings Heather Wilson and Jacob Wells co-founded GiveSendGo in 2014, establishing it as the world’s leader in faith-based online crowdfunding. Together, they have guided the platform’s incredible growth with a team of over 40 dedicated professionals, facilitating hundreds of millions of dollars in donations and thousands of prayers for diverse causes, connecting millions of users across more than 80 countries. GiveSendGo has courageously upheld faith-based values against intense pressure allowing high-profile and sometimes controversial campaigns that other platforms rejected, underscoring their commitment to free speech and community support without censorship.The GiveSendGo story is one of extraordinary resilience, rapid expansion, and impact.
Abstract: Heather Wilson and Jacob Wells, siblings and co-founders of GiveSendGo, recount their remarkable journey from the idea for a simple start-up to the courageous decision to stand for faith and freedom. Over the years, faced with near business failure, family issues, and a $300 million government lawsuit arising from the Canadian truckers crisis, Heather and Jacob chose courage over fear. This session explores how small acts of courage build over time. Discover how trusting God and standing firm in faith can build courage to withstand whatever comes your way.
Mike Sharrow
CEO, C12 Business Forums
Bio: Mike Sharrow is the CEO of C12 Business Forums, the world’s largest peer-learning organization for Christian CEOs, business owners, and executives. Since becoming CEO in 2016, Mike has led C12 to double its global membership and significantly expand its full-time Chair community and overall business scale. Before joining C12, Mike held executive roles in several entrepreneurial ventures, including a financial services startup and a subsidiary startup of Walgreens. He briefly served as an associate pastor in San Antonio, Texas, and spent five years as a C12 Chair in Central Texas.
Abstract: Too many Kingdom leaders fall victim to the rip currents of deception and worldliness in business. They lie to themselves about the never-ending J-curves of problems to solve and risk missing out on God’s best and their true calling as leaders. Casually snorkeling in the waters of Kingdom purpose will never change the world. This powerful talk challenges you to see yourself and this moment clearly, reject the common lies of leadership, and fully embrace God’s call to deeply integrate your faith, life, and leadership.
Chris Patton
Bio: Chris Patton is an Executive Board Member and the Director of Stewardship at His Way At Work (HWAW), a nonprofit committed to transforming workplaces with God’s love. Chris previously served as HWAW’s Global CEO, and during his tenure, the organization has grown to more than 300 companies on three continents, impacting close to 500,000 employees and family members. Chris has 30 years of experience equipping businesses with eternal impact principles. He is passionate about sharing his expertise around healthy, God-centered cultures.
Abstract: In this session, Chris Patton shares his conviction about the strategic significance of business leaders in God’s Kingdom. Through the too-often-understated lens of true stewardship, Chris will challenge you to see your role as more than just a CEO but a chosen and favored steward entrusted with God’s resources for His purposes. You will be inspired to embrace an eternal ROI, cultivate a faith-driven culture, and recognize the responsibility for the eternal impact of your influence.
Jarrell Flowers
Founder & Executive Director, The RISE Movement
Jarrell Flowers, a dynamic hip-hop and spoken word artist, is deeply rooted in San Antonio’s creative culture. His passion for hip-hop blossomed early, leading to performances across the globe and the release of multiple musical projects, including four EPs and one full-length album. In 2018, Jarrell and his wife, Jeneil, founded The RISE Movement, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering creatives to transform communities through art and the gospel. RISE has evolved into a network of artist-led communities nationwide, fostering creativity for the glory of God and the betterment of cities.
Stanton Pillay
CEO, iTMaster
Within two decades, Emmanuel Stanton Pillay rose from company driver to CEO of iTMaster. Under his leadership, iTMaster has transformed South Africa’s educational landscape, leveraging technology to bridge equity gaps in over 5,000 rural schools, impacting 8,000 teachers and 800,000 learners. His team collaborates with governments, corporations, and global partners to ensure iTMaster remains at the forefront of technology while empowering the disadvantaged through technology and education, and fostering digital equity for all. In 2023, he was selected as one of 25 African leaders for the HP Cambridge University Press Fellows Fellowship to transform leadership, policymaking, and EdTech across the continent.
Joshua Vandeusseldorp
CEO, Abel Electric
Joshua Vandeusseldorp founded Abel Electric, an electrical contracting company, alongside his wife, Pamla, in 2009. Eight years later, recognizing the prevalent brokenness in the construction industry, Joshua and Pamla established Abel Ministries with the goal of serving men trapped in addiction and their families. Despite challenges, their dedication has yielded remarkable results. Today, Abel Ministries employs five full-time pastors, operates in three county jails, and provides addiction recovery spaces for 36 men. Joshua and his team plan to expand their recovery facility to 60 beds in 2025, with a vision to grow to accommodate and employ 250 individuals.
Brandon West
Founder & Chief Purpose Officer, PHOS Creative
Brandon West is the founder & Chief Purpose Officer of PHOS Creative, a strategy-first digital marketing agency headquartered in Florida. His team of 24 serves companies across the country, including C12. PHOS’ growth and culture have been featured in the Inc. 5000, Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI), Gator100, and Florida Trend magazine. Brandon’s passion is fighting to restore dignity, purpose, and freedom to the lives of women and children impacted by extreme poverty and sex trafficking.
Brandon and his wife, Shelley, live in Gainsville, Florida, with their two sons.
James Kwon
Founder & CEO, Figmints Digital Creative Marketing
James Kwon is the founder & CEO of Figmints Digital Creative Marketing, an award-winning holding agency with several brands to address specific market needs for starting, scaling, and thriving in business. Committed to community outreach, the company’s Hack4Love Initiative revamps marketing for nonprofits in just 48 hours. James received the “40 Under 40 Award” from the Providence Business News, serves on the Fostering Hope New England board, and speaks at venues like The Hubspot INBOUND Conference, MassChallenge, Vanture Cafe, and MIT.
Offstage, James relishes family time with his wife and three kids, church community, and golf buddies
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