First generation, California-born Frank Carbajal’s parents were migrant farm workers in the early 70’s, and were offered jobs in canaries in the Silicon Valley. His parents did important work, feeding a nation with diligence and dedication. They wanted a better life for their son, and his dreams of being the…
Amy Stumpf, Ph.D. is a Professor of Society and Religion at California Baptist University. She grew up as a TCK in a family that worked in Relief and Development in the Philippines and Thailand. She went to International School Bangkok, and has a Ph.D. in Social Policy and Research from…
Inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing to do. Inclusive teams that create belonging for diverse voices around the table make more informed decisions after considering multiple angles with various perspectives on how to solve a problem. Solutions from diverse and inclusive teams are…
Doni Aldine (https://culturs.org/Doni/) is a globally mobile Afro-Latina and first-generation North American who, by age 19, lived in seven cultures on five continents. She is passionate about creating community for cross-cultural populations. She has presented around the globe as a Keynote, at conferences, universities & in media as a lifestyle…
Bonnie Gray is an author and inspirational speaker based in Northern California. Bonnie has developed a global following of readers who come to her for inspiring Christian living content written in her authentic, unique voice. Bonnie’s moving, soulful stories challenge believers spiritually and connect deeply at a heart level. Raised…
Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim received her Ph.D. from the University of Toronto and is Professor of Theology at Earlham School of Religion (https://esr.earlham.edu/node/1624) . She is the author or editor of 20 books, most recently, Hope in Disarray; Keeping Hope Alive (https://amzn.to/3tIa1pe) ; Reimagining Spirit and Intersectional Theology (Reimagining%20Spirit%20and%20Intersectional%20Theology) ,…
Dr. Angie Ward (https://mediacenter.tyndale.com/authors/angie-ward/3931) brings over 30 years of ministry experience to her roles as leader, writer, and teacher. She currently serves as Assistant Director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Denver Seminary. Angie is the author of I Am a Leader: When Women Discover the Joy of Their…
Originally from Australia, Mandy Smith is a pastor and the author of The Vulnerable Pastor: How Human Limitations Empower Our Ministry (IVP) and Unfettered: Imagining a Childlike Faith Beyond the Baggage of Western Culture (Brazos). Mandy and her husband, a New Testament professor, live with their family in a little…
Catherine Mattiske is the inventor of the globally acclaimed instructional design system – ID9 Intelligent Design. This inventive, research-based system creates corporate training that delivers exceptional results. Catherine founded The Performance Company (TPC) in 1994, serving clients worldwide with offices in Australia, Los Angeles, New York, and London. Catherine is…
Dr. Mimi Haddad serves as president and CEO of CBE International (https://www.cbeinternational.org/?gclid=CjwKCAjw3_KIBhA2EiwAaAAlimrmgZsvxcB2_gyg7S93CJgDqrwFdsIUrVOG8nTvwKyHo3xVo5JrQBoCOi4QAvD_BwE) and as an adjunct associate professor of historical theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. She is a graduate of the University of Colorado and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Summa Cum Laude). She holds a PhD in historical theology from the…
Connie Jakab is the Director of Community for the global movement, Flourishing Life and is also the Senior Manager of Wellness Innovate. She is the author of Bring Them Closer (https://amzn.to/3lRExe5) and two (https://amzn.to/3CC58lj) other books (https://amzn.to/2VKjRtZ) . Connie is passionate about rebelling against status quo living and encouraging others…
Perrine Farque is an author, entrepreneur, keynote speaker and diversity expert who empowers leaders to leverage diversity as their competitive advantage. Nominated in the Top 50 Most Influential UK Tech Women, Perrine continues to be recognized for her contributions. Perrine drove the strategy at companies such as Facebook and is…
Richard Lee is a sought-after speaker on issues of justice, race and faith, speaking across the globe for the last 20 years. His TEDx talk “Slavery Still Exists. Here’s How to End It.” can be found on the TED.com (http://ted.com/) website. Additionally, he is the host of The Pursuit with…
As a TV and film producer, director, writer and editor, Craig has produced hundreds of projects, both long and short form. With a Master of Arts in Communications from Baylor University, he has explored a variety of formats including dramatic and journalistic storytelling with a focus on documentary. In addition…
As leaders, educators, corporate workers and human beings we need rest to be the human beings instead of just human doings that we want to be. Imagintion and innovation are activated when we rest.
Faith spaces need wise leaders more than ever who are attuned to any spiritually abusive or bullying behaviors, but also have soft skills to be kind to others. Leaders need empathy and deep listening skills to navigate the current challenges of our faith communities.
Consent is something we should talk about more within our faith communities, in dating, in marriage and in all relationships. There is a compelling image of consent that we find in the scriptures where Jesus is standing at a door knocking. Giving someone the space to say "yes" or "no,"…
Patience is a virtue, and is often best learned in seasons of waiting. Lori has learned patience through many seasons of waiting whether it was on waiting on a visa from the Indonesian government or on babies to be born. Listen to this Life Coach share about seasons of waiting…
As a Life Coach, helping others make decisions starts with 3 questions.
Kathy Khang is a writer, speaker, and yoga teacher. Kathy is the author of Raise Your Voice: Why We Stay Silent and How to Speak Up (https://amzn.to/3ywu7Uh) . She is a columnist for Sojourners magazine (https://sojo.net/biography/kathy-khang) and also writes for Faith & Leadership (https://faithandleadership.com) , Evangelicals for Social Actions and…
Rich Villodas (https://www.richvillodas.com) is the Brooklyn-born lead pastor of New Life Fellowship (https://newlife.nyc) , a large multiracial church with more than seventy-five countries represented in Elmhurst, Queens. Rich holds a Master of Divinity from Alliance Theological Seminary. He enjoys reading widely, preaching and writing on contemplative spirituality, justice-related matters, and…
Dr. Chuck DeGroat is Professor of Pastoral Care and Christian Spirituality at Western Theological Seminary, MI, and Senior Fellow at Newbigin House of Studies, San Francisco. He is an author, speaker, consultant, and therapist. Chuck has been married to Sara for 27 years, and has two adult daughters. He is…
Karen Gonzalez is a speaker, writer, public theologian, and immigrant advocate, who herself immigrated from Guatemala as a child. Karen is a former public school teacher and attended Fuller Theological Seminary, where she studied theology and missiology. For the last 12 years, she has been a non-profit professional, currently working…
Kristin Kobes Du Mez (https://kristindumez.com) is Professor of History and Gender Studies at Calvin University. She holds a PhD from the University of Notre Dame and her research focuses on the intersection of gender, religion, and politics. She has written for the Washington Post, NBC News, Religion News Service, Christianity…
