Jason Woodard has over 20 years of leadership experience in the workplace, non-profit boards, and churches. But the longer he leads others the more he realizes he has more to learn. He is passionate about improving his own leadership skills and about helping other Christ followers do the same.
Chris Grainger is the founder of The Lion Within Us, an online men's discipleship community dedicated to helping men grow in their faith and personal development. With a professional background in electrical engineering and a successful career in marketing for an electrical distribution company, Chris brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creative outreach to his ministry. A devoted husband and father, he is passionate about his roles within his family and works tirelessly to fulfill his responsibilities for the glory of Christ. Beyond his professional and ministry endeavors, Chris and his family engage in homesteading on their small farm in North Carolina, reflecting their commitment to a lifestyle of stewardship and self-sufficiency. Through his podcast and online community, Chris provides valuable insights on biblical leadership, wisdom, and living a faith-driven life.
Highly motivated, senior business professional & consultant with relentless passion for winning, building trust & delivering results. Fortune 500 executive with proven, broad experience in marketing, sales, merchandising, brand management and engineering. A servant leader focused on helping others make a difference everyday, while empowering and challenging teams to deliver their best and expand capabilities.
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,” -- Ephesians 3:20 NIV
Jason Allen is a Sales Rep for a Medical Device company where he has worked for 25 years. He is a Mechanical Engineer by degree, but has spent time in leadership roles in HR, operations, R&D and even regulatory affairs. Jason is married with 3 children, including their daughter who was adopted from Ethiopia.
He and his wife Sarah are both involved in important and unique ministries such as providing food for local children in need and medical missions trip to Honduras. But, a ministry Jason is especially passionate about is called Pure Desire Ministries which is helping men and women, to overcome the evil of pornography.
My job is to apply permanent wisdom to a transient marketplace. I do this mainly by creating economic and financial valuation forecasting models which are used to manage large investment portfolios. Then I switch hats and communicate these insights as a journalist with Forbes.com, RealClearMarkets.com Townhall Financial and Affluent Investor Daily and through video productions, media appearances and speaking engagements. SDG.
Jim Merkle is an experienced retail operations leader, veteran Marine, husband of nearly 30 years, and father to 3 sons. He is passionate and practical about loving his people and serving them, as they serve the customer.
Boldly unhindered. These two words frame the mission and the mindset of Our Daily Bread Ministries’ president and CEO, Dr. Matt Lucas.
Matt takes his cue from the apostle Paul about whom Luke penned these words in Acts 28:31, “He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance!”
“I love this passage. That is my heart’s desire,” Matt said. “It’s how I hope Our Daily Bread Ministries continues to advance its mission.”
This ministry has been gospel-driven from the beginning and has continued a biblical focus as the baton of leadership was handed down three times in the DeHaan family. Matt is the first president without the DeHaan name, and he is humbled by the legacy as he serves.
Michael Sytsma is the President of KeyBank in Grand Rapids, Michigan, known for his servant leadership and commitment to his community. His path to banking began uniquely, with interests in real estate and manufacturing before an internship sparked his passion for banking. Sytsma’s fulfillment comes from building genuine relationships and serving others.
A notable example is his work with an orphanage in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where he used his business skills to support a friend's mission to help orphaned children. Sytsma emphasizes creating positive work environments and supporting his team, guided by his faith and the principle of servant leadership.
Scott is an executive in the food safety industry with over two decades of leadership experience, with much of that working for the Kellogg Company. Listen in as we learn about Scott's disciplined approach to management and his passion to serve Christ in his home, in his local church, and in his work.