The Rising Generation Leadership Podcast | Conversations with Influential Christian Leaders

John Stanko was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After graduating from St. Basil's Prep School in Stamford, Connecticut, he attended Duquesne University where he received his bachelor's and master's degrees in economics in 1972 and 1974 respectively. In 1973, he had a life-changing spiritual experience that radically changed his life course and purpose. Since then, John has served as an administrator, teacher, consultant, author, and pastor in his professional career. He holds a second master's degree in pastoral ministries, and earned his doctorate in pastoral ministries from Liberty Theological Seminary in Houston, Texas in 1995. He also received a Doctor of Ministry degree at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh.

About John Finkelde I have 30 years pastoral leadership experience at C3 Church Hepburn Heights, Western Australia, initially as a team pastor for 10 years and then as the senior pastor for 20 years. We built a large, regional, multi-generational, healthy church that has impacted its local community through innovative programs and multiplied itself through church planting both locally and overseas. I have led inter-denominational groups, such as the Perth Christian Minister's Fellowship, and have also ministered extensively throughout Australia and internationally. Amongst other things I love the fact that our church has planted 6 churches in the last 20 years and has 67% of our adults in connect groups. In 2012 my wife Dianne and I transitioned our church to stellar next generation leaders raised in our church. Our church has now sent us out to be specialist ministers in the wider body of Christ, specifically to partner with pastors to grow healthy churches.

Recorded at The Bridge Church in Harborne in Birmingham on the 21st April 2019

Ps Anthony is the senior Pastor of Life Church Cape Town and CEO and founder of Life Child. Ps Anthony came to Christ at a cell group meeting after winning the South African Karate Middle Weight Championship in 1983. He was involved also in the retail industry for 11 years before being ordained as the Associate Pastor of Sea Point Assembly in 1994. He took over leadership of the church in 1998 where he still serves alongside his wife Desiree as Senior Pastors. Ps Anthony also oversees Life Church's in Cape Town, Pretoria, Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe. Life Child is the vision of Ps Anthony and serves to reach orphaned and vulnerable children in South Africa, Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe.

The Bridge Church sermon - Part of the What should I do with my life? Teaching series. Delivered by Errol Lawson on the 7th April 2019

Peter J. Daniels is a well-known and respected Australian Christian international business statesman of substance. He came from a disadvantaged background, and his early years were plagued by illiteracy and ignorance. He came to Christ on May 25, 1959, at a Billy Graham Crusade in Adelaide, South Australia. In spite of numerous disadvantages, he built a large real estate business in Australia, with Southeast Asian connections. He has served on international boards covering the four corners of the globe and has been deeply involved in Christian outreach throughout the world for more than 46 years. He has conducted free of charge over 1,000 seminars in churches in many parts of the world. "...the best platform speaker in the world."Dr. Norman Vincent Peale Peter and Robina Daniels promote Christian family values. They have three children, eight grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Peter Daniels has authored over twenty books and authored numerous business education programs that are distributed worldwide in many languages. He has been honored by universities, institutions, and governments, for his entrepreneurial ability and benevolence and has served on International Boards with some of the world's greatest intellectual, business, academic, religious, and corporate giants of the 20th and 21st centuries. Today, Mr. Daniels undertakes private consultancy and is passionately dedicated to his latest project “The Gabriel Call”.   Visit www.peterjdaniels.com

If you struggle with regular church as I do you are not alone. You may be what Dr Ellis calls an ‘unchurchable.'   The unchurchable want relation first, system second. Something that speaks to their person beyond an institution. Something easily missed if you're more interested in converts than people.   Sadly this is the case for many churches. In word you won't hear it but in practice it is all too common. There is no short cut. We have to get past the fear or red tape of the system and dare to do life and walk with people even if it highlights the cracks in the system.   Watching Dr Ellis video I quickly resonated with his comments about being an unchurchable person and realised I was firmly in that camp.   It appears that todays generation of young people are the most unchurchable yet. They desire an authenticity the church has been privileged not to require. But not anymore. The information age has changed the game. Life and what it consists of are up for grabs.   A changed life is the evidence people need. One they can follow and as the Scriptures and early Jews understood it this is doing life with people. It can't be done in a class and it does not start when people discover Jesus personally either.   It starts the minute an unbeliever meets the believer. Right there just as it was with Jesus. He did it when the men he met were yet to know him for who he really was. When they finally saw who he was guess what happened? They changed.   So to wrap this up I have created a space where unchurchables inquisitive of Jesus faith can explore what it is about and be coached into what life with Christ looks like.   The Way is not here to change you. It's here to undo the many misconceptions of faith so change can happen more easily. Ultimately Christ is the difference.   I have a particular passion for creativity and believe it is the common gift amongst all of us by virture of coming from a Creator. This is the vision and it excites me. See the video below for more and welcome to The Way.   If you have any questions I'm just a message away.  

My wife and I are natives of Long Island, New York and Central Massachusetts, graduates of Boston College and UPenn, and have both worked in finance/Wall Street for 15+ years – our entire careers. Although now I primarily teach accelerated math and advise parents on how to educate their children.   As a family we've moved from Philly to Brooklyn, to Charlotte, to Boston, before returning to New York in May 2010. We moved to Manhasset – a small town just outside Queens, approximately 17 miles from Manhattan.   But after three years we got the itch again….and moved to London for 14 months. You can read more about that amazing journey (hitting 11 countries!) on my blog.   John was born in November 2004. Christine came in June 2006.

Onyi Anyado is a much sought after multiple award-winning Global Leadership Speaker who has the conviction, calling and commitment to influence, inspire and instruct people how to become distinguished in their chosen field. As an entrepreneur, I don't just read history, I create it so people can see the future in the present. ~ Onyi Anyado.   Onyi has spoken on various platforms which include India, Malaysia, Barclays Bank, a youth conference in Canada and much more. Wherever Onyi goes, he speaks with an unquestionable, undeniable and uncommon passion which coupled with his principles produces purpose, possibilities, promotion and productivity. What distinguishes Onyi from other speakers is his originality, creativity and humility.   Onyi delivers the following talks and workshops presentations:   -How to become a leader of distinction™ -How to become an African leader of distinction™ -How to become a student of distinction™ -How to become an entrepreneur of distinction™ -How to become an African entrepreneur of distinction™ -What's your creative distinction?™   Onyi is available to speak on educational, corporate and business platforms nationally and internationally. To book Onyi to speak at your event, please send your full information to info@oamediahouse.com   Entrepreneur, to become distinguished, your thought leadership has to be fresh, forward thinking & fertile. ~ Onyi Anyado.  

Maria has made history becoming the First and only Portuguese Woman to complete an expedition to the North Pole and South Pole to summit Mount Everest. She has gained 8 Guinness World Records so far for Endurance Sports with challenges such as running consecutive Ultra Marathons, running a Marathon on each of the 7 Continents in 10 days and completing a full Ironman Triathlon 6 continents in 56 days. She has also received many awards for excellence for her inspiring work achievements.   Realising that her story has the power to inspire, Maria speaks at events around the world to encourage people to pursue their own goals and dreams. Her talks always receive fantastic reviews.

 As one of the UK's top motivational speakers, Errol Lawson is a dynamic personality and highly-sought-after resource in organisations and schools looking to motivate and engage their leaders or students and see them perform at their highest potential. For more than 15 years he has not only studied the science of achievement, he's mastered it by interviewing successful national and international leaders and collaborating with them to bring transformation in the lives of young people and leaders around the world.   As a Speaker and leading authority on achievement – Errol Lawson energises people to meet the challenges of the world around them. He skilfully weaves his compelling life story into the fabric of our daily lives. He teaches his audience to be courageous, to aim high, to achieve and actively make an impact on the world.   It isn't just his great smile and his way with words that motivates people to take action like never before; when people face roadblocks or adversity it is the depth of his knowledge on achievement that creates lasting results.  

Dan Lozounis     My wife and I are natives of Long Island, New York and Central Massachusetts, graduates of Boston College and UPenn, and have both worked in finance/Wall Street for 15+ years – our entire careers. Although now I primarily teach accelerated math and advise parents on how to educate their children.   As a family we've moved from Philly to Brooklyn, to Charlotte, to Boston, before returning to New York in May 2010. We moved to Manhasset – a small town just outside Queens, approximately 17 miles from Manhattan.   But after three years we got the itch again….and moved to London for 14 months. You can read more about that amazing journey (hitting 11 countries!) on my blog.   John was born in November 2004. Christine came in June 2006.  

Errol Lawson     As one of the UK's top motivational speakers, Errol Lawson is a dynamic personality and highly-sought-after resource in organisations and schools looking to motivate and engage their leaders or students and see them perform at their highest potential. For more than 15 years he has not only studied the science of achievement, he's mastered it by interviewing successful national and international leaders and collaborating with them to bring transformation in the lives of young people and leaders around the world.   As a Speaker and leading authority on achievement – Errol Lawson energises people to meet the challenges of the world around them. He skilfully weaves his compelling life story into the fabric of our daily lives. He teaches his audience to be courageous, to aim high, to achieve and actively make an impact on the world.   It isn't just his great smile and his way with words that motivates people to take action like never before; when people face roadblocks or adversity it is the depth of his knowledge on achievement that creates lasting results.  

A best-selling author, high impact teacher, and former senator, Dr. Trimm is a sought-after empowerment specialist, revolutionary thinker, and transformational leader. She has earned a distinguished reputation as a catalyst for change and voice of hope to the nations. Listed among Ebony magazine's Power 100 as the “top 100 doers and influencers in the world today,” Dr. Trimm is a featured speaker on the world's largest platforms, a frequent guest on Christian broadcasting's most popular TV and radio programs, and continually tops the National Bestsellers Lists.   Dr. Trimm combines her wealth of leadership expertise with her depth of spiritual understanding to reveal life-transforming messages that empower and inspire. Seasoned with humor, compassion, revelatory insight, and personal candor, Dr. Trimm opens minds and touches hearts with biblically-based principles of inner healing and personal empowerment.   Pulling on her background in government, education, psychology, and human development, Dr. Trimm translates hard-hitting spiritual insights into everyday language that empower individuals to transform their lives—helping change the path people take in search of meaning, dignity, purpose, and hope  

Errol Lawson   As one of the UK's top motivational speakers, Errol Lawson is a dynamic personality and highly-sought-after resource in organisations and schools looking to motivate and engage their leaders or students and see them perform at their highest potential. For more than 15 years he has not only studied the science of achievement, he's mastered it by interviewing successful national and international leaders and collaborating with them to bring transformation in the lives of young people and leaders around the world. As a Speaker and leading authority on achievement – Errol Lawson energises people to meet the challenges of the world around them. He skilfully weaves his compelling life story into the fabric of our daily lives. He teaches his audience to be courageous, to aim high, to achieve and actively make an impact on the world. It isn't just his great smile and his way with words that motivates people to take action like never before; when people face roadblocks or adversity it is the depth of his knowledge on achievement that creates lasting results.

As one of the UK's top motivational speakers, Errol Lawson is a dynamic personality and highly-sought-after resource in organisations and schools looking to motivate and engage their leaders or students and see them perform at their highest potential. For more than 15 years he has not only studied the science of achievement, he's mastered it by interviewing successful national and international leaders and collaborating with them to bring transformation in the lives of young people and leaders around the world.   As a Speaker and leading authority on achievement – Errol Lawson energises people to meet the challenges of the world around them. He skilfully weaves his compelling life story into the fabric of our daily lives. He teaches his audience to be courageous, to aim high, to achieve and actively make an impact on the world.   It isn't just his great smile and his way with words that motivates people to take action like never before; when people face roadblocks or adversity it is the depth of his knowledge on achievement that creates lasting results.

Liz Wiseman is a researcher and executive advisor who teaches leadership to executives around the world. She is the author of New York Times bestseller Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter, The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside Our Schools, and Wall Street Journal bestseller Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work.   She is the CEO of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. Some of her recent clients include: Apple, AT&T, Disney, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Nike, Salesforce, Tesla, and Twitter. Liz has been listed on the Thinkers50 ranking and named one of the top 10 leadership thinkers in the world.   She has conducted significant research in the field of leadership and collective intelligence and writes for Harvard Business Review, Fortune, and a variety of other business and leadership journals. A former executive at Oracle Corporation, she worked over the course of 17 years as the Vice President of Oracle University and as the global leader for Human Resource Development.

As one of the UK's top motivational speakers, Errol Lawson is a dynamic personality and highly-sought-after resource in organisations and schools looking to motivate and engage their leaders or students and see them perform at their highest potential. For more than 15 years he has not only studied the science of achievement, he's mastered it by interviewing successful national and international leaders and collaborating with them to bring transformation in the lives of young people and leaders around the world. As a Speaker and leading authority on achievement – Errol Lawson energises people to meet the challenges of the world around them. He skilfully weaves his compelling life story into the fabric of our daily lives. He teaches his audience to be courageous, to aim high, to achieve and actively make an impact on the world. It isn't just his great smile and his way with words that motivates people to take action like never before; when people face roadblocks or adversity it is the depth of his knowledge on achievement that creates lasting results.

Cedrick LaFleur is a motivational and empowering Senior Executive with more than 30 years of success across the healthcare and sports industries. Leveraging extensive experience in global marketing and sales management for customer focused organizations. His broad areas of expertise include sales operations, sales effectiveness, marketing strategy, market development, new product launch, clinical laboratory management, and leadership enhancement.   Throughout his executive career, Cedrick has held leadership positions at organizations including LaFleur Leadership Institute, Abbott Laboratories, and CyFair Texans Basketball. In his current role as Founder and CEO of LaFleur Leadership Institute, Cedrick has created a successful company which delivers workshops, seminars, keynote speeches, and coaching for individuals and companies focused on leadership development.

As one of the UK's top motivational speakers, Errol Lawson is a dynamic personality and highly-sought-after resource in organisations and schools looking to motivate and engage their leaders or students and see them perform at their highest potential. For more than 15 years he has not only studied the science of achievement, he's mastered it by interviewing successful national and international leaders and collaborating with them to bring transformation in the lives of young people and leaders around the world.   As a Speaker and leading authority on achievement – Errol Lawson energises people to meet the challenges of the world around them. He skilfully weaves his compelling life story into the fabric of our daily lives. He teaches his audience to be courageous, to aim high, to achieve and actively make an impact on the world.   It isn't just his great smile and his way with words that motivates people to take action like never before; when people face roadblocks or adversity it is the depth of his knowledge on achievement that creates lasting results.

As one of the UK's top motivational speakers, Errol Lawson is a dynamic personality and highly-sought-after resource in organisations and schools looking to motivate and engage their leaders or students and see them perform at their highest potential. For more than 15 years he has not only studied the science of achievement, he's mastered it by interviewing successful national and international leaders and collaborating with them to bring transformation in the lives of young people and leaders around the world.   As a Speaker and leading authority on achievement – Errol Lawson energises people to meet the challenges of the world around them. He skilfully weaves his compelling life story into the fabric of our daily lives. He teaches his audience to be courageous, to aim high, to achieve and actively make an impact on the world.   It isn't just his great smile and his way with words that motivates people to take action like never before; when people face roadblocks or adversity it is the depth of his knowledge on achievement that creates lasting results.  

Léonce Crump Jr., is an author, international speaker, and the founder and senior pastor of Renovation Church in Atlanta. In 2006, Crump answered God's call to relocate from Tennessee to Atlanta and begin the process of planting Renovation Church. He details the obstacles he and his family faced and the revelations he uncovered during this process in Renovate: Changing Who You Are by Loving Where You Are (Multnomah Books, Feb. 16, 2016). A champion for the Church's participation in focused and intentional cultural renewal, Crump is the leading voice of a generation committed to operating as God's redemptive agents in the earth.   “I hope to inspire you,” Crump says. “I hope you leave these few pages with a renewed sense of your ability to influence and shape culture, your ability and calling to renew this world and promote human flourishing for God's glory and the common good. I hope you walk away from this book believing that cultural renewal is not only the responsibility of the Christian but also the most freeing way you can turn your quiet longing into discernible action.”   His unique background includes contacts from the world of professional sports and the music industry. At the University of Oklahoma, Crump was an All-American wrestler and defensive end for the Sooner football team; he went on to play professional football for the New Orleans Saints. He has been in ordained ministry for nine years and holds graduate degrees from the University of Tennessee and Resurgence Theological Training Center. He is currently a Master of Divinity student at Reformed Theological Seminary and a member of the Acts 29 church planting network. He and his wife, Breanna, reside in the heart of downtown Atlanta with their three daughters and son.  

As one of the UK's top motivational speakers, Errol Lawson is a dynamic personality and highly-sought-after resource in organisations and schools looking to motivate and engage their leaders or students and see them perform at their highest potential. For more than 15 years he has not only studied the science of achievement, he's mastered it by interviewing successful national and international leaders and collaborating with them to bring transformation in the lives of young people and leaders around the world.   As a Speaker and leading authority on achievement – Errol Lawson energises people to meet the challenges of the world around them. He skilfully weaves his compelling life story into the fabric of our daily lives. He teaches his audience to be courageous, to aim high, to achieve and actively make an impact on the world.   It isn't just his great smile and his way with words that motivates people to take action like never before; when people face roadblocks or adversity it is the depth of his knowledge on achievement that creates lasting results.  

Greg and Julie Gorman provide life-transforming content and coaching for your business and life. They write, produce, and host weekly broadcasts and hold certifications from the Patterson Center, Dr. John Maxwell, and Personality Insights Institute. As executive coaches, trainers and speakers, Greg and Julie share together internationally and have enjoyed sharing the platform with many well-known speakers such as Les Brown, John Maxwell, and many more. Together, Greg and Julie coach and inspire individuals, organizations, and couples to maximize their potential and embrace life to the fullest.  

Dr. Ivan Misner is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization. BNI was founded in 1985. The organization now has over 8,000 chapters throughout every populated continent of the world. In 2015, BNI Members generated more than $11.1 billion in closed business.   Dr. Misner's Ph.D. is from the University of Southern California. He is a New York Times Bestselling author who has written 21 books including his latest release, “Who's In Your Room?” He is a columnist for Entrepreneur.com and has taught business management at several universities throughout the United States. In addition, he is the Senior Partner for the Referral Institute – a referral training company with trainers around the world.   Called the “Father of Modern Networking” by CNN and one of the “Top Networking Experts to Watch” by Forbes, Dr. Misner is considered to be one of the world's leading experts on business networking and has been a keynote speaker for major corporations and associations throughout the world. He has been featured in the L.A. Times, Wall Street Journal, and New York. Times, as well as numerous TV and radio shows including MSNBC, CNN, the BBC and The Today Show on NBC.   Dr. Misner is on the Board of Trustees for the University of La Verne. He is also the Co-Founder of the BNI Charitable Foundation and was recently named “Humanitarian of the Year” by the Red Cross and awarded the John C. Maxwell Leadership award. He and his wife, Elisabeth, are now “empty nesters” with three grown children.

An ordained minister (IFCC and CEEC) who has been actively involved in Christian ministry since becoming born again in 1986. He completed a 1-year community based evangelistic program travelling throughout the United Kingdom, pioneered a church in South Birmingham and Lincoln, UK and was the Assistant Pastor and Church Administrator in a large and fast-growing church in Bristol. He has taught in various Bible Colleges and taught across Europe and Africa in many conferences training and empowering many Pastors and Leaders. He has worked across the denominational barriers directing youth work, children's ministry and worship teams, having been a musician for over 30 years.  

I am happily married to my husband Ron, have two married children, two grand daughters and two grand dogs. I currently live in Winter Haven, FL where I cherish time with family and friends. While the bright Florida skies daily energize me, I secretly dream of owning a cabin in the mountains one day.   People who know me say that I am both a gifted listener and communicator. Drawing out people's deepest dreams and helping that dream become a reality is one of my greatest delights.

Chris Widener is widely recognized as one of the top speakers in the world today. He has spoken all over the world in places like Germany, Spain, Russia, China, Egypt, Singapore, Australia and of course, all over the United States and Canada. Chris speaks to groups as small as 100 and as large as 25,000 people.

Jekalyn Carr, is a profound speaker and singer. Carr burst on the music scene in 2013 with the poignant and powerful Billboard Top 5 single, “Greater Is Coming,” which showcased a vocal ability and intensity far beyond her 15 years. Her most recent monumental milestones are being nominated for five Stellar Awards and receiving a GRAMMY nomination for "Best Gospel Song/Performance" for her Billboard#1 single "You're Bigger" which was also named the #2 Most Play Gospel Song at Radio this year by Billboard Magazine in the "Year-End" issue. "You're Bigger" maintained a Top 5 position on the chart for over 31 consecutive weeks. "You're Bigger" is lifted from Carr's album THE LIFE PROJECT, which debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top Gospel Albums chart. Jekalyn is featured in a movie that will be soon. released by Sony called Never Heard. She has written her first book called You Will Win and it will be released very soon. This embryonic artist's burgeoning national acclaim was evinced when she received the distinct honor of being named a POWER 100 by EBONY MAGAZINE in 2014 as one of the most influential people in the world. She was on the same list as Beyonce, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Lebron James, and Quincy Jones to name a few. Jekalyn Carr encompasses the right kind of substance in which great Gospel artists are made. She understands the dynamic and sacrifices she has to make for her ministry and platform, and she does them willingly, because her focus is on the greater good—impacting people. Her gift, passion, character, integrity, talent, and sacrifice is evident in everything she does.

  Originally joining Arena Church in 2000, Kristian has led the church since 2007. In this time the church has dramatically changed, actively engaging in the community and becoming fully relevant to modern lives whilst developing a pioneering vision. Kristian has been married to Caroline since 1992 and they have 4 children. He is a passionate supporter of Liverpool FC and Miami Heat, and his heroes include General William Booth and Kenny Dalglish. His other interests include jazz music, spicy foods, and sunshine holidays. He loves life, loves the church, and believes in teamwork.

As CEO of Ziglar and key collaborator on his father's 30th book, Born to Win, Tom Ziglar carries on the organization's “profoundly simple” philosophy:   “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want.”   Tom shares this lesson with billion-dollar companies, small-business owners, and prestigious academic institutions, allowing thousands of clients to take their business further than they ever dreamed possible. The world hungers for inspiration, motivation, and hope. With Tom's innovation and world-class coaching, Ziglar is the go-to resource.  

Danielle Strickland serves in The Salvation Army as an Officer – currently based in Toronto, Canada. Danielle loves Jesus and she loves people.  Her aggressive compassion has loved people firsthand in countries all over the world where she has embraced, served, cared, evangelized, taught, and exhorted individuals and crowds to surrender to the boundless love of Jesus.    She loves the more fragile in communities around the world.  Over the years that has led her to back alleys and late night streets to partner with Jesus in rescuing those caught up in drugs and homelessness, prostitution and despair. It has led her to the halls of government and corridors of commercial power to see laws changed and practices transformed so that people aren't trafficked and children aren't enslaved.   She has sought to cultivate authentic Christian community in deprived neighborhoods on the way to loving the last, the lost and the least into God's Kingdom.    Danielle loves the Body of Christ.  God is using her to help equip followers of Jesus in discipleship, holiness, justice, and evangelism by teaching, preaching, and writing.    And, Strickland loves her family – redeemed from the clutches of the enemy, generational addiction and violence, she and her husband are bringing up their children in the fear and friendship of the Lord.   Danielle's has written: Just Imagine: the social justice agenda Challenging Evil: Dispatches from the front lines of radical justice The Liberating Truth: How Jesus Empowers Women A Beautiful Mess; How God recreates our Lives Boundless; living life in overflow The Ultimate Exodus: Finding Freedom From What Enslaves You Danielle is passionately committed to seeing God's Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven, is married, and is the mother of three boys.    

Errol Lawson shares sone insights on mentorship in thishort bonus podcast.    To find out more about the business advancement workshop in Birmingham, UK on the 16th decemberclick here  https://errollawson.lpages.co/errol/

  The results you are getting from your membership and subscription program are a direct correlation of the strategies and systems you have in place. You're currently getting what your program is built for. Scott Whitaker can help you implement the “Seven Systems of a Growing Membership Business.” These seven systems are already at work in your business, whether you realize it or not. Every membership and subscription business has: 1. Content (what, when and how you deliver your membership to members) 2. Assimilation (getting new members to become fully-engaged in your program) 3. Marketing (getting prospects and turning them into members) 4. Retention (keeping members for the long-haul) 5. Ascension (getting members to upgrade their membership) 6. Strategy (constantly evaluating and improving your membership business) 7. Leadership (growing your personal leadership so that your business will grow) Every activity in your membership and subscription business involves one of these seven systems. Scott's strategic mind and use of these seven systems have been growing and building membership businesses regardless of their niche. He is the founder of Why People Quit, Inc. where he coaches membership business owners on how to get new members, reduce churn and increase profits. He is the author of “Why People Quit Your Membership Program & What You Can Do About It” and an online course “Seven Systems of a Growing Membership Business.” Scott has led membership organizations in both non-profit and for profit companies since 1997. He's noted for having built the largest for profit coaching network for pastors of churches; growing from just 72 pastors a year to over 3,000 pastors a year. Scott and his wife Kelly have been married for over 20 years and have two daughters. They enjoy traveling and experiencing local cuisine.

I coach, train, write and speak on productivity. I help people adopt new ways of working and thinking about their work to replace stress, overwhelm and frustration with success, sanity and satisfaction. I'm naturally disorganised. My passion for productivity began when I got fed up of saying “I haven't got enough time.” Impatience is what drove me to get good at getting things done. I wasn't willing to put life on hold so I juggle my business, family, community and social life on a daily basis – and not necessarily in that order. Now I absolutely love helping people live the life they want in the time that they have. As a qualified coach, NLP practitioner and DiSC trainer, I bring both a psychological and a practical perspective to productivity. My clients tell me I have a knack for helping them untangle their thoughts and get to the heart of what's getting in their way. My commitment is to leave people feeling better than before. For some it's about becoming calmer, more at ease, and in control. For others the aim is to get fired up, focused and ready to take action. Whatever your productivity goal, we'll work together to develop the insights, skills and strategies you need to be clear and confident with your way forward.

Lee Button, based in the UK, spent six years as Operations Director at New Community Network and Pioneer Trust. With a Business Degree and 17 years of experience spanning corporate and third sector settings, he facilitates Strategic Thinking, Service Design, and Digital Transformation projects, helping organisations create their preferred future. Lee also delivers training, coaching, and serves on the leadership team of New Community Eastleigh.

Shae Bynes is a passionate storyteller, best-selling author, engaging teacher and mentor whose life and business were completely transformed through the power of encountering the unrelenting love of God. She is on a mission to help people experience God's best in their business and family lives. Both a minister and business owner, Shae equips and ignite entrepreneurs in the marketplace, as well as married couples inside and outside of the bedroom (through a growing marriage ministry with her hubby and high school sweetheart Phil). Shae is a native Floridian and admittedly addicted to sunshine and water. She happily calls the Fort Lauderdale area her home and cherishes her roles as wife and mom of 3.

Since the late 90's Jim & his team have been on a mission to help entrepreneurs THRIVE by combining classic business truths with cutting edge creative online strategies.   They now boast over 1,000 documented success stories from entrepreneurs and businesses around the world, but they are just getting started! Jim was ranked among the most trusted Internet Marketers in the world (among hundreds of ‘experts' his name keeps showing up on top) according to the 40,000 voting members of an independent watch dog service. His best selling book “Silent Sales Machine” has been read by an estimated 800,000 people around the world and is a consistent top 10 seller on Amazon in the Internet business category. You can get two free chapters here to see if it's for you. His business mission in life is to assist those who have an entrepreneurial heart and help them build sustainalbe income streams online. Because he believes online is where the most compelling business opportunities in the business world reside,  he focuses his study and business models on what he calls, “the most effective communication and relationship building tool ever given to mankind – the Internet.” He doesn't simply teach multiple income streams strategies – he lives it!  He's been actively selling on Amazon & eBay (since 1997), a publishing company, a consulting company, two membership sites with tens of thousands of paid members at MySilentTeam.com and OfflineBiz.com and several other related income streams. Along with his two closest partners (Nathan Bailey & Brett Bartlett) Jim helps run a combined $25 million annual sales empire. A large network of his former students turned partners & coaches are a part of the team of more than 70 people who, while all running successful businesses online themselves, also help coach others do the same (See JimCockrumCoaching.com). His 30,000 member free Facebook community actively and freely assist any online seller, author or entrepreneur with online business questions.

Chris Niemeyer founded MissionTravel.org in 2006.  Their passion for missions and travel formed the idea of serving the travel needs of those serving the world.  Chris loves to   travel and has been to nearly 30 countries – with another 100+ countries on his bucket list.  He's a   group travel specialist and cruise group guru – putting together conferences at sea for businesses and other affinity groups.  For some strange reason, Chris' interests start with the letter “f” – faith, family, friends, food, fitness, finance & far-off places.  Outside of work, he's likely being tackled by and playing with his 4 young kids or coaching their sport activities.

Andrew Scott, Missions Mobilizer - Helping people connect to their purpose. As a child growing up in a small, coastal town in Northern Ireland, Andrew learned from his parents about God's heart for the nations. It is no wonder, then, that at 19 he left home to serve overseas. Now, 52 countries later and after serving with OM for a number of years on the ship Doulos, Andrew serves as Field Leader in the US. He and his wife, Sharon, have two children. In 1995, he completed his theological training and served as an associate pastor in Northern Ireland for three years. “Before we were created, God thought of how He would use us to fulfill His purposes, and then He made us accordingly. He not only made us for a purpose, He then gave us His Holy Spirit to enable us to live that purpose out for His Glory. My passion is to share this message.”  

Dr. Don Brawley III is a Leadership Strategist who helps influencers reach their dreams faster. He is the founder and CEO of Influencers Global, a company committed to helping leaders increase their influence, income, and impact for God's Kingdom. He along with his wife Mona are the founding pastors of Canaan Land Church International a thriving ministry in suburban Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Don earned his Masters of Organizational Leadership (2004) & Doctorate in Strategic Leadership, with a coaching emphasis (2008), from Regent University's School of Business and Leadership. Dr. Don travels nationally and abroad consulting and coaching pastors, marketplace and non-profit leaders, facilitating leadership roundtables, and delivering motivational, practical and inspiring messages. He's a highly sought after consultant, coach, and conference speaker. He's trained leaders for Fortune 500 companies such as UPS and educational institutions such as The University of Phoenix. Additionally, Dr. Brawley has published several works. He co-authored, Weathering the Storm: Leading in Uncertain Times with Dr. Samuel R. Chand. The book has become a favorite on four continents and has recently been translated to Portuguese. In March 2015, he was honored, with a resolution, by the Georgia House of Representatives for his leadership accomplishments. Later in 2015, Dr. Don made history when he held the first ever global online conference in the Kingdom spanning 6 days across 3 continents. In 2016, Dr. Don was invited to be an executive coach for the inaugural Sam Chand Leadership Institute. Don has been married to his high school sweetheart Mona for over 27 years. Together they are the proud parents of three children: Brandon (Kristie), Chantelle, and Aaron. For more information concerning Don Brawley you may visit www.canaanlandchurch.org | www.influencersglobal.com |

Revd Doug Williams The East-end of London has always been seen as the home of some pretty ‘dodgy geezers', thankfully, Doug Williams is not one of them! As the Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Christian Centre, a large and thriving inner-city church, Doug has to have a clear head and a heart for challenge. “All the diversity that our church deals with is a constant source of… creative challenge,” Doug quips, “but I love every minute!” Training at Spurgeon's College was a major part of his academic preparation for the task, but learning is a lifelong pursuit for this minister. Local church work is part of the big picture of Christian leadership for Doug as previously he served his denomination, the AOG (Assemblies of God), as part of their overall National Leadership Team. He is also former Superintendent for Greater London region as part of the same denomination. “I love the opportunity to serve in a wider context that our local church and the national and international invitations are a wonderful opportunity for me, but my heart is never far from home. The local church really is the hope of the world. Our Church seeks to be a safe place for kids, a supportive place for parents, a welcoming place for visitors, an exciting place for teenagers, a friendly place for Senior Citizens and a home for the Community.  We believe that, real life is worth celebrating, so we do! With excellent music, passionate and relevant preaching, great social gatherings for food and friendship and all kinds of activity, church has never looked so good…. Doug is a well respected and much sought after Christian motivational speaker, with strong teaching gifts and an apostolic calling to leaders. He travels widely internationally, to conduct leadership training sessions, church retreats and men's conferences. He is a singer/ songwriter and has played with numerous gospel artistes and singers, and his own band called "Raize". They have also recorded several CD's. “My musical focus now,” says Doug, “is all about worship that is truly God-centred, and how to find and develop the ‘voice' of our church in declaring that. Each church I know has a unique blend of people and preferences, seeing how all that gets expressed in worship is an exciting journey.” Doug is married to Joan and they have four children.

Tony Lynch from Keep Thinking Big is an International Business Development Trainer and Coach with more than 30 years' experience helping Entrepreneurs, Managers, Leaders and Sales Professionals create a competitive advantage in today's crowded marketplace. Tony has spoken in multiple countries, is a TEDx speaker, as well as being featured by INC in ‘100 Great Leadership Speakers for Your Next Conference'. As a competent motivational trainer he helps his clients to have a winning strategy to enjoy greater influence, impact and income. Tony serves on the President Advisory Council for The John Maxwell Team as well as being a Peer Teaching Partner. He also serves as the Chairman on the Simulcast Advisory Council for The John Maxwell Company as well as being part of the Global Leaders Alliance. Tony lives in England and has been married for 32 years to Sally and has 2 children and 3 grandchildren.

Shawn Q helps christian entrepreneurs, coaches, business leaders & ministries use the internet to build instant authority, make more money, and enjoy a greater life of generosity through faith, psychology & marketing. He is an author, international speaker, bible-believing coach & lover of Jesus Christ. You can find him most in his Facebook Group of over 2,300 christian entrepreneurs at www.sqtribe.com.

In this Episode you will learn more about The 5 Core abilities of Highly Effective Christian Leaders and Entrepreneurs and how you can apply them to your life as a Christian leader or Entrepreneur.  The 5 Core Abilities of Highly Effective Christian Leaders and Entrepreneurs is the title of Errol's soon to be released book.  Stay tuned for more updates

Amongst other things Andy has spent the last 20 years with the IM Group in the role of group Managing Director. The IM Group is responsible for Subaru, Isuzu and Great Wall Motor brands across many European markets and has a portfolio of properties across the world managed by IM Properties. Andy has helped steer the company through economic difficulties, while at the same time preparing for the next phase of its growth. Outside of this with his wife Alison, he has established a charity called 'Imagine the Day' and helped to pioneer the Mosaic Church in Coventry. They have five children together.

Go to www.strengthleader.com/rising for your free gift from Deb that will help you to lead with your own strengths. Deb Ingino is the CEO of Strength Leader Development. A highly sought-after executive mentor, consultant and speaker worldwide, Deb is well versed in business operations and in the importance of asking key questions most business leaders won't ask themselves. She brings deep experience in leadership development, strategy, high performance team building, global operations, brand management, design, product development and training to her work. Her passion is for leading people to discover and maximize their strengths as well as those of fellow team members, while offering advanced strategies to achieve high performance. Deb knows first-hand how strengths and leadership are keys to business effectiveness and growth. Her skills were honed through over two decades as VP of Global Brand Operations for Marchon Eyewear. In that senior corporate leadership capacity, Deb worked throughout the world to create and develop leaders, and to seed and nurture teams that now serve retailers in more than 80 countries. Deb has shepherded the training of more than 1,000 global team members in 7 languages. This work enabled Marchon to grow in value from $50M to well over $500M. She was recognized in 2008 and 2010 by the Long Island Business News as one of the “50 Most Influential Women in Business.” Building on this success, Deb became a founding partner with her mentor, the renowned leadership expert John C. Maxwell. She is now a certified coach, speaker and trainer on Maxwell's global team. With a trademark direct yet relatable style, Deb shares practical steps and helps business leaders dig deep to find, develop and leverage their strengths and to move into the fullness of their own potential.