Where is God working and how can we join Him?
Jon Porter, Founder of Masaka Creamery, shares how God redirected his steps to focus on the gifts, talents and business acumen He gave Jon, and the God-sized result.
Dream Big for Kingdom Impact with Kendra VanderMeulen
How BIG is your dream for generosity? Have you allowed yourself to dream, really dream about what God has put on your heart and what He wants you to do about it?
Join Kendra Vandermeulen, CEO of National Christian Foundation and Greg Leith, CEO of Convene as they explore strategies to see your generosity dream through the lens of ALL of what God has entrusted to you instead of seeing it only through the lens of your cash flow. Your big dream can be fuel in your engine for building value into your business and stepping up to another level of living out Ephesians 2:10, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
Dare to dream BIG and see the Kingdom impact that unfolds.
Using Your Business as a Tool for Human Flourishing with Jeff Hancock
“Learn to do good; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” Isaiah 1:17 is one of many verses in the Bible about justice and protecting the most vulnerable. But did you know that the ‘business’ of labor slavery has a massive footprint around the globe and is about a 150 billion dollar a year industry? It directly impacts about 25 million people, half of the estimated 50 million people who are enslaved around the world.
Jeff Hancock, International Justice Mission’s Director of Church Mobilization, joins Greg Leith on the Convene Podcast to give us an eye-opening perspective on justice, the ‘justice gap’, slavery, injustice, the work of restoration, and what it means to us as business owners.
Impacting the Most Vulnerable through Corporate Partnership with Larry Noble
If you want to grow your business, find solutions to your business issues, AND help people in need (both globally and domestically), then listen to our latest Convene podcast with Larry Noble, National Director, Corporate Engagement, and Greg Leith, CEO, Convene to find out how!
Coming from a business-owners mindset, the World Vision Corporate Engagement Team will walk alongside you to help find answers to, ‘what keeps you up at night’ in the areas of building a stronger brand, what to do with downfall / excess product / lack of warehouse space, employee engagement (increasing employee loyalty and retention) and - cause marketing, a proven way to increase sales and attract customers.
World Vision’s Corporate Engagement Team works with companies of all sizes, within all industries, to create solutions that align with your company goals and missions in unique, impactful ways.
Now, learn more about what World Vision can do for you and your company - all while helping the most vulnerable of our citizens.
Caring for Your Team Members with Jason Brown
As a Christ-following CEO, you care about your people - people are God’s treasure.
But as you MBWA (manage by walking around) and check in regularly with your employees, do you feel equipped to identify symptoms of depression, anxiety, hopelessness, burnout, PTSD, suicidal ideation, loneliness, or grief? Do you think your employees would deep dive into those (and other very personal) issues with you as their CEO?
We don’t have to look far into our news feeds to learn about someone who seemed ‘fine’, and yet they were definitely NOT ‘fine.’
Join Jason Brown, CEO of Marketplace Chaplains, and Greg Leith, CEO of Convene, as they share how you can enhance the overall well-being of your employees and improve employee engagement and culture.
To learn more about Jason Brown and Marketplace Chaplains, head to:
Who Walks with You as You Manage Your Estate? With Russ Crosson
“You will have a family meeting. You'll have the meeting either at the coffee table with your family, or it will be held without you at your coffin.” Russ Crosson, Exec VP and Chief Mission Officer, Ronald Blue Trust.
Is your will gathering dust on a shelf? Is it outdated? Maybe you haven’t even started the process of a will and / or an estate plan? As a Christ follower, we’re called to be stewards of all God’s blessings throughout our years on earth.
Your estate plan, your will, and your plan for the succession of your business can give you a platform to point to Him when you have intentional conversations that communicate your values, your faith, and give glory to God.
Join Russ Crosson and Greg Leith on the Convene podcast as they discuss family meetings, estate plans, succession, philanthropy, and think (in advance) about the question, “How did you do with what God gave you?”
Leverage your Time, Talent, and Treasure for the Kingdom of God with Jeff Gerhardt
Do you ever wonder, “What will be the value of my life and what will other people say about me?” Or, “Will my kids follow in my faith?”
The Master’s Program offers life coaching for marketplace Christian leaders to help them discover their unique Kingdom calling in order to maximize their potential for Kingdom influence.
Learn more as Jeff Gerhardt, CEO of The Master's Program, joins Greg Leith, CEO of Convene, on our podcast.
What Every Leader Should Know About Balancing the 7 Types of People in Your Life
Dr. John Townsend is a nationally-known leadership consultant, author and psychologist. He has written over 30 books, selling 10 million copies, including the New York Times bestselling Boundaries series.
John founded and operates the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling, and the Townsend Leadership Program.
Dr. Townsend travels extensively for corporate consulting, speaking events, and to help develop leaders, their teams and their families.
John has a weekly call-in program, Dr. Townsend Live
Dr. Townsend and his family live in Southern California and Texas. One of his passions is playing in his and his sons’ band, The Bandits, at local venues and parties!
Visit DrTownsend.com.
How Organizations Can Change the World, One Employee At a Time
Giving Hope with Helping Hands with Bryan Green
Giving Hope with Helping Hands with Bryan Green
Everyone wants to lend a helping hand - and how many times, as a business owner or CEO, have you personally helped (or “passed the hat” amongst your employees to help) an employee going through a rough time?
The Convene podcast is proud to hear from Bryan Green, CEO of Helping Hands Ministries.
Bryan will share how the Helping Hands’ family of companies can unlock your ability to help individuals and come alongside you as a CEO, founder, or business leader to set your company apart in today’s challenging talent market.
After the podcast, learn even more about Helping Hand’s CAP (Corporate Assistance Program) in 2 minutes and 9 seconds HERE.
Greg and Bryan will give examples of various solutions Helping Hands Ministries offer to take care of companies that take care of people.
To learn more about Bryan Green and Helping Hands Ministries, head to:
Jesus & Media: Connecting Millennials and Gen Z to their faith and God's purpose for their lives with Sean Dunn
They say the younger generations are difficult to talk to about faith…but if you know how to approach them, you can have meaningful conversations that open them up to Jesus.
Sean Dunn, Founder and President of Groundwire joins Greg Leith, Convene CEO, on our podcast to share what we need to know about how the younger generation thinks if we desire to move them toward faith in Christ.
As a business owner, CEO, parent, or grandparent, Groundwire can give you tools to help you share authentic hope.
Read, Carry, and Share God's Hope with the Globe
Read, Carry, and Share God’s Word with the Globe
David Collum, CEO of the Pocket Testament League joins Greg Leith to discuss the global movement that helps believers like you share the Gospel.
Hear examples of how other business owners use this easy tool to share the Gospel. Be encouraged as David and Greg share how God blesses the seeds planted over the rich history of the Pocket Testament League, and learn how you can be part of accelerating the deployment of the Gospel around the world!
“If a Chevrolet car dealership or food bank can do this – YOU can do this!” Greg Leith, CEO Convene.
Order your copies of The Gospel of John
To learn more about David Collum and The Pocket Testament League, head to:
Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work with Tom Lutz
Tom Lutz is the author of the newly released "Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work". An expert in faith-work integration, Tom joins Greg to discuss some key elements from his book and help give practical ways to influence the faith of others outside of the church. Tom is a Convene Chair based in the Atlanta region.
Buy "Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work"
The Great Commission and a Leader's Work World with Doug Cobb
Active and intentional giving should be part of the repertoire of every Christian leader, but creating the space and time to strategize and execute on that is frequently the roadblock to getting it done. Douglas Cobb, the managing partner at The Finishing Fund, joins Greg to discuss what investing together for the Great Commission looks like, and how The Finishing Fund helps leaders like you invest in reaching parts of the world that are yet untouched by the Gospel.
Doug is joining us at Convene 2022, make sure to register soon to hear him speak live!
Guarding Your Mission with Lynsi Snyder and Sean Ellingson of In-N-Out Burger
Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, president and owner of In-N-Out burger, and her husband Sean Ellingson, Co-Founder of Slave2Nothing and Army of Love, join the Convene Podcast to discuss the importance of guarding your organization's mission.
In-N-Out Burger is a family-owned business that was established in 1948. Its incredibly simple menu increases the focus on three aspects of the business: quality, service, and values. Hear how Lynsi upholds those three aspects all through the lens of faith, and how the success of In-N-Out has led to the establishment of some incredible organizations led by Lynsi and Sean.
Learn more about their organizations here:
Your True Self with John Lynch
John Lynch, author of On My Worst Day and The Cure, joins Greg Leith to discuss the beauty of being your truest and most vulnerable self in relationships.
“What if there was a place so safe that the worst of me could be known, and I could discover that I would be cared for, valued, and loved more in the telling of it, not less? And Convene is daring to risk, they’re doing that.” — John Lynch
John is joining us at Convene 2022, make sure to register soon to hear him speak live!
Defending Christian Organizations with Shannon Royce
The Convene Podcast is joined by Shannon Royce, the president of Christian Employers Alliance. Christian Employers Alliance unite, equip, and represent Christian-owned businesses to protect religious freedom and provide the opportunity for employees, businesses, and communities to flourish. Join Shannon and Convene CEO, Greg Leith, as they discuss the current problems facing Christian business leaders in the nation, as well as critical moments on the horizon that we should all be aware of.
To learn more about Shannon Royce and Christian Employers Alliance, head to:
Contact Shannon and her team to learn more about membership and their upcoming November event
Leading with a Limp with Dr. Dan Allender
Dr. Dan Allender, author and founder of The Allender Center, joins Greg Leith for a discussion on managing personal trauma as a leader. Dan is the author of "Leading with a Limp", which focuses on understanding the value of one's brokenness.
To learn more about Dr. Allender and his work, check out
The Allender Center — Dan’s organization
Leading with a Limp — Dan’s book discussed during the podcast episode
Redeeming Heartache — this is Dan's new book his writing with Cathy Loerzel that talks about how your story has uniquely prepared you to experience joy and directs you to your calling
Getting Even More Lean with Dale Hedges
With a background at places like Intel and Toshiba, Dale Hedges had early and successful exposure to lean thinking and process. His overview and insights make for a great and compelling primer on the subject.
Connect with Dale Hedges
Head to: convenenow.com/dalehedges
Contact him directly: dale@hedgescg.com
The Benefit of Executive Coaching with Carlos Rosales
Executive Coaching is a new field with many entrants. Carlos Rosales describes the value proposition as well as the qualifications of what Convene provides.
Additional Resources
10x for Christ by Carlos Rosales
Connect with Carlos Rosales
Head to: convenenow.com/carlosrosales
Contact him directly: crosales@convenenow.com