Bob Royall serves as an executive spiritual leadership coach and Director of Coaching for Blackaby Ministries. Dr. Royall, a credentialed International Coach Federation coach and member of the Associational of Ministry Guidance Professionals, has also served as a pastor, collegiate missionary, and former Director of Golden Gate (now Gateway) Seminary’s D.Min. program. His passion is to help ministry and executive marketplace leaders achieve their highest transformative potential as leaders of the organizations and people that they serve. Co-authored Spiritual Leadership Coaching.
Russell is passionate about encouraging others to discover what they are designed to do, fulfill the destiny on their lives and go after their calling. He loves meeting with people one on one to hear about their stories and their calling. Along the way, Russell has been in a passionate pursuit for intimacy with God. As a follower of Jesus since 1967, Russell has had a very deep relationship with God that continues to grow daily. He is a retreat speaker and loves to teach on living with greater power and authority as a believer in Jesus.
Julie is an enthusiastic and motivational coach with a great passion for helping individuals and families thrive in their walk with The Lord. In addition to her degree in health and wellness and serving as a certified school counselor, Julie has spent the last 20 plus years in ministry intentionally equipping and investing in others. Julie is also the author of two books. The Shared Spouse is a six-week devotional book written to assist families who are engaged in ministry. Her latest project More Than Just a Number is a devotional for girls and women that speaks to finding identity in Christ alone.
David has been coaching since 2010 and is passionate about coaching pastors and leaders. His journey began when he was trying to discern God’s will for his own life, and after experiencing the benefits of coaching he decided to get training and offer to coach others. David has worked with churches for over twenty years and served on the staff of small, medium, and large churches in Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. He is currently coaching pastors and church planters across Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey, helping them to take the "best" next step to align their life with God’s plans.
Harriet is the founder and principal consultant of Issues of Life International Ministries. She leverages over 35 years of impactful ministry experiences, ranging from pastoral leadership to global missions. She is a Bible teacher, impassioned speaker, uniquely gifted mentor and a certified spiritual leadership coach. Harriet’s passion for authentic, church leadership is the driving force behind her global undertaking to equip spiritually mature leaders who will bring transformational change in the world with His word. She brings to bear all of her ecumenical practices to fulfill the will of God in her life and others.
Through her experiences as a college instructor, military spouse, and ministry leader, Erna understands firsthand how disorienting change can be. Erna supports her clients as they navigate life changes and facilitates conversations to identify their goals. Her coaching is compassionate, thoughtful, and Christian-based. She looks forward to helping you achieve your next steps in your journey. Erna holds two master degrees specializing in leadership, learning theory, and online teaching. Her certifications include: Spiritual Leadership Coaching from Blackaby Ministry International and Transformational Leadership by Tony Stoltzfus. Erna lives in metro-Atlanta with her husband, Carl. They have three adult children.
Kim has enjoyed 21 years in the industrial supply industry helping manufacturing clients solve inventory challenges. During this time, she was given the amazing privilege of serving Christ for 25 years at Bible Study Fellowship as a group leader, teaching leader and area team member. Through BSF God gave her two passions and goals; helping women find spiritual freedom and fulfillment in Jesus Christ and strengthening the Body of Christ by developing spiritual leaders for God’s Kingdom. Her hope is to leave a legacy of generations who do the same, for the glory of Jesus Christ.
Justus Murimi is a passionate speaker, entrepreneur, coach, and joy bomber extraordinaire. His heart is to see the world set on fire with the joy of the Lord. He is passionate about leaders walking in their true calling. He is married to his beautiful bride Stephanie and they have 3 young boys, Daniel, Ezekiel, and Moses. He loves fire pits, BBQ, and books on leadership.
Gigi is the founder of Created to Soar Coaching & Consulting. She’s spent the majority of her professional career as an HR leader. In 2019, she stepped out in faith to pursue her calling as a Spiritual Life Coach, combining her professional experience with sharing the good news Christ’s love. Her desire is to help women find relief, gain confidence, and reach their potential by aligning with God’s agenda.
In addition to being certified as a Spiritual Leadership Coach by Blackaby Ministries, she is also certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), and a LifeChange Certified Biblical Counselor.
"After 40 years of combined military, corporate, and academic experience, Greg answered God’s call to become a C12 Managing Chair and see God’s kingdom advanced in the lives of business owners and their companies. Greg has been active in small group ministries for more than 25 years. He is a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Wentzville and teaches Sunday School when needed. A life-long learner, Greg has a Ph.D. in Organization and Management. In addition to Blackaby certification, he holds a Professional Certified Coach credential from the International Coach Federation and accumulated more than 1,000 hours of coaching."
God called Robert to work in international missions after 19 years as an equine veterinarian. Currently, he is involved in directing and teaching Bible Institutes in Central and South America with World Reach Ministry. Over the last twenty-five years, he has taught marriage and family conferences, expository preaching, and how to study the Bible inductively. Robert also works to promote and expand church revitalization through the Embers to a Flame Ministry. He is training pastors in Latin America to coach churches towards spiritual vitality and coaching men to pursue God’s agenda. His cross cultural experience brings a valuable perspective into the coaching experience.
Dr. Grays has spent over 30 years coaching, encouraging and equipping people to discover and fulfil God’s direction for their life. It’s his desire to help people thrive spiritually in their personal and professional lives. He’s been used across racial and cultural lines to help people develop a plan for loving God and loving others with their God-given missions. He’s worked in corporate america, retail management and church leadership. Currently Larry is part of Regal Theatre’s team of Theatre Church Consultants. He’s also been a church planter, an urban strategist for the North American Mission Board and worked in management for Walmart.
Mark desires to see coaching improve the lives of people. By helping people ask the right questions to make adjustments he has helped many people. His niche is helping people with career transitions and working with owners of small businesses. In addition, Mark has many years of experience coaching church planters, pastors, and church leaders.
Mark currently serves as a Church Planting Catalyst with the North American Mission Board. He also has his own business, Next Step Resourcing, LLC, which is focused on coaching leaders in the marketplace. Mark is certified in numerous assessment tools including the DISC and the Hogan Assessment. Mark is a credentialed member of the International Coach Federation as an Associate Certified Coach.
Verna’s driving passion to point people to the activity of God in and around them has led to the establishment of her new coaching practice ‘Canvas and Clay – Life and Leadership Coaching’. With over thirty years experience facilitating groups, building teams, and investing in the lives of leaders and their organizations, Verna seeks to take God’s word and the BMI coaching principles, and make them practical and applicable in every situation.
With a background in medical science, leadership, and pastoral ministry, Verna has come to deeply and humbly understand what it means to be someone God can work through.
With decades invested in consulting and coaching Christian leaders, Randy has learned that who we are matters more than what we do. Through soul coaching Randy helps clients recognize and respond in faith to the familiar whispers and nudges of God. The result? Authentic and lasting spiritual transformation that impacts the people and the organizations they serve. He also leads workshops and retreats, delights in his family, and even transforms into an occasional Santa!
Michelle Burgess is uniquely gifted to speak truth and freedom over complex and painful situations. As a life and business coach and spiritual development mentor, she leads and coaches towards three gospel goals: unbound, unwrapped and unchained.
Michelle has 30 plus years of experience in business management, entrepreneurship and small business operations. For 28 years, she co-owned and served as the COO and President of a managed IT services firm. Currently, she is the CEO of Select Impact, where she coaches leaders on how to create impactful and fulfilling workplaces that bless their employees. Michelle is a certified Harrison Assessments Partner and is pursuing her certification in Formational Prayer.
Beverly Gillen brings a unique perspective as a licensed parent educator and global business leader. Beverly holds an MBA from Crown College. She serves as the Director of Online Business Programs at Crown College and teaches graduate courses in parent education and business.
Beverly founded Partners in Parenting Consulting LLC with a mission to support families from cradle to college. She is passionate about helping teens and young adults prepare for college and career and wrote the book, Get Connected for College: The Savvy Student’s Guide to College Prep. Beverly is also a member of the Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Beverly spent 25+ years with a Fortune 500 company as an international business leader.
Steve holds an MBA from Indiana University and is the Managing Chairman of several C12 Executive Roundtables for Christian business owners/CEOs in Houston. He served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam conflict.
He has owned multiple businesses following his 17-year corporate career and has experience running businesses using worldly practices. His perspective changed when he became involved with The C12 Group, the nation’s largest invitation-only executive roundtable for Christian business owners/CEOs, and learned to lead by following the Lord’s direction and principles. Steve’s life experience and participation in The C12 Group have given him a valuable perspective to share. His focus is helping business owners and marketplace leaders discover and stay on God’s Agenda.
For over twelve years Mike Chitwood served as an Army Chaplain advising Military Commanders regarding the morale and strategic impacts related to their Soldier’s mission. Also, Mike researched suicide prevention programs. His presentations are the foundation where over 10,000 Soldiers received suicide prevention training.
Before the Army, Mike advised National Championship-winning collegiate coaches. His role required tactful communication informing these coaches of their financial and legal limits. Through his counsel Mike maintained healthy relationships with each coach.
Combined, being a Blackaby Certified Coach, Four Lenses Facilitator, and this diverse experience Mike strives to help groups strategically communicate and lead together.
Sean Donnelly is grateful to serve as the senior pastor for the folks at Black Hills Baptist Church. He has also functioned as the moderator for his association and president for his convention. One of the greatest achievements for Sean is working with the area churches and developing an inter-denominational alliance for the purpose of serving the needy in the community. Sean has enjoyed the opportunity to serve as the chairman for the alliance of churches and works with both pastors, lay people, and clients to help people bridge out of poverty and into stability.
Joel was exposed to teamwork, leadership, and management while working at a Fortune 500 company. He is a seasoned corporate trainer, and he operated a consulting company that primarily served the manufacturing sector. He is also a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt who has used his acquired skill set to help clients develop techniques to improve efficiency, streamline operations, and implement technology. Joel currently holds degrees in electronics engineering, occupational education, and ministry. Joel and his wife, Christiana, have 3 children.
Annie has a desire to see local church leaders and their families rise out of isolation into a fresh and thriving fellowship with a big God and His connected body. With and inside look into the blessings and challenges of family life in ministry, she knows the power of God's redeeming grace through the darkest situations. She is passionate about helping the families of church leaders each embrace their true identities in Christ and pursue His calling on them as individuals and co-laborers for the Kingdom of God. It is her hope that anyone and everyone God brings into her life will be loved, listened to, and led to Truth.
Susan has 20+ years of experience coaching business owners, ministry leaders, and individuals who desire CLARITY in strategic planning/decision making, and COURAGE to take the next step. God has gifted her in leadership development, creative idea design, and building connection. She has served in full-time ministry, the small business community, and the corporate world. Susan has a passion for God’s restoration to blended families, and to stop the generational repeat of divorce.
As a certified Leadership Coach, Steve inspires business and ministry leaders to optimize their goals and opportunities for their personal lives, families, and organizations. He has a doctorate in Leadership and 35 years of Leadership Experience. Steve is currently the Discipleship & Administration Pastor at LifeSpring Church.