Leadership Lecture Series

Author Nancy Ortberg speaks about leadership, relationships, and how to develop a team. She explains that trust, honesty, and conflict are all powerful tools that a leader must learn to utilize and gives practical examples of their applications. She closes with a session of Q&A.

For over 40 years, Alan and his team at Barnhart Crane & Rigging have been providing innovative solutions to the complex lifting and transportation challenges faced by heavy industry – from power generation to petrochemical to renewable energy. Today, there are over 20 branches across the U.S. creating the strongest network of rigging experts and equipment in the country.

Alan views his business and his leadership role as a stewardship opportunity. When asked how he sees his firm, Alan noted, “As I studied scripture, I realized everything I have has come from God and belongs to God. My role is not as an owner with rights, my role is as a steward. Barnhart Crane and Rigging exists to glorify God.”

The company purpose statement is : "to glorify God by providing an opportunity for His people to use their skills and gifts in His service through constructive work, personal witness and ministry funding" and in 2007, Alan Barnhart, his brother, and their families decided to give 99% of the business to charity. In this video, learn why Alan saw giving away tens of millions of dollars as a perfectly logical thing to do.

Highlights from Michael Hyatt's keynote address, where he explains how to properly target and maintain an audience through digital media. He explains how to understand and respond to viewers as well as develop an online persona. Hyatt also explains how to plan content for a page.

Doug Spada discusses the importance of viewing work in the marketplace as ministry. He explains some of the challenges that workers are confronted with when integrating their faith and work, then shows the success that churches have had in addressing these issues. Spada offers practical advice and tools for pastors to equip their congregations for ministry.

Doug Spada addresses the common struggle of Christians to switch God off during the work week. He asks his audience to consider the ways that they have switched God off. Spada encourages his listeners to be open to the power of God in their lives.

Ken Blanchard, author of One Minute Manager, encourages his audience to follow Jesus' example of leadership. He explains that the focus on leadership must be servanthood and love.