Gary G. Hoag, Ph.D. (New Testament – Trinity College, Bristol, UK) is a passionate follower of Jesus Christ known widely as the Generosity Monk. He posts daily meditations and has written or contributed to ten books. He speaks all over the world bringing a biblical perspective to a wide range of topics. He provides spiritual and strategic counsel for church and nonprofit workers. He serves as a visiting professor at six seminaries in three countries. In collaboration with ECFA, he helps nationals champion the faithful administration and governance of God’s work globally. Formerly, he held administrative roles at Biola University, Colorado Christian University, and Denver Seminary, and board positions with four nonprofit organizations. Currently, he serves on two ministry boards. He is married to Jenni, and they have a grown son and daughter, Sammy and Sophie.
The Rev. Dr. Stephen A. Macchia became the founding president of Leadership Transformations, Inc. (LTI) in 2003. LTI is a ministry which focuses on the spiritual formation needs of leaders and the spiritual discernment processes of leadership teams in local church and parachurch ministry settings nationwide. Steve is an ordained minister, conference speaker, ministry leader, retreat facilitator, ministry mentor/coach, and spiritual director. He's also the author of several books, including Broken and Whole (InterVarsity Press), Crafting a Rule of Life (InterVarsity Press), the Baker Best-seller Becoming A Healthy Church (Baker Books), Becoming A Healthy Church Workbook (Baker Books), Becoming A Healthy Disciple (Baker Books/LTI Publication), Becoming A Healthy Disciple: Small Group Study and Worship Guide (LTI Publication), Becoming A Healthy Team (Baker Books/LTI Publication),Exercises for Becoming A Healthy Team (LTI Publication), Legacy: 60 Life Reflections for the Next Generation (LTI Publication, 2017), Outstretched Arms of Grace (LTI Publication), Path of a Beloved Disciple (LTI Publication), Wellspring (LTI Publication), Come Home, My Soul (LTI Publications), and The Promises of Christmas (LTI Publications).
David McKenna is retired as President of Spring Arbor University, Seattle Pacific University, and Asbury Theological Seminary as well as Chair of the Board at Spring Arbor University and Bakke Graduate School of Theology. Before and after retirement, he served as consultant for board development and presidential search at such institutions as Wheaton College, Gordon College, Messiah University, Asbury University, Huntington University, National Association of Evangelicals, and the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities. He and his wife, Janet, celebrate the gift of long-life with daily walks along the shores of Lake Washington from their home in Kirkland, Washington.
John, a management and board governance consultant, is the president of John Pearson Associates, Inc., San Clemente, Calif. He served 30 years as a nonprofit ministry CEO, including 25 years as the president/CEO of three associations: Willow Creek Association, Christian Management Association (CLA) and Christian Camp and Conference Association. He is the author of Mastering the Management Buckets: 20 Critical Competencies for Leading Your Business or Nonprofit and is the editor and publisher of Your Weekly Staff Meeting eNews. John has consulted with and/or facilitated governance training sessions for more than 100 ministries and churches.