Eternal Leadership

Ken Costa is  Dean of the Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) Leadership College London, which trains young people to be distinctive Christian leaders in their workplace. He is the chairman of Alpha International, an evangelistic course borne out of HTB which has taught the basics of Christianity to millions of people around the world, and the chairman of Worship Central, a movement promoting worship events and courses across the globe. Ken spent more than four decades of his career in investment banking and as an adviser to global corporations on their mergers and acquisitions and on their international strategies, and still maintains his own consulting firm. Given his professional experience, he has frequently been asked to speak on financial, ethical and Christian issues at conferences and churches. Ken is author of the books Know Your Why and God at Work.

Deb Brown Maher is an accomplished business owner, sales coach, author, speaker, artist and devout Christ-follower. Her professional background testifies of her ability as a relationship catalyst; one who helps people connect in meaningful ways through the art of conversation.

Os Hillman formerly owned and operated an ad agency in Atlanta for 12 years. He began Marketplace Leaders in 1995 and since then Os has encouraged thousands of men and women to seek God’s calling on their own lives as it relates to their vocation and to view their work as ministry. Marketplace Leaders and the TGIF devotional that is read in 104 countries today helps men and women fulfill their calling and purpose in their work and life. Os has written 21 books and spoken in more than 26 nations around the globe encouraging, equipping and educating people to live out God’s calling in their lives. Join us for a conversation on how we can successfully partner with God in our lives and ministry.

Deborah Spencer is a Harvard-educated lawyer with a heart to uplift oppressed women and girls.  The people she serves have been identified by the Thomson Reuters Foundation and the BBC as some of the most exploited in our world today.  She co-founded and leads an organization that trains them to end child marriages and child labor, to form a barrier of prevention against trafficking in their homes and communities, and to lift themselves above the poverty level. Join us for a conversation about an important struggle going on every day that we rarely ever see.

Joel began his career as a CPA with the prestigious firm of Price Waterhouse. During his time with the company’s Entrepreneurial Services Group, Joel immersed himself in the real estate syndication business. After reviewing hundreds of partnership agreements and preparing as many tax returns, he left Price Waterhouse in 1986 to start his own syndication firm, raising several million dollars in three short years. By 1990, Joel had built a property management firm of more than 40 employees with a portfolio exceeding $100 million. Joel continues to syndicate real estate and other assets, as well as counseling other promoters on successful syndication strategies. He is also involved in film financing and invests in early-stage companies and other deals. Join us for a conversation about what smart moves to make in this coming year.

Steve Grant is a Furman Graduate and grew up in Paramus ,NJ. Grant has 40 years in Financial Services, is the founder of Chris and Kelly's HOPE Foundation, and is the Author of "Don't Forget Me". Join us for an important conversation about the mental health and addiction crisis the youth of our country faces today.

Michael is the president and founder of CrossPointe Capital, a middle market mergers, acquisitions and business development firm he founded over 30 years ago that serves buyers, sellers and builders of small to medium sized CA, OR and WA manufacturing, distribution, sales and services companies. Mike has been an entrepreneur since the fifth grade. Since then, his career experiences, which include civil engineering, publishing, computer simulation, multimedia production, direct sales, business consulting, training and education, manufacturing, retail and real estate, have proven invaluable in his current work as a business intermediary and consultant to growing companies.  Join us for a conversation on how to grow and stay strong in faith through uncertain times.

Jim has worked in the political and public policy arena for over three decades in his business, Innovative Research and Data Solutions, and at organizations like Focus on the Family and Americans for Prosperity. Jim also served as Chief of Staff for two U.S. Congressmen where he directed political priorities, policy issues, and constituent services from Capitol Hill. He also advised on communications and grassroots political efforts. Through his consulting firm, he provided his expert services on public policy and public relations, business research, media strategies, grassroots campaigns, and pro-family organizations.

Daniel Harkavy has been coaching business leaders to peak levels of performance, efficacy, and fulfillment for more than twenty-five years. In 1996 he harnessed his passion for coaching leaders and teams to found Building Champions, where he serves as CEO and Executive Coach. Daniel and his team of coaches have worked with thousands of clients and organizations to improve the way they lead and live. Join us for a conversation about how to lead when times are tough.

Brad Hawkins entrepreneurial spirit has been instrumental in the development of several companies such as an investment management company, a financial coaching company, an international LED light manufacturing company based in Hong Kong, an oxygen delivery company, a software development company, an appliance leasing company, an event center and wedding venue, and a network security company. Brad has authored 5 books, 10 online financial courses. Brad received a degree in theology a second degree in Business and Finance. Join us for a conversation about perseverance in the hardest times.