Stories of Transformation

“The glory of God is a human being fully alive.” – St. Irenaeus In 2025, that means fully alive in the workplace, the boardroom, the startup, and the street. From Viking Roots to IKEA: A Global Reminder That Transformation Is Possible In a powerful and timely message at the Fourth Lausanne Congress, speaker Mats Tunehag […]

 From Cairo to Kingdom Impact: Shereen Shaker on Faith, Leadership, and Living Your Calling What if your faith wasn’t something you turned on and off — but something you carried into every meeting, project, and hard conversation at work? Shereen Shaker, Vice President for Management and Operations at the American University in Cairo, is […]

At the heart of every thriving workplace is a culture—and John Beckett knows how to build one that honors God. In this inspiring episode of The Intersection: Faith, Work, and Life, Bob Varney and Hugh Brandt sit down with John Beckett, chairman of the RW Beckett Corporation and author of Loving Monday. What unfolds is […]

Closing the Divide: Why Your Work Matters to God In this powerful episode of the Intersection: Faith, Work, and Life podcast, host Bob Varney sits down with Dr. Shaun Shorrosh, a seasoned pastor and missionary with a PhD in World Christian Studies. Together, they address one of the most persistent yet invisible challenges facing the […]

🎧 Your Work Matters to God: Reclaiming Calling and Giftedness in Everyday Life “You were born to do something—and God wired you for it.” That’s the resounding message from our latest Intersection Podcast episode, where we sit down with Bill Hendricks, president of the Giftedness Center and a lifelong champion of the faith-and-work movement. 🔥 […]

The Power of Kingdom-Minded Leadership What happens when a leader views their city through the lens of God’s Kingdom? History shows us that extraordinary transformation follows. Cities flourish. Communities heal. Systems change. The impossible becomes possible. In the Hebrew Scriptures, there’s a powerful word for the kind of leaders who make their surroundings flourish: tsaddiqim. […]

The Monday Morning Disconnect It’s 7:30 AM on Monday. The alarm blares. You hit snooze—once, maybe twice. The weekend’s spiritual high from Sunday worship begins its inevitable fade as your mind shifts to the week ahead: meetings, deadlines, difficult colleagues, and the mountain of emails awaiting your attention.   Sound familiar?   For many Christian […]

 From Debt to Destiny: How Faith Transformed a Business and Sparked a Global Movement Imagine being buried under a mountain of debt, sleepless nights haunted by financial pressures, and a sinking feeling that your business—no matter how hard you try—just isn’t aligning with your deepest values. Now picture this: a divine turnaround so powerful […]

The Intersection Podcast: Integrating Faith, Work, and Life Welcome to The Intersection, a thought-provoking podcast series where faith, work, and life converge. In this series, we aim to dismantle the traditional duality between secular and sacred, inspiring individuals to live fully integrated lives where every sphere of influence reflects God’s grace. This initiative aligns closely […]

Kingdom Leaders Bringing Transformation to Bogotá, Colombia What if one leadership course could ignite a movement that changes the lives of thousands? In Bogotá, Colombia, faith-driven leaders are doing just that—bringing light, purpose, and transformation to their communities through leadership and discipleship. Faith Meets Leadership: The UNILID Life Coaching Certification At the heart of this […]

Fabio and Alessandra: A Journey of Faith, Purpose, and Impact In a world driven by career milestones and financial goals, what happens when a couple decides to align every decision with their faith? Meet Fabio and Alessandra, a couple from São Paulo, Brazil, who redefined success not by wealth, but by purpose and calling. From […]

The Remarkable Journey of First Fruits Founded in 1968 by Ralph and Cheryl Broetje, First Fruits began as a small cherry orchard in Benton City, Washington. Their story is one of perseverance, faith, and an unwavering commitment to building communities and giving back. Despite early hardships, the Broetjes stayed true to their vision, driven by […]

Shaping a New Vision for City Renewal For some, the program redefined what it means to engage with the city. Leaders noted how the sessions inspired a deeper commitment to their cities’ well-being. “The heart of Jesus for the city—He cried for Jerusalem—now I understand that He longs to restore every city,” one participant shared. […]

From Faith in Isolation to Faith in Action Marcelin Orsot’s life was marked by professional success and spiritual devotion, but something was missing. As an administrative and finance officer at the ILO Regional Office for Africa and a leader in his local church, he assumed that his faith and work had to exist in separate […]

Stories of Impact: Leaders Catalyzing City Renewal Across the Globe The December 2019 Cities Project Global Summit brought together a network of leaders united by a vision to see their cities transformed through faith-driven action. From community outreach projects to innovative donation models, each story showcased how living integrated lives can create ripple effects of […]

Renewing São Paulo: Stories of Hope and City Transformation São Paulo, Brazil’s sprawling urban hub, is not only a city of endless opportunity but also one of immense brokenness. Yet amidst the complexity, leaders from various sectors have risen with a vision for renewal. Through projects born out of faith and compassion, they’re addressing the […]

Faith at the Dinner Table Joao, a successful technology entrepreneur in São Paulo, had long embraced the idea that faith and work were inseparable. When he invited Leadership Circle leaders to a family dinner, he hoped the conversation would inspire his son, who had grown disillusioned with the city’s corruption and dysfunction. During the dinner, […]

A Call to Serve with Integrity As a Colonel in São Paulo’s Military Police and the president of the Christian Military Police Association, Col. Terra believed leadership extended beyond enforcing laws—it was about fostering trust, courage, and dignity. In 2015, Terra took a bold step by organizing a special Willow Creek Leadership Summit for 1,000 […]

Faith-Driven Innovation Fabio’s company was on the brink of expansion when he felt prompted to share his faith with a client. What began as a conversation about business strategy evolved into a discussion about purpose and hope. The Leadership Circle taught Fabio that faith isn’t just for Sundays but for boardrooms and brainstorming sessions. Inspired […]

Beyond Numbers to People Marcos, a well-known financial expert, was on a mission to publish his next bestseller on the “10 Principles of Financial Success.” But something shifted when he began studying the biblical foundations of his principles through the Leadership Circle’s Kingdom Story framework. One day, during a book discussion with his editor—someone he […]

Faith Put to the Test Dwight was a relatively new believer when he was hit with an impossible choice—pay an enormous bribe to city officials or watch his factory close. His refusal to comply with corruption led to the factory’s closure, affecting 500 employees and drawing public scrutiny. Devastated but determined, Dwight leaned on his […]

A Chance Encounter That Sparked a Journey Nadir, a successful attorney in São Paulo, initially joined her husband at a Leadership Circle retreat for rest and relaxation. However, something unexpected happened. As she casually sat in on one of the meetings, she became captivated by the engaging discussions on purpose, faith, and leadership. The very […]

Ricardo Arias Mora: A Vision for Economic Justice and National Transformation In 2010, when Juan Manuel Santos became President of Colombia, he appointed Ricardo Arias Mora to lead the National Savings Fund (FNA)—one of the most influential government banking institutions. This pivotal role would mark the beginning of an ambitious mission to reduce poverty and […]

Empowering Communities: Leadership Stories of Hope and Change In cities facing profound challenges, the ripple effects of dedicated leaders can inspire hope, restoration, and change. The Cities Project and its Leadership Circles have become catalysts for this transformation by empowering individuals to bridge faith, work, and life to bring positive change to their cities. Here […]

Ripple Effects in Greater Cairo: A Transformational Journey of Early Childhood Education In the heart of Greater Cairo, Mona Dimitri’s story exemplifies how a single step of obedience can create lasting waves of transformation. Twenty-five years ago, Mona was called to serve her city through early childhood education, leading to an extraordinary ripple effect that […]