Spiritual leadership is not an occupation; it is a calling. Christian-based leaders must take this calling seriously and be equipped to impact the world and extend God’s kingdom.

Richard Blackaby is one of the country’s leading voices in this space. Richard is the president of Backaby Ministries International. He grew up in Canada, where he served as pastor and Seminary President. Richard writes and speaks around the world to Christian leaders and has written four powerful books on leadership and business, as well as having written or co-authored over 30 other books, including, Spiritual Leadership. Moving People onto God’s Agenda, God in the Marketplace: 45 Questions for Fortune 500 Executives Ask about Faith, Life, and Business, The Inspired Leader: 101 Biblical Reflections for Becoming a Person of Influence and Called to Be God’s Leader. Richard is married to Lisa, and they have 3 children.