Upcoming Events

Lifework Lunch & Learn Speaker Series
Jan
10
to Apr 3

Lifework Lunch & Learn Speaker Series

Announcing 2024 Lifework Lunch and Learn Speaker Series

Lifework alumni and friends are lifelong learners as we seek to be salt and light in our communities. Capitalizing on the tremendous faculty we have for this year's class, we are happy to present these world class leaders as part of our 2024 Speaker Series.

  • Stephen Mansfield  "Heroes Redefined"  (Wednesday, January 10)

  • Ruth McKeaney  "Hungry for Home"  (Wednesday, February 7)

  • Brant Hansen  "The Truth About Us"  (Wednesday, March 6)

  • Os Guinness  "Application of Faith in the Big Picture"  (Wednesday, April 3)

You'll want to join us for all four events! The best investment is to purchase seats for the whole series. Not only are the speakers interesting and helpful, these luncheons are a great opportunity to network and connect with friends. Perhaps consider purchasing two "season tickets" and always bringing a friend, colleague, or potential student for next year's class!

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Os Guinness - "Application of Faith in the Big Picture"
Apr
3

Os Guinness - "Application of Faith in the Big Picture"

Lifework Leadership presents the Lunch & Learn Speaker Series with guest speaker Os Guinness!

Known as "a quiet voice on behalf of faith, freedom, truth, reason, and civility", Os Guinness has authored or edited over 30 books. As a well-known social critic, Guinness provides insight into the social, political and cultural context in which we live. (He is also the great-great-great grandson of Arthur Guinness, the Dublin Brewer!)

Guinness makes the case that in a distracted world it can be very difficult to make sense of our human existence - but, there may be particular moments that prompt a deeper search. These moments (of transcendence) can draw us to epiphanies of understanding and transformation.

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Graduation & Awards Dinner
May
16

Graduation & Awards Dinner

Every year Lifework Leadership hosts a Christ centered leadership development, spiritual formation class of around 30 participants that runs over 8 months from October to May. We then host an event to celebrate the graduates and to honor recipients of two awards: the Distinguished Alumni of the Year and also a Legacy Award.

The Alumni of the Year award is given to a Lifework alum who is recognized as a remarkable leader by their peers, both in how they honor God in their business and also their stellar record of community service. Their track record witnesses a desire to be salt and light as a follower of Christ - using both their business, time and talent to seek the welfare of the city. This year we are honoring our dear friend, Elise Vasquez Warner.

The Legacy Award is given to a Christian leader who has had a significant impact for Christ and His Kingdom over their lifetime and this year we are honoring our dear friend Waymon Armstrong. We think Waymon is an incredibly deserving recipient and wonderful role model for our graduating class as a faithful servant of Christ.

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Brant Hansen - "The Truth About Us"
Mar
6

Brant Hansen - "The Truth About Us"

Lifework Leadership presents the Lunch & Learn Speaker Series with guest speaker and Lifework alumni favorite Brant Hansen!

Brant Hansen is a best-selling author, nationally syndicated radio host, and advocate for healing children through CURE International. His podcast (The Brant and Sheri Oddcast) has more than 15 million downloads. He is a thought-provoking and humorous speaker in small and large settings, including a recent segment on Good Morning America.

Brant's topic will be from his latest book - "Life is hard, God is Good, Let's Dance." Brant's insights into "experiencing real joy in a world gone mad" will make us laugh, cry, and rethink our outlook on life. He will help us consider how to be at peace in a world of anger and anxiety, trust the character and promises of God, and living each day with a joyful, simple faith.

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Ruth McKeaney -“Hungry for Home”
Feb
7

Ruth McKeaney -“Hungry for Home”

Lifework Leadership presents the Lunch & Learn Speaker Series with guest speaker Ruth McKeaney!

Ruth McKeaney is a former Assistant Attorney General for the State of Virginia, and Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney. Flipping many historic homes over the years (and happily living in each one of them), Ruth and her husband, Bob, settled with their five children on their restored historic farm in Berwyn,PA. They have company more often than not in a given year. As a constant host (to literally thousands of people over the years), Ruth was challenged to write a book. The result - Hungry for Home - is a cornerstone for Ruth sharing her heart to intentionally create an environment where vulnerability and honesty are valued and protected, understanding and grace are fostered and love freely given.

Sometimes in the hectic of the day-to-day, we all need a gentle reminder of what is important. Over lunch, Ruth will present her perspective on more than making a house a home, but also creating space of belonging and love. We will have the opportunity to rethink and reimagine what being intentional about creating an environment that reflects loving God and our neighbor.

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Stephen Mansfield - “Heroes Redefined”
Jan
10

Stephen Mansfield - “Heroes Redefined”

Lifework Leadership presents the Lunch & Learn Speaker Series with guest speaker Stephen Mansfield!

New York Times bestselling author Stephen Mansfield is a popular speaker who also leads a media training firm based in Washington, DC.His perspective shaped by his diversity of experiences and solid research - along with a sense of humor, give him a unique outlook in his writing and speaking. His informational and winsome style has led him to write dozens of books on faith, history, leadership, modern culture, and religion. His work has garnered numerous awards, best selling status, and attention from publishing leaders and celebrities.

The word "hero" is used today as an expression of affection or honor as it applies to sports stars or valiant first responders. Yet in the ancient world - including in the pages of the Bible - the word meant something far more. The older meaning can inspire us to achieve magnificently and differently in our time. Stephen's talk will guide us along the path to true heroism.

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