Impact Stories

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Global Partnerships: 516NOW

Founded on the powerful inspiration of that verse, 516NOW is a non-profit organization dedicated to building sustainable communities in underdeveloped nations throughout Latin America, with a specific focus in Nicaragua. From restoring damaged health clinics to building churches and schools, 516NOW is actively working to transform Latin American communities in the name of Jesus.

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Water Mission: Real Cultural Change

It’s been one year since Water Mission, a safe water solutions organization based in Charleston, SC, began their journey to leading like Jesus and the transformation is undeniable. Water Mission was encouraged by Steve Rubado, Program Manager at Lifeshape and Lead Like Jesus Facilitator, to have Lead Like Jesus as their foundational core. Deb Sprayberry, Human Resources for Water Mission, has become the in-house Lead Like Jesus champion. She’s been overwhelmed by the change she’s seeing in the organization.

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It All Begins with One: Water Mission

As a champion for the message of Lead Like Jesus, US-based faciliator, Steve Rubado, is spreading the name of Jesus under the banner of leadership in his spheres of influence. 

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Fruit Around the World: World Concern

Through an international partnership with World Concern, Lead Like Jesus is impacting those they serve around the world. 

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Leading Like Yeshua: Encounter Helps Foster Deeper Community

“Going through the Encounter provided a time of bonding, and perhaps even healing, for us in this time of transition. Everyone was so open and transparent, vulnerable – including our new rabbi and his wife. It just gave us so much insight into the core of each other’s beings. It was amazing.”

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Weekend in the Mountains Leads to New Men’s Ministry

At a retreat center in the mountains of South Carolina, Denny McGurer sat in awe as he watched men from his church stand up, one by one, to share scriptures that are significant to their lives.

“I’ve seen a lot of things in my career,” says Denny, “but that was powerful.”

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A Mother’s Promise: Susanne and Alex Rodriguez

As her car tumbled down the side of a mountain, Susanne Rodriguez made God a promise. “I will raise a child to love and serve you, if you’ll only let me live.” Today, she and her son, Alex, are pointing others to Jesus as Lead Like Jesus facilitators through their extraordinary ministries.

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Jamie Layne: Leadership Makeover for California Salon

With two salons in southern California and 19 employees whom she calls her “girls,” Jamie Layne says that attending a San Diego Lead Like Jesus Encounter was incredibly timely as she was dealing with challenging staff issues.

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Steve Cartin: Leadership Word-of-Mouth

Steve Cartin knows more about dentistry than most pastors.

A dental practice management consultant, Steve is sought after by dentists for advice on leadership, among other  things. And as a faithful follower of the greatest Leader, he has sure wisdom to share.