Eight Principles Voices

Preston Pope is the Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of TAPOS, where he oversees the development of its AI-powered faith technology platform. He is also the founder of Splinter Glass Solutions, a consulting and app development firm that delivers custom software solutions and strategic digital operations. Preston lives in Jefferson, Texas, with his wife and two sons, where they enjoy ranchin...

Brittany Dunn is a nationally recognized leader in the fight against human trafficking, leveraging extensive expertise in both the public and private sectors to advance survivor-centered solutions. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and English from Wellesley College and earned her MBA with distinction from Thunderbird School of Global Management. Before co-founding Safe House Project, Dunn...

Eduardo Regal is Executive Director of Christ in the City, a Catholic nonprofit dedicated to forming young adults and communities to know, love, and serve those experiencing homelessness. For more than two decades, Eduardo has led organizations through periods of growth, transformation, and cultural change. His leadership combines strategic vision with a deep commitment to human dignity, helping o...

Dennis is a passionate and recognized national expert on nonprofit leadership and board governance with over four decades of experience. He founded and chaired DCM Associates Inc., from 2007 to 2024, a highly successful and nationally recognized executive search firm for nonprofit CEOs and C-Suite leaders. As the former president and chief executive officer of Somerset Medical Center and Foundatio...

Jake Ibbetson serves as Head of School at Veritas Christian Academy in O'Fallon, Missouri. He has been at Veritas since 2012, serving first as a middle school teacher then principal before stepping into his current role. Originally from Australia, Jake has been involved in Christian education for two decades on two continents. He lives in St. Louis with his wife Amy and their young son Oliver...

Dr. Matt Fretwell is a global leader, trainer, and author with over 20 years of experience empowering organizations, denominations, and individuals through gospel-centered transformation and innovative leadership. He currently serves as the Spiritual Director in Residency at World Relief and is an adjunct professor at several institutions, including Regent University, where he received the Faculty...

Traver Boehm is the author of the books “Today I Rise” and “Man UNcivilized“. He’s a two-time TEDx speaker, men’s coach, and the founder of the UNcivilized Men’s Movement. He’s helped men all over the world to become UNcivilized as they wake up to the power of their hearts, the brilliance of their bodies, and the wisdom of their souls so they can blaze their own path by uniquely blending both the...

Jeff serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Volunteers of America Northern Rockies (VOANR). He joined the organization in August 2001. Under his leadership, VOANR has grown from a revenue base of one million dollars to one that today exceeds $40 Million in services. He leads a professional staff of more than 475 individuals in Wyoming, Montana and Western South Dakota. Under Jeff’s leadership th...

Ravi Nair is the Founder and CEO of Rich Minds. He worked with The United States Government for 14 years, before moving to the private sector, where he served in leadership positions for 16 years. These 3 decades gave him ample opportunities to travel across the globe, and work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and different walks of life. Here are a few highlights from Ravi'...

Bryce Hansen is the Founder & CEO of Arts For All , a California-based nonprofit providing one-on-one music education to underserved youth, particularly children with disabilities and financial need. A working musician and community organizer, Bryce launched the organization in 2022 with the belief that music can change lives when it’s made accessible to all. His programs include weekly live s...

Dr. Kent Ingle serves as the 15th president of Southeastern University (SEU) in Lakeland, Florida- one of the fastest-growing private institutions in the nation. Since assuming leadership in 2011, SEU’s enrollment has grown from approximately 2,500 students to more than 10,500, with a network of over 200 extension and regional campuses across the country. A champion of innovative educational desig...

Dr. Williams was appointed to the post of Head of School of Trinity Christian Academy in Dallas, Texas July 2022.  Originally from Dallas, Texas, Dr. Williams studied Christianity and Communications at Baylor University and Houston Baptist University.  He later received his Master of Arts in Counseling from Denver Seminary and his Doctor of Education: Administration and Supervision from the Univer...

Peter Larson is the Founder and Senior Salesforce Consultant at One North Coast, LLC, where he helps organizations design and optimize Salesforce systems to streamline operations and scale growth. He also serves as Chief Operations Officer at Culture Apparel, a fast-growing screen-printing and merch company, where he drives efficiency, fulfillment, and long-term growth strategy.  

Russell James, J.D., Ph. D., CFP® is a professor in the School of Financial Planning at Texas Tech University where he directs the on-campus and online graduate program in Charitable Financial Planning (planned giving).  He graduated, cum laude, from the University of Missouri School of Law where he was a member of the Missouri Law Review and received the United Missouri Bank Award for Most Outsta...

Richard D. Jones is the Founder and Executive Director of the Respond2Grace Foundation, a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Clinton, Maryland. The Foundation was born out of Mr. Jones’s deeply personal and transformative experience with housing insecurity more than two decades ago. For 529 consecutive days, Mr. Jones lived without stable housing. Yet, in the midst of adversity, he p...

Robert Grabel is a fundraiser, coach, and author who is passionate about helping leaders in the nonprofit sector realize their potential and make a meaningful impact on the world. Robert spent over a decade in financial services, working as a banker, financial advisor, and wholesaler. He then made a purposeful career shift into the nonprofit sector, leveraging his skills to advance philanthropic e...

Bala has a wide variety of experience both in business, member-based associations and Nonprofits. With hundreds of successful projects to his credit, Bala’s business background includes positions at IBM Corporation, COX Enterprises, Global Healthcare Rehabilitation and CUNA Mutual Group. He also provided management consulting for many small to medium-sized businesses. Bala has wide exposure in boa...

Dr. Matt Fretwell is a global leader, trainer, and author with over 20 years of experience empowering organizations, denominations, and individuals through gospel-centered transformation and innovative leadership. He currently serves as the Spiritual Director in Residency at World Relief and is an adjunct professor at several institutions, including Regent University, where he received the Faculty...

Joe serves as a Donor Relations Officer at The City Mission , a nonprofit organization providing holistic, gospel-centered services to people experiencing homelessness in Cleveland, Ohio. Since its founding in 1910, The City Mission has expanded from meeting basic needs like food, shelter, and clothing to offering comprehensive long-term programs that empower men, women, and children to break the...

Joel Penton is the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, a program that provides Bible education to public school students during school hours. Since its launch in 2019, LifeWise has quickly grown to serve hundreds schools across the U.S. each week, with tens of thousands of students attending LifeWise to receive a Bible class as part of their public school day.  Joel’s 15-year career as a ministry...

Jonathan Fanning is the author of 4 books:     - Who are you BECOMING?     - Creativity Unleashed     - Conversations with the Monk     - I Once was Lost He has worked to develop servant leaders & innovators – including Fortune 500 executives, nonprofit leaders, educators and business owners – for over 2 decades. If you are familiar with TED talks… Jonathan’s talk on Creative Leadership was vo...

James Barnett is the visionary behind DaySpring's remarkable journey to global leadership in Christian expressions. For 29 years, as president, he transformed a small partnership into a powerhouse, distributing over 200 million products worldwide. Beyond DaySpring, James authored "Blue Skies" and founded Mary & Martha. He resides in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, with his wife, Maril...

Mr. Rodgers holds an M.Ed. in Independent School Leadership from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, where he was awarded the Peabody Honors Scholarship. He also holds an M.A. in Humanities from the University of Dallas. Jake began his career in private and independent school education as a high school English teacher and basketball coach. Since then, he has served in a variety of roles in in...

Justin Throupe serves as Head of School at Summit Christian Academy in Yorktown, Virginia. Prior to serving as Head of School, he served as Upper School Principal, and prior to joining Summit, he served in public education for 15 years as a high school teacher, coach, and administrator. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in History and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Christopher Newport Universit...

Kristian Jaloway is a partner at John Oberg Advisory and a public speaker who works with mission-driven organizations to leverage their strengths and make them even better leaders in their field.  At 18, he entered the Legionaries of Christ seminary in Connecticut, convicted that he should give God the first chance. Over the years, he completed priestly formation: novitiate and humanities in Conne...