Transforming Lives

Blair Milo is the Founding Director of the Center for Talent & Opportunity at Sagamore Institute and focuses her work on growing entrepreneurialism, local government and community innovation, and civic leadership. Projects at the Center build off the momentum Blair produced while serving as the first Secretary of Career Connections and Talent, a cabinet position for Indiana Governor Eric Holco...

Dr. Glenn Slater is originally from Dallas, Texas. He has been married for 45 years and has one daughter. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History, a Master of Arts in History, and a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University, Commerce. At the age of 46, he went back to school and earned a PhD in History from the University of Tennessee, a journey that took...

Matt and Melanie Reffeitt have built a strong life together, focusing on family, faith, and their careers. Matt is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty, while Melanie is a registered nurse at IU Health.  Matt grew up in Indiana, spending much of his childhood in music ministry, and Melanie, originally from Canada, moved to Indiana as a teenager.  The Reffeitts have been members of Conne...

In July 0f 2024, Dr. Daniel Overdorf became the eight president of Johnson University. In 2005, he joined Johnson University as a faculty and held roles such as Professor of Ministry Leadership, Director of Preaching Programs, and Dean of the School of Christian Ministries. From 1995 to 2005, he worked as a minister in churches in Illinois and Georgia. Dr. Overdorf graduated from Johnson Universit...

Jason Van Curen earned his undergraduate and master's degrees in ministry from Kentucky Christian University. Along the way, he also earned master's degrees in family counseling and K-8 education.  Seventeen years ago, he and his wife, Tisha, moved from Michigan to Avon, IN, to enroll our children in Kingsway Christian School. Jason became the school counselor, while Tisha worked as a Sp...

Vanessa Cheng has been the Executive Officer of the Australian Association of Christian Schools (AACS) since 2020.    Prior to accepting that role, she was a Christian school teacher and a policy advisor in the Victorian Departments of Education, and Premier and Cabinet. She also worked as a political advisor to a federal senator, and served as a senior policy advisor within the federal Department...

Dr. Erik Ankerberg currently serves as the President of Concordia University-Wisconsin, bringing his wealth of experience to this role. Previously, he held the position of Provost at Concordia University--Chicago, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the academic landscape from April 2020 to December 2022. Dr. Ankerberg's dedication to academic excellence is further evidenced by his tenu...

Dr. John Walker graduated with an associate degree in Business Management at the age of 20 and worked as a construction land surveyor for 2.5 years. He has been involved in Christian education ever since his junior year of college. After earning his bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies, Dr. Walker pursued graduate school and obtained a Master of Education in Student Affairs from Regent University...

Dr. Todd Williams currently serves as the President of Cairn University , a position he has held since 2008. Prior to this role, he served as the Senior Vice President and Provost for Cairn University from 2005 to 2008, as well as the Headmaster and CEO of Trinity Christian School of Fairfax, located outside Washington D.C. He was also a visiting lecturer for the Witherspoon Fellowship from 2001 t...

President Trent Roberts began leading Northpoint College in Grand Rapids in May 2022. Before becoming president of Northpoint College, he and his family served as cross-cultural workers (in a sensitive area) in the Himalayan Plateau. He has a Master of Religious Education in Missional Leadership from Rochester University and is currently working on a Ph. D. in Applied Intercultural Studies at Asse...

Dr. Candice McQueen has served in various roles at Lipscomb University since 2001 and became the 18th president in 2021. Notably, she is the first female chief executive officer of a university associated with the Churches of Christ. Before her current role, she served as the CEO of the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching and as the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Education....

Dan and Jan Egenolf have seven children, all of whom graduated from Covenant Christian High School: - Kyle (Kelsey) 2006: 4 children, B.S. Industrial Engineering from Purdue, working at Endress Hauser - Hannah (Matt Singletary) 2007: 5 children, B.S. Nursing from Purdue, mother and home educator - Luke (Nikki) 2008: 2 children, B.S. Business Management from Purdue, working at Workday - Abigail (Ro...

Len Munsil is the 6th President of Arizona Christian University . During his 14 years as President, ACU has undergone significant changes including a name change, a strengthened conservative Christian focus, expansion of its campus, a more than threefold increase in enrollment, and a consistent ranking as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report for 7 consecutive years. With a current studen...

John and Kim Hensel are Christian parents who strive to glorify God in their parenting, careers, and lives. John graduated from Covenant in 2004 and holds a Bachelor's in Biblical Studies from Cincinnati Christian University, as well as an MBA from the University of Southern Indiana . He currently works as a Program Manager at Cummins. Kim graduated from Illiana Christian High School , earned...

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Dr. David Horsager is the CEO of the Trust Edge Leadership Institute (www.trustedge.com). He is a Senior Fellow at Indiana Wesleyan University, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and the inventor of Enterprise Trust Index™. His books include The Trust Edge, The Daily Edge, and Trusted Leader.  Dr. Horsager has provided advisory services to a wide range of organizations, from Fortune 100 com...

Todd Leyden is the Executive Director of Fort Wilderness in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. He has been married to Robyn for 40 years, and they are the parents of three sons – Payton (deceased), Blake, and Chase. Todd and Robyn are members of Zionsville Fellowship Church (Indianapolis) and St. Germain Evangelical Free Church (Wisconsin). Todd is the author of Eyes of the Father: Seeing Meaning in the Mirr...

Jeff and Adrienne Reichanadter are the parents of five children, two of whom have graduated from Covenant Christian High School and are off to college, and three ranging from middle school through grade school. As a family, the Reichanadters are committed to adventures in God’s leading, including a stint in urban living, a season in India working at a school and children’s home, suburban farming,...

Nate and Julie Prahlow met at Valparaiso University   and got married in 1996. In the same year, Julie completed her Masters in Physical Therapy at the University of Indianapolis . Nate graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1999 and finished his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in 2003. He has been teaching at the IU School of Medicine since then and is current...

Roger Williams is the Senior Pastor at New City Church in Indianapolis and an Ecclesial Professor of Practical Theology at Indianapolis Theological Seminary. He graduated from Western Illinois University and obtained his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis. Before starting New City Church, he served as an Assistant Pastor at Christ Community Ch...

Greg Enas is currently a Venture Catalyst as the founder of Innovatov LLC, where he assists leaders across both for-profit and not-for-profit sectors, in creating better enterprises, communities, and environments, allowing the world to be part of something greater than itself. Greg also serves as the Vice Chairman of CHORUS®, Inc. , a nationally recognized management consultancy, where he works wi...

Matt Scogin has been the President of Hope College in Holland, MI since 2019. Before returning to his alma mater to lead it into its next chapter,  he held several leadership positions in various fields. He was the Managing Director and Chief Administrative Officer at Perella Weinberg Partners from 2014 to 2019, Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff at NYSE Euronext from 2009 to 2014, and vario...

Dr. Jeremy Mann is the Founder and Head of School at The Field School, a diverse, classical, Christ-centered school on the west side of Chicago. Before founding The Field School, Jeremy served as the Director of Programming and Development at the Center for Pastor Theologians from 2012 to 2017. He was also the School Director/Manager at Teach for America from 2010 to 2013 and a Special Education t...

Deanna Bowman is a writer for the Special Operations Association of America based in Washington D.C. She writes social media posts, blogs, letters to Congress, reports, grants, and more to support and advocate for special operators and their families, including Green Berets, Navy SEALs, Marine Raiders, Army Rangers, and others. Deanna also does contract work for a new nonprofit organization that a...

Becky Fields taught English at Covenant Christian High School from 1995 to 2008, worked for the Teachers Retirement Fund for a year, and then taught at Heritage Christian Schools. Becky was also an adjunct professor at the University of Indianapolis and an education consultant at Greenwood Christian Academy.  Becky holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education with a major in English a...