Offered On-Campus
Offered Online
MBU’s School of Business presents the second annual Leader to Leader Conference themed “Passing the Torch,” March 7-8, 2024, on the campus of Maranatha Baptist University.
If you lead — or aspire to lead — in business, ministry, the nonprofit sector, and education, this conference is for you. Join students and professionals from a variety of vocations for opportunities to connect with others and experience personal growth.
Designed to encourage and challenge rising and current young leaders, this event will feature keynote speakers David Hataj, David Hoffeld, Mark Cover, and Mark Minnick. Multiple breakout workshops, meals, campus events, and informal networking opportunities will round out this second annual two-day conference. Each speaker will share career experience, offer practical industry wisdom, and address trends and best practices in leadership.
Topics
- Principled Leadership
- Mentoring
- Innovation + Productivity
- Leader-Leader Management
- Team Building
- Vision Casting
- The Annual Playbook
- From Good to Great
- Succession Planning
- Biblical Discipline
- Customer Experience
- Community Engagement
KEYNOTE Speakers
David Hataj
President of
Edgerton Gear, Inc.,
Owner and President of Craftsman with Character
Mark Cover
CEO of the Southwest Region of Hines Development
David Hoffeld
CEO of The Hoffeld Group
Mark Minnick
Pastor, Mount Calvary Baptist Church
You will have the opportunity to network with fellow MBU alumni and friends, as well as Christian leaders in
the fields of business, ministry, nonprofits, and education. Join us to grow as a leader personally and
professionally — and prepare for the significant work God has in store for you and your organization in 2024.
Conference Hosts
Dr. Tracy Foster
Dean
Mr. Steve Board
Faculty
Dr. Jeff Drost
Faculty
Workshops & Presenters
MELANIE GREGORY
Lead Designer for Space Launch System Adapters, Nasa (retired)
“Pieces of the Leadership Puzzle”
MAUREEN VAN DEN BERG
Policy Analyst, American Association of Christian Schools
“Mentoring in Leadership”
JIM BOORUJY
Pastor, Fellowship Baptist Church | Retired Naval Officer
“Developing the next Torch Bearer”
BECKIE MANLEY
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Fierce Strategy + Creative
“Greatness is in the Details”
RANDELL GILLESPIE
Chief Production Officer, Thrive Mortgage
“3 Things Every Leader Looks for Before Passing You the Torch”
TIM MORGAN
CEO + President, Palmette Fortis Marketing
MIKE SAUNDERS
Authority Marketing Strategist
“Passing the Torch: Building Kingdom Authority & Professional Branding”
Cost
$250
Per Individual
$175
MBU Alumni Association
Platinum Member
FREE
Fifth Team Member