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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”

$250

Per Individual

$175

MBU Alumni Association
Platinum Member

FREE

Fifth Team Member