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Today’s “new normal” demands authentic leaders who are grounded and yet reflective. Many of us go through life without a rhythm of both reflecting and discerning. Join us as we learn how leaders can grow and contribute to the flourishing of our families, organizations, and culture during a time of crises.

This lecture is livestream only. A free livestream of this lecture will be available to view @ 12 noon Eastern on December 3.

Justin S. Beene, DTL
Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation

Founder

Justin Beene lives with his wife and their three children in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Justin holds a Bachelors of Social Work and Family Studies from Western Michigan University, a Masters in Social Work in Management of Human Services from the University of Michigan, a Master's of Arts in Ministry Leadership from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, a Doctorate in Transformational Leadership with a focus in Entrepreneurial Transformation from Bakke Graduate University. Justin is the Visionary/Founder of an innovative partnership called the Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation, a collective between non-profits; Bethany, NAACP of GR, GR Nehemiah Project, and two social enterprises, Building Bridges Professional Services and Rising Grinds Café-- together partners work to create a flourishing city.

Further, Justin is a serial social entrepreneur starting both social enterprises, Building Bridges Professional Services and Rising Grinds Café, along with other social enterprises; Impact Partners, L3C, CocoWorks, L3C, Transformational Executive Coaching, LLC. Justin is a visionary and practitioner with extensive knowledge and skills in starting and scaling social enterprises. He is a senior fellow of Street Psalms.

Event Details

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Schedule

12:00 p.m. Lecture begins
12:30 p.m. Q&A
1:00 p.m. Lecture ends

Tickets

Event livestream is free and will be available to view @ 12 noon Eastern on December 3.