Freedom Church Ministries 2298 Ridge Road Lansing, IL 60438
Timothy Johnson
Author/Speaker Timothy Johnson is a specialist in business, operations, and leadership. He has helped grow businesses all over the world. He is also a best selling author and keynote speaker.
Known by some as the “Biz Dev Guy,” “Sales Whisperer” and “King of Connections,” Tim Johnson understands what it costs your usiness when your marketing and sales processes aren’t smooth and consistent with each and every customer contact. Tim earned the hard way by building several successful businesses including as a general contractor and investor. When he found his own success ended up consuming more and more of his life, Tim searched for solutions to streamline his operations, to fix the “holes” in his staffing, sales and marketing processes, and put in automated systems and processes that made sure his clients had the same experience, consistently, time and time again. His efforts paid off: Tim saw his business grow by double digits while cutting his workload by two-thirds.
The Spellbinder
Walter King, Jr., is America’s premiere Master entertainer of magic and illusion. Walter King Jr. is an award winning magician who has entertained with stars like Jennifer Hudson, Gladys Knight, and Chance The Rapper just to name a few. The Spellbinder is a Chicago Legend of magic who has performed in every kind of event from corporate trade shows and colleges to the grand stages of the “Mirage” and the “Stratosphere” in Las Vegas. THE MAGIC OF THE SPELLBINDER is charismatic and electrifying. His incorporation of theater, dance, music and comedy with illusions like transforming a woman into a live leopard or levitating a lady in mid-air, never fails to leave audiences SPELLBOUND, making every event UNFORGETTABLE! and FUN!
Ryan Kunkel
Ryan is a versatile leader with a diverse background in technology, fundraising, startups, and experiential entertainment. Currently serving as the President of WNDR Global, an immersive art + tech experience, featuring installations by renowned artists and a collective of talented creators from WNDR Studios. With extensive experience in fundraising, Ryan previously held a leadership position at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – ALSAC, where he managed experiential fundraising initiatives and oversaw digital and enterprise transformation efforts. Before his involvement with St. Jude, Ryan was the Co-CEO of Red Frog Events, an event production company that pioneered the experiential entertainment industry and was recognized for its innovative company culture. His philanthropic contributions and entrepreneurial achievements have garnered prestigious awards and accolades, including the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and Forbes Magazine’s recognition as one of America’s Most Promising CEOs Under 35.
James Hunt
James Hunt, a prominent business mogul based in Atlanta, is known throughout sports and Hollywood as the “Celebrity Credit Guru.” Over the years, he has solidified a powerful reputation due to his uncanny ability to repair the credit and financial woes of the biggest stars on the field, court, and on stage.
Pastor D. Darrell Griffin
Dr. D. Darrell Griffin, D.Min. is a Senior Pastor, Spiritual Director, Certified Ministry Coach, and Certified Enneagram Trainer. He travels nationwide, teaching congregations and Non-Profits the Building a Better TEAM! System (Using the Enneagram).
Since January 2000, Dr. Griffin has served as the Senior Pastor of the Oakdale Covenant Church of Chicago, Illinois. His commitment to a holistic ministry has manifested itself through the tremendous growth of Oakdale to well over 2500 disciples, the expansion of Oakdale Christian Academy and Child Care Center, and the establishment of the Oakdale Community Development Corporation to impact the needs of the Brainerd/Washington Heights community.
James Dentley
James Dentley is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, philanthropist and one of the nation’s top Life and Business Strategist. As one of the world’s most renowned motivational speakers, James Dentley is a dynamic personality and highly-sought-after resource in business and professional circles for Fortune 500 CEOs, small business owners, non-profit and community leaders from all sectors of society looking to expand opportunity.
James hosts and speaks at events all over the world! He is the best-selling author of ‘The Frequencies of Top Performers’ and ‘MLM Mastery.’ He created the #1 speakers and communication program ‘Inspired2Speak: Action Camp.’
Ida Nelson
Dynamic leader with experience in financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, and software as service industries. I’ve directly managed teams of up to 15 in daily operations, transitioned company culture to improve morale and satisfaction, expanded banking deposits by $1.5M, and grown team revenues by $4.5M.
Nelson was a former executive assistant from North Lawndale. Now, she is the owner of Ida’s Artisan Ice Cream and Treats which is based in an incubator space in East Garfield Park. “I wanted to do my part to create happiness, joy and peace, and then also to create resources for our hurting community,” Nelson said.
Walt Whitman
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