Lead For God's Sake
a parable about the heart of leadership.
Lead For God's Sake was published in 2010 and tells a story that propels readers to think deeper about their 'why'. Todd, passionate about communicating on the subject of servant leadership, has been stepping into opportunities to offer further teaching and resources to a variety of non-profit communities. It has become increasingly evident that the truth about leadership development must get into the hands of aspiring leaders while they are young. Lead23 aims to support this cause.
Our Hopes
In an effort to continue saying yes to these opportunities, we need our team to grow! We are fueled by the connections we make with so many people each year and we are seeking ways to become a ministry that offers groups access to a more long-term investment. In the years to come, we hope to develop programs and opportunities that will help come alongside individuals in their personal development after they leave an event. In addition to speaking engagements and workshops, we dream of being able to go deeper by offering mentorship, 1v1 coaching, retreats, and internship positions.
LFGS Team
Todd Gongwer
Todd lives in Indiana with his wife and three children - Kaden, Kira, and Wadson. For over thirty years, Todd has been building his expertise in leadership and team dynamics by serving in a variety of roles in business and athletics. From entrepreneurial start-up, to public company, to college athletics - Todd’s experiences in these worlds have given him a perspective that allows him to connect with teams in personal and impactful ways. As an author, speaker and teacher on leadership and cultural development, Todd has spent the last decade working with coaches, teams, business leaders and educators. Stories of the profound impact Lead For God's Sake is having continues to spotlight God's hand within the ministry Todd invests in. Todd currently serves as the Executive Vice President for Leadership & Cultural Development at Patrick Industries while he also embraces his role as a husband, father, son, and friend. He enjoys spending quality time with his family, watching college sports, reading, taking walks, being outdoors, and helping his kids pursue their best.
Marissa Ulrich
Marissa currently resides in Bristol, IN with her husband, Brian, and son, Sebastian. After earning her Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Bethel in 2015, she returned to Bethel to complete her Master’s in Business Administration in 2021. Marissa has spent nearly a decade building her leadership expertise through a range of experiences in the business and sports worlds. Her time as a college athlete, college coach, high school coach, and leader working with businesses throughout the country has have given her a keen sense of the leadership challenges facing this generation. For nearly nine years, Marissa has served in multiple leadership roles at Kardia Transformation Group. In addition, Marissa currently holds the position of Director of Leadership & Cultural Development at Patrick Industries where she oversees the Impact Leadership Development Program for recent college graduates and coaches multiple leaders and teams throughout the company.