Leadership & Board

The people building the hub

Scholars, coaches, and practitioners who have spent their careers alongside congregations, families, and the leaders who serve them.

Founder

Founder and Executive Director

Founder & Executive Director

Rev. Dr. Michael W. Droege

Michael is a practical theologian whose research centers on attachment theory, intergenerational faith formation, and adolescent faith identity formation. He has served in pastoral leadership for more than three decades and has coached congregations for fifteen years through church contracts, Lilly Endowment projects, and denominational initiatives.

  • Instructor in Practical Theology and Religious Education, Drew Theological School
  • Interim Director, Intergenerational Ministry Diploma Program, Atlantic School of Theology
  • Research Associate, Conectere project, Eastern Mennonite University
  • PhD in Practical Theology, University of Pretoria
  • ICF-trained coach

Leadership team

Leaders and partners

Each brings their own organization and body of work to the table.

Gene Roehlkepartain

Search Institute

Gladys Henriquez

Discover and Grow

Phil Tom

Innovations Leadership team

Tsiry Endor Rakoto

Innovations Leadership team

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