As the founder of People Launching, John spends his time launching others! He has coached over 400 people into their personal calling and consulted over 200 organizations. John, and his associate Elaine Webb, are also the co-founders of Gospel Enneagram, a spiritual assessment, and training initiative. 

 

John is also the Executive Pastor of Oak City Church in Raleigh, NC. He has been a pastor for twenty-five years and has started two churches. He has served as a trainer of coaches to leaders of ministries in eight countries. He received his coach training from CoachNet in 2008 and has biblical studies degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary and King University. 

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He has been married to Lindsay for 29 years, has four kids and one daughter-in-law.