Eight Principles Voices

Another Winning Book

Dr. Matt Fretwell is a global leader, trainer, and author with over 20 years of experience empowering organizations, denominations, and individuals through gospel-centered transformation and innovative leadership. He currently serves as the Spiritual Director in Residency at World Relief and is an adjunct professor at several institutions, including Regent University, where he received the Faculty Award of Excellence in Scholarship in 2022. Dr. Fretwell specializes in organizational growth, strategic partnerships, church planting, leadership development, and fostering multicultural engagement. His work spans the non-profit, academic, and business sectors, where he has consistently driven sustainable change, increased impact, and advanced cross-cultural initiatives. As an advocate for integral mission, multiplication, and spiritual formation, Dr. Fretwell has trained leaders across the globe, developed curriculum, and cultivated growth strategies for organizations with thousands of staff and volunteers. He is an author of over 12 publications, including the three volumes of Multiplying Jesus, Church Planting By Making Disciple-Makers, and a 2024 Lausanne IV Congress white paper contributor. Dr. Fretwell’s passion lies in equipping others to lead with authenticity, innovation, and a gospel-centered focus, making an impact in their communities and beyond.

From Darkness Comes New Light

Traver Boehm is the author of the books “Today I Rise” and “Man UNcivilized“. He’s a two-time TEDx speaker, men’s coach, and the founder of the UNcivilized Men’s Movement. He’s helped men all over the world to become UNcivilized as they wake up to the power of their hearts, the brilliance of their bodies, and the wisdom of their souls so they can blaze their own path by uniquely blending both the primal and the divine within them. He is dedicated to doing his part to help end the suffering in men, and the suffering caused by men, by guiding them through their own journey into an actualized version of masculinity.

Empowered Leadership for Community Impact

Jeff serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Volunteers of America Northern Rockies (VOANR). He joined the organization in August 2001. Under his leadership, VOANR has grown from a revenue base of one million dollars to one that today exceeds $40 Million in services. He leads a professional staff of more than 475 individuals in Wyoming, Montana and Western South Dakota. Under Jeff’s leadership the organization continues to remain focused on the impact of its mission. His professional passion is building organizations through empowered leadership that embraces a social entrepreneurial spirit through the passionate delivery of human services. Personal interests are spending time with family and enjoying outdoor activities such as bird hunting and fishing.

Attitude over Aptitude

Ravi Nair is the Founder and CEO of Rich Minds. He worked with The United States Government for 14 years, before moving to the private sector, where he served in leadership positions for 16 years. These 3 decades gave him ample opportunities to travel across the globe, and work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and different walks of life. Here are a few highlights from Ravi's professional journey:  * Alumnus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM),  * Lucknow Founder of Rich Minds, dedicated to empowering individuals to unlock their full potential  * Co-founder & Director of Teamedge Corporation, India's premier staffing & security company  * Certified NLP Practitioner trained under Richard Bandler's program  * Guinness Record Holder for successfully completing an Ultra-Marathon  * Author of the Amazon Best Seller

Starting From the Ground Up

Bryce Hansen is the Founder & CEO of Arts For All, a California-based nonprofit providing one-on-one music education to underserved youth, particularly children with disabilities and financial need. A working musician and community organizer, Bryce launched the organization in 2022 with the belief that music can change lives when it’s made accessible to all. His programs include weekly live showcases, scholarship-funded private lessons, instrument donation initiatives, and collaborative events like Taco Tuesday Live in Dana Point, CA.