NewThing Chicagoland is proud to be partnering with The Chicago Partnership for their upcoming Lead The City Conference, June 6, 10 AM - 9 PM at Progressive Baptist (3658 Wentworth Ave).
This year's theme Table Over Tribe focuses on leading through divisive times with unity and faith and we're excited to be partnering with our friends from And Campaign, GLOO, BARNA, and Exponential for this timely and important discussion.
Keynote Speakers:
Justin Giboney: an ordained minister, attorney, and political strategist in Atlanta. He is also the president of the AND Campaign, a Christian civic organization. Giboney has managed successful campaigns for elected officials in Georgia and referendums relating to Atlanta’s transportation and water infrastructure. In 2012 and 2016, Georgia’s 5th congressional district elected him as a delegate for the Democratic National Convention. A former Vanderbilt University football player and law student, Justin served on the Urban League of Greater Atlanta Board of Directors. He’s the coauthor of Compassion (&) Conviction: The AND Campaign’s Guide to Faithful Civic Engagement and author of the forthcoming book Don’t Let Nobody Turn You Around: How the Black Church’s Public Witness Leads Us out of the Culture War.
Carey Nieuwhof: Carey Nieuwhof is a best-selling leadership author, speaker, podcaster, former attorney, and church planter. His online content is accessed by leaders over 1.5 million times a month, and he is the founder of The Art of Leadership Academy. Carey’s mission is to reduce the decline in the church. He has extensive experience helping organizations lead through change, develop high-capacity teams, and deepen their personal growth along with their health. He speaks to leaders worldwide about leadership, change, and personal growth. His best-selling book, At Your Best: How to Get Time, Energy, and Priorities Working in Your Favor, is designed to help every leader escape stress and begin living at a sustainable pace and has been profiled by Forbes, Fast Company, and Business Insider. Carey and his wife, Toni, live north of Toronto, Canada and have two grown sons.