Hear What Others Are Saying About RLP
“So many of us have spent our lives working in education, nonprofits, movement building, and social change because we believe our work is connected to something larger than ourselves. For many of us, our work is part of our ministry. And yet, even as Christians, we have often had to separate our faith from the way we are expected to lead professionally. The Redemptive Leadership Project has given me the opportunity to be in community with people across difference whose foundation is Christ. It has reminded me that I am not alone in this work. I do not have to separate the strategist from the believer, the executive from the minister, or the movement leader from the woman who is simply trying to follow Jesus.”
- Natalie Neris, Chief Engagement and Integration Officer, Teach Plus.
“Twenty-four hours into the offsite, and after a day of prayer and an evening of praise, I woke up and reconnected to a part of me that has been sleeping for a long time, my faith. It was that morning after, when I was deep in prayer, that I was able to take the burdens of leadership, the fear, the frustration, and the anger and share them with God and realize that he has always been with me on this journey and I didn't have to carry it alone.”
- Oliver Sicat, CEO, Ednovate
“I was blessed to be a part of the first RLP convening. Most everyone in the group spoke of how in this community (one diverse across race and geography and politics) was the first space where they’ve been able to bring the core of their motivation (Jesus) into the focus of their vocation. It was the most powerful professional gathering I’ve ever participated in.”
- J.B. Schramm, Managing Partner, Grove Social Impact Partners
“When I received the email invitation to the RLP Retreat in October, with the theme of Enough, I felt like God himself was calling me to the mountain. In his infinite wisdom, He knew that my soul needed to be a part of this community for this gathering. For years – too many to count – I have struggled with feelings of being everything but enough in so many areas of my life. There in the mountains, I was able to completely own my faith and my professional journey, and help hold space for others to do the same. We sang, we prayed, we reflected together and alone. This experience reminded me of the bigness and fullness of our God and what it means to see myself through the eyes and love of Christ. We are enough because He calls us enough. “
- Judy Touzin, CEO, Be ExceptionAL Coaching and Consulting
“I didn’t know what to expect when I was invited to be part of the Redemptive Leadership Project. Would this ecumenical Christian project fit with my Catholic upbringing? Would I have the time? Would it be worth my time? But I knew some of the people involved and challenged myself to be open to something new – and am I glad I did.
In these times, when society preaches individualism and materialism, it is not easy to live the life to which Christ calls us. RLP has broadened my horizons and brought Christ into my life in new and more frequent ways. It has helped me be a better leader. It has helped me be a better disciple of Christ.”
- Greg Richmond, Superintendent of Schools, Archdiocese of Chicago
Early Results
We are beginning to see the fruit of God’s work in our community. When asked about their experience participating in an RLP retreat:
98% would recommend RLP to a friend of faith
100% experienced healing and restoration
88% forged new and deep relationships across differences
95% intend to act more on God's call for their lives
88% reported that their faith and/or relationship with God deepened
