Luann received a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Alabama. From a store manager at Babies “R” Us to Distribution Manager at Target to Vice President and Branch Manager at Wells Fargo, she’s been leading teams for 20 years. She learned from some of the best leadership training programs in the country, and eight years ago, God called her to use that experience in her local church.
Luann combined her education in business school and corporate leadership training with a passion for the gospel and found her calling. In the church where Luann was called into ministry, she grew to lead five ministries and a staff of twelve and raised hundreds of leaders and volunteers. She trained more than 75 churches and pastors on how to transform their ministries through intentional relationships to multiply disciples and leaders. She was the first female member of the church’s preaching team and is passionate about the value of women and minorities in leadership and in the pulpit. And then God called Luann to seminary, where she received a Master of Arts in Theology. Today she serves as Pastor of Discipleship, where she preaches, leads, and continues to raise up and train leaders in the church.
Dialogue over Direction
One of Luann’s favorite leadership tools is a feature called “Postscript” whcih she hosted at her previous church. At any point during the sermon, people watching in person or online can text a phone number (shown both on-screen and printed in the bulletin) with questions. This turns a sermon into a conversation! That’s a huge step towards making an idea or a concept ‘stick’! It’s also a fantastic way to lead people into a deeper understanding of Biblical issues. Luann has been both the frequent host of postscript and the featured preacher. So check out “Post Script” and drop Luann a line with your thoughts and questions!