Digital Storytelling for Leaders: Inspire & Impact
August 12, 2025, 6-8:30 p.m. EST
Explore Purpose-Driven Storytelling for Faithful Community Engagement
Join this interactive workshop to explore purpose-driven storytelling rooted in theology. Learn how storytelling can foster faithful and just community engagement for education, advocacy, fundraising, or connection. Participants will reflect on their narratives while discovering how to tell powerful, meaningful stories promoting justice and community. Perfect for those seeking to deepen their storytelling skills and impact.
Who should attend?
- Leaders in religious and non-religious sectors who wish to gain digital storytelling tools for impactful communication
- Youth ministers and laypeople looking to connect with a like-minded community to share and amplify their stories
- Digital community managers willing to learn innovative techniques for engaging online audiences
- Young professionals at any stage or sector searching for tools to enhance their storytelling skills for professional growth
Raygen Samone, Workshop Leader
Raygen is a passionate follower of Jesus, and a creative storyteller based in Atlanta, Georgia. A graduate of Bethel University with a BA in Missional Ministries, Raygen travels the country as a photographer and videographer, using her lens to spark belonging and connection. She is deeply committed to the flourishing of Black families and motherhood, serving as a teaching artist and summer camp director with Heritage Homeschoolers of Cobb County. Raygen is also the creator of I AM: The Board Game, a project that celebrates the dignity and beauty of the Black soul. Her work reflects a dedication to empowering others and inspiring future generations through creative and intentional expressions of faith and community.
Allen Madriaga Wong, Workshop Leader
In 2016, Allen picked up a camera and never looked back. He is the founder of Allen Wong Creative Space, a full-service video production company specializing in producing podcasts, curricula, and documentaries with a marketing-forward approach. Allen also serves as the Production Coordinator at A Seattle Church, overseeing audio, video, and media for Sunday services. Outside of work, Allen loves spending time with his wife, their mini poodle, and their newborn son.
Christian Leadership: Thriving in Secular Settings
November 13, 2025, 6-8 p.m. EST
December 8, 2025, 6-8 p.m. EST
Faith, Ethics & Practical Skills
Join our interactive, two-hour workshop designed to help leaders confidently live out their Christian values of faith, hope, and love—across any profession or setting. Explore leadership through a lens of Christian equity, ethics, and justice rooted in scripture and theology. Gain practical skills in time management, team leadership, and managing power dynamics while strengthening your commitment to faith-driven leadership.
Who should attend?
- Young professionals at any stage/sector/setting. Those looking for insight on how to work collaboratively while staying true to their faith.
- Leaders in religious or non-religious sectors. Team leaders looking for non-secular ways to support and lead their co-workers and employees.
- Youth Christian leaders seeking like-minded community. Youth ministry pastors and lay people looking for practical strategies to connect with a younger audience.
Thomas Benton, Workshop Leader
Thomas serves as Executive Director of Chick-fil-A’s Leader Launch Program, based in Washington, D.C. In his role, he represents the Chick-fil-A brand while working to build meaningful professional and personal relationships grounded in his Christian faith. Driven by a deep calling to lead and support others, particularly those who are wounded, Thomas aims to foster an understanding of God’s love at spiritual, emotional, and physical levels. He embraces a life of service and vulnerability that empowers others. Inspired by God’s grace and the people he encounters, Thomas is dedicated to cultivating communities characterized by hope, kindness, and joy, striving to glorify God in his daily work and interactions. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Berry College, where he participated in the WinShape College Program.
Eyram G. Klu, Workshop Leader
Eyram is a Security Consulting Senior Analyst at Accenture’s Data & AI Security practice and a part-time MA Candidate in Duke’s Graduate Liberal Studies Program studying Responsible Technology, Ethics, and Society through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching. An active parishioner at the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi, Eyram is a Candidate in the Secular Franciscan Order in Raleigh, NC, where he is involved in launching the Alpha Program to help young adult Christians of all levels of faith to contemplate questions like “why faith?” and “who is Jesus?” as they foster a deeply personal relationship with the living Christ. Holding a BA from Duke in International Comparative Studies, Eyram aspires to be a thought leader who centers the infinite dignity of the human person that is central to Christian anthropology into moral and ethical frameworks for emerging technologies such as GenAI, Quantum Computing, XR, and more.
Marcos Martinez, Workshop Leader
Marcos is an inspired young leader, passionate about learning, community, and helping others. He believes in education through experience, and strives to lift as he climbs. He works as a Project Manager at the Berwyn Development Corporation, coordinating outreach strategies, workshops, and networking events to help connect the business community to valuable resources. He is also an MBA candidate at Dominican University, committed to acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to drive positive change in his community. Marcos previously served as the Outreach Coordinator at Iskali, a Catholic non-profit organization seeking to empower young Latinos, where he collaborated with team members to develop and execute outreach strategies to expand the organization’s impact. As a result, Iskali was able to engage hundreds of people in ministry, sports, scholarship, and mentorship programs.
Managing Mental Health: Leadership Workshop for Success
FALL 2025
What if loving your mind was a righteous act?
Join our interactive online workshop for Christian leaders seeking to address mental health challenges like loneliness, isolation, and judgment. This two-hour session offers personal reflection, group activities, and faith-based tools to support your leadership and mental wellness journey. Learn spiritual practices to cultivate belonging, assess your capacity, and build confidence in discussing mental health from a theologically grounded perspective. Empower yourself to lead with compassion and create healthier, more connected communities.
Who should attend?
Young professionals across all career stages and industries.
- Leaders in both faith-based and secular organizations.
- Individuals who are curious about mental health workshops but seeking flexible commitment options.
- Youth workers, parents, and caregivers supporting young people’s well-being.
- Activists and advocates passionate about mental health and community care.
Natalie Corrin Murdock, Workshop Leader
Natalie Corrin is the founder of Notes from Corrin, a ministry through which she hosts Another Day, Another Chance podcast, and creates Bible studies, devotionals, sermons, and encouraging social media content. She has a Master of Public Health from Purdue University and is finishing her Master of Divinity at Candler School of Theology at Emory University as a Woodruff Fellow. Natalie currently serves as the Young Adult Ministry leader at the Historic Hill First Baptist Church, where she was ordained in April 2024. Professionally, Natalie serves as a Public Health Program Associate at the Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance, where she supports public health organizations across the country in their learning and engagement work.
