In 1993, with a circle of friends, Ron initiated Global Initiatives, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization.
The mission of GI is to “Serve Leaders, Equip and Mobilize Leaders to Serve.”
Organization: President of Global Initiatives which has mobilized business leaders in international service and has served leadership in 25 countries coaching and consulting with leaders facing significant challenge. A sample of the results can be found in the encouragement and increased effectiveness of scores of international and domestic Christian leaders, an educational and ministry center in Bucharest, Romania, four churches in Eastern Hungary, a ministry center in Gdansk, Poland, an intern program for college graduates, the funding of international scholarship programs, and associates serving in Germany and Mexico. Ron has served as President of GI full time since 1996.
Contribution: Enhancing and extending the mission of Global Initiatives, Ron serves as ...
Director of the Multi-Campus Seminary at Nazarene Theological Seminary (Introduction article) implementing a strategy for the delivery of NTS academic degrees on the campuses of partner universities across the United States, 
Adjunct Professor of Christian Leadership in the graduate ministry program at Olivet Nazarene University (online and on campus), 
Forum Facilitator through the Center for Pastoral Leadership at Point Loma Nazarene University facilitating ministry forums, and has taught through the PLNU Master of Ministry program. Presentation: Teaches spiritual formation, relational formation, leadership formation and organizational effectiveness through the ChristStyle Life and Leader. This study, or components of this study have been taught in ten countries in class, conference, seminar, workshop and local church settings, and through one-on-one and small group coaching and consulting.
Participation: Serves as a member of the boards of the Global Business Leadership Center, Grand Rapids, MI; the New Hope Educational Foundation, Scottsdale, AZ; Casa de Esperanza de los Niños, Chandler, AZ, Hermosillo, Mexico; and, Charasia India, Chicago, IL and Pune, India; and Evangelicals for Middle East Understanding, Tempe, AZ.
Preparation: BA in English Literature from Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, ID; a M.Div. from Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, MO; fulfilled a two-year doctor of ministry curriculum in pastoral leadership from the Columbus Cluster (Methodist Theological Seminary in Ohio, Trinity Lutheran Seminary and, Ashland Seminary, enrolling through Methodist Theological Seminary), receiving the D.Min. with a focus in cross-cultural Christian leadership through Western Seminary, Portland, OR.
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Kay and Ron were married in 1964. Kay participates fully in the mission of GI. Kay and Ron have three married children, and a growing number of grandchildren (12 at last count).
Dr. Ron Lush
