Team
We are significantly shaped by the people we surround ourselves with. For any of us to grow into our full leadership potential, it takes input and investment from others with wisdom and experience. Banning Liebscher and Danny Silk will be the primary voices in your leadership training at JCSL.
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Banning LiebscherMain InstructorFounder of Jesus Culture
Banning Liebscher
Main Instructor
Banning Liebscher is the founder and pastor of Jesus Culture. In 2014, Banning and the Jesus Culture team planted Jesus Culture Sacramento, a church committed to seeing the church awakened, the lost saved, and culture transformed. Before Jesus Culture, Banning served for 10 years as a youth pastor and lead overseer in the School of Supernatural Ministry at Bethel Church in Redding, California. He is also the author of four books, the latest one being, latest one being "The Three Mile Walk: The Courage You Need to Live the Life God Wants for You". Banning has a passion for raising, equipping, and training God-centered leaders in this present age and is excited to do so at JCSL.
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Danny SilkMain InstructorPresident of Loving On Purpose
Danny Silk
Main Instructor
Danny Silk is the founder and President of Loving on Purpose, a ministry to families and communities worldwide. With a masters degree in Social Work and over 25 years of experience in corporate, small business, nonprofit, and pastoral leadership, he’s helped thousands of people bring cultural reformation into their organizations and communities. Danny is the author of seven books covering subjects including building successful relationships, a culture of honor, and strong families. Danny’s passion centers around helping people build, strengthen, and heal their vital relationships in life.
We have gathered a world class team that will be investing in you every week, including staff and guest instructors from around the nation who will impart their strength and expertise.
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Kate BagleyJCSL Director & Main Instructor
Kate Bagley
JCSL Director & Main Instructor
Kate loves helping people become confident in how God has designed and equipped them to aim the strength of their life where they are meant to make an impact. Since graduating from UCSD with a degree in Human Development and Psychology, Kate has had over 15 years of leadership experience within the church and in other professional arenas. She pastored in BSSM for several years. After seeing the profound impact on people of all ages from all over the world, Kate was inspired to create a youth leadership development program, which has been running for 12 years. Kate currently serves as the Director of Leadership Development at Jesus Culture Sacramento and is excited about building and overseeing JCSL.
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Ben SerpellJCSL Pastor & Admissions Counselor
Ben Serpell
JCSL Pastor & Admissions Counselor
Born in Melbourne, Australia, Ben moved to America at age 18 to pursue his dream for ministry. After three years of ministry school, Ben youth pastored for 10 years at Bethel Church in Redding, CA. Since moving to Sacramento, Ben has completed his BA in Social Work, worked in the Human Services field as a Victim Advocate, and has launched a family coaching service with Brittney, his wife of 16 years, to equip families, couples, parents, and individuals for relational success. Ben is excited to apply his accumulated training and experience to helping guide JCSL students into health with helpful tools and an empowering approach.
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Michael BrodeurBible Instructor
Michael Brodeur
Bible Instructor
Michael is passionate about helping individuals and organizations discover their divine purpose and achieve the fullness of their potential. He is the creator of Destinyfinder.com, an online personal discovery and development system that helps people identify their spiritual gifts and passions. With over four decades of experience, Michael has co-founded ministries, established and pastored churches through many challenges and breakthroughs, planted and pastored a church in San Francisco, and authored two books. Micheal has also taught several classes at Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry in Redding, California and provides consulting services for various churches and organizations around the world.
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Eric KnopfAdviser & Instructor
Eric Knopf
Adviser & Instructor
Eric Knopf is a lifelong entrepreneur and startup founder who has helped start or grow over 200 companies and ideas. He is currently the co-founder of Webconnex, a software company which is used by millions of people every month and has processed over $2B in payments. Eric is energized by leading his team of 40+ employees and creating a culture where producing excellence and working with purpose coexist with thriving and having fun. He is passionate about impacting the world by equipping leaders and co-creating with God through entrepreneurship.
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Sara SynnJCSL Operations & Admissions Manager
Sara Synn
JCSL Operations & Admissions Manager
Sara is passionate about education and helping people discover the gifts that God has put inside of them. Originally from the East Coast, she graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in Strategic Communication and Organizational Leadership. Within her 7 years of working in higher education settings, Sara has had a wide range of experience from planning events for 100,000 people to designing leadership development trainings for university student staff. In 2016 she moved to California to attend BSSM. Sara is excited to see lives be transformed through JCSL and be a resource for its students.
Coming SoonJesus Culture Staff Instructor
Guest Speakers
Lyle Wells - President, Integrus Leadership
Lisa Bevere - Founder, Messenger International
David Perkins - Lead Pastor, Radiant Church (Kansas City, KS)
Dann Farrelly - Associate Pastor, Bethel Church Redding & Dean of BSSM
Kris Vallotton - Senior Associate Leader, Bethel Church Redding & Founder of BSSM
Brock Shinen - Attorney, Law Office of Brock Shinen
Andy Byrd - YWAM Kona Leadership Team, Founder of Fire and Fragrance & The Send Collaboration