The Board of Directors Provide Leadership

The Board of Directors is made up of The Master’s Program (TMP) graduates who are leaders in the marketplace, their church, their community and the Kingdom. Each board member has discovered his unique kingdom calling and fulfills it, in part, by directing TMP and furthering its mission.

Biblical qualifications for leadership are required by each board member who serves. THe following are their their experiences in TMP.

"I was ready to orient everything in my life for Kingdom service. The Master's Program provided a process and an overall context that guided me through that re-orientation. But the best part of TMP has been the opportunity to develop meaningful, productive relationships with a great group of like-minded, godly people; all of whom I likely would never have met without TMP and whose friendship I treasure today."

"Having graduated with the first class of The Master's Program, I have personally experienced the benefit of a structured process that helped to validate my Kingdom calling. Bob used a variety of learning methods to keep each class fast paced and relevant. I was looking for God's direction for the next stage of my life, and I found it during my three years in The Master's Program."

"It is not often said that something really changed your life. We have had many experiences that are great….things that have contributed to our level of success. But then we moved beyond them. It's something that we did….past tense. The Master's Program is something that I just completed….and something that will continue to have an effect on me for eternity. Because you see, it hit at the very core of discovering what God's significant purpose was for my life. This program is not just something you will do…it is about what you will become…discovering your personal assignment in God's Kingdom."

"It is with great pleasure that I provide my wholehearted endorsement for "The Masters Program." As a 1999 graduate I have had the distinct satisfaction of integrating my new strategic life plan into everything - marriage, family, friends, church, kingdom works, and career. I now have a better understanding of what God wired me for. The quality of the instruction and the relationships made are unparalleled! Run in such a way as to win the prize!"

"The Master's Program was transformational in my life. It focused me on my calling which was to help others become effective, joyful stewards. When we graduated in 1999, Bob Buford gave us a copy of his book, Game Plan. He said to set "B-HAG" goals. I wrote in that book a goal of $10 million for our Christian Community Foundation in 2003. With God's leading, we will exceed $17 million in 2003 -- all going to God's Kingdom. Praise God!"

"I believe that many churches and Christian organizations are challenged today because they lack good leaders. But to my knowledge, little , if anything, is being done in our churches to train up Christian leaders. I believe The Master's Program is offering a strong answer in filling this void, and it warrants our support!"

"The Master's Program allowed me to disconnect from the distracting Worldly Matrix of Life and brought to Life a whole new passion. I started The Master's Program as a Worrier and through the program became a Warrior for my family and ministry. Life has again become an exciting adventure in which I – for the first time of my life -- seek out the battles against evil and stand firm in my resolve for the good that comes from Christ. Thank you Master's Program."

"The Master's Program remains, years after I completed the charter sessions, the seminal study event of my Christian Life. The Program represents the culmination of all the accumulated wisdom of its earthly founder, Bob Shank. No one in America speaks more eloquently to the heart and mind of those trying to move their lives from success to significance. If you wish to be motivated spiritually, challenged intellectually, involved emotionally, and renewed relationally, try one session of The Master's Program."