Invite John to Speak at Your Next Event
Empowering believers to lead and live with purpose — Inspiring action through faith-driven leadership
About John A. Darnell, III
Chief Executive Officer
Since 2019, John has led Global Outreach International with a transformative vision - to inspire, equip, and deploy over 300 missionaries across 50+ countries to make an impact for Christ worldwide. Under his leadership, the organization has not only tripled new missionary sending, but has also seen a remarkable expansion in outreach, organizational growth, and a commitment to empowering leaders with purpose.
John is an accomplished speaker and certified coach and is often invited to share at churches, interviewed on radio programs, podcasts, and help coach other leaders to help them be more effective in accomplishing their mission. You can catch him on the Global Outreach Podcast GOFish, where he pulls back the curtain on what it is like to live a missionary life.
From teaching in public schools to serving as missionaries in Ecuador, John and his wife bring a lifetime of devotion and purpose to every stage. Now, he shares his story and insights with audiences around the world, drawing on his experiences to challenge others to live missionally.
Speaking Topics
- Discerning God’s Call: Steps to Finding and Following Your Divine Purpose
- Business With a Purpose: Transforming Your Secular Job Into a Calling
- How to Make an Impact for Christ in Any Workplace
- Bold Faith and True Worship: Embracing Your Giftedness with Humility
- What True Worship is and How to Incorporate It Into Everyday Life with Humility
- Leading and Developing Your Team: How to Accomplish Your Business' Goals With a Christlike Mindset
- How to Develop Your Team With an Eternal Mindset
- Avoiding Ministry Burnout: Running Our Marathon Well
- Grace Vs. Discipline: Discernment for Leading Well
Who John Works With
John collaborates with churches, teams, and faith communities to drive impact and cultivate purpose-driven lives.
- Churches and Small Groups - Inspiring congregations to live with purpose and mission.
- Leadership and Pastoral Staff - Equipping leaders with faith-based tools for greater impact.
- Fundraising Teams - Sharing strategies to connect with supporters and maximize outreach.
