United States Leaders and Pastors:

"George Bullard is one of the best informed, experienced, and able church consultants working in the United States today. I have known him since his days as a young student and observed his growth in knowledge, expertise, and connections to the wide world of the contemporary church. There is no better person you can call upon for effective coaching and consulting for congregations and larger church organizations today."

--Larry McSwain, Professor of Ethics and Leadership, McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University. Voice: 678.547-6443.  E-mail: mcswain_ll@mercer.edu.

"In 2001 George Bullard helped my 4,500 member congregation in metropolitan Atlanta discern the future God had in mind for us. Five years later, I can tell you that his insights have proven to be uncannily accurate; and the action steps he helped us define are still guiding us well.  George combines a deep passion for Christ and the Kingdom, a keen awareness of the times we are living in, and a grass-roots understanding of life in a local church in ways that help congregations discover what he calls their own "future story."  I believe he is one of God's gifts to the church in our day."

--David Jones, Pastor, Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church on Emery University campus near Atlanta, GA. Voice: 404.634.3936.  E-mail: davidj@glennumc.org.

"George's work around vision, relationships, programs and management, and how they work together within a church, is most impressive. His very practical model clearly communicates how these elements can relate within the operating system of a church, and can catalyze a church in moving toward maximizing its effectiveness."

--Bud Wrenn, Pastor, Integrity Community Church, Burlington, NC, and Director, Innovative Church Community. Voice: 336.227.0121, E-mail: twrennjr@triad.rr.com.

"When I was struggling with how to communicate a prayer vision to my church, George gave valuable guidance that helped me share the vision in a way the church could process it. Later, when we realized the intensity of conflict in our church was too high to continue a spiritual strategic journey process, George helped us to re-focus on conflict resolution.  I consider this flexibility and sensitivity to the church both to be marks of a good consultant/coach."

--Bill Leathers, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hickory, NC. Voice: 828.328.2031. E-mail: Leathers@fbc.cc. 

"It was a joy to have George Bullard as the keynote speaker and workshop leader at our annual church transformation seminar. George spoke with a great deal of expertise and wisdom to the issues facing pastoral and lay leadership interested in the revitalization and transformation of the local church. Many attendees commented on the clarity and usefulness of George’s presentations."

--William McConnell, Lead Minister, First Christian Church, Harrison, OH. Voice: 513.367.4316. E-mail: Bill@harrisonfcc.org.

Denominational Leaders: 

“George Bullard is one of the best coaches I have ever worked with.  His skills at guiding a group of strong leaders to agreement and new vision are very strong.  George has a wealth of information and tools at his fingertips and he knows how and when to use them."

--Tom Avey, Fellowship Coordinator, Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, Winona Lake, IN. Voice: 574.269.1269. E-mail: tomavey@fgbc.org. 

"George Bullard has provided invaluable coaching for the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC).  He has challenged and inspired our leaders and pastors with his bold and innovative concepts on pursuing our full Kingdom potential.  He is without doubt one of the finest coaches and consultants in the church today."

--Bishop James D. Leggett, International Pentecostal Holiness Church. Voice: 405.787.7110. E-mail: JDL@iphc.org.  

"George Bullard has been a gift to the Disciples of Christ.  I first met him when the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) committed to starting 1000 new congregations by 2020.  Disciples went from starting 5-10 new churches a year, to more than 100 a year in just 5 years.  By working with George we were able to set principles in place that kept us focused on eight tracks for this strategic work.

"I still attend Bullard workshops whenever possible, and still continue to learn from his lifelong experiences.  George is a lifelong student, and continues to update his information.  We have been blessed by his counsel."

--Rick Morse, VP New Church Ministry and Mission Initiatives, Church Extension, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Voice: 800.274.1883. E-mail:  rmorse@churchextension.org.  

"It is a pleasure to recommend the services of George Bullard. George is a premier strategic thinker. He has provided us with insightful resources in our ministry in California."

--Fermin Whittaker, Executive Director, California Southern Baptist Convention. Voice: 559.229.9533. E-mail: FWhittaker@csbc.com.  

George Bullard brings to the consultative task a rich depth of resources including a vital understanding of churches as they function as local congregations and in regional and national expressions.  Using the best of contemporary research into the life of congregations and organizations, he is an excellent resource person in planning, leadership development, conflict resolution, and as an executive coach.

--Roy Medley, General Secretary, American Baptist Churches USA. Voice: .610.768.2000. E-mail: Roy.Medley@abc-usa.org.

--Jeff Woods, Associate General Secretary, American Baptist Churches USA. Voice: 740.364.0362  E-mail: Jeff.Woods@abc-usa.org

Global Leaders: 

"Since 1996 George Bullard has been an exciting and capable leader in helping the Baptist World Alliance focus on future planning and necessary program changes as we enter the 21st century. It is with great joy and enthusiasm I endorse the ministry of George Bullard and The Columbia Partnership. I believe George would be a great help for you and your organization in meeting needs for strategic changes in make your ministry more significant in the 21st century.

--Denton Lotz, General Secretary, Baptist World Alliance, Falls Church, VA. Voice: 703.790.8980. E-mail: Denton@bwanet.org.

“George Bullard blends gifts for listening to diverse voices, analyzing complex issues, and helping people project exciting futures.  He has a unique capacity to hear what organization leaders are trying to say and to help bring clarity for creating a compelling vision for communities.  George is an excellent facilitator and teacher.” 

--David Goatley, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Lott Cary Convention/International, Washington, DC.  Voice: 202.543.3200, E-mail: degoatley@aol.com. 

Ministry Colleagues: 

"George Bullard is one of the preeminent contemporary church consultants and coaches. His work is based on sound theory, backed up by solid science and decades of experience in church leadership, consulting, and coaching. He is on the cutting edge of new approaches that empower congregations and other church organizations to minister effectively in the 21st century. I am proud to call George a ministry partner and friend."

--Dick Hamm, President of The Columbia Partnership and Former General Minister and President of the Christian Church [Disciples]. Voice: 317.490.1968. E-mail: DHamm@TheColumbiaPartnership.org.

Canadian Leaders: 

“The challenge, information and fresh approaches, brought by George Bullard to our 2006 retreat for Denominational leaders from across Canada, were exceptional. Along with his insight and excellent communications skills George facilitated lively discussion that led the group of seasoned leaders to look at key issues in a new light. The evaluations we received were all excellent.

--David Macfarlane, Director, National Initiatives, Evangelical Fellowship of Canada.  Voice: 519.880.9959. E-mail: macfarlaned@efc-canada.com.

"I first heard George Bullard speak to a group of denominational leaders in Calgary Alberta in September of 1999. My thoughts on hearing him were, "this man knows churches"! What excited me was his willingness to think and speak with realism, freshness and a kind of holy daring about churches and denominations. I came home from that event with a clarified agenda for my ministry future. And I am still on track.

"His new book isn't an easy "how to" but leads the reader to think, assess, pray and plan for a future that fit the circumstances."

--Gord Martin, Vision Ministries Canada. Voice: 519.725.1212 or 877-509-5060. E-mail: gord@vision-ministries.org.

" In one sense, the Baptist churches in Atlantic Canada look like churches anywhere else in the world. But, they are unique. George Bullard has been with us on a number of occasions. Each time, he listened carefully to our story and then asked exactly the right questions and provided the leadership needed to move us forward in Christ's mission." 

--Harry Gardner, Executive Minister, Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches. Voice: 506.635.1922. E-mail: harry.gardner@baptist-atlantic.ca.