Thrivent Partnership with the Summit Builds Stronger Communities

The Global Leadership Network’s premier two-day leadership event of the year has been held annually in August for the last 25+ years. Recognized as one of the largest leadership events of its kind, The Global Leadership Summit (GLS) brings leaders and aspiring leaders together from around the world. Through the GLS, many people gain something far more than leadership insights—they find encouragement to bring positive change to their homes, work, and communities.

Helping to make the GLS possible are our faithful partners and sponsors, including Thrivent, who has been partnering with the Global Leadership Network for more than 10 years!

Excited about investing in their local communities, Thrivent shares similar values with the Global Leadership Network in that they want to help people find a life full of meaning and gratitude. “At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal,” said Sarah Greene Engelman, Engagement Specialist for Church Engagement at Thrivent. “Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we’re committed to providing financial advice that helps people make the most of all they’ve been given. A financial services organization that has generosity at its core sounds unusual. But it’s true. We invest in more than just portfolios—we invest in our communities.”

We invest in more than just portfolios—we invest in our communities.

Sue Furry, an Engagement Leader at Thrivent, is a longtime fan of the GLS who is excited to benefit from the positive outcomes the fresh leadership insight has on their company culture. “I use the phrase, ‘What’s the BEST thing that can happen?’ now when I am speaking to someone who is hesitant to try a new idea,” said Sue. “My old viewpoint was, ‘What’s the worst thing that could happen?’ But this put a negative spin on the situation and provided more fear. This mindset change has been a game changer with our team.

“The GLS has helped to equip me to dream,” Sue Furry continues. “The stories I hear of ‘struggle to success’ inspire me to dream, create a vision, and let nothing stand in my way. The GLS has also given me perspective to help others reach their goals and dreams…Now I view myself as someone who helps people grow their dreams instead of being a dream stealer who points out all the reasons why their idea won’t work.”

Thrivent represents one of many organizations who are benefiting from the rich learning they receive at The Global Leadership Summit—insight and fresh perspective that helps leaders maximize their impact and serve others well. Sue Furry encourages others to attend saying, “Come to hear success stories and very practical ways of blending your faith with your work. You’ll be inspired to dream, set goals, and make an impact at your work and in your home.”

You’ll be inspired to dream, set goals, and make an impact at your work and in your home.

We welcome our audience to learn more about Thrivent and their holistic financial services that connect finances with faith to help you achieve financial clarity. As a not-for-profit organization and Fortune 500 company, we offer access to a full suite of charitable giving options, volunteer programs, and partnerships,” said Sarah Green Engelman. “When we team up together, we go further. At Thrivent we want to understand our clients’ values and help them ask big questions like: ‘What are my goals? What do I use money for? How do I line up my values with my money?’ We also offer a variety of educational, financial, and generosity resources to guide churches and non-profits, Christian leaders, and the people they serve to make the most of all God has given them.”

Learn more about Thrivent and how they can help you find financial clarity at thrivent.com/offers/gls.