Vice President of Strategy, EMI Global

Professional Training & Experience

• B.S. Biblical Studies with a minor in Psychology, John Brown University
• Graduate Studies, Reformed Theological Seminary
• Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources
• Trained Mediator and Conciliation Coach 

John has spent over 25 years in church and parachurch ministry including deomestic and foriegn missions.

• Youth/Church Ministry 1998 - 2004 
• FamilyLife Minitries, CRU 2004 - 2011
• EMI Uganda 2012 - 2017
• EMI Global 2014 - 2017 part-time; 2017 - present fulltime

Through this time John has gained passion, experience, and training in biblical conflict resolution, pastoral/member care, a professional emphasis in strategic management, and people development.   

Ministry Experience

Start with EMI: In early 2012, John, along with his wife, Janel, and their four kids, made the transition to Uganda to serve with EMI.   While a challenge, that time proved to be a great joy and invaluable, expanding so much of how they perceive God, the world around them, and engage in helping others.  

Currently, John serves in the role of Vice President of Strategy for the Global Office.  This includes working with the CEO and executive leadership to develop strategic direction and initiatives that will better serve the mission of EMI and our 12 offices around the world. Additionally, John's role includes general executive leadership, involvement in leadership training and coaching, and field visits to offices providing support, training, and member care.

Family

John and Janel met and married in university.   They have four imaginative children who are "third culture kids" growing up for several years of their early development in Uganda and are now making their way into adulthood.

Janel also works in her area of passion as a writer and creative content developer.  Check out some of her own work at https://www.janelbreitenstein.com/