The Leadership Intensive
October 29, 2026 | Houston, TX
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Location: CyLife Church, 20611 Tuckerton Rd, Cypress, TX 77433
Hosted by: The Center Consulting Group & CyLife Church
Cost: Free
Morning Track (7:30am–10:00 am): Business Leadership Forum
Afternoon Track (1:00pm–4:00 pm): Ministry Leadership Forum
Business Leadership Forum
7:30am–10:00 am · Light breakfast provided
No matter how long you have been in the role, leadership is challenging. Join like-minded peers on the morning of October 29 for a half-day Intensive built around the pressure points business leaders are experiencing: staying resilient under strain, leading teams spanning four generations, and how to drive accountability. The event will wrap up with a leadership interview covering the greatest macro-threats business leaders will face in the next three years.
Session 1: Leading with Resilience
Adrian Griffin, Ph.D, Former Head Coach of the Milwaukee BucksSession 2: Understanding & Leading Generationally Diverse Teams
Billy Dunn, M.S., Vice President, The Center Consulting GroupSession 3: How High-Performing Businesses Drive Accountability
Gray Wirth, MBA, CEPA®, Senior Consultant, The Center Consulting GroupLeadership Interview: The Greatest Macro-Threats Business Leaders Will Face in the Next Three Years
Panel with Bob Reed, M.M., Sean Reed, and Gray Wirth, MBA, CEPA®
Ministry Leadership Forum
1:00pm–4:00pm · Snacks provided
Leading a ministry is complex, and you don’t have to do it alone. Join like-minded peers on the afternoon of October 29 for a half-day Intensive built around the pressure points of ministry leadership: staying resilient under strain, leading teams spanning four generations, and moving from being an individual contributor to leading a team with excellence. The event will end with a leadership interview on the greatest threats ministry leaders will face in the next three years.
Session 1: Leading with Resilience
Adrian Griffin, Ph.D., Former Head Coach of the Milwaukee BucksSession 2: Understanding & Leading Generationally Diverse Teams
Billy Dunn, M.S., Vice President, The Center Consulting GroupSession 3: From Individual Contributor to Leading Teams with Excellence
Gray Wirth, MBA, CEPA®, Senior Consultant, The Center Consulting GroupLeadership Interview: The Greatest Macro-Threats Ministry Leaders Will Face in the Next Three Years
Panel with Bob Reed, M.M., Sean Reed, Billy Dunn, M.S.
Speakers
Billy Dunn, M.S.
Vice President & Senior Consultant at The Center Consulting Group
Billy Dunn has over 25 years of church, nonprofit, and for-profit leadership experience. He brings experience in change management, crisis guidance, organizational assessment and culture, leadership coaching, and strategic planning. Learn more about Billy.
Adrian Griffin, Sr., Ph.D.
Leadership Advisor & Former NBA Head Coach
Adrian has led at the highest level of professional sports, including serving as Head Coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. As the Founder of ACE Your Leadership, he currently advises executives, coaches, and teams on building buy-in and alignment and developing leadership systems rooted in accountability, connection, and empowerment.
Gray Wirth, MBA, CEPA®
Senior Consultant at The Center Consulting Group
Gray Wirth has served more than 30 years as a leader in corporate, nonprofit, small business, and military contexts. As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), Gray helps business owners plan in advance for future transitions to ensure that their business, personal, and financial objectives will be achieved. He also has experience in executive coaching, strategic planning, and advising boards of directors and business owners, and received his M.B.A. from Harvard University. Learn more about Gray.
Bob Reed, M.M.
Lead Pastor at CyLife Church & Consultant at The Center Consulting Group
Bob has over 30 years of church leadership experience in both Texas and Florida. In addition to his role as the Lead Pastor of CyLife Church, he also serves as a board member and Mentor Coach for the Relational Disciple Network. Bob has experience in the areas of leading change, leadership coaching and development, and decision making. Learn more about Bob.
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About The Center Consulting Group
The Center Consulting Group is passionate about advancing leadership and organizational health. Whether you are a leader of a values-based business, nonprofit, or church, our experienced team will create customized solutions to help you lead well.