Speaking

There are times when reading a book just isn’t enough. Sometimes it takes community to create courageous action, stories to stimulate creative thought and humor to infuse hope into uncertainty.

John Busacker weaves together poignant personal examples, compelling stories, insightful observations and a healthy dose of humor to inspire audiences with a renewed sense of hope and a deeper commitment to live out their faith in action. Whether your goal is to move a whole community to act, use one of Jesus’ tough questions to address a specific life or business issue, or create depth and dialogue regarding faith and life, John can design a compelling keynote or program to meet the needs of your audience.

  • John has spoken to groups on 6 continents ranging in size from 25 to 5,000 participants
  • His speaking consistently receives the highest marks from audiences worldwide
  • His speaking style is inspiring, interactive and rich with practical examples

FORMAT

  • Keynote presentations (45-90 minutes)
  • Half of full-day seminars or workshops
  • Weekend retreats

TOPICS
Title and content are customized for every presentation.

Title: 8 Questions God Can’t Answer

If God knows everything, how come he asks so many questions? Jesus’ primary teaching style was to ask questions, tell stories and perform miracles—in that order. This presentation explores Jesus’ provocative questions that still have the power to powerfully guide our life and work decisions today. His wisdom is timeless and His inquiry is incisive.

As a result of this presentation, participants will:

  • Apply Jesus’ questions to everyday life and work decisions
  • Experience a faith that is courageous and action-oriented
  • Learn to live more comfortably in uncertainty
  • Optional takeaways: 8 Questions God Can’t Answer book and study guide

Title: STEWARDshift

How do we align our life choices, including financial, with our values and beliefs? How do we combat the flood of marketing messages that trumpet “more is better” and live a life of contentment and joy? This presentation explores a holistic view of stewardship with vibrant faith at the core and values as the guidance system.

As a result of this presentation, participants will:

  • Align life choices with values and beliefs
  • Learn principles of holistic stewardship
  • Map out a “life of no regrets”
  • Optional takeaways: STEWARDshift™ handout and workbook, 8 Questions God Can’t Answer book, Calling Cards®

Title: Leading an Engaged Life

You can’t give away what you don’t own. The energy to effectively lead others requires a consistent investment in self. This interactive presentation or workshop introduces four keys to creating personal engagement and practical rituals for blending the often-competing demands of work, life and faith.

As a result of this presentation, participants will:

  • Learn 4 practices for consistency of personal engagement
  • Renew their sense of passion for life, work and faith
  • Optional takeaways: 8 Questions God Can’t Answer book, Calling Cards®


CLIENTS:

• American Orthopedic Association
• Ameriprise Financial
• Boston Children’s Hospital
• Calvert Investments
• CJ Corporation
• Concordia University- Portland, OR
• Cox Communications
• Duke Corporate Education
• Duke Divinity School
• Faith @ Work
• Faith in the City
• General Agents and Managers Association
• Good Samaritan Foundation
• Gustavus Adolphus College
• Hennepin County
• Marquette University Peter Favre Forum
• MassMutual
• Mayo Clinic
• Mt. Calvary- Excelsior, MN
• Mt. Olivet- Minneapolis, MN
• NFL
• Pacific Lutheran University
• Pastoral Leadership Institute
• PLI International
• PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Redeemer Lutheran- Ft. Collins, CO
• St. Andrews- Mahtomedi, MN
• St. Olaf College
• Thrivent Financial
• Upper Room Community
• University of Minnesota Carlson School
• University of St. Thomas College of Business
• Unum
• Weyerhaeuser