Training leaders in the MENA region with nationals who are proven leaders who are transforming their world.

Heart for Lebanon is a non-denominational Christian organization that is creating faith-defining environments that give under resourced families and children in Lebanon the chance to encounter God and grow spiritually.

Vertical Horizons Group is passionate about rallying organizations to a better future. Our goal is to come alongside of non-profit organizations, partnering with them to experience the fulfillment of their mission. Tom Atema and the VHG team bring a combined X years of experience in strategy, change, partnership development, executive coaching, vision alignment and donor development. Working together, we will equip and position your organization for today's challenges.VHG is your… Show more Vertical Horizons Group is passionate about rallying organizations to a better future. Our goal is to come alongside of non-profit organizations, partnering with them to experience the fulfillment of their mission. Tom Atema and the VHG team bring a combined X years of experience in strategy, change, partnership development, executive coaching, vision alignment and donor development. Working together, we will equip and position your organization for today's challenges.VHG is your resource for special projects and is also available for short or long term front office needs. Our team serves as the comprehensive front office for non-profit international organizations providing accounting, mailing, donor strategy, board reporting, mentoring and accountability. Tom Atema brings proven experience both in the countless state side organizations he has served to maximize effectiveness, and in the start-up of two international ministries. * Heart for Lebanon -- a humanitarian and relief agency driven by the compassionate heart of Jesus Christ to meet the needs of refugees and disenfranchised in the Near East.(www.heartforlebanon.org)* 4BServe -- an alliance of a wide range of development and kingdom building specialists. Domains range from church planting to harvesting clean drinking water to health services to microfinance. There are over 45 member organizations in the 4B Community. (no web presence at this time)Tom is also a Independent consultant with the Re-Set Agency.Tom Atema is Certified by the Center for Creative Leadership and is the Founder of Vertical Horizons Group.We stand ready to help you with your next project and excited to see you experience your mission accomplished. Contact me to discuss your needs and goals. Show less

Working with the team and leadership of EQUIP Leadership Inc. executing the strategy and enhancing the structure so that today EQUIP Leadership has conferences in over 175 nations. (Going from 7 nations to 175 in 7 years). Built and executed a self-sustainable model so that nations can be self funded. Today many of these conferences are self-sustained bringing a new level of dignity to the leaders in these nations.

Worked with the BGEA for 12 years, in two positions. First - serving at The Billy Graham Training Center @ The Cove, managing the food service department and lodging, and starting the Come Early and Stay Late program.In 1999, asked to give over sight to the radio ministry of Blue Ridge Broadcasting - WMIT and WFGW. Turing them around, growing the audience growth, and becoming totally self-sustained.I had my first radio program back in the 70's, Sunday Sounds. Since then have… Show more Worked with the BGEA for 12 years, in two positions. First - serving at The Billy Graham Training Center @ The Cove, managing the food service department and lodging, and starting the Come Early and Stay Late program.In 1999, asked to give over sight to the radio ministry of Blue Ridge Broadcasting - WMIT and WFGW. Turing them around, growing the audience growth, and becoming totally self-sustained.I had my first radio program back in the 70's, Sunday Sounds. Since then have developed Leadership Moment, a daily short feature on Leadership by EQUIP Leadership Inc.,heard on 1100 stations domestically and internationally, Saturday Morning is for Kids and Lunch Time Drive Through that are no longer being used.I help Christian radio ministries with Relational Funding models. Show less

After working in the business world for 25 years, my wife and I felt the need to work more directly with the youth in our area.I started out as a volunteer in 1985, moved to a full-time Area Club Representative. Raising our own support, and developing local lay-leaders to work with the youth of their church. Holding events for the area, and building a process to grow youth groups.Moved to Director of Development, developing a long term donor strategy, working on large gifts, and… Show more After working in the business world for 25 years, my wife and I felt the need to work more directly with the youth in our area.I started out as a volunteer in 1985, moved to a full-time Area Club Representative. Raising our own support, and developing local lay-leaders to work with the youth of their church. Holding events for the area, and building a process to grow youth groups.Moved to Director of Development, developing a long term donor strategy, working on large gifts, and deferred giving.Became the Director of Word of Life Florida in 1991. Leading the team of the Conference Center and Youth Camp for one year. This experience helped me learn a lot-making me a far better leader. Show less