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Engagement Opportunities

Faith and Culture

How can faith be applied in modern society without losing focus on its purpose? Jeff examines the potential as well as the obstacles that both the individual and community may encounter when seeking to live intentionally within a changing world.


Popular Themes


  • Faith in a Changing Culture
  • Theology and Public Life
  • Spirituality in Contemporary Society
  • Faith and Cultural Engagement
  • Navigating Complexity with Wisdom

Leadership and Human Flourishing

Healthy leadership is a process that is so much more than just developing a plan or simply managing. Healthy leadership incorporates three elements of being (wisdom, character and purpose) as well as developing the capacity for building relationships with others.


Jeff's work assists leaders in developing an understanding of what organizational values and practices are most likely to help lead to successful organizations and strong, vibrant communities.


Popular Themes


  • Leadership in Uncertain Times
  • Purpose-Driven Leadership
  • Organizational Culture and Growth
  • Building Meaningful Communities
  • Leadership and Human Flourishing

Higher Education and Learning

Jeff has a comprehensive view of what is next for higher education, as well as how learning can facilitate individual and social development based on his roles as a faculty member, administrator, and Dean.


Popular Themes


  • The Future of Higher Education
  • Interdisciplinary Learning
  • Teaching and Mentorship
  • Faith and Scholarship
  • Learning Communities for the Future

Literature, Imagination, and Meaning

Jeff's research into both literature and theology examines how imagination, storytelling, and creativity affect our ideas about who we are, where we fit into life, and what we believe.


Popular Themes


  • Literature and Theology
  • The Power of Story
  • Imagination and Faith
  • Reading Culture Thoughtfully
  • The Search for Meaning

Young Adults, Community, and Purpose

Drawing on decades of research and a lifetime of experience as an executive pastor and church leader, Jeff examines young adult engagement in their faith communities; work; relational networks; and service or social issues.


Popular Themes


  • Understanding Emerging Generations
  • Faith and Young Adulthood
  • Community and Belonging
  • Purpose and Vocation
  • Innovation and Social Engagement

Spiritual Formation and Vocation

Jeff will invite his audience to reflect upon how exploration, inquiry, faith, and community play into one's journey toward meaningful living.


Popular Themes


  • Living the Questions
  • Spiritual Formation in Everyday Life
  • Calling and Purpose
  • Identity and Growth
  • Faithful Presence in the World

Event Formats

Jeff will work with you to provide a number of different presentation opportunities, as well as customize each event so it fits the objectives and interests of the group he is speaking to.


Keynote Presentations

Inspire and challenge at leadership events, university/colleges, church settings, or other organization-wide events.


Workshops

A hands-on experience where participants are able to interact, reflect and apply what they have learned.


Seminars

Focused sessions designed to explore complex topics in greater depth.


Panel Discussions

Contributions from multiple voices/perspectives to help facilitate conversation.


Guest Lectures

University/seminary lectures focusing on such areas as theology, culture, literature, leadership, and interdisciplinary scholarship.


Retreats

Leadership, ministry, educational, and organizational retreats focused on growth, reflection and community building.

Jeff Keuss facilitating a leadership retreat in a scenic outdoor setting while engaging participants in thoughtful discussion, representing keynote presentations, workshops, seminars, guest lectures, panel discussions, and educational retreats focused on leadership, faith, culture, and personal growth.

Testimonials

What People are Saying

"Jeff has room to create significant conversations while bringing light to deep issues in clear and wise ways. His works continue beyond the conclusion of the events he attends."


Leadership Development Director

What People are Saying

“Jeff has an extraordinary gift to link deep thinking with real life. The attendees were challenged, inspired, and ready to keep on talking about this."


Conference Organizer

What People are Saying

"Thought-provoking, thought-stimulating, and profoundly thoughtful. Jeff's session was one of the best we had at our conference."


University Administrator

Invite Jeff to Speak

Whether you're organizing a conference, an academic speech for a university, a community meeting for a church or organization, a leadership development program, a workshop or seminar, Jeff is honored to talk with you about how he may support your event.


We can begin to discuss your audience's demographics, what you hope they'll learn from this experience, and what you envision.


Areas of Inquiry


  • Speaking Engagements
  • Keynote Presentations
  • Workshops and Seminars
  • Guest Lectures
  • Leadership Development
  • Conferences and Events
  • Media Interviews
  • Academic Collaborations

Start a discussion on faith, culture, leadership, literature, and the ideas that define our lives.

Jeff Keuss  

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