Drawing from his background as a championship athlete and nonprofit founder, Joel Penton delivers a clear, battle-tested playbook for building teams, sustaining momentum and leading with purpose when the stakes are high.
Drawing from his background as a championship athlete and nonprofit founder, Joel Penton delivers a clear, battle-tested playbook for building teams, sustaining momentum and leading with purpose when the stakes are high.
Joel Penton is the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy – a fast-growing national nonprofit providing Bible education to public school students during the school day. Since 2019, LifeWise has launched in more than 1,200 schools across the country, reaching tens of thousands of students each week.
A former Ohio State University football player and recipient of the Danny Wuerffel Trophy for community service, Joel is also the author of three books and was featured in the documentary Off School Property. With more than 15 years of hands-on leadership experience, he is known for blending practical strategy, real-world lessons and a steady focus to help leaders build and sustain mission-driven teams.
Joel brings a message that is both inspiring and immediately useful. His talks help leaders clarify their mission, align their people and build a movement that outlives a single season of momentum. If you're looking for practical guidance from someone who understands the pressures of real-world leadership, Joel would be honored to serve your audience.
