CHRISTOPHER J. STRAVITSCH, DMin
Co-Founder, St. John Paul II Foundation
Dr. Christopher J. Stravitsch, D.Min. is Director of the Legacy Circle and co-founder of the St. John Paul II Foundation. He earned an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy and an M.A. in Pastoral Ministry from St. Mary’s University, and a Doctor of Ministry from The Catholic University of America. He earned a B.A. in Psychology from Texas A&M University. Chris previously served as Director of College Formation at Assumption Seminary. He brings to the Foundation a wealth of experience in Church ministry and the unique ability to identify the most effective ways to evangelize spouses and families.
BONNIE L. ENGSTROM
Author & Speaker
Bonnie L. Engstrom is a writer, baker, speaker, and homemaker. She is a regular contributor at Blessed Is She, a frequent radio and podcast guest, and an old school blogger. Bonnie is the co-author of the Blessed Is She study Mystery. Her new book, titled 61 Minutes to a Miracle: The True Story of a Family's Devotion, tells the story of her son's miracle which was approved by the Vatican for the beatification of Venerable Fulton Sheen. 61 Minutes to a Miracle will be available in September 2019. Bonnie lives with her husband and eight children in Illinois.
JIM BECKMAN
Executive Director of Evangelization and Catechesis, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
Jim Beckman serves as the Executive Director of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. He has been involved with Diocesan and parish ministry, evangelization and leadership development for more than 30 years. A graduate from Franciscan University in 1987, and the Augustine Institute in 2010, Jim has served in various roles of leadership for national, regional and local ministry ever since. He is a dynamic and passionate speaker and has a great love for the Church. He has built solid and thriving ministry programs in numerous parishes and Dioceses over the years. Jim also is the Executive Director of ImpactCenter, a non-profit dedicated to leadership development in the Catholic Church, and serves as an adjunct professor for the Augustine Institute, teaching on topics of leadership, evangelization and discipleship. He and his wife, Meg, live in Oklahoma City with their five children.