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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Integrus™ keynote speakers are the same on-stage as they are in person––disarmingly kind and devoted to your ministry’s event. We offer compelling, biblically based messages delivered with tender pastoral care and a wealth of wisdom––we talk about the things that really matter with truth and grace. All of our messages will offer your audience Spirit-filled vision and actionable next steps.
Proven leaders. Inspiring Communicators.
Compelling messages designed to encourage and equip.
Wisdom-filled keynotes crafted to align with your ministry priorities.
Lyle Wells
Vice President
Lyle is the President of Integrus Leadership and leads the way in vision casting and innovative strategies. Lyle is a published author, sought after speaker and valued advisor to leaders in ministry, education, corporations, athletic teams, and non-profit organizations. In addition to leading for many years in higher education, Lyle’s ministry experience includes serving as a Senior Pastor and church planter, as well as serving as Executive Senior Pastor at one of the largest churches in the nation. Lyle speaks at more than 100 events per year, and his personal mission is to “equip and encourage the leaders of leaders.” He and his wife, Ronda, have two grown children, Jordie and Michael. He enjoys basketball, cold Dr. Pepper, and the occasional fast-food burger.
Lyle Wells
President of Integrus Leadership™
Lyle Wells, always a trusted advisor and chief encourager, ignites disciple-makers. Lyle’s kids, his wife, and the thousands of high-caliber leaders he’s invested in will tell you the same thing: You want Lyle in your corner. As a leading voice for high-impact kingdom-builders, he is captivating hundreds of audiences across the world every year. Whether he is preaching from Scripture or keynoting a conference, his tender pastoral care and leave-you-in-stitches humor come through on and off stage––he has a disarming way of talking about the things no one wants to talk about. Lyle spent decades transforming athletic programs and serving as a leader in higher education. His passion on the basketball court and for his teams is matched only by his fervor for healthy ministry leaders who accelerate their Kingdom impact.
Lyle’s ministry experience includes serving as a senior pastor, church planter, and an executive senior pastor at one of the largest churches in the nation. Lyle is the president of Integrus Leadership and the author of The Five-Day Leader: An Insanely Practical Guide to Relentless Growth, Ridiculous Routines, and Resilient Relationships. Lyle is a devoted husband and present father. He has been married to Ronda for 32 years, and together they love creating spontaneous family fun for their two grown children, Michael and Jordie. Lyle’s a basketball enthusiast and enjoys a cold Dr. Pepper, a greasy burger, and sizzling fajitas.
“Lyle Wells is a phenomenal communicator and teacher of leadership. His influence on our team of 50 employees has been remarkable. He didn’t just take us to the next level, he took us further. Not only this, but I’ve had the privilege of hearing him speak to audiences on several occasions, and he captivates his audience with his teaching and examples. I highly recommend him."
John Bevere 
Co-Founder, Messenger International“Lyle is one of the most insightful speakers we have had at our Increase Events. His teaching is filled with practical strategies that can transform individuals and organizations."
Kari Bloom 
Increase EventsLaura Gardner
Executive Director of the Integrus Foundation
Laura Gardner currently serves as the Executive Director of the Integrus Foundation. She is passionate about advancing the gospel and equipping kingdom-minded leaders for the expansion of God’s kingdom. Recognizing that funding is often a barrier in ministry, the Integrus Foundation is dedicated to raising scholarship funds to train, equip, and accelerate Christian leaders for greater transformational impact.
Laura’s passion for women in leadership, nonprofit excellence, the joy of generosity, and kingdom-minded stewardship has led to speaking opportunities at conferences such as The Outcomes Conference by the Christian Leadership Alliance and You Are Conference.
Prior to coming to Integrus in 2025, Laura spent 14 years at Joni and Friends, an international nonprofit that serves the disability community in over 50 countries. She held several key executive positions including President & Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. While overseeing fundraising, she launched the Planned Giving program and the Joni and Friends Foundation for management of the endowment and complex assets. Before joining Joni and Friends, Laura founded her own business, The Protocol Institute LLC, where she developed world-class eLearning courses on character education, etiquette, and business protocol. She frequently shared her passion from the stage about the importance of raising respectful kids, business protocols, and the impact of incivility in the workplace.
Laura holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Troy University and has received certification from the Harvard Business School Executive Education in Driving Nonprofit Performance and Innovation. Her board service has included Chairman of the Joni and Friends Foundation and Chairman of the Christian Leadership Alliance. In 2024, she was named in The Top 50 Women Leaders in Nonprofit by Women We Admire.
Laura and her husband, Todd, live in Quincy, Florida. They have four adult children and love spending time with family. Their four favorite things are faith, family, food, and FSU Seminole sports.
Kat Armstrong
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
Kat Armstrong was born in Houston, Texas, where the humidity ruins her Mexi-German curls. She is a dynamic Bible teacher, innovative ministry leader, and prolific author passionate about encouraging curious Christians to explore Bible stories.
She holds a master’s degree from Dallas Theological Seminary in Christian Education and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in New Testament Context at Houston Theological Seminary, studying under Drs. Scot McKnight and Lynn Cohick. Her academic work shapes her accessible, engaging approach to Scripture.
Kat is the author of No More Holding Back and The In-Between Place, which challenge readers to embrace their God-given gifts and trust God in life’s hardest spaces. She also created the Storyline Project, an 8-volume Bible study series that traces biblical themes through titles like Mountains, Valleys, Sticks, and Stones. Her writing is featured in The Message Bible: Women’s Devotional and platforms such as Christianity Today, Patheos, Proverbs 31, and Logos.
Her next release, Easy to Follow: Trading Toxic Leadership for the Way of Jesus (NavPress, October 2025), co-authored with Lyle Wells, is a transformative guide for Christian leaders seeking a healthier, Christ-centered way to lead.
Kat brings over a decade of executive experience to her role as Senior Director of Marketing and Content Development at Integrus Leadership, where she creates practical tools to help faith-forward leaders grow in credibility and influence. She also served as Executive Director of the Polished Network, which she co-founded in 2008. Under her leadership, it grew from one small gathering to a nationwide nonprofit, now a part of 4Word Women.
Speaking Engagements
Kat is a sought-after keynote speaker known for her clarity, insight, and biblical depth. She has spoken at trusted organizations such as:

- RightNow Media Church Conference
- Boldly Conference
- Pillar Seminary
- Churches across the nation
She also hosts Holy Curiosity, a podcast by Christianity Today and The Center for Women in Leadership.
Kat lives in Dallas with her husband, Aaron, and their son, Caleb. They attend Christ Fellowship McKinney, where Aaron serves as senior lead pastor.
Lyle's Keynote Topics:
The Rise and Fall of
Christian Empires.
Ditching the System to Build the Kingdom- If you've witnessed the erosive impact of a Christian empire, you know the way of Jesus is different. Jesus initiated a revolution built on his self-sacrifice and humility. Let's ditch the celebrity-making; God's people don't need another Savior, they need more shepherds doing the grounded, kneeling work of pastoral care.
Shell-Shocked: Making Sense of Your Team's Irrational, Frustrating & Distracting Behaviors.
You can be in leadership for decades and still bowled over by a teammate's destructive behavior. Instead of being stunned, you can be prepared––ready at a moment's notice to regroup your team from contention to cohesion.
The Rise and Fall of
Christian Empires.
Ditching the System to Build the Kingdom- If you've witnessed the erosive impact of a Christian empire, you know the way of Jesus is different. Jesus initiated a revolution built on his self-sacrifice and humility. Let's ditch the celebrity-making; God's people don't need another Savior, they need more shepherds doing the grounded, kneeling work of pastoral care.

Shell-Shocked: Making Sense of Your Team's Irrational, Frustrating & Distracting Behaviors.
You can be in leadership for decades and still bowled over by a teammate's destructive behavior. Instead of being stunned, you can be prepared––ready at a moment's notice to regroup your team from contention to cohesion.
Wrangling Chaos: Unlocking Transformation When Your Team is Scared to Change.
Reflect back on the last ten years of your leadership, has there been any season of significance without the necessity of innovation? Change is not only inevitable, but also the key to unlocking exponential growth. People are not opposed to change; they resist the chaos it creates. That's why you've got to know how to harness the chaos for transformation.
Good Shepherding: The Calloused Feet, Blistered Hands, and Tender Hearts of a Shepherd
Jesus is our best, truest model of a good shepherd. Always devoted to loving his people, Jesus is your true north. You can practice pastoral ministry with the tender care of Christ, but it takes vision, commitment, and practice.

Wrangling Chaos: Unlocking Transformation When Your Team is Scared to Change.
Reflect back on the last ten years of your leadership, has there been any season of significance without the necessity of innovation? Change is not only inevitable, but also the key to unlocking exponential growth. People are not opposed to change; they resist the chaos it creates. That's why you've got to know how to harness the chaos for transformation.
Good Shepherding: The Calloused Feet, Blistered Hands, and Tender Hearts of a Shepherd
Jesus is our best, truest model of a good shepherd. Always devoted to loving his people, Jesus is your true north. You can practice pastoral ministry with the tender care of Christ, but it takes vision, commitment, and practice.
Leading Better: Doing Hard Things with People You Care About and Having Fun Doing It.
Life is too short and ministry too challenging to avoid doing hard things. What improves your leadership skills is a laser-beam-focus on finding people to run the race with you. The hardships are easier and the celebrations more fun when you are linking arms with like-minded teammates. 
Smoking Out Your Toxic Terrorists: Building a High-Performing Team Without the Drama.
We've all been held hostage by a toxic teammate who's wielding chaos and dividing a team. You've got to root those distractions out of your organization to build a healthy, vibrant culture of high performers. Learn to build your dream team without the drama.

Leading Better: Doing Hard Things with People You Care About and Having Fun Doing It.
Life is too short and ministry too challenging to avoid doing hard things. What improves your leadership skills is a laser-beam-focus on finding people to run the race with you. The hardships are easier and the celebrations more fun when you are linking arms with like-minded teammates. 
Smoking Out Your Toxic Terrorists: Building a High-Performing Team Without the Drama.
We've all been held hostage by a toxic teammate who's wielding chaos and dividing a team. You've got to root those distractions out of your organization to build a healthy, vibrant culture of high performers. Learn to build your dream team without the drama.

Meredith King
Executive Director
Meredith is the Executive Director of Integrus Leadership. Her focus is on strategic direction, growth initiatives, and general operations for the organization as a whole. She has been in nonprofit leadership for 16 years, and in 2009, she and her husband started a nonprofit dedicated to helping youth and adults transition out of poverty. True to Life Ministries has impacted thousands of lives and has become a resource for organizations across the country. Meredith is a sought-after speaker, and her new book, IMMOVEABLE: Reflections to Build your Life and Leadership on Solid Ground is now available. She and her husband, David, have two energetic children, Abigail and Ella. Meredith joyfully survives on coffee and queso.
New Woman on the Block: Instant Credibility in the Board Room.
Leading in any realm requires the wow-factor but as a female leader, gaining instant credibility will make or break your experience. If you're driving strategic initiatives, implementing change, or steering your team towards their goals, you're going to be transformed in
New Woman on the Block; ready to step into a new role or break some glass ceilings.
I’m Over This: Bearing Fruit When You’re Overwhelmed, Exhausted, and Burned Out
If you are running on empty, you are not alone. Everyone in a leadership position battles burnout at some point in a fruitful ministry. Join us to learn how to wholly surrender to rhythms that create margin––enough margin to grow deep roots, and fruitful branches.
Building Your Dream Team: 5 Secrets to High-Performing Teams
Imagine you are surrounded by the team you've always dreamed of––everyone is offering their peak performance in meaningful ways. And even more importantly, cohesion, joy, and effectiveness define your team culture. They can run circles around the best in your industry or ministry. If you want to build a high-performing team, this message is for you.
You Need to Calm Down: Resisting the Culture of More to Focus on What Truly Matters.
If you want to find a better way to manage stress and anxiety in your life and embrace the peace Jesus offers, you've got to focus on what really matters in life.
I'm Over This offers practical, actionable, and faith-filled ways to resist the culture of more.
Show Your To-Do List Who’s Boss: Detangling Your Priorities for Streamlined Success.
It's not enough to have a strategic plan. Lives of true meaning and eternal significance are fueled by an unyielding commitment to prioritize your priorities. Easier said than done when you are being pulled in different directions. You'll be equipped, in
Show Your To-Do List Who's Boss, to detangle your priorities for streamlined success.
“The Integrus process has been a key factor in the growth of our team and organization, and it has helped us create a culture that is both healthy and effective in reaching our goals.”
Banning Leibscher
Founder and Senior Pastor of Jesus Culture
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