Blaine Bartel is one of America’s premiere leadership specialists. Blaine served as Oneighty®’s Youth Pastor for 7 years and as the National Director, helping it become America’s largest local church youth ministry, reaching more than 2,000 students each week. He is now the National Director of Oneighty® and Associate Pastor of 12,000 member Church On The Move in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Blaine has served under his Pastor and mentor, Willie George, for more than 20 years. God has uniquely gifted him to teach local church staff and workers to thrive while faithfully serving the vision of their leader. Known for his creativity and respected for his achievement, Blaine uses the Thrive audio resource to equip thousands of church and youth leaders each month with principles, ideas and strategies that work. Past: Came to Christ at age 16 on the heels of the Jesus movement. While in pursuit of a professional freestyle skiing career, answered God’s call to reach young people. Developed and hosted groundbreaking television series, Fire by Nite. Planted and pastored a growing church in Colorado Springs. Passion: Summed up in three simple words, “Serving America’s Future.” Blaine’s life quest is “to relevantly introduce the person of Jesus Christ to each new generation of young people, leaving footprints for future leaders to follow. Personal: Still madly in love with his wife and partner of 24 years, Cathy. Raising 3 boys who love God: Jeremy—20, Dillon—18, Brock—16. Avid hockey player and fan, with a rather impressive Gretzky memorabilia collection.
