Check out the new edition of the Young Influencers List with! 20 Young Leaders to Know. See the Full List below. And listen on the latest episode of the H3 Leadership Podcast episode 297.
These are influencers in music, sports, business, entertainment, and the Church. Plus, the top weekly leadership links as well. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the full list and all the show notes. Share them with your team, repost the lists, and follow and subscribe. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.
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20 Young Leaders to Know
Jonathan Pokluda – author, host of the Becoming Something Podcast and Conference, and pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church
Jason Mitchell – pastor of LCBC Church in Pennsylvania, one of the largest and most influential churches in the state.
Sara Wendland – Global marketing director at NIKE.
Frank Bealer – CEO of Generis in Atlanta.
Chloe Hamaker – executive director of Jennie Allen Ministries out of Dallas.
Noah Herrin – pastor of Way Church in Nashville.
Ryan Leak – top corporate speaker in America, author, and host of the Ryan Leak Podcast.
Adam Mesa – pastor of Patria Church in east LA, and host of Beyond the Letter and Beyond I Do Podcasts.
Jason Dyba – storyteller, videographer, and creative director.
Gloria Umanah – founder and ex director of the Ex-Nihilo Collective, visionary of Hope Booth, communicator and spoken word artist.
Daryl Black – speaker, Instagram influencer, and teaching pastor at Grace Family Church in Tampa.
Jordan Montgomery – speaker, author, podcaster, and executive coach.
Will Sweeney – former college athlete and current offensive assistant football coach with University of Clemson.
Jess Ekstrom – speaker, author, podcast host, founder of Headbands of Hope and MicDrop Workshop.
Joe L Barnes – singer, songwriter, worship leader and artist.
Sara Wendland – Global marketing director at NIKE.
Kyle Kutter – Chief Development Officer for YouVersion.
Joe Gilliland – founder of ProVisions and manager of YouTube Golf starts like Grant Horvat.
Justin Forsett – former NFL Pro Bowl running back, and now top rated speaker and co-founder of Hustle Clean.
Brian Jung – investor, entrepreneur and influencer – notably on YouTube with crypto
Jason Richardson – founder and CEO of Bad Birdie Golf
Philip Anthony Mitchell – lead pastor of 2819 Church in Atlanta
Top Weekly Leadership Links
The Friendship Recession – from Levi Lusko
The Why Not You Podcast with Ed Newton
Warren Buffet’s Final Letter to Berkshire Shareholders
12 Objects That Defined 2025 – from Fast Company
Barna’s Top Trends of 2025, Part One
Bible Reading among Gen Z and Millenials has grown almost 20% in 1 year in America
Top Church Conferences to Attend in 2026 from Brian Dodd
The Global Phenomenon known as The Chosen
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