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Steve Harling

Author • Speaker • Leadership Coach

Steve Harling is a pastor, CEO, author, coach, and sought-after missions speaker with more than 35 years of experience leading churches, organizations, and global ministry initiatives.

Get To Know Steve


Steve Harling is a pastor, CEO, author, coach, and sought-after missions speaker with more than 35 years of experience leading churches, organizations, and global ministry initiatives. As a pastor, Steve led thriving churches of up to 4,500 members and served on the boards of numerous global ministries. He later became CEO of an international mission organization focused on medicine, media, and community development—giving him a front-row seat to the challenges and opportunities of global ministry.

In 2021, Steve co-founded Compel Global and The Compel Collective with his son. Today, as Compel’s Chief Storyteller, Steve travels nationally and internationally, helping churches and mission leaders see what God is doing around the world and inspiring them to engage in His mission. He also conducts executive searches for nonprofits and churches with MissionLeadership.org

Steve is the co-author, with his wife, Becky, of Listen Well, Lead Better, published by Bethany House. His passion is simple: to help leaders maximize their impact in God’s global kingdom.

Breakout Session


Listen to Connect More Deeply with Your Audience
Co-taught with Steve Harling

Everyone communicates, but not all connect effectively. Yet, to speak and write, you must master connecting with your audience and other influencers. Learning to listen is the first step in building trust. Steve and I, together, will teach the ten commandments for listening well so that whether you are preparing for an event, networking, pitching your next project, or speaking from the platform, you are communicating effectively. As a result, your leadership and speaking ministry will thrive.

15-Minute Appointments


Author • Speaker • Leadership Coach

Leadership in ministry can be complex, lonely, and consequential. Steve Harling brings more than 40 years of experience as a Lead Pastor and nonprofit executive to help leaders navigate the challenges that matter most.
With Steve, you’ll find a trusted listening ear, practical wisdom, and a seasoned perspective grounded in decades of ministry leadership.
Facing a significant ministry challenge? Discerning your next vocational step? Steve can help you step back, clarify what’s really at stake, explore your options, and discern a wise path forward—all in a confidential and trusted environment.

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