The Pinnacle Forum community is heartbroken by the passing of Bill Dodder, one of the founders of our ministry.
Bill was a man of deep faith and quiet conviction whose life helped shape Pinnacle Forum from the very beginning.
More than thirty years ago, Bill joined Terry Hamlin and Merrill Oster on a hike up Pinnacle Peak in Scottsdale. There, they prayed over a simple yet enduring vision: that God would use this ministry to transform leaders who, in turn, would transform culture for His glory. Bill carried that vision with a Godly heart and an entrepreneurial spirit, helping lay foundations that continue to serve leaders today
In the years that followed that hike, small peer Forums began forming across Phoenix, creating spaces for leaders to pursue Christ together, speak honestly about leadership, and encourage one another toward faithfulness. As these Forums took root, the model spread. In 2001, Pinnacle Forum expanded beyond Phoenix to serve leaders across the country.
Today, Pinnacle Forum exists for that same purpose: to Encourage and Equip high-capacity leaders to Engage and Execute within the culture for Christ! That mission is part of Bill’s legacy.
We will miss Bill deeply. And yet, we grieve with hope, confident that he is fully restored and in the presence of the Savior he loved. We are grateful for his life, his obedience, and the lasting impact of his faithfulness.
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