By John Lochner, Board Member, Pinnacle Forum
When you grow up in a place like Green Bay, Wisconsin, you learn the value of deep roots. You understand the importance of community—not just the kind where you wave at your neighbor from the driveway, but the kind where you show up for each other. Faith, integrity, hard work—these aren’t just ideals; they’re the daily rhythm of life. And yet, even in a town like mine, where values run deep, we see the cracks forming in the culture around us.
That’s why I believe so deeply in investing time around a table with like-minded peers.
What I experience each week in my Forum is more than a network. It’s a movement. For me and many others, it was a call of the Holy Spirit. It’s the gathering of Christ-centered leaders from every corner of culture—business, government, education, media, the arts—who are saying, “We were made for more.” It’s a brotherhood and sisterhood that doesn’t just challenge us to lead well in our spheres of influence, but to lead differently: with humility, purpose, and boldness rooted in the Gospel.
What I’ve seen over the years is this: when a leader aligns their calling with God’s vision, things are transformed. Not just in the leader, but in their organizations, families, and communities. It’s like watching a light turn on in a room that had grown dim. Conversations deepen. Priorities realign. And culture begins to bend—not by force, but by example.
Power lies in those small, confidential groups where trust is built and iron sharpens iron. In those spaces, I’ve seen leaders drop their guard. I’ve seen tears, laughter, confession, encouragement, and breakthroughs. It’s where isolation is replaced by connection, and clarity is found in the chaos.
But here’s the thing: this isn’t just for the coasts or the big cities. It’s happening right here in places like Green Bay, WI, Modesto, CA, Champaign, IL, and Rapid City, SD. It’s happening in boardrooms and backyards, in early morning Zoom calls and over lunch at a Partner’s office. Because the need for cultural transformation doesn’t wear a specific zip code. It’s universal.
And so is the call.
We were never meant to carry the weight of leadership alone. Pinnacle Forum reminds us of that truth. It calls us into community, discipleship, and transformation—not just for our sake, but for the sake of the culture around us.
As Chairman of the Board, I see what God is doing through this ministry across the country and in the everyday lives of leaders who are tired of the status quo and hungry for Kingdom impact.
This is the quiet power of this important ministry. And it’s just getting started.
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