Our Consultants

Our consultants have extensive practical local church experience, theological training, and conference-leading expertise. They are committed to Jesus Christ and his church and abide by a strict code of ethics.

Chuck Lawless, Ph.D., is the founder of the Lawless Group, and is considered one of the leading experts on the church today. He is the author or co-author of seven books on the church, including Discipled Warriors, Serving in Your Church Prayer Ministry, and Membership Matters. He emphasizes the need for a strong biblical foundation in growing healthy churches.

In addition to serving Vice President for Global Theological Advance of the IMB, Dr. Lawless has many years of pastoral experience. He has consulted with hundreds of churches and denominational entities, specializing in topics such as growth strategies, spiritual warfare, prayer, Sunday school renewal, and small church growth.

Dr. Lawless was also the senior vice-president of the Rainer Group, the church consulting group headed by Dr. Thom Rainer. When Dr. Rainer was elected President and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources, he closed the Rainer Group and directed his consulting work to Dr. Lawless.

Our Executive Leadership

Pam Lawless serves as Senior Vice President for the Lawless Group. Her primary responsibilities include oversight and management of the Henrico, Virginia office. Pam also assists with church interviews.

Brandon Conner, Ph.D. (candidate) serves as the Vice-President of Consulting Services for the Lawless Group. He has served with Dr. Lawless in leading consultations in several states. He is also a contributor to the book, The Challenge of the Great Commission: God's Mandate for the Local Church. Brandon’s wife, Stephanie, helps with church interviews.

Brian Frye, Ph.D. is the Vice-President of Research Services for the Lawless Group. He serves as the director of Collegiate Ministries of the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio.

Kevin Hall, M.Div serves as urban consultant and executive assistant for Dr. Lawless. He specializes in worship evaluation and contextualized urban ministry. Kevin is a police officer in Louisville, Kentucky.

Tim Beougher, Ph.D., has extensive experience in church planting, pastoral ministry, and church consultation. The author of several books, Dr. Beougher also serves as the Billy Graham Professor of Evangelism and Church Growth at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

Adam Greenway, PhD., is a pastor and professor who desires to help churches grow. An expert in apologetics, Dr. Greenway is assistant professor of Evangelism and Applied Apologetics at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

Will Brooks, PhD., is a pastor and former missionary who specializes in cross-cultural ministries.