#04: The Power of a Big Vision: Dr. Michel Kenmogne (Part 2)

What happens when an entire movement rallies behind a single, audacious vision? In Part 2, Woody McLendon and Dr. Michel Kenmogne explore how Vision 2025 shaped him, personally and as a leader, from CABTAL in Cameroon, to the Wycliffe Global Alliance, to SIL Global and beyond. (New here? Start with Part 1: From a Village in Cameroon to Serve the World.)Michel shares the lessons he learned about strong relationships, discernment, and God's mission across more than a decade of executive leadership.He also makes the case for why healthy governance and strong boards matter so much for ministries that want to endure."Vision 2025 gave us all something bigger than ourselves to give our lives to." — Dr. Michel KenmogneGuest: Dr. Michel Kenmogne, former Executive Director, SIL Global — https://www.sil.org/biography/michel-kenmogne-phdIf this episode encouraged you, share it with one leader who needs it.Chapters:00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction00:46 Vision 2025: The Power of a Big Vision08:06 Finishing at CABTAL, Moving to the Alliance13:24 Lessons Learned at CABTAL17:31 Understanding SIL & the Wycliffe Global Alliance20:41 Why Strong Relationships Matter22:43 The Journey to SIL Executive Director29:08 The Challenges SIL Faced32:59 Leading at the Midpoint of Vision 202536:06 SIL's Unique Role, Explained39:30 Reflections on a Decade of Leadership42:29 Fun Questions48:46 The Critical Role of a Healthy Board55:29 Building Healthy Board Relationships58:54 Closing Thoughts & ChallengeSubscribe: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalLeadershipCollaborative?sub_confirmation=1Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/global-leadership-collaborative/id1896597218Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4klUSjZ1cuWmzEjVrVCOV0#BibleTranslation #ChristianLeadership #Vision2025 #SILCredits: The Global Leadership Collaborative is sponsored by Seed Company and is intended to serve current and aspiring leaders in Bible translation around the world. The podcast host, Woody McLendon, serves as GLC Director at Seed Company and brings over 30 years of ministry experience in Bible translation, including 10 years as President of JAARS, Inc. https://seedcompany.com