I love helping people discover that starting or working in “Business” is not a bad thing nor mean you are a greedy person. When they receive the revelation that the Hebrew word “Avadah” means “work, praise, and worship,” they discover that God placed business in their hearts for a purpose. They can now believe in their God given dream and pursue it as a form of worship as they build the Kingdom in the marketplace.
Real Leaders. Real Faith. Real Results.
Our team includes top Christian leaders, nationally recognized speakers, and expert instructors—all united by a passion to inspire, train, and equip others to surge their resources and influence for Kingdom impact
Inspiring Speakers
Our main stage voices aren’t just inspirational; they’re transformational. From best-selling authors to ministry leaders and cultural influencers, these speakers bring biblical truth, real-life wisdom, and bold encouragement to equip you for a life of purpose and impact.
Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Michael Jr., Jason Redman, Priscilla Shirer, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Christine Caine, Jonathan Roumie, Sarah Jakes Roberts, Sage Steele, Bianca Juarez, Bethany Hamilton
Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Marcus Lemonis, Auntie Anne Beiler, John Maxwell, Daymond John, Willie Robertson, Benham Brothers, Korie Robertson, Robert Herjavec, Lysa Terkeurst
Marketplace Leaders
These leaders have built, led, and grown businesses rooted in excellence and faith. They don’t just talk about success—they live it. Through their stories and strategies, you’ll learn how to grow with integrity, steward well, and lead with Kingdom vision.
Worship Artists
These worship leaders and Christian artists create moments that lift hearts and shift atmospheres. Whether through song or story, they help anchor every experience in truth, worship, and the presence of God.
Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Taya, Matthew West, Crowder, Donnie Bolden Jr., Danny Gokey
Meet Our Instructors and Coaches
At SurgeU, you’re learning from seasoned specialist—faith-driven investors, entrepreneurs, and educators who don’t just teach principles; they live them. Whether you’re launching your first deal or scaling what you’ve already started, our instructors bring practical insight, proven strategies, and personal support to help you move forward with confidence.
Meet Our Executive Team
The SurgeU executive team is a group of mission-driven leaders who blend business expertise with Kingdom purpose. They steward the vision, strategy, and culture behind every course and event—ensuring everything we build equips you to grow, lead, and make lasting impact.
Joe Johnson, PhD
Founder
Jeremy Nosek
Chief Executive Officer
Bill Bouyoucas
President and Chief Operating Officer of SurgeU
Shawn Marcell
President of Life Surge
Matt Maggio
Chief Growth Officer
Aaron Spiropolous
Chief Revenue Officer
Larry Quier
Chief Financial Officer
Matt Malette
Senior Vice President, Technology
Nina Cherry
Chief People Officer
Karla Jones-Wilson
VIce President, General Counsel
From the SurgeU Instructor Community
Our instructors aren’t just specialist in business, investing, and leadership—they’re committed to your growth. Here’s what they have to say about the mission, the students, and why they teach.
I am passionate about mentoring at Surge because of the emphasis placed on making a kingdom impact and discipling the nations through excellence in business. Not only are our clients’ minds and lives changed, but the ripple effect happens with transformation in their families, employees, and community.
SurgeU’s mission aligns with my faith and values of stewardship, integrity, and serving others. Teaching Creative Finance gives me the opportunity to equip students with tools that honor God through wise investing, and I love sharing my expertise to help them create lasting impact for their families and communities.
The mission of SurgeU truly resonates because it aligns with my values of making an impact in the Kingdom of God. Being part of this community gives me the opportunity to share my knowledge and the lessons I’ve learned along the way—lessons that my own mentors and coaches generously shared with me. It’s about more than teaching—it’s about helping others apply their gifts, equipping them to avoid the same mistakes I once made, and empowering them to step into their purpose. Surge U is not a reservoir of knowledge that we keep to ourselves—it’s a river, always flowing outward, creating Kingdom impact, and multiplying in the lives of others.
I love our students! Being on a coaching call or teaching a class, it’s amazing to start off by knowing we all have something in common, Christ our Lord! I appreciate the opportunity to teach our students and knowing that part of their why is to expand the Kingdom is even more fulfilling to me!
I believe that in these last days, the Lord is gathering His church together to be wise, to be equipped, to be strengthened, with their earthly gifts, talents and possessions so that He receives the Glory. As to ‘Why I teach’, the answer is simply this, “To present ourselves to Christ as a living sacrifice is just our “reasonable service” (Romans 12:1).
At SurgeU, I get to share my passion for trading while helping students grow in discipline and confidence. And when they apply that growth with faith, their success creates opportunities to expand God’s Kingdom and bless others. It’s truly an honor to be a part of their journey.
Teaching at SurgeU is a natural fit because their mission aligns with my values of integrity, excellence, and empowering students.It’s rewarding to teach in a space where student growth and long-term success are the priority.
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I love helping people discover that starting or working in “Business” is not a bad thing nor mean you are a greedy person. When they receive the revelation that the Hebrew word “Avadah” means “work, praise, and worship,” they discover that God placed business in their hearts for a purpose. They can now believe in their God given dream and pursue it as a form of worship as they build the Kingdom in the marketplace.
I am passionate about mentoring at Surge because of the emphasis placed on making a kingdom impact and discipling the nations through excellence in business. Not only are our clients’ minds and lives changed, but the ripple effect happens with transformation in their families, employees, and community.
SurgeU’s mission aligns with my faith and values of stewardship, integrity, and serving others. Teaching Creative Finance gives me the opportunity to equip students with tools that honor God through wise investing, and I love sharing my expertise to help them create lasting impact for their families and communities.
The mission of SurgeU truly resonates because it aligns with my values of making an impact in the Kingdom of God. Being part of this community gives me the opportunity to share my knowledge and the lessons I’ve learned along the way—lessons that my own mentors and coaches generously shared with me. It’s about more than teaching—it’s about helping others apply their gifts, equipping them to avoid the same mistakes I once made, and empowering them to step into their purpose. Surge U is not a reservoir of knowledge that we keep to ourselves—it’s a river, always flowing outward, creating Kingdom impact, and multiplying in the lives of others.
I love our students! Being on a coaching call or teaching a class, it’s amazing to start off by knowing we all have something in common, Christ our Lord! I appreciate the opportunity to teach our students and knowing that part of their why is to expand the Kingdom is even more fulfilling to me!
I believe that in these last days, the Lord is gathering His church together to be wise, to be equipped, to be strengthened, with their earthly gifts, talents and possessions so that He receives the Glory. As to ‘Why I teach’, the answer is simply this, “To present ourselves to Christ as a living sacrifice is just our “reasonable service” (Romans 12:1).
At SurgeU, I get to share my passion for trading while helping students grow in discipline and confidence. And when they apply that growth with faith, their success creates opportunities to expand God’s Kingdom and bless others. It’s truly an honor to be a part of their journey.
Teaching at SurgeU is a natural fit because their mission aligns with my values of integrity, excellence, and empowering students.It’s rewarding to teach in a space where student growth and long-term success are the priority.
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John Smith
Life Surge Attendee
Your Journey Begins Here
Every SurgeU path starts the same way: with a powerful, in-person event designed to ignite your vision and show you what’s possible. Before you enroll in a course, experience the spark for yourself—meet our team, explore the program, and take your first step toward lasting impact.