About

Mike Bonem is a consultant, author, speaker, church leader, businessman, husband and father. He brings a wealth of experience and a personalized style to each client that he serves. Mike spent over 10 years on the staff of West University Baptist Church in Houston, most recently as Executive Pastor.  His business endeavors have included consulting as a senior manager with McKinsey & Company, one of the world’s leading management consulting firms, and senior leadership roles in two environmental service companies. Mike obtained his M.B.A. degree, with distinction, from Harvard Business School, after having obtained a B.S. degree in chemical engineering from Rice University.

Mike’s consulting, speaking, and writing focuses on helping ministries and their leaders maximize their effectiveness. He has helped congregations, denominational bodies, and other organizations conduct in-depth assessments, discern God’s vision, initiate healthy change, and establish implementation plans.  He is the author or co-author of three books: In Pursuit of Great and Godly Leadership: Tapping the Wisdom of the World for the Kingdom of God (Jossey-Bass, 2012); Leading from the Second Chair: Serving Your Church, Fulfilling Your Role, and Realizing Your Dreams (Jossey-Bass, 2005); and Leading Congregational Change: A Practical Guide for the Transformational Journey (Jossey-Bass, 2000). Mike has developed and taught seminars for The Purpose-Driven Church (Saddleback), Willow Creek Association, Leadership Network, Church Communications Network, South Carolina Baptist Convention, Texas Methodist Foundation, the Diocese of Sydney, Australia (Anglican) and others.

Mike and his wife Bonnie have been married for more than 25 years and have four children.