Meet Dr. Benjamin Francis
Founder and Principal Consultant
With more than twenty years of ministry, leadership, and organizational experience, Dr. Benjamin Francis serves churches and organizations, helping to strengthen governance practices, leadership structures, organizational health, and long-term ministry effectiveness.
He has been married to his wife, Tera, since 2007, and they have 4 children.
From 2009 - 2026, Ben served churches throughout North Carolina in various leadership roles, including as Lead Pastor. Throughout his career, he has led significant organizational and leadership initiatives, including:
Governance Assessment and Review
Bylaw Development and Revision
Membership Covenant Renewal
Leadership and Governance Realignment
Transitioning from a traditional single-pastor/deacon/committee model to an elder-led leadership structure
Leadership Development and Ordination Preparation
Strategic Organizational Planning
In addition to his pastoral experience, Dr. Francis has served as an adjunct seminary instructor, professional researcher, and as a board member with local associations and the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina.
Dr. Francis now focuses on helping churches and faith-based organizations strengthen their governance systems, leadership structures, policies, and organizational effectiveness.
Education
Dr. Benjamin Francis combines practical ministry experience with extensive academic training. He holds the following degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies, Judson College
Master of Arts in Ethics and Theology, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Theology in Pastoral Theology, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Doctor of Education in Ministry, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
He is currently a 3rd-year PhD student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, where his research focuses on religious authority, organizational power, governance, and leadership.
Professional Certifications
Alongside his extensive theological education, Ben is currently earning his Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) through The Project Management Institute.
The PMP certification is the world's leading credential for project management professionals and demonstrates expertise in:
Strategic planning and project execution
Stakeholder communication and engagement
Risk assessment and mitigation
Organizational change management
Process improvement and operational effectiveness
Team leadership and performance management
Delivering complex initiatives on time and within scope
How this benefits FGLC clients:
The PMP project management principles help ensure governance reviews, bylaw revisions, and organizational improvement initiatives are completed through a structured, accountable, and results-oriented process.
Dr. Francis brings a unique combination of pastoral experience, organizational leadership, governance expertise, and academic and professional training. His passion is helping organizations align their governance structures, policies, and procedures to strengthen leadership and support long-term organizational effectiveness.
