In the center of your body, known as the torso, resides a series of muscles that function together to provide stability for your body. These muscles collectively are referred to as your core. Without these muscles working together, you would lose your capacity to effectively maneuver, lift, shift stress from the spine, and accomplish the myriad daily activities we take for granted. Therefore, fitness trainers are very concerned with strengthening your physical core, to ensure your body is functioning as designed

My first engagement with IBL was during a church leadership summit. IBL was brought in to help guide our church through a new leadership structure. Little did I know a few months later, I would be needing them to guide me through the most difficult season in my life.

“We need counseling!” I said angrily as I rolled away from my husband in hurt and frustration. Although, for the most part, my husband Mike and I had a great twenty years of marriage, we kept coming up on this same issue, this clash of perspectives and hurtful words spoken that left me feeling unloved and scared.

Keith Fleming currently serves as the Executive and Missions Pastor of Brookside Baptist Church in Brookfield WI. Lord willing, the Flemings will transition mid-year, joining us in the Carolinas. Keith’s background in executive ministry leadership, missions oversight, and business administration will be a great asset to IBL.