Carey Nieuwhof
My name is Carey Nieuwhof. I'm a former lawyer and founding pastor of Connexus Church. I'm married to Toni and we have two grown sons.
I'm incredibly passionate about helping people thrive in life and leadership. That's why I write blogs and books, like my latest best-seller Didn’t See It Coming: Overcoming the Seven Greatest Challenges That No One Expects But Everyone Experiences, host a weekly leadership podcast, speak to leaders all over the world and produce courses like the The High Impact Leader.
Latest article
Top 10 Church Finance Mistakes
The intersection of faith and finance is never easy to navigate as a local church leader.
The topic of money is inescapable for anyone who...
New Issue of Lead Magazine – June 2026
In this issue you will find articles from Christian leaders such as Bob Goff, Alex Seeley, Lysa TerKeurst, Kevin Olusola, and Donovan Dee Donnell....
Lead Pastor Vs. Executive Pastor: Understanding the Differences and Similarities
In a healthy church, leadership works as one body — each part distinct yet deeply connected. Two of the most influential roles shaping a...