About John
John and Leslie Siebeling are the founders and senior pastors of The Life Church based in Memphis, Tennessee. While serving as missionaries in Nairobi, Kenya, they felt called to plant a diverse church that could reach young people and those who were far from God or had given up on church. So, in 1996, they moved to Memphis to plant The Life Church. Today, the church has grown into a thriving, diverse congregation with thousands attending weekly services in 12 locations around the world.
John and Leslie consider it one of their greatest honors to pastor The Life Church and the people who call it their church home. In addition to leading The Life Church, John has authored several books and various resources designed to help grow people and build the global Church. John and Leslie also lead the Make Room Pastors Network, an environment designed to coach and equip other pastors and leaders to build healthy churches and reach more people.
John and Leslie love the life God has given them and enjoy doing ministry with their three children, Mark, Anna and her husband Zach.
Courses
Church Growth Principles
Discover how God designed the Church to grow — in faith, love, and influence — through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Learn how strong, servant-hearted leadership and clear vision drive sustainable growth and unity.
Explore how intentional discipleship and mentoring produce mature believers and multiply leaders.
Stewardship
Discover that God is the ultimate Owner of all things — and we are His stewards, entrusted with purpose.
Learn how to manage finances biblically, give with joy, and live in the blessing of generosity.
Explore how to wisely use your time and gifts to serve God and fulfill your divine assignment.
Christian Leadership
The Biblical Foundations of Leadership – Explore God’s design for leadership and how it differs from worldly models of authority and success.
The Character of a Godly Leader – Study essential traits such as humility, faithfulness, courage, and integrity that define spiritual leaders in every generation.
The Servant Leadership Model of Jesus – Learn how Christ’s life and ministry demonstrate leadership through love, sacrifice, and empowerment of others.
The Vision of the Church
Discover how the Church fits into God’s redemptive story — from creation to Christ’s return.
Understand how every believer is uniquely gifted to serve and build up the Body in unity and love.
Explore the Great Commission and how the Church continues Jesus’ ministry through evangelism, discipleship, and service.