Rich Nibbe has spent 2 decades as a seasoned strategist with extensive expertise in strategic facilitation, collaborative decision-making, change management, and fostering team and organizational health.

His strategic approach is built on proven methods, including Paterson™ Processes, Korn Ferry Leadership Architect™, and Ronald Heifetz’s Adaptive Leadership Frameworks.

This methodology, combined with two decades of executive leadership experience in small, medium and large multi-campus church environments, enables him to effectively guide organizations through complex challenges, ensuring long-term success and alignment with their goals.

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In the early years of his career, he pursued his passion for music as a professional guitarist, working with renowned artists such as Fernando Ortega, Crystal Lewis, and Sara Groves. His talent and dedication led him to work with some of the world’s most impactful organizations, including the Billy Graham Association—playing for events led by Billy, Franklin, and Anne Graham Lotz—as well as Greg Laurie’s Harvest Crusades, Promise Keepers, Maranatha Music, and many more.

Beyond his career, Rich has been happily married to his wife, Ash, for 20 years, and together they have two sons, Solomon and Abraham. An avid road cyclist, he rides 6,000–7,000 miles per year. But in their home, the true star of the show is their beloved German Shepherd, Nala.

Rich grew up in Southern California and has lived in South Korea, Colorado and Michigan before settling in Phoenix, Arizona.