Wayne Durksen has devoted more than 40 years to helping people, organizations, and communities reach their full potential. As founder of Kids Matter Leadership, Wayne is driven by a simple conviction: leadership matters, and it can be intentionally developed in the next generation.
Wayne brings a rare depth of preparation to this work — 30 years as a successful business owner, service on over 60 provincial and national boards, and 10+ years as Executive Director of CSSM Ministries (One Hope Canada), overseeing 11 Bible camps. He also served at the executive level (VP, Cabinet Member) at a national Christian college and seminary.
He holds a Master's degree in Leadership & Management, is a certified John Maxwell Speaker, Trainer, and Coach, and is a credentialed Policy Governance® consultant, trained personally by Dr. John Carver.
Wayne's passion is provoking strategic conversations that generate real outcomes, anchored in four questions: What kind of kids do we dream of having live and flourish in our community? What kind of community produces that kind of kid? What kind of leadership produces that kind of community? And what kind of people provide that kind of leadership?
Rooted in biblical principles, Wayne's communication style is inspirational and story-driven — motivating listeners to pursue the abundant life Jesus promises (John 10:10), and to help build character, competence, and commitment in the kids around them.
Wayne is available for pulpit supply, board develop, leadership retreats, disciple-making initiatives and leadership coaching. (References available upon request)
