About Focus on The Leader

Focus on the Leader exists to help Christian leaders become more effective in their leadership roles, particularly in the church, although our materials have broader application.

Character-Based Living Principals

Kevin Malarkey, M.A., P.C.C.
President

Kevin Malarkey and his wife Beth were married in 1995.  They have three children, Alex born in 1998, Aaron born in 2000, and Grace born in 2002.  Kevin lives in Lewis Center, Ohio, and has worked as a psychotherapist focusing primarily on Christian families since 1996.  His academic background includes studies in clinical psychology, psychological assessment, and family counseling.  Kevin has previous work experience developing educational programs, assessing psychological disorders, and counseling inner city youth and their families.  His family enjoys spending time together playing board games, going to the zoo, finding new playgrounds, and exploring parks and recreational areas.

Terry Hofecker, B.S., M.A.T.S., M.Div., D.Min.
Senior Vice President, Operations & Strategy

Dr. Terry Hofecker and his wife Debbie were married in 1976.  They have two children, Sarah born in 1982 and Benjamin born in 1984.  Pastor Hofecker resides in Dublin, Ohio where he has worked as the Senior Pastor of Northwest Chapel since the founding of the congregation in 1985.  Over 1600 members look to him for biblical teaching and personal example with regard to godly conduct and family life.  He is active in his local community and has been a small business owner and community volunteer.  As a volunteer Police Chaplain, he served with the Police Department of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey at the World Trade Center Disaster Site in the fall of 2001.  He spends summers in Israel doing archaeology and has served on the staff of five excavations in that country.  He is presently the Project Administrator for the proposed excavations at Tel Gezer.  His hobbies include hiking and mountain climbing and working on cars.  He and his son also have a large collection of baseball cards.

John Sullivan, BS, MBA
Senior Vice President, Technology

John Sullivan and his wife Kelly were married in 1985. They have six children, Lauren born in 1988, Jennifer born in 1990, J. Michael born in 1993, Katherine born in 1995, Elizabeth born in 1997, and Rachel born in 2000. John and Kelly live in Marysville, Ohio, and currently own and operate a swimming pool services company. John is also involved with information technology and web development. He has over 25 years of experience in electronics and other technology businesses, and has held various technical, sales, product management, marketing, and management positions over that period. John and Kelly are homeschooling parents and are active in children’s ministries at their church. John, Kelly and their children enjoy various sports and camping.

 

 

 

 

It is our belief that one of the most important variables in the leadership “equation” is the one you have the most influence and control over—your own character.

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