ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Colin White grew up in Atlanta and attended Mount Vernon Christian Academy. After graduating from Vanderbilt, Colin served in the Marine Corps as an infantry officer from 1996 – 2001 where he attained the rank of captain. Colin joined Merrill Lynch in 2001 while completing his MBA at Georgia State University. Colin is a senior private wealth relationship manager on one of the top Merrill Lynch teams. Colin is married to Norah White and has 2 children: Ian and Sarah.

Recent Men's Table Talks

Whether Young or Old / Titus and the Island

Colin White

Breaking Bad / Titus and the Island

Doug Grady

The Few Good Men / Titus and the Island

Bob Voyles

Books for the Table Leader

Hold Fast: 365 Devotions for Men by Men

This collection of 365 devotions will strengthen you to face the uncertainties of today's world. Each reading brings you back to the Bible and offers a relevant, modern-day example and key faith-building insight in less than 5 minutes.

The One Year Uncommon Life Daily Challenge

This daily devotional for men will help you fortify your life and faith on a year-long journey with beloved Super Bowl–winning former head coach Tony Dungy! Tony is known for his truly uncommon character―as a coach, a dad, and a mentor.

Disciplines of a Godly Man

Seasoned pastor R. Kent Hughes’s inspiring and bestselling book Disciplines of a Godly Man―now updated with fresh references and suggested resources―is filled with godly advice aimed at helping men grow in the disciplines of prayer, integrity, marriage, leadership, worship, purity, and more.

Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul

God designed men to seek out adventure. But, somewhere between childhood and the struggles of yesterday, most men lose sight of those dreams. Fear not: bestselling author and counselor John Eldredge is here to teach men that there's a better way to live.

The Men at the Table: How to Build Relationships That Transform Lives

A table may not seem like the perfect platform to develop as a leader, and to see lives transformed in the process. From the very first mention of a table in the Bible, God has ordained it as a place of connection, engagement, negotiation and growth. For over four decades, Leadership Ministries has focused on the table as a means of expanding manhood and ministry.

Walk Like a Man: Seven Biblical Directions for Manhood

Today males have a difficult road moving from boys to men. Our culture struggles to even define a man, much less understand the unique and specific purposes for which God made him. The Apostle Paul tells us to “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong” (1 Corinthians 16:13).

Be More Like Jesus To Become A Better Me

True transformation doesn’t come from striving to improve who we are—it comes from aligning ourselves with who Jesus is. This book invites you to move past traditional self-improvement strategies and embark on a deeper, more enduring journey of spiritual growth.

Stand Firm and Act Like Men

Manhood, says Joby Martin, is harder than ever because we have forgotten what true masculinity looks like. Real, Biblical manhood is not about driving big trucks, having the biggest guns, or hunting the biggest buck.

Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God

Christians are taught in their churches and schools that prayer is the most powerful way to experience God. But few receive instruction or guidance in how to make prayer genuinely meaningful. In Prayer, renowned pastor Timothy Keller delves into the many facets of this everyday act.

Leading Small Groups That Thrive

Leading Small Groups That Thrive shows small group leaders, step by step, how to plan for, launch, build, sustain, and multiply highly effective, transformational, healthy small group experiences where people grow spiritually together.

Creating Community: Five Keys to Building a Thriving Small Group Culture

Now, more than ever, people need community. Though digital “connections” are skyrocketing in today’s culture, deep relationships are in steep decline. People are eating out (and on the run) more—and going into an office less. As evidence of the stress on our social fabric, rates of loneliness and isolation, along with mental health issues, continue to climb.

Community: Taking Your Small Group off Life Support

Community within the church today is hemorrhaging. Attention spans are dwindling, noise levels are increasing, and we can't seem to find time for real relationships. The answer to such social fragmentation can be found in small groups, and yet the majority of small groups―are often not the intentional, transformational community we really want and need.

The Men We Need: God’s Purpose for the Manly Man

Into our cultural confusion, Brant Hansen paints a refreshingly specific, compelling picture of what men are designed to be: keepers of the garden. Combining depth and humor, he calls for men of all interests and backgrounds (including avid indoorsmen like himself) to make key decisions to set them apart.

The Emotionally Healthy Leader

In The Emotionally Healthy Leader, bestselling author Peter Scazzero shows leaders how to develop a deep, inner life with Christ, examining its profound implications for surviving stress, planning and decision making, building teams, creating healthy culture, influencing others, and much more.

Excellence Wins: A No-Nonsense Guide to Becoming the Best in a World of Compromise

For over twenty years, Schulze fearlessly led the company to unprecedented multibillion dollar growth, setting the business vision and people-focused standards that made the Ritz-Carlton brand world renowned. In Excellence Wins, Schulze shares his approach to everything from providing the best customer service to creating a culture of excellence within your organization.

What If Jesus Was Serious?: A Visual Guide to the Teachings of Jesus We Love to Ignore

Let’s face it. A lot of Christian resources can feel cheesy, out-of-touch, and a little boring. But when Skye Jethani started doodling and writing up some of his thoughts about God, his Twitter and email list blew up. What If Jesus Was Serious? is a compilation of all-new reflections (and hand-drawn doodles) from Skye.

The Gospel Shaped Leader: Leaning on Jesus to Shepherd His People

How do you grow as a leader in the church? Should you read church growth books? Take a few seminars? Or just wing it? Scott Thomas, former President of Acts 29, church planter, and pastor has a different approach. He unpacks how leaning on Jesus empowers not just your teaching, but also grows the humility and biblical wisdom you need to lead.

Servant Leadership

Do talented people seem unmotivated, disconnected, or unwilling to take ownership, no matter how many meetings, KPIs, or incentives are introduced? Are results stagnating even though everyone appears constantly “busy”? If these challenges sound familiar, this book was written exactly for leaders facing the limits of traditional leadership.

The Coach Model for Christian Leaders

Rather than provide answers, leaders ask questions to draw out what God has already put into others. ICF Professional Certified Coach and speaker Keith Webb teaches Christian leaders how to create powerful conversations to assist others to solve their own problems, reach goals, and develop their own leadership skills in the process.

Manhood: The Masculine Virtues America Needs

Nationally best-selling author (The Tyranny of Big Tech), constitutional lawyer, and U.S. senator for the state of Missouri argues that the character of men and the male virtue that goes along with it is a necessary ingredient to a functioning society and a healthy, free republic.

Resilience God Style

We use the term resilience to describe the process of bouncing back, as well as "upstream" actions to prepare for the "storms of life" and to weather these storms "until the destruction passes by" (Psalm 57:1b) This resilience is a critical life skill for all of us, recognizing that adversity is an enduring reality and part of the "human condition."

Jesus on Leadership: Timeless Wisdom on Servant Leadership

Gene Wilkes, a popular conference speaker and adjunct professor at Dallas Baptist University, describes how Jesus led. He identifies seven practical principles for today’s leaders, to assist them with everything from humbling their hearts to building a team for Christ.

Mentor Like Jesus: His Radical Approach to Building the Church

The greatest leader and mentor of all time poured into 12 guys for a season. Those lives multiplied to build the church to over two billion who declare their belief in Christ today.
Whether you're looking for a disciple-making system that actually works, or a methodology to develop the next generation of leaders for your church, Mentor Like Jesus will help you understand how it can happen.

Manhood Restored: How the Gospel Makes Men Whole

The earthly crisis within manhood will be there until Jesus returns, but in Christ men are pointed toward the gospel as the vision for renewal. Manhood Restored by exciting new pastoral voice Eric Mason combines theological depth with practical insights, putting men in step with a gospel-centered manhood that will enrich every facet of their lives.

Authentic Manhood: Daily Reflections for Men

Authentic Manhood is a guided journey to wholehearted masculinity as modeled by Jesus, the most authentic man who ever lived. Its daily reflections will draw you into your biggest struggles, deepest questions, and greatest fears and joys, helping you see yourself more clearly, connect with God more deeply, and become who you were created to be.

Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God

After decades living and working in conflict zones, Jamie Winship discovered an important truth: all human conflict originates from fear, and fear originates from a false view of God, ourselves, and others. Until we exchange what's false for what's real, we will never experience the true freedom of our identity in Christ.

Choose Integrity

What if your word carried undeniable weight—and your character inspired trust, admiration, and success? In a world full of shortcuts, spin, and self-interest, living with integrity isn’t just admirable—it’s transformative. Integrity shapes how you think, act, lead, and love. It defines your legacy.

Lead From The Heart: Transformational Leadership For The 21st Century

In this thoroughly revised and updated edition of his now classic book, visionary Mark C. Crowley provides the roadmap workplace leaders the world over are seeking: How to most successfully and sustainably inspire and manage other human beings in the post-pandemic era.