About Galilean Group
Our Galilean name harkens back to the radical generosity of the Early Church.
Keller describes the Early Church’s generosity as the engine that drove its success in impacting its surrounding community of unbelievers. So radical and astonishing was this “generosity of unreasonable proportion” that those on the outside clamored to discover what was at its core. This curiosity opened hearts to the gospel, and not only succeeded in converting small pockets of observers, but ultimately transformed the Roman Empire—arguably the most influential social structure in history—from a “harsh, cruel, pagan society into a compassionate and charitable society.”
In 252 A.D., a devastating plague hit the city of Carthage. Healthy people fled in droves, leaving everything behind. Cyprian, the bishop, drew all the Christians into the center of this town where they had been persecuted and told them, “If we’re going to do what Jesus did, so that through His poverty we might become rich, I call you to give personal and financial aid, care and comfort to all according to their need, not their faith.” This countercultural attitude toward money clearly differentiated these early Christians from the society that surrounded them and contributed significantly to the perpetuation of the Christian faith.
About a century later, Roman emperor Julian tried to revive the pagan religion. He eventually acknowledged defeat and, in a letter to a friend, wrote, “Whilst the pagan priests neglect the poor, the hated Galileans devote themselves to works of charity . . . These impious Galileans not only feed their own poor, but ours also; welcoming them into their agape . . .” Julian’s dying words were, “You have won, Galilean,” expressing his recognition that, with his death, Christianity would become the empire’s state religion.
Condensed from a message entitled "Grace and Money" by Dr. Timothy Keller of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City.
Meet Our Team
Mike Brock
Founder and Managing PartnerAs an accomplished executive leader, I bring nearly 20 years of experience in the non-profit, faith-based, and business management sectors. My career is marked by a commitment to strategic planning, operational excellence, organizational health, systems change, and the quantification of outcomes. I have passion to see the church be healthy and missional thriving in its greatest potential.
Mark Venti
PartnerMark is an innovative leader with over two decades of experience in developing people, strategies, products, and systems in various contexts. With a background as a pastor and executive leader, overseeing scaled multisite operations, he excels in scaling engagement products and content strategies to expand reach within the modern church landscape. Additionally, Mark's expertise extends to team and leadership development, with a track record of building cohesive teams, setting departmental goals, and mentoring staff for high-level execution. As a skilled communicator, Mark has honed his craft under renowned speakers and is adept at galvanizing both staff and volunteers around a compelling vision.
Ashley Brock
Founding Partner
ADam Duguay
Principal consultantAdam is a dynamic executive with over 20 years of experience in marketing, strategic
partnerships, and executive coaching across diverse sectors. Known for his expertise in
guiding organizations—from startups to 8-figure nonprofits—Adam empowers individuals
and teams to redefine success through healthy relationships, exceptional performance,
and personal fulfillment. With a strong track record in strategic planning, team
leadership, and scaling marketing efforts, Adam brings a collaborative, growth-oriented
approach to help organizations go beyond high performance to discover what they are
capable of achieving.
Austin May
Principal consultantAustin provides strategic leadership and support to churches seeking to build thriving and sustainable family ministries. Leveraging his experience scaling family ministries and driving organizational growth, he helps churches maximize their impact through comprehensive strategic planning and robust system development designed for long-term success. Austin focuses on fostering strong collaboration across ministry teams and cultivating a healthy, sustainable culture of growth within the church's family ministry, building a foundation for lasting impact.
Joel milgate
Principal consultantJoel is a seasoned leader with twenty years of ministry experience and thirteen of those as a senior Pastor. He grew a large multi site church that reached a lot of people and made a huge impact in New zealand. Joel thinks outside the box, connects ministry strategy with theology and loves to help Pastors go the distance and make an impact. Joel is a great preacher and teacher and is able to take the wide ranging successes and lessons learnt the hard way and bring those to the table to help your team succeed.