Who Taught Us To Lead
Angie Winn
Angie is a leadership and organizational development practitioner who has worked with individuals, teams, and communities across the corporate and non-profit realms. After working with a non-profit in the inner-city, Angie found herself close to burnout. She began to integrate practices that helped her body, mind, heart, and spirit restore and thrive. She learned that pausing could actually make a huge impact, not only in her life but the lives around her. Friends and colleagues started requesting that Angie share these tools, and so she started a weekly Virtual Pause podcast, wrote a book called Pausing in Motion, led retreats, and coached leaders on how to experience stability in the midst of chaos. One day while taking her own pause in the mountains, Angie felt convicted that the next generation of leaders desperately needed tools to help them thrive. She drafted a model and program, met with her buddy Brandon, and the Lofting Leaders Journey was launched! Angie lives in Windermere, FL, loves to hike in the mountains of Colorado as much as she can. She lives with four males (2 teen/young adult sons, a dog, and a husband!), teaches yoga weekly and is actively involved in St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and various non-profits around the world.
Brandon Sangster
Brandon Sangster is a 2013 Graduate of the Youth Ministry Institute (now merged with Center for Youth Ministry Training) with over a decade of youth ministry experience spanning both small and large church settings. Passionate about youth leadership development, Brandon has consistently focused on creating environments where students feel a deep sense of belonging, acceptance, and affirmation. With a heart for Christ and a strong connection with young people, he aims to guide students as they discover their faith and grow into confident, compassionate leaders. Brandon serves as the Director of Youth Ministries at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Orlando, FL, where he leads programs and initiatives that empower students to take ownership of their spiritual journeys. He also collaborates with other ministry leaders to develop innovative approaches to youth engagement and discipleship. Beyond his ministry work, Brandon is a devoted husband to his wife Gianna, and a proud father to their teenage son, Tyson. His commitment to fostering strong relationships, both in his family and in his ministry, is at the core of everything he does. With a vision for the future and a deep love for the next generation, Brandon is dedicated to shaping young lives and helping them become the leaders they are called to be.