But, it doesn’t have to be a marathon, where we drag ourselves across the finish line having fully expended our resources. That’s why TEMPO Groups for Charity Executives* exist—to provide a context where leaders of charities can draw encouragement from those who are running this race with us.
*In running terminology, a tempo run lasts for an extended period and is run at a constant and somewhat hard pace—but less than race pace.
Each TEMPO Group of 10 to 12 leaders expresses a diversity of perspectives and experiences and a range of organizational scope and scale, while maintaining a common foundation of the Christian faith. Each group is facilitated by a seasoned charity executive or a certified executive coach.
TEMPO Groups meet in-person for a half day six times a year. At each session, an industry-leading professional will make a keynote presentation on a topic relating to leadership development, non-profit management or spiritual formation. During the course of the meeting, additional discussion topics will be brought forward by group members, creating an opportunity for peer coaching and mentoring.
In addition to the group meetings, each TEMPO Group member participates in a bi-monthly executive coaching session with the group facilitator to review progress toward stated organizational and personal goals, and to address barriers to growth.
Values
TEMPO Groups are safe, nurturing communities built on the values of Transparency, Encouragement, Maturing, Perspective and Oneness.
TRANSPARENCY:
Transparency is at the heart of our group. We create a space where members can freely express their thoughts, challenges and victories without fear of judgment, fostering an environment of trust and understanding.
ENCOURAGEMENT:
A TEMPO Group offers opportunities for leaders to speak words of encouragement to the hearts of their peers, generating confidence, resilience and motivation in every individual.
MATURING:
Growth is continuous, and through mutual learning, shared wisdom, and accountability we inspire each other to become better leaders.
PERSPECTIVE:
By engaging with leaders from diverse backgrounds, we gain the perspective that allows us to challenge our own assumptions and approach problems with new solutions.
ONENESS:
TEMPO Groups allow us to set aside the distinctives of our organizational mandates, affirm our shared values in Christ and our common commitment to the one mission of the gospel.
Benefits
Ed Wilson and the TEMPO leadership collective are committed to progressively enhancing the membership experience of TEMPO participants. In addition to the opportunity to participate in bi-monthly group sessions and bi-monthly coaching conversations, members have access to a confidential Canada-wide WhatsApp group to share learnings and solicit advice. Through a partnership with Shalem Mental Health Network, members and their households are able to access up to six sessions per year with professional counsellors at no cost.
Leadership + Groups
GTA TEMPO Group
Toronto, ON.
Comprised of leaders from the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area whose organizations serve various constituencies within their communities, the GTA group is a closely-knit association of missional followers of Christ.
Group Info
Ed Wilson
Group Facilitator
Ed is the founder and lead facilitator for the TEMPO Group collective. Ed launched the first TEMPO Group in 2021 following a successful, 32-year career of executive leadership in the nonprofit sector in Canada. The guiding principle of Ed’s life is that teams of people who combine great ideas with great execution can change the world.
Group Information
Meeting Frequency: Bi-monthly
Meeting Location: St. Andrew’s Church, Toronto
Metro Vancouver TEMPO Group
Vancouver, BC.
Coming soon, charity executives from Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley will have the opportunity to experience the connectedness, encouragement and mentoring that characterize TEMPO Groups. To explore how membership in the group would benefit you, contact Paul Williams at info@email.pwclc.ca.
Group Info
Paul Williams
Group Facilitator and Coach
Paul Williams is a Certified Leadership Coach and accredited facilitator with over 30 years of leadership experience in Christian ministry, missions, and nonprofits across diverse cultures and continents. He has planted and led churches and played a key role in shaping strategy for a leading UK-based Christian relief and development organization.
Southwestern Ontario TEMPO Group
Cambridge, ON.
Drawing from London, Waterloo Region and Hamilton, this pioneering TEMPO community is comprised of a diverse group of leaders serving domestic and global causes through organizations that vary in size from start-ups to medium-sized agencies.
Group Info
Ed Wilson
Group Facilitator
Ed is the founder and lead facilitator for the TEMPO Group collective. Ed launched the Southwestern Ontario TEMPO Group in 2021 following a successful, 32-year career of executive leadership in the nonprofit sector in Canada. The guiding principle of Ed’s life is that teams of people who combine great ideas with great execution can change the world.
Group Information
Meeting Frequency: Bi-monthly
Meeting Location: Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre
Events
Kentro Christian Network Western Workshop: Rooted & Ready: Building Teams for Mission, Culture, and Kingdom Impact
October 20, 2025
+ More InfoKentro Christian Network Eastern Workshops: Theory of Change & Community Assessments
October 27, 2025
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What We’re Reading
How to Lead Nonprofits: Turning Purpose into Impact to Change the World
by Nick Grono
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Job Moves: 9 Steps for Making Progress in Your Career
by Ethan Bernstein, Michael B. Horn, Bob Moesta
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What We’re Listening To
Leadership Podcast
with Carey Nieuwhof
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A Bit of Optimism
with Simon Sinek
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What We’re Thinking About
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Testimonials
When I arrived at my first TEMPO Group meeting, what I found was people who got it. They were dealing with many of the same things as I was: boards, leadership teams, finances and strategic plans. Things that I previously had no place to process, my new TEMPO colleagues were kind to listen, ask good questions and encourage. It was a safe place, and a community who genuinely cared for one another. Peer learning at its finest.
Kim Evans • CEO, Effect Hope
As an original member of the GTA TEMPO Group, it has been a joy to see the strong bonds of vulnerability and trust that have grown between the members of our group as we listen to expert voices share their wisdom, participate in the ups and downs of every facet of our lives, and coach one another in the critical issues we are facing. All of this rooted in our common faith in Jesus. If you are feeling lonely in leadership, a TEMPO Group is just what you need.
Scott Moore• Executive Director, Youth Unlimited GTA
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