Description

Sometimes, all it takes is one book to prompt a person to rethink his priorities, search for something more meaningful, and figure out what he wants to do with the rest of his life. It happened to Mario Zandstra, our guest in today’s episode. A book compelled Mario to rewrite his life story arc and create a new vision for living the second half of his life at its most rewarding - leading ministries to success.

Transitioning from a career in business to leading a ministry dedicated to serving others and God has been most rewarding for Mario Zandstra, president and CEO of Family Legacy. Mario shares his journey of leading various ministries to achieve their goals and more. Despite obstacles early in life, Mario rose above the challenges to reach his career peak in business only to turn away from it to pursue service to God and others. Listen to Mario’s story of moving from success to significance and learn why surrendering his life to God and allowing Him to use his talents and experiences is what he wants to do for the rest of his life. 

Key Points From This Episode: 

• Mario introduces himself and shares something exciting that he’s currently working on.
• Mario talks about his background, and how he got into real estate and stayed in business for 17 years.
• Mario reflects on a pivotal moment in his life that led to his transition from business to ministry.
• Mario describes the move from “success to significance” leaving his successful career in commercial real estate to become the head of the first ministry he led, Pine Cove Christian Camps.
• Mario talks about the next ministry (Redeemer City to City) that he got involved in then on to his next leadership role with a missions agency, East West.
• Mario speaks about Family Legacy, the ministry he now leads, that helps children and communities in Zambia.
• Mario details the programs offered by Family Legacy designed to empower Zambian kids, families, and communities out of poverty.
• Mario shares stories about the impact the programs have on the beneficiaries.
• Information on how to support the programs of Family Legacy 
• What unexpected lesson did Mario learn from his journey?
• Mario’s number one piece of advice for the followers of Christ who desire the completion of the Great Commission. 
• Mario answers the mentor-minute questions.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Family Legacy

Send an email to Mario Zandstra

Hope for Zambia Child Sponsorship

Halftime by Bob Buford

East West

Pine Cove Christian Summer Camps

Tim Keller website

Evangecube

The Kingdom Investor Podcast on LinkedIn

About Mario Zandstra

Mario Zandstra is President and CEO of Family Legacy and is the Keeper of the Vision, Culture, Talent, Work with the Board of Directors.

Prior to joining Family Legacy, he served as the President & CEO at Pine Cove Christian Camp, the President at East-West Ministries, and the Executive Vice President at Transwestern Commercial Services. Mario has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, 1979. He is a member of St Judes Oak Cliff Church.