For more than 20 years, Lori Bethran has demonstrated leadership locally and globally in children’s ministry and, more recently, in relief and outreach efforts. She has a proven track record of building and unifying teams around a shared vision, driving significant growth and expanding impact. Lori’s motivation lies in helping people in crisis experience Christ’s love through practical and innovative solutions.
Lori is also deeply passionate about fostering spiritual growth, which has led her to collaborate with a variety of churches, educators and organizations. Some of these include Lakewood Church, M3 Conference, International Network of Children’s Ministry (INCM), What’s in the Bible, Willow Creek Association, High Voltage, Kidmo, Jelly Telly, Orbit Media and Creative Trust.
Lori serves as the senior director of relief and outreach for Lakewood Church. Her previous roles include senior director of children’s ministry at Lakewood Church, training and global focus director for the INCM and programming manager for Willow Creek Community Church’s children’s ministry.
Lori and her husband live in Houston. Lori joined the Cook Media Global board of trustees in November 2018.