Sacred Activism

Born into a Christian family in Lebanon, CHRIS SAADE experienced firsthand the devastation of the Lebanese war, which led him to develop respect for diversity and passion for peacemaking. As codirector of the Olive Branch Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife, Jessie Thompson, Saade teaches courses on engaged spirituality and the mysticism of inclusion. He is the founder of the Institute for Life-Leadership and Coaching, where he is the senior trainer for heart-centered psychological and spiritual leadership programs.