Staff

Our staff serve in a variety of roles to provide theological training around the world. We have chosen not to list staff and global partners due to the sensitive nature of our work. To request that one of our staff members come speak at your event or at your church, please contact us.

Duane Tweeten, President

Duane Tweeten is the President of Training Leaders International. Duane joined TLI in 2012, serving in a variety of roles in the organization. Prior to joining TLI, he served for 17 years in pastoral ministry in Nebraska. Duane received a B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Bethel University and an M.Div. from Bethel Theological Seminary. Duane and his wife have six children and two grandchildren. If you would like him to come to speak at your church or upcoming event, you can fill out the request form here.

Darren Carlson, International Director and Founder

Darren Carlson founded Training Leaders International in 2009. Darren holds two masters from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and a PhD from the London School of Theology. You can follow him on Facebook and Twitter. If you would like him to come to speak at your church or upcoming event, you can fill out the request form here.

Board Of Directors

Our board members value theological education, wish to mentor the next generation of leaders and hope to see thoughtful engagement cross-culturally. The voting board meets twice a year and are actively involved in helping the President implement the vision of Training Leaders International.

Board Members

Advisory Members