Resourcing Young Professionals for Global Gospel Impact with Tommy Lee

Could the workplace be one of the most strategic mission fields today? Could your daily vocation be a powerful tool for advancing God’s kingdom?

In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Jason Watson sits down with Tommy Lee, CEO of Resource Global, to explore the intersection of faith and work. Tommy shares his inspiring journey from business to ministry, how Resource Global equips young Christian professionals to be catalysts for gospel impact in their cities, and why he believes workplace discipleship is critical for global mission today. He also offers practical advice on stewarding influence, building meaningful partnerships, and taking the first small step toward kingdom impact—wherever you are.

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Links & Resources:

Resource Global: resourceglobal.org
Email Tommy Lee: tlee@resourceglobal.org
Up Next with Tommy Lee Podcast: https://www.resourceglobal.org/podcasts

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Guests in This Episode

Tommy Lee

Tommy Lee is the founder and president of Resource Global, an organization dedicated to mentoring and equipping emerging Christian marketplace leaders to transform their cities and workplaces for the Gospel. He leads a global team across Chicago, Austin, Jakarta, Medan, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Nairobi, Pretoria/Johannesburg, and Hong Kong.

Passionate about collaboration and global ministry (Acts 1:8), Tommy has worked with leaders and organizations such as A21, Navigators Chicago, Redeemer City to City, Lausanne, InterVarsity Urbana, TogetherLA with Tim Keller, and Ravi Zacharias Ministries. He has also helped plan strategic events for Far East Broadcasting Company, Billy Graham Center, World Relief, and the National Religious Broadcasters.

Beyond Resource Global, Tommy serves as Executive Director of The Grow Center for Church and Mission at Northern Seminary, Managing Director of TogetherLA, and founder of CreatePossible LLC. He also sits on the boards of inContext and Renew Chicago.

Previously, he worked in telecommunications, served as a pastor at Lakeview Church (IL), and spent 15 years mentoring students at Chinese Christian Union Church in Chicago. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Washington University and a master’s from Moody Theological Seminary.

Based in Chicago, Tommy enjoys life with his wife, Charlene, and daughters, Samantha and Karra. He also hosts multiple podcasts—including one dedicated to his love of fantasy football, NFL Fantasy Matchup.