Advisory Board

CYNTHIA WENZ

Development Director
Cynthia Wenz serves as Development Director at The Great Awakening Project but is also a nationally recognized advocate for Life. She is the Founder and CEO of Healed for Life Ministries, an organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of those who have healed or are healing from post-abortion experiences. Previously, she served as the Regional Director of Donor Relations for Care Net, where she actively supported the growth of pregnancy centers across the United States. Cynthia’s remarkable leadership has garnered attention from major news networks and earned her a spot on the list of the Top 30 Most Influential Women in Houston. Cynthia is a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, deeply committed to her principles of faith, family, and fitness.

Rick Beggs

Board Member
As President of Rick Beggs & Associates, Rick has spent much of his career consulting nationally and internationally regarding development, stewardship, and executive coaching. His teaching, training, and coaching has been with corporate and non-profit development teams, organization leaders, and Executive Boards. For over 40 years, Rick has also emceed, preached, taught and spoken throughout the country, as well as internationally. His travel has extended to well over 40 countries, serving in orphanages, teaching and encouraging pastors, and networking with people around the globe. Rick has also given vision and execution to major events from coast to coast.