Alex McManus is a teacher who specializes in guiding seismic expansions of the imagination and spirit. He helps spiritual entrepreneurs imagine and develop strategies to mobilize communities of creatives for causes. He annually accepts a cohort of 12-15 leaders and provides personal and customized mentoring.
SUMMARY
1997. Conceived and articulated the germ idea of eco-experiences, environments, and natural images (Wind, water, etc) that later helped Erwin McManus ignite a revolution of the imagination at Mosaic –a community of faith in Los Angeles –and reframed their language in a way that “pre-positioned” it for relevance in the 21st century.
2002. Conceptualized the “walking workshop” that helped participants physically explore the Mosaic core values at ORIGINS.
2002. Envisioned, designed, produced, and executed “eco-human formation” experiences known as “River” and “Snow”.
2004. Created and launched the Mentoring Immersion later to be a signature event held annually by the IMN.
2004. Envisioned a cyber-concrete community for cultural creatives later to be known as VOXTROPOLIS.
2004. Conceived, Piloted, and (later) launched the Creativity Lounge Network (aka, Culture Pubs).
2006. Created and staged the 2-day experience known as the Human Event which is now evolved into M.
2009. Contributes to the future orientation of a faith movement with Kensington Community Church and Vision 360.
2009. Envisioned a Reality Show that ignited the design, production, and execution of an episode that involved thousands of volunteers.
2010. Designing and producing a Discipleship Reality Game known by the interim title of MGames.
Here are more bullet points:
Husband to brazilian artist Niza (aka Adriana McManus)
Father to Lucas (16), Erica (21), Michael (22) and daughter-in-law Natalie (22)
Publisher of “Into the Mystic…” (alexmcmanus.org)
Author “Is Church Still Relevant?” (Ch 2 in The Relevant Church (edited)
Song writer and performer with doSul
Founder: The International Mentoring Network, resident of the M social network, M,
Creator of the cyber city, VOXTROPOLIS, and the Vox Creativity Lounge Network
(formerly) Adjunct Professor: Bethel Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry in Entrepreneurial Leadership
Adventurer/Explorer: Currently on the field in search of “The Mystic.”
Born: El Salvador, CA
Migrations: From El Salvador headed North through Miami, Florida. Journied North through North Carolina and Virginia. Veered West and South through New Orleans, Louisiana, detoured east and briefly adventured south to Brazil. Returned North and continued West to Southern California. Unexpected turn into the winter wilds of Michigan. Seasonal migrations to western Europe and South Africa. Future migrations include heading east to Europe both western and eastern, North Africa, the Middle East and eventually South Asia.
Twitter: twitter.com/alex_mcmanus
Facebook facebook.com/alexmcmanus
RECOMMENDATIONS
Founder of M and Creator of Voxtropolis
“Exploring and imagining with Alex through his mentorship has been the most powerful experience of its kind in my life.
His encouragement and challenge for the person, out of his belief in humanity and concern for the individual, is powerful. I wholeheartedly recommend the M 5-day and 7-day Immersion as experiences to go for.” February 8, 2011
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative
Geoffrey Baines,
hired Alex as a Imagineer and Mentor in 2005
_________________________________________
“Alex is a highly creative and personable individual who provides great service. He is definitely a catalyst who stimulates deep thought that often results in creative and positive change – both in individuals and organizations. I recommend Alex without reservation!” January 30, 2011
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative
Sam Rima, D.Min., Ph.D.
Director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Bethel Seminary
hired Alex in 2005, and hired Alex more than once
_________________________________________
“I consider myself extremely well traveled and fairly well versed in expanding people’s horizons and helping them actualize their potential by sharpening their thinking. Compared to Alex though, I consider myself a novice! He is, to my mind, one of the greatest minds and sharpest thinkers I’ve ever met, and his ability to challenge your thinking, expand your vista, and push you beyond your perceived limits, is second to no one else I’ve ever met. I for one will continue to draw from his wealth of creativity to better do what I do!” January 25, 2011
Joseph Thompson, Lead Pastor, The Well
was with another company when working with Alex at M
_________________________________________
“Alex is a forward thinking, strategic leader and innovator in the field of mission and ministry in the 21st century.” January 25, 2011
Sam Radford, Founder and Overseer, Mosaic Sheffield
worked directly with Alex at M
_________________________________________
“Alex and Niza sparked so much spiritual growth in my life, simply by welcoming me into whatever was going on at their home, and including me in wide-ranging discussions about life, the past & the future, what it means to be human, and the grand simplicity/complexity of God. Through them we felt fully welcomed into the intellectual and social life of Mosaic Pasadena (when they lived and served there, some years ago). I strongly recommend Alex without reservation as a social & spiritual catalyst, a thinker, an entrepreneur, a musician, a speaker, an author, a mentor, and a friend.” May 27, 2010
Nicolas Nelson, Volunteer Staff, Mosaic Los Angeles
worked directly with Alex at IMN
________________________________________
BACK TO THE IMN SITE.