Dr. Ron Martoia is a transformational architect.What in the world is that you ask? Ron helps people and the organisms they serve, design and then journey through the experience of deep change. He consults with executive teams in corporate settings, but specializes in churches. The landscape of ministry is undergoing quantum changes. Many of these changes are theological and cultural shifts that in turn change the way churches see and then intersect their communities.

Author of numerous periodical articles, his first book project was entitled Morph!, a volume helping leaders do good self leadership as they foster creative and compelling environments. Ron's second book came out in May of 2007. Static: Tuning out the "Christian Noise" to Experience the Real Message of Jesus, addresses how the words we use are containers, which engender or endanger genuine dialogue. The followup to Static, Transformational Architecture: Reshaping Our Lives As Narrative, looks at how we are designed with core yearnings for transformation and that the key in spiritual conversations is to listen for those longings so we can help each other find our way toward God (released by Zondervan November 08).  Ron's fourth volume has just been titled The Bible as Improv. Seeing and Living the Script in New Ways (release winter of 2010).

In addition to his consulting and writing, his most exciting enterprise is the founding and facilitating of a new experimental learning model called III:TEXT. This is an attempt to broker and facilitate a sort of curator look at the best theological, practical and leadership development tools available. For those unable to explore seminary or looking for a different experience than traditional schooling, this may be the option you have been looking for. So far this experience has been met with eager participation and praise.

Ron's doctorate is in the area of leadership and culture. In addition to having served on adjunct faculty at several Universities, Ron has provided leadership training and organizational development in 12 countries of the world.