Announcing Our New President, Larry Lloyd

April 19, 2022

Leadership Foundations

The Board of Directors of the Leadership Foundations’ Global Office is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Dr. Larry Lloyd as its third president. As the Board of Directors began seeking a new president as part of the succession process, it became clear that the organization had the leader it needs for such a time as this.

Dr. Lloyd’s breadth and depth of leadership experience within Leadership Foundations over nearly four decades positions him to guide LF and its global membership into its next stage of organizational growth and impact. Highlights of Dr. Lloyd’s career include:

Founding the Memphis Leadership Foundation

Founding the Memphis Leadership Foundation in 1986, he turned over the reins to Howard Eddings in 1997 when he created the Christian Community Foundation of Memphis which actively manages over $500 Million in donor-advised funds
University President

After serving as the president of Crichton College from 2004 until 2009, he returned to MLF in 2009
Launching Over 30 Ministries

Helping to launch over 30 ministries, programs, and nonprofit organizations through MLF that continue to serve vulnerable people and meet critical needs in the Memphis community
Establishing the Network Impact and Member Services Office

Establishing the Network Impact and Member Services office for the LF Global Network, ensuring that LF continues in its mission-centric focus of serving our global network of affiliates
Authoring Recovering From Racism

Authoring the book Recovering From Racism in 2014, an incisive exploration of how urban ministry must address deep-seated racial inequities in order to be truly transformational
Masters in Divinity, Doctorate in Ministry

Dr. Lloyd holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Rhodes College, a Masters in Divinity from Fuller Seminary and a Doctorate in Ministry from Fuller Seminary

With deep trust already established within our network, and a proven track record of effective leadership, we are both confident in Dr. Lloyd’s leadership and excited for where he will take the organization in the years to come.

For questions regarding this transition, please contact us at info@leadershipfoundations.org.

As LF continues to grow and impact cities around the world by engaging leaders of faith and good will, building the capacity of others, and developing joint initiatives, please consider a gift to support this life-giving work: https://leadershipfoundations.org/donate.