Dr. Will Gray

FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

After growing up an unbeliever in Fundamentalism and becoming a believer in his late teens, Will experienced spiritual recovery in the Presbyterian Church.

By the time he began focusing on church consulting, he had already consulted with nearly 200 organizations that weren’t churches—through two strategic agencies and through ALIGN (which he founded in 2014). That background, added to his heart for healthy churches, brings churches a wealth of consulting experience applied uniquely to the church setting.

PhD, University of St Andrews (2011)

Advanced training, Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center, StoryBrand

Additional learning from The Table Group, Design Thinking, Co-active Coaching, and Nonviolent Communication

Founder also of Vocationality

Mark Lupton

GUIDE

Mark is convinced that healthy organizations bear fruit. His experience as an analyst, executive advisor, and even outsourced CFO has helped many organizations stabilize and grow in healthy ways. He has become well-trusted by his clients for a range of guidance, from coaching to advising to consulting, and even counseling or spiritual direction at times!

He discovered ALIGN by way of its sister company Vocationality, but quickly found that he was already rowing in the same direction as ALIGN as a seasoned consultant in his own company. He’s been working with ALIGN since 2022.

His family is also currently helping to plant a church on Maui and he serves as its parish treasurer.

MBA, Acton School of Business (named the Acton Scholar of his graduating class)

Alan Bunn

For decades — across both pastoral work and business consulting — Alan has been a trusted mentor and coach to everyone he encounters. During the first two decades of his career, he helped major companies promote themselves effectively, and during the two decades that followed, he has served as Pastor of Adult Ministries for North Hills Community Church.

Now, he’s curious about using the last third of his life to help both companies and churches get stronger and healthier, using the ALIGN approach.

BA, History / English from Mars Hill University

Dawn Woods

Dawn loves birds and humpback whales almost as much as she loves people. After being inspired by her high school English teacher, Dawn went on to study and teach English Literature to high school students. In time, Dawn got her Master’s in Counseling and has spent over 25 years counseling and coaching.

She brings an objective, leveling voice to those working through challenges. Her humor puts people at ease and her wisdom brings clarity. Creativity and hope set the tone for her work. In addition, Dawn is a public speaker for school or church events, and she also works as a Guide in ALIGN’s sister company Vocationality.

BA, Messiah College

Masters in Counseling, Gordon-Conwell

Jannah Dennison

Jannah, based in Wellington, New Zealand, has a varied background in freelance writing and editing, small business ownership, music teaching, and church pastoral leadership for children and families.

A growing desire to see healthy relationships — whether in families, businesses, or church leadership teams — led to her completing training as an Imago Relationships Facilitator and a parenting coach. She loves supporting people in undertaking the growth they need to flourish in their homes, workplaces, and churches. 

BMus/BA, Music and Literature, Victoria University of Wellington

MA in Musicology, University of Otago

PGDipArts, English Literature and Musicology, University of Otago

LTCL (Licentiate of the Trinity College of Music, London)

Trained in Imago Relationships Therapy Facilitation

Lonette Baity

Lonette is a lover of words and stories. She believes the greatest love story ever told is of the Bridegroom and King who is in relentless pursuit of His Bride. Everyday she is learning to live loved and teach others to do the same by creating safe spaces for people to be themselves, connect with the heart of Jesus and receive truth.

For 20 years she has served non-profit organizations in event planning and/or public relations.  She has a Bachelors in Communication Arts and serves in various leadership capacities within her local faith community. Lonette also works as a Guide in ALIGN’s sister company Vocationality.

BA, Malone University

Dr. Matt Hunter

Matt is one part artist and another part teacher-strategist. He’s driven by a calling to help people connect — with themselves, with others, with God, and with their environment, in meaningful ways that help them feel known, and that awaken them to the strength and capability they’ve already been given. That artistry part is the real deal, as Matt frequently creates works of original art, often in unusual media.

For nearly a decade, he served as the Site Director of OneLife Institute, a gap year program. He holds a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Temple University and his experience includes teaching Humanities courses to high school students. Matt also works as a Guide in ALIGN’s sister company Vocationality.

Ph.D., Temple University

Gordon-Conwell Seminary

B.A., Messiah College