About Us
You answer the call to serve others every day. But who’s there to renew and support you?
At Impact Center, we recognize that ministry leaders like you are the heroes on the front lines. Your work is vital and it can also be exhausting.
Impact Center is here to support you, offering a place of refuge and growth so you can continue your mission with a rejuvenated spirit.
Our Mission
The Church is beautiful, but the state of ministry in the church is broken. Impact Center exists to rescue, restore, and revitalize Catholic ministry leaders and through this we will see revival in the Catholic Church.
Impact Center’s mission is to provide spiritual renewal and human formation for ministry leaders, helping you rediscover your identity in Christ.
We want you to serve from a place of spiritual wholeness, where your heart is full and your purpose is clear.
By ministering to the ministers of the Church, we ensure that those who shepherd others are themselves cared for, formed, and renewed. In practical terms, that means everything we do from retreats, and workshops to one-on-one mentoring, is focused on restoring your spirit, reviving your passion, and equipping you to lead with fresh strength.
Our Story
Impact Center was founded on a simple, profound insight: church ministry leaders need help on their journey. Our founder, Jim Beckman, has spent decades in Catholic ministry leadership. After witnessing countless fellow leaders burn out or lose their spark, Jim set out to create a solution. In 2005, he established Impact Center as a humble response to this need, a guide for those who guide others. What began as Jim’s personal mission has grown into a team of dedicated mentors and missionaries. We’ve walked in your shoes and understand the challenges of continuous service. We’re passionate about walking with you toward renewed faith, healed identity, and sustainable ministry. Every step of our story has been guided by the Holy Spirit and a commitment to serve the servants of God’s people.
Our Team
We're here for the people who pour themselves out for the Church.
We’re a team of seasoned ministry leaders who know both the beauty and the burden of serving the Church. At Impact Center, we walk with those who walk with others, offering practical support, spiritual renewal, and a reminder that you don’t have to carry the mission alone. Rooted in Christ, we’re here to help leaders live and lead from a place of wholeness, peace, and purpose.
Jim Beckman
Founder & Executive Director
Serving from Denver, CO
Jim Beckman brings over 30 years of national leadership in Catholic ministry to his role as Founder and President of Impact Center. A graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, Jim has mentored and formed thousands of leaders through his work with FOCUS, Life Teen, the Steubenville Conferences, and as the founding architect of YDisciple at the Augustine Institute.
Jim is a sought-after speaker and spiritual mentor known for helping leaders rediscover their identity in Christ, reignite their passion, and return to mission with clarity and peace. He is also the author of God, Help Me: How to Grow in Prayer.
jim@impactcenter.com
andy@impactcenter.com
Gina Bauer
Missionary
Serving from Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN
Gina Bauer is a gifted missionary, teacher, and speaker who has spent decades forming leaders, families, and young people in the Catholic faith. Known for her dynamic style and compassionate heart, she brings clarity and conviction to conversations about the dignity of the human person.
Gina holds a Master’s in Theological Studies from the University of Dallas and is the author of Undivided Love: You Are Worth the Fight. Her ministry is deeply rooted in her personal vocation as a wife and mother, giving her a powerful ability to connect, inspire, and walk with those in the trenches of ministry.
gina@impactcenter.com
Kevin Bailey
Missionary
Serving from the Lansing–Detroit, MI area
Kevin Bailey serves ministry leaders who are longing for deeper intimacy with God and renewed strength for their mission. With a background in youth and adult ministry and formation from Benedictine College and the Encounter School of Ministry, Kevin brings wisdom, gentleness, and a listening heart to every encounter.
He’s passionate about helping others experience the Holy Spirit, embrace their true identity in Christ, and live with freedom, joy, and lasting fruit
kevin@impactcenter.com
Board of Directors
Impact Center is guided and supported by a dedicated Board of Directors, composed of faithful leaders who believe in our mission.
Fr. John Lager, OFM Cap, Chaplain for FOCUS, Chair of our Board
Jim Beckman, Executive Director
Fr. Joseph Irwin,
Shellie Greiner, Retired stay-at-home mom.
Ray Haefle, Retired Business Advisor and Consultant
Matt Rudolph, Founder at Chrism