Todd Liscomb
Sonburst Ministry
Todd is the founder of the Sonburst Coaching Ministry that helps tepid believers to become active disciples of Jesus Christ. Most of the participants involved in the ministry are executives, entrepreneurs and business owners.
Todd W. Liscomb joined The Center in August 2006 after spending 18 years in the banking industry. He began his career with Bank One in Columbus, Ohio in 1988 and transferred to Lexington, Kentucky in 1992. He joined Compass Bank in Birmingham in 1996 where he served as a relationship manager and Senior Vice President in the Corporate Banking division. Since 2006, Todd has been auditing divinity courses at Beeson Divinity school as the foundation for teaching, coaching and discipling men.
Purpose Statement
The objective of the ministry is to encourage men to discover, to engage and to abide in Christ. This is accomplished through individual coaching sessions and group Bible studies for business men.
Bible Studies
Facilitating a deeper understanding of the interpretation and application of the Gospel message through traditional exegesis including historical, geographic and literary context. Participant discussion on important spiritual truths identified in the Bible is essential to discipleship and spiritual development.
Studies are offered multiple times per week between August – June that last 50-60 minutes. The size of each group ranges from 6-14 men per session. Most sessions are presented at 200 Union Hill, Suite 300 in Birmingham. Participants also receive a weekly email summarizing the theme of the study and providing the text for the coming week. Most study series last between 4-12 weeks.
Studies are developed by Todd utilizing material from theologians from the list below. In the past two years, the study groups have studied the Gospel of Mark, Philippians, Ephesians, James, 1 Peter, 1 John and Acts. For the coming year, study topics will include Titus (4 weeks), Jesus in Genesis (8 weeks), Advent (4 weeks), Hebrews (11 weeks), the Resurrection (3 weeks) and Galatians (7 weeks).
The average participant is a member of a local church who is learning how to apply Biblical truth to life. Todd offers two groups for retired men, generally over the age of 72. He also offers six other studies open to men of all ages and denominations.
Coaching
Todd W. Liscomb founded the coaching practice to help men incorporate the truth of the Bible to all elements of life. The method of discipleship utilizes the Bible, a white board and personal meetings to seek the truth regarding marriage, parenting, stewardship, vocation, friendship, etc. Participants learn to apply the tools to live a disciplined life to enjoy and glory God forever, thru the power of the Holy Spirit.
The coaching process involves three stages:
1 – Foundation sessions (2-3) are to learn about the participant and develop objectives.
2 – Development sessions (2-5) are to create disciplines, grounded in Scripture.
3 – Accountability sessions are held monthly or quarterly to remain focused on the disciplines.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Finance, Western Kentucky University, 1988
Masters in Business Administration, University of Kentucky, 1996
Family
Todd is married to Amy and they have three children.
Todd’s Blog & Talks
Resources and Further Reading
2016-17 Bible studies
- King’s Cross, Tim Keller
- Union with Christ, Rankin Wilbourne
- Too Busy Not to Pray, Bill Hybels
- Forgotten God, Francis Chan
- Soul keeping, John Ortberg
- The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey
- The Hidden Key to Happiness, Drayton Nabers, Jr.
- The Rest of God, Mark Buchanan
- Soul Detox, Craig Groeschel
- 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You, Tony Rienke
Discipleship
- Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis
- Don’t Waste Your Life, John Piper
- Not a Fan, Kyle Idleman
- Prodigal God, Tim Keller
- Enemies of the Heart, Andy Stanley
- The Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan
- Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Peter Scazzero
- Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster
- The Pursuit of God, A.W. Tozer
- Gospel, J.D. Graeear
- Crazy Love, Francis Chan
- Spiritual Simplicity, Chip Ingram
- Knowing God, J. I. Packer
Family
- Sacred Marriage, Gary Thomas
- 4 Seasons of Marriage, Gary Chapman
- For Men Only, Shaunti and Jeff Feldhaun
- Boundaries, Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
- Your Money Counts, Howard Dayton
- She Calls Me Daddy, Robert Wolgemuth
- How to be Rich, Andy Stanley
- Raising a Modern-Day Knight, Robert Lewis
- Age of Opportunity, Paul David Tripp
- The Treasure Principle, Randy Alcorn
Theological
- New International Version, Life Application Study Bible
- English Standard Version Study Bible
- Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Holman Resources
- How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth, Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart
- New Bible Commentary, IVP Academic
- Commentary on the New Testament use of the Old Testament, Beale and Carson
- The Expositor’s Bible Commentary (NIV) series
- Commentaries edited by John Stott, Douglas Moo, D.A. Carson and J.I. Packer
- Commentaries written by Warren Weirsbe, John MacArthur, F.F. Bruce and James Boice
Someday I will………….
/0 Comments/in Leadership, Personal Growth, Spiritual Truth Todd Liscomb Blog /by Todd LiscombAs we begin another year, most of us contemplate or articulate goals or objectives that we hope to achieve in 2016. The creative process allows us to dream, to imagine, to consider the possibilities of accomplishing or completing something important or significant. As we review our lists, we find one or two ideas that seem […]
Tendency
/0 Comments/in Personal Growth, Scripture, Spiritual Truth Todd Liscomb Blog /by Todd LiscombA crazy phenomenon in the sports world occurs each year in the month of March. Amongst the anticipation of spring, a sporting event captivates millions of people. The college basketball tournament known as March Madness is fascinating, in part, because of the unpredictability. The first day of the 2015 tournament saw more 1 point […]
Superman’s cape
/0 Comments/in Personal Growth, Scripture Todd Liscomb Blog /by Todd LiscombSuperman’s cape Shortly after graduating from college, the Lord provided a mentor to guide my spiritual growth. Arrogant and cocky, I was adverse to the suggestion that I was chasing or pursuing a fabricated truth. He warned that the attractiveness of worldly possessions would soon become boring, not sufficient to quench an insatiable thirst. Focusing […]
Love Rescue Me
/0 Comments/in Personal Growth, Spiritual Truth Todd Liscomb Blog /by Todd LiscombThe understanding of God’s immense, unlimited love for us continued this week in the studies. The theme of recent Bible studies is our inability to love in a manner commanded by Christ in John 13. In the text, the intimate setting with the disciples in the Upper Room creates a powerful contrast to the open […]
Car wash theology…
/0 Comments/in Personal Growth, Spiritual Truth Todd Liscomb Blog /by Todd LiscombIn the last few weeks, Bible study participants have been encouraged to read the selected Bible verses in an expanded manner. The Bible commentary associated with the verses provides additional insight and depth of meaning . Cross referencing to other books of the Bible has garnered additional breadth and boldness to the concept expressed. This week, […]