In this episode of Board Matters, host Dale Bannon sits down with Ambassador Todd Chapman—former U.S. ambassador to Ecuador and Brazil and a member of The Salvation Army’s National Advisory Board—for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, faith, and global service.

Drawing from a 30-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service, Chapman reflects on his journey from international business to diplomacy, sharing how his Christian faith shaped his understanding of vocation—not only in traditional ministry, but through service in the marketplace and government. From responding to humanitarian crises abroad to representing American values around the world, he offers a firsthand perspective on the influence and responsibility of leadership on the global stage.

Chapman also speaks candidly about the personal side of his calling—his family’s decades of life overseas, the decision to retire and invest in his role as husband, father, and grandfather, and his ongoing commitment to serve locally in Denver. Now engaged with The Salvation Army, he shares what inspires him about its mission, from its history of bold, risk-taking faith to its present-day impact in transforming lives through compassionate, hands-on ministry.

Throughout the conversation, Chapman challenges listeners to embrace courageous faith wherever they are called—whether across the world or in their own communities—reminding us that meaningful service often begins with a willingness to step forward, take risks, and serve others in the name of Christ.

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