Michael S. Cook
Chief Stewardship OfficerHi, I’m Michael! As a husband, father, and 3rd generation business owner, I’ve seen first hand the challenges of making time for self care and family while juggling the many aspects of operating a business. I founded Strategic Doers Group to help other small business owners like me Integrate Business and Life.
My Story
I believe business is more than a means to profit—it’s a platform for purpose.
As Chief Stewardship Officer and Business Leadership Coach at Strategic Doers Group, I equip Christ-following entrepreneurs to leverage their businesses for ministry. My mission is simple but bold: to double the number of missionaries in the world through business that IS ministry.
Instead of simply hiring teams, I focus on building collaborative communities of business leaders who steward their influence, serve people holistically, and operate with excellence and integrity. This creates a ministry in business while fueling other ministries through business—a model I call Integrated Impact.
I live in Lynchburg, Virginia with my wife of nearly 20 years and our two amazing kids. We strive to live an Integrated Life, where faith, family, and work align. I’m also a facilitator with Faith Driven Entrepreneur, and serve on the board of Positive Alternative Radio.
When I’m not coaching or collaborating, I love playing golf, listening to southern gospel music, and hosting BBQs and board game nights with family and friends.
Micah 6:8 keeps me grounded: “Do what is right, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.”
And I’m inspired daily by Churchill’s reminder: “We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.”
Our Values, Vision, & Mission
1. Live with Abundance
We believe God provides more than enough, so we choose generosity, gratitude, and possibility over fear and scarcity.
2. Steward Resources Wisely
We have been blessed with many great resources and seek to manage them well to bring the greatest value to our clients, and share with those in need. We are committed to giving 10% of our gross income to nonprofit organizations in the communities that we serve.
3. Pursue Excellence in All We Do
We strive to deliver our best in every task, knowing that excellence glorifies God and builds lasting impact.
4. Serve People, Sustain Profit
We serve people with compassion and integrity, while managing profit wisely to ensure lasting business and ministry influence.
Our Vision
To see the number of missionaries worldwide doubled through business leaders who embrace their calling to steward the platforms God has given them—creating integrated impact through Kingdom influence in business and generosity from profit.
Our Mission
With God’s help, we equip business leaders to clarify their mission, foster collaborative teams, and live integrated lives, so that they can build His business.
Featured Resources
Courses/Books
- Maxwell Leadership Mastermind Groups https://www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/mikecook/Mastermind
- Maxwell Bookstore https://store.johnmaxwell.com/John-Maxwell-Team-resources_c_323.html