Milan Bittenbender

I began my career working with teens through Youth For Christ and local church ministry. In our most recent endeavor, my wife Jen and I planted and led a thriving church in South Haven Michigan for over nine years. I have had the joy and honor to serve many hundreds of people while experiencing mountaintop achievements and trudging through some difficult valleys. Over these almost 30 years of full-time ministry, I have received a deep and rich education in human nature and relationships.

In January 2022, I resigned from the church we planted. Even after a thrilling leadership journey, I still felt I was missing some keys to ministry and leadership effectiveness…understanding why people do what they do and why people still struggle so much with relationships. By people, I meant me too. During a three-month sabbatical, I dove into the Enneagram, studying everything I could find on the subject. I soon realized that in all my attempts to know God and serve other people, I had overlooked myself. I soon began awakening to my own soul and understanding myself better. It also gave me tremendous insights into those around me. God used this tool to awaken me and help me get “unstuck”. Now, I hope to provide help and hope to others who can find a deeper relationship with themselves and those around them.

I have a passion to help people discover themselves in new and insightful ways. In particular, I want to help people increase their EQ as they discover why they think and respond to life as they do, and how to quit reacting out of impulse and instead live and lead with intention.

Self-awareness and mutual understanding are especially vital in team environments. I believe in the power of unity. A team united is unstoppable. I love to help corporate, church and non-profit organization teams wake up to themselves and those they work with, learning new tools and developing new language with which to build team unity and collaboration for irresistible work environments and unstoppable teams.

I live in South Haven Michigan with my beautiful wife Jen and our three boys (Milan, Josiah and Ben), our dog Josie, cat Graycie and turtle affectionately named…Turtle. I love most warm-weather outdoor activities, working out at the gym, making improvements to our house and hanging out with friends. I also work as a health coach, providing services to become a more integrated person. True wellth is health and wellness – body, soul and spirit.