Dr Bob Varney currently serves as  CEO and President of  Cities Project Global  Inc. Since 2000, Bob chaired a partnership called Table 71, where he witnessed first-hand how God can bless the world when Christians work together with a high-level common goal. Table 71 was a loose federation of large non-profits who, in collaboration with over 80,000 Christians, initiated mission efforts in over 3,000 of the previously unengaged unreached people groups of the world. The members who sat at Table 71 included the heads of Cru, Wycliffe, The Seed Company, YWAM, International Mission Board (Southern Baptists), South Asia People’s Network, Saddleback Church, Walk Thru the Bible, and TransWorld Radio.

Hugh Brandt, Chief Culture Officer & founding member of Cities Project Global has lived in 3 global cities for 40 years.   Hugh has experienced first-hand the major problems cities have. He has experienced twisted problems of a city that can feel overwhelming and beyond repair.  He has also experienced city leaders from different spheres of society successfully working together to address these problems when their collaborative efforts reflect a culture of love for one another. He believes in Isaiah 58:12: “You’ll be known as those who can fix anything, restore old ruins, rebuild and renovate, make the community livable again.”In his role as Global City Consultant, he has greatly enhanced our Flourishing Cities curriculum and has facilitated this flagship product in over 40 cities around the world.