About Us |
What is The Joseph Factor (XJ)?
The Joseph Factor Group (XJ) is a collection of Christian-centered individuals dedicated to assist ministries, churches, and communities in reaching their full potential through the processes of visioning, strategic planning, and leading-edge business practices through collaborative facilitation. This Group is committed to superb customer service and professionalism in providing high-quality business products. The XJ logo represents that the Joseph Factor (J) will exponentially benefit any entity (X). Purpose To show the love of Christ while aiding organizations through our commitment to superb customer service and professionalism in providing high-quality business products. Vision We envision a world where business acumen enhances informed decision making in the success of both secular and non-secular entities to make the world a better place. |
Our History |
What is The Joseph Factor (XJ) Concept?
The Joseph Factor Group was conceived in the Fall of 2006. It is modeled after the life of Father Israel’s beloved 7th son, Joseph (Genesis 37:2). Joseph throughout his life demonstrated a God given gift of vision and the ability to interpret visions. He not only understood the vision, but developed plans for prosperous outcomes, even in troublesome times (Genesis 41:25-57). In the hands of God, the gifts benefited many Joseph encountered and saved the lives of his people in the time of famine. |
Our Team
Anthony D. Bobo, Jr.
The Joseph Factor Group - Senior Associate
Leader
Anthony has over 30 years of public service, leading at the highest levels of the federal government. He has also served on many boards in the private and public sectors, including the boards of Virginia Tech University and College of Natural Resources (Blacksburg, VA) (1998-2000), Maryland Governor's State Parks Community Advisory Committee (2016-2022), and Maryland Chapter of the Association for Conflict Resolution (2016-2021). Currently, he serves on the board of Chesapeake Conservancy (a nonprofit organization based in Annapolis, Maryland believing that the Chesapeake is a national treasure that should be accessible for everyone and a place where wildlife can thrive). He coaches leaders from every background and from many locations. The leaders he coaches include civil servants, community leaders, and pastors.
Strategist
Anthony’s commitment to seeing organizations achieve their best has caused him to partner with many organizations in providing strategic plans, business practices, and conflict resolution programs. For example, he partnered with Common Ground Church (Jackson, MS) to help them develop Common Ground Community Development Corporation. Together, they have built several community enterprises, which include a lawn care service, barber shop/beauty salon, and mentoring programs.
Educator
Anthony’s call to serve propels him to share experiences with others through lectures, courses, and workshops. He annually facilitates Diversity, Inclusion, Equity training with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for federal and private sector EEO managers, supervisors, practitioners, HR professionals, attorneys, and alternative dispute resolution specialists. He has served as an adjunct professor in Christian Leadership and Diversity at Greenville College (Greenville, IL) and as an instructor in Leadership and Workplace Conflicts at Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution (Greenbelt, MD). As of August 2020, he is the lead instructor for the "Commissioned To Lead" Urban Leadership Certificate Program through the Intercultural and International Leadership Institute (in partnership with Crown College, St. Bonifacius, MN) a program for those striving to impact communities for Christ through justice, reconciliation, and serving the poor.
Author
Anthony also shares his experiences and knowledge through writing. He is published in several newsletters and newspapers. He enjoys collaborating with others in sharing expertise such as the article he co-authored with Pastor John Perkins in The Clarion Ledger (Jackson, Mississippi) “‘Plays’ for common ground in race relations.”
In January of 2020, he released the co-authored book, Commissioned To Love (C2L) (which launched as an Amazon Top 100 Best Seller in the category of Christian Missions). The book C2L has inspired a movement through engaging and challenging its readers to inter-personally see their own biases so we can live as Christians- starting to listen and understand others to begin the process of healing and reconciliation. Living daily to seek peace, justice, wholeness, and togetherness through the love of Christ.
Formal Education and Accomplishments
Anthony is currently pursuing the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) at Nazarene Theological Seminary (Kansas City, MO). He has already received academic training from Bowie State University (Historically Black University- Bowie, MD), where he completed his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He continued his education at Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD), where he earned his master’s degree in Government. He is a certified mediator and facilitator for the Department of the Interior (Washington, DC).
He is proud to have been selected as part of the 2013 Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) Leadership Cohort (Chicago, IL). This cohort is “designed to bring together CCD leaders who are demonstrating leadership in their local communities and beyond. Each Cohort consists of 20 diverse leaders who journey together for two years developing deep friendships shaped by peer-to-peer relationships—much like the original founders of CCDA. The Cohort provides opportunities to connect with national leaders and founders of CCDA.” Anthony marks his inclusion in this cohort as a life changing experience. He is currently a member of CCDA.
Anthony is the founder and Senior Associate of the Joseph Factor Group (National Harbor, MD) and the Administrative Director of the Influential Global Ministries (IGM) (Sacramento, CA). He has been nicknamed "the professor”, “the scholar" or "Doc" because of the wisdom he willingly shares. He is an ordained minister, and the greatest joy in his life is his family. He currently resides in Clinton, Maryland, with his wife of 23 years, Stephanie, and their two children, Rebekah, and Isaiah.
Anthony has over 30 years of public service, leading at the highest levels of the federal government. He has also served on many boards in the private and public sectors, including the boards of Virginia Tech University and College of Natural Resources (Blacksburg, VA) (1998-2000), Maryland Governor's State Parks Community Advisory Committee (2016-2022), and Maryland Chapter of the Association for Conflict Resolution (2016-2021). Currently, he serves on the board of Chesapeake Conservancy (a nonprofit organization based in Annapolis, Maryland believing that the Chesapeake is a national treasure that should be accessible for everyone and a place where wildlife can thrive). He coaches leaders from every background and from many locations. The leaders he coaches include civil servants, community leaders, and pastors.
Strategist
Anthony’s commitment to seeing organizations achieve their best has caused him to partner with many organizations in providing strategic plans, business practices, and conflict resolution programs. For example, he partnered with Common Ground Church (Jackson, MS) to help them develop Common Ground Community Development Corporation. Together, they have built several community enterprises, which include a lawn care service, barber shop/beauty salon, and mentoring programs.
Educator
Anthony’s call to serve propels him to share experiences with others through lectures, courses, and workshops. He annually facilitates Diversity, Inclusion, Equity training with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for federal and private sector EEO managers, supervisors, practitioners, HR professionals, attorneys, and alternative dispute resolution specialists. He has served as an adjunct professor in Christian Leadership and Diversity at Greenville College (Greenville, IL) and as an instructor in Leadership and Workplace Conflicts at Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution (Greenbelt, MD). As of August 2020, he is the lead instructor for the "Commissioned To Lead" Urban Leadership Certificate Program through the Intercultural and International Leadership Institute (in partnership with Crown College, St. Bonifacius, MN) a program for those striving to impact communities for Christ through justice, reconciliation, and serving the poor.
Author
Anthony also shares his experiences and knowledge through writing. He is published in several newsletters and newspapers. He enjoys collaborating with others in sharing expertise such as the article he co-authored with Pastor John Perkins in The Clarion Ledger (Jackson, Mississippi) “‘Plays’ for common ground in race relations.”
In January of 2020, he released the co-authored book, Commissioned To Love (C2L) (which launched as an Amazon Top 100 Best Seller in the category of Christian Missions). The book C2L has inspired a movement through engaging and challenging its readers to inter-personally see their own biases so we can live as Christians- starting to listen and understand others to begin the process of healing and reconciliation. Living daily to seek peace, justice, wholeness, and togetherness through the love of Christ.
Formal Education and Accomplishments
Anthony is currently pursuing the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) at Nazarene Theological Seminary (Kansas City, MO). He has already received academic training from Bowie State University (Historically Black University- Bowie, MD), where he completed his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He continued his education at Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD), where he earned his master’s degree in Government. He is a certified mediator and facilitator for the Department of the Interior (Washington, DC).
He is proud to have been selected as part of the 2013 Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) Leadership Cohort (Chicago, IL). This cohort is “designed to bring together CCD leaders who are demonstrating leadership in their local communities and beyond. Each Cohort consists of 20 diverse leaders who journey together for two years developing deep friendships shaped by peer-to-peer relationships—much like the original founders of CCDA. The Cohort provides opportunities to connect with national leaders and founders of CCDA.” Anthony marks his inclusion in this cohort as a life changing experience. He is currently a member of CCDA.
Anthony is the founder and Senior Associate of the Joseph Factor Group (National Harbor, MD) and the Administrative Director of the Influential Global Ministries (IGM) (Sacramento, CA). He has been nicknamed "the professor”, “the scholar" or "Doc" because of the wisdom he willingly shares. He is an ordained minister, and the greatest joy in his life is his family. He currently resides in Clinton, Maryland, with his wife of 23 years, Stephanie, and their two children, Rebekah, and Isaiah.
Associate
Ravin Cline, M.S.
Executive Director - Embracing Diversity, Inc.
Ravin Cline founded Embracing Diversity so that the organization could be a bridge and beacon to individuals striving to immigrate to the United States. She believes that if Embracing Diversity influences the pre-immigration, immigration, and post-immigration experiences of those individuals, it could offer a beneficial experience to immigrants and to the communities in which they live and contribute.
Associate
Mark E. Bobo, M.B.A.
Mark is a servant-leader with a refined focus on personalized learning and interventions, from a restorative practice’s perspective. Dedicated visionary, offering a strong commitment to success. Committed to building rapport by creating support systems for educational staff and students. Tenacious in building teams, securing quality, and forging strong relationships with educational and business partners. Mark holds a BA in Agricultural Business and Applied Economics from The Ohio State University, and an MBA from the Fisher College of Business from the The Ohio State University. Presently, Mark serves as the Membership Consultant for the Ohio School Boards Association. Mark serves on the Advisory Board for the Central Ohio Leadership Academy, which is a high-impact, year-round leadership development experience designed for rising high school junior and senior student leaders throughout Central Ohio. Mark also serves on the Advisory Board for Ohio Gap Closers, LLC., which is a conglomerate of educators and community leaders that work to improve the academic achievement of youth that are in foster care.
Associate
Michael I. Bobo
Michael I. Bobo is a lifelong educator and learner. He has served in ministerial leadership for over 30 years and been involved in educational leadership for 18 years. He is a leadership mentor through his consulting firm (MIB Dynamics: Mentoring Through Leadership) which consists of supporting leaders through reflection sessions. He is also a regional trainer for the National Institute of School Leadership/National Center of Education and Economy (NISL/NCEE). While serving in these leadership roles, he has learned that relationships with people is the pivotal point to move any organization. He supports people through building relationships, supporting through relationships, and mentoring through relationships. He is married with two children living in Tampa, Florida.