Dustin DeBoer
M. Ed, MFT
USMost leadership development skips the most important arena: home. Dustin equips audiences to lead themselves, their families, and their world with 33 years of experience and Maxwell Behavioral Analysis.
Founder of The 318 Way | Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Speaker & Behavioral Consultant
Dustin DeBoer has spent 33 years building leaders in churches, schools, organizations, boardrooms, and living rooms. As the founder of The 318 Way, he equips audiences with a leadership "map" built on biblical depth, behavioral science, and three decades of real-world experience. His work focuses on four critical domains: leading yourself, leading at home, leading the next generation, and leading in the world.
The 318 Way Mission: H.O.P.E.
The 318 Way is rooted in Genesis 14:14, emphasizing that the difference between drifting and building something lasting is preparation and purpose. Dustin’s mission is H.O.P.E. — Helping Other People Excel — in faith, family, and freedom through four pathways:
- Lead Yourself: Self-awareness, behavioral intelligence, and purpose-driven identity.
- Lead at Home: Strengthening marriages and parenting as the foundation of influence.
- Lead the Next Generation: Equipping parents and educators to develop young impact-makers.
- Lead in the World: Serving executives and teams with frameworks that transform culture.
Signature Speaking Programs
Dustin is a versatile communicator with a 19-program catalog, ranging from student keynotes to executive facilitation:
- Why You're Stuck: From Drift to Drive – A keynote on breaking patterns through behavioral self-awareness.
- The Four Pathways – A comprehensive framework for leading across all spheres of life.
- The 318 Leadership Architecture – A business-centric keynote on shared vision and behavioral diagnostics.
- Meaning in the Fire – Navigating adversity through the lens of the Book of Job and profound psychological insights.
- SYMBIS® (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) – Specialized pre-marital and remarriage assessment facilitation.
- Family Equip, Empower & Expand – A unique 37-week cohort program for family development.
Credentials & Expertise
Dustin’s background integrates theological grounding with clinical and behavioral insights. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy at Bethel Seminary.
Academic Background:
- Masters in MFT in Progress - Campbellsville University
- M.Ed. in Outdoor Education & Leadership – University of Minnesota
- B.S. in Bible (Youth Ministry concentration) – Summit University
Certifications:
- Maxwell Leadership: Certified Coach, Speaker, and Behavioral Analysis Consultant (DISC).
- Specialized Maxwell Certifications: Parenting & Family, Youth Resources, and HR Benchmarking.
- ICF Credentialed Life Coach – International Coach Federation.
- SYMBIS® Certified Facilitator – Trained by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott (including SYMBIS+).
- Toastmasters Accredited Speaker.
Approach & Style
Dustin’s style is direct, warm, and grounded. Before founding The 318 Way, he spent years as a fine art photographer and freelance journalist—disciplines that sharpened his ability to create memorable visual storytelling. His experience in Outdoor Education ensures that his programs are never passive; they are built on experiential learning, assessments, and immediate application.
Personal
Dustin and his wife, Shanon, live in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. Faith, family, and freedom are the architecture of his life, and he operates daily on the principle of helping others reach their highest potential.
Connect with Dustin
- Website: the318way.com
- LinkedIn: Personal Profile | The 318 Way
- Social Media: YouTube (@the318way), Instagram (@the318way), Facebook (@the318way), X (@deboer_dus93935), Truth Social (@the318way), and Pinterest (@The318Way)
Founder of The 318 Way | Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Speaker & Behavioral Consultant
Dustin DeBoer has spent 33 years building leaders in churches, schools, organizations, boardrooms, and living rooms. As the founder of The 318 Way, he equips audiences with a leadership "map" built on biblical depth, behavioral science, and three decades of real-world experience. His work focuses on four critical domains: leading yourself, leading at home, leading the next generation, and leading in the world.
The 318 Way Mission: H.O.P.E.
The 318 Way is rooted in Genesis 14:14, emphasizing that the difference between drifting and building something lasting is preparation and purpose. Dustin’s mission is H.O.P.E. — Helping Other People Excel — in faith, family, and freedom through four pathways:
- Lead Yourself: Self-awareness, behavioral intelligence, and purpose-driven identity.
- Lead at Home: Strengthening marriages and parenting as the foundation of influence.
- Lead the Next Generation: Equipping parents and educators to develop young impact-makers.
- Lead in the World: Serving executives and teams with frameworks that transform culture.
Signature Speaking Programs
Dustin is a versatile communicator with a 19-program catalog, ranging from student keynotes to executive facilitation:
- Why You're Stuck: From Drift to Drive – A keynote on breaking patterns through behavioral self-awareness.
- The Four Pathways – A comprehensive framework for leading across all spheres of life.
- The 318 Leadership Architecture – A business-centric keynote on shared vision and behavioral diagnostics.
- Meaning in the Fire – Navigating adversity through the lens of the Book of Job and profound psychological insights.
- SYMBIS® (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) – Specialized pre-marital and remarriage assessment facilitation.
- Family Equip, Empower & Expand – A unique 37-week cohort program for family development.
Credentials & Expertise
Dustin’s background integrates theological grounding with clinical and behavioral insights. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy at Bethel Seminary.
Academic Background:
- Masters in MFT in Progress - Campbellsville University
- M.Ed. in Outdoor Education & Leadership – University of Minnesota
- B.S. in Bible (Youth Ministry concentration) – Summit University
Certifications:
- Maxwell Leadership: Certified Coach, Speaker, and Behavioral Analysis Consultant (DISC).
- Specialized Maxwell Certifications: Parenting & Family, Youth Resources, and HR Benchmarking.
- ICF Credentialed Life Coach – International Coach Federation.
- SYMBIS® Certified Facilitator – Trained by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott (including SYMBIS+).
- Toastmasters Accredited Speaker.
Approach & Style
Dustin’s style is direct, warm, and grounded. Before founding The 318 Way, he spent years as a fine art photographer and freelance journalist—disciplines that sharpened his ability to create memorable visual storytelling. His experience in Outdoor Education ensures that his programs are never passive; they are built on experiential learning, assessments, and immediate application.
Personal
Dustin and his wife, Shanon, live in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. Faith, family, and freedom are the architecture of his life, and he operates daily on the principle of helping others reach their highest potential.
Connect with Dustin
- Website: the318way.com
- LinkedIn: Personal Profile | The 318 Way
- Social Media: YouTube (@the318way), Instagram (@the318way), Facebook (@the318way), X (@deboer_dus93935), Truth Social (@the318way), and Pinterest (@The318Way)
Finding the Pattern to Connect
FORMAT
Keynote — 45 to 60 minutes. Strong opening or closing session for conferences and corporate events.
THIS PROGRAM IS PERFECT FOR
- Conference audiences who want practical people-skills, not theory
- Sales, customer service, and client-facing teams
- Leaders who have direct reports with different communication styles
- Mixed audiences — works with any industry or experience...
reDISCover Each Other
FORMAT
Couples workshop — half day to full day. Best facilitated as part of a couples retreat or marriage enrichment event. Includes couples workbook. May be offered as a standalone DISC experience or combined with the SYMBIS® Assessment for a more comprehensive marriage enrichment program.
THIS PROGRAM IS PERFECT FOR
- Married couples who want to communicate better and fight less
- Engaged couples in...
Family Stressed to Family Best
FORMAT
Family workshop or parent-focused session — 60 to 90 minutes. Can be facilitated with parents only or with parents and children together (ages 10+). Expandable to a half-day or full retreat session with Maxwell Parenting & Family Certification content. Works as a standalone event or as part of a family ministry series.
THIS PROGRAM IS PERFECT FOR
- Parents who feel like they're...
The Nehemiah Way: Rebuilding Homes. Reviving Culture.
FORMAT
Available as: (1) a 60–90 minute keynote / retreat session introducing the vision, (2) a half-day or full-day workshop for couples, families, or faith communities, or (3) a 12-month guided cohort experience. The keynote and workshop serve as entry points to the full program. This is Dustin's flagship family leadership offering.
THIS PROGRAM IS PERFECT FOR
- Christian couples and parents who sense that something...
SYMBIS® — Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts
FORMAT
Available as a standalone couples session, a group facilitation for multiple couples simultaneously, or as a component of a church's broader pre-marital or marriage enrichment curriculum. 90 minutes minimum for debrief; expandable to a half-day or retreat format. Includes the SYMBIS® assessment report, Biblical Guide, Caution Flag Guide, and applicable supplemental resources (financial, intimacy, parenting, blended family). Dustin is also available as wedding...
Meaning in the Fire
FORMAT
Available as: (1) a 60–90 minute keynote for conferences, retreats, and church events; (2) a half-day or full-day retreat session; or (3) a 12-week guided series with full participant workbooks and facilitator guide. The 12 weeks move through Job's arc session by session, drawing on Scripture, Hebrew word studies, and a curated library of voices including Frankl, à Kempis, Dostoyevsky, MacDonald, Chambers, Gurnall, Buechner, Galbraith, and Thurman Fleet. Each...
The 318 Leadership Architecture — One Leader. Trained for Impact.
FORMAT
Keynote — 60 to 90 minutes. Available as a standalone conference session or as the framework keynote opening a larger leadership development engagement. Workshop version (half-day) includes team assessment, facilitated debrief, and the three Diagnose / Align / Deploy engagements. Works in corporate, nonprofit, church, and small business contexts.
THIS PROGRAM IS PERFECT FOR
- Executive teams experiencing...
The Four Pathways: Faith, Family, and Freedom for Every Season of Life
FORMAT
Keynote — 60 to 90 minutes. Available as a standalone conference session or as the opening framework for a multi-session event or retreat. Workshop version (half-day) includes Behavioral Analysis debrief and facilitated exploration of each participant's current pathway. Works equally well for faith-based and secular audiences. Grounded in the H.O.P.E. framework: Helping Other People Excel in Faith, Family, and Freedom.
THIS...
Family Equip, Empower & Expand — Maxwell Parenting Program
FORMAT
37-week small cohort experience for 6–8 families, meeting live on Zoom. Three structured phases: Equip Me (5 sessions), Empower Me (10 practices), Expand Me (10 practices). Includes participant study guides, workbooks, Behavioral Analysis for parents and children, and individual coaching sessions throughout. Application required. Starts September 2026.
THIS PROGRAM IS PERFECT FOR
- Families ready to move from...
Shape Your World, Shape Your Life — Youth DISC
FORMAT
Youth workshop — 60 to 90 minutes, or three-session series. Designed for teens ages 13–19. Best facilitated in small group, classroom, or retreat settings. Includes youth guide, interactive session scripts, and facilitator materials.
THIS PROGRAM IS PERFECT FOR
- Teens who want to understand themselves — why they react, connect, or clash the way they do
- Youth groups, student...
Leading from the Lockers
FORMAT
Student keynote or youth workshop — 45 to 90 minutes. Designed for middle school, high school, and early college audiences. Can be delivered as a school assembly, leadership class session, or student retreat. Includes student guide and facilitator curriculum.
THIS PROGRAM IS PERFECT FOR
- Middle school and high school students ready to think about who they are becoming
- Student...
Maxwell DISC Workshop — Biblical Edition
FORMAT
Workshop or retreat session — 90 minutes to half day. Designed for faith-based organizations, churches, and ministry teams. Includes faith-integrated workbook material.
THIS PROGRAM IS PERFECT FOR
- Church staff teams, elder boards, and ministry leadership
- Faith-based organizations and nonprofits
- Men's and women's ministry groups or retreats
- Christian business professionals who want...
Maxwell DISC Team Challenge
FORMAT
Half-day to full-day team workshop. Experiential, activity-based format. Requires full team participation. Ideal for retreats and offsite events.
THIS PROGRAM IS PERFECT FOR
- Teams that work together daily and want to level up their collaboration
- Leadership teams preparing for a significant initiative or change
- New teams who need to build trust and common language...
Lunch & Learn for HR & Hiring Managers
FORMAT
Lunch & Learn — 60 to 75 minutes. Designed specifically for HR professionals and hiring managers. Includes case examples and Q&A.
THIS PROGRAM IS PERFECT FOR
- HR departments looking to add a behavioral lens to their hiring and onboarding process
- Hiring managers who want to reduce costly bad hires
- Talent acquisition professionals seeking a practical, non-clinical assessment...
Are the Right People in Your Boat?
FORMAT
Keynote or workshop — 60 to 90 minutes. Highly effective as a leadership team or executive offsite session.
THIS PROGRAM IS PERFECT FOR
- CEOs, executives, and senior leaders responsible for team composition
- HR professionals managing talent placement and team structure
- Managers dealing with team friction, performance gaps, or cultural misfits
- Organizations scaling quickly who need to...
DISCover Your Motivation
FORMAT
Workshop — 90 minutes to half day. Includes motivational drivers debrief. Pairs well with the Maxwell DISC Personality Indicator Report.
THIS PROGRAM IS PERFECT FOR
- Professionals experiencing burnout, disengagement, or career confusion
- Leaders who want to understand what drives each person on their team
- Organizations navigating role changes, restructuring, or retention...
Discover Your Strengths with the POWERDISC
FORMAT
Workshop — 90 minutes to half day. Includes POWERDISC assessment and debrief. Best as a follow-on to foundational DISC introduction.
THIS PROGRAM IS PERFECT FOR
- Individuals and teams ready to go deeper than basic DISC awareness
- Leaders who want a strengths-based lens on their own leadership style
- Organizations building a strengths-forward culture
- High-performers who want to...
Why You're Stuck: From Drift to Drive
FORMAT
Lunch & Learn / Keynote — 60 to 90 minutes. Available as a stand-alone event or series opener.
THIS PROGRAM IS PERFECT FOR
- Professionals who feel busy but not productive — spinning without traction
- Leaders and managers who sense something is off but can't name it
- Teams navigating change, transition, or stalled momentum
- Organizations looking for an accessible, no-fluff DISC...
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