Rev. Jim Blake

Rev. Jim Blake is a visionary spiritual leader, award-winning author, and CEO of Unity World Headquarters. His acclaimed debut book, The Zen Executive: Gems of Wisdom for Enlightened Leadership, earned multiple honors, including a 2023 silver Nautilus Book Award in business and leadership. With more than 30 years immersed in New Thought philosophy and spiritual service and more than two decades of executive leadership experience, Blake is a leading voice for conscious leadership in the modern era.  Visit iamjimblake.com.

Returning to Unity World Headquarters as CEO in 2016, Blake brought a rare fusion of spiritual wisdom and executive expertise. Previously serving as chief information officer and vice president of Operations from 2006 to 2011, he helped modernize and elevate the organization during a pivotal era of growth and transformation. Before stepping into the CEO role, Blake worked alongside groundbreaking innovators in the traffic and energy sectors, building a reputation as a strategic force behind some of North America’s fastest-growing and most forward-thinking companies.

Blake earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Central Methodist University and later pursued his spiritual calling through a Master of Divinity from Johnnie Colemon Theological Seminary. In 2021, he was ordained as a Unity minister, further cementing his role as both spiritual teacher and organizational visionary.

Through his writing, speaking, and leadership, Rev. Blake continues to inspire a new generation of conscious leaders to unite spiritual depth with bold innovation and meaningful impact.