Dr. Les Ollila is co-host of The Word For Life: Weekday, and his preaching can also be heard on The Word For Life: Weekend.  Dr. Les Ollila received a B.A. degree and an L.L.D. honorary degree from Bob Jones University. He also received a D.D. honorary degree from FaithWay Baptist College of Michigan. After pastoring in South Carolina, he served 10 years as associate pastor and director of youth ministries at Calvary Baptist Church of Roseville, Michigan.

Besides directing Leadership Ministries, he has authored several books including God's Glory in Clay Pots, Manna, a devotional, and the Foundations for Youth Programs. He is a nationally recognized seminar and conference speaker in the areas of leadership training, Christian educators’ conferences, family-centered church meetings, summer camps, and Christian school ministries.

From 1984 to May 2002, he served as president of Northland International University. He now serves as the Chancellor.