Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world,
but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.
Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Romans 12:2
Consultants and Tools to Help You
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4word. "4word exists to support and connect women in the workplace so that they can reach their God-given potential with confidence. We foster communities and cultivate authentic relationships through digital content, community groups, and mentor programs. Our group is the only global organization dedicated to Christian women in business, led by Christian women in business." Mentor program, community groups, events, podcast, blog, newsletter, bookstore.
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C12. "Thousands of faith-driven, results-minded CEOs and executives meet in C12 Business Forums monthly to both encourage and challenge one another. . . . For three decades, C12’s singular focus has been to create a framework that compels and equips Christian business leaders to achieve excellence through the power of peers." C12 members view their businesses as a platform from which they can produce a Kingdom impact in the marketplace. |
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CBMC (Christian Business Men's Connection). "Our mission is to present Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord to business and professional men and to develop Christian business and professional men to carry out the Great Commission." They offer a variety of leadership resources, materials, opportunities for connection, one-on-one mentoring, and discipleship. Watch this video and visit their site to learn more.
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Christian Business Network. "We are a network of Christian professionals seeking to prosper in in our professions, establish trustworthy connections, serve people with excellence, and maximize our God-given potential. We exist to enable members to share valuable resources, explore networking opportunities, and harness world-class services that empower them to fulfill their calling and maximize their impact. We help Christian professionals maximize their potential to excel, prosper, and succeed at their profession by equipping, empowering, and connecting them via our Community Engagement Platform." Read the rest of their profile here.
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Christian Women Business Organization (CWBO). An inviting community of professional Christian women who are mutually supportive in faith, family, and business. For professional Christian women, business owners, ministry founders, and women re-entering the workforce. "Our culture is Christ centered, others focused. We offer a refreshing approach to networking and business building." |
Convene. From the website: "Convene’s mission is to connect, equip and inspire Christian CEOs and business owners to grow exceptional businesses and become higher-impact leaders to honor God. Through a community of peer-to-peer advisory teams, executive coaching and world-class consulting, we work with Christian CEOs and business owners to impact the Life of a Leader, leading to an ultimate Kingdom legacy." Their vision: "Transforming lives and businesses globally for God's glory."
Explore the site to learn more about the resources Convene offers. Consider joining a Christian business forum team to help you grow your business and make an impact for the Kingdom. Or working monthly with a seasoned executive coach. Learn about their consulting network and how that might work for you. Check out the conference schedule and locations. Follow their blog and/or podcast.
Explore the site to learn more about the resources Convene offers. Consider joining a Christian business forum team to help you grow your business and make an impact for the Kingdom. Or working monthly with a seasoned executive coach. Learn about their consulting network and how that might work for you. Check out the conference schedule and locations. Follow their blog and/or podcast.
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Faith Driven Entrepreneur. "Faith Driven Entrepreneur exists to help shape the entrepreneurs who are shaping our culture to know God and look more like Him. . . . We are a movement dedicated to gathering one million Christ-following entrepreneurs and equipping them, so they can fulfill their call to create and transform the world around them." This is done through providing content, community, and connections.
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FCCI (Fellowship of Companies for Christ International). Fellowship of Companies for Christ International helps Christian business owners, CEOs, and Executives advance the Kingdom through business. FCCI provides connection in community, specialized training, and access to resources to help you lead a company for Jesus Christ.
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Kahle Way. Dave Kahle points out that biblical businesses are God's first choice as a venue in which to interact with Him, as places for the development of faith, for the application of spiritual gifts, and for the growth of leadership character. He invites Christian business owners a variety of ways to examine all their businesses can be. As the first
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step, he offers a biblical business assessment as a free download. Use it to identify the places where your efforts will make the greatest impact. Browse his site to learn more about how you can about making that impact. Resources include a "Building Biblical Business" ezine, books and e-books, podcasts, a blog, a biblical business course, and the Christian Sales Association.
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Mauri Rene. "The God-given and Holy Spirit driven mission of Mauri Rene is to set off a chain reaction around the world, renewing the mindset of business owners towards Christ and their businesses by making God #1 in their businesses. This renewal will lead to more joy and love in the hearts of business owners, their families, employees, communities, and every life they touch. This renewal and transformation will lead to many salvations, one business at a time!" On the website, learn about her workshops and seminars, her books, how you can invite her as a speaker, and much more. Mauri has written two blogs for More Christian Links (just search under her name to find them) . . . and I hope there will be more to come!
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Tennessee Christian Chamber of Commerce. "We empower ministry in the workplace by developing, connecting and accelerating the growth of Christian business professionals throughout Tennessee.. The Tennessee Christian Chamber of Commerce is a faith-based organization with the sole purpose of advancing common business interests by transforming the economic and spiritual climate of the business community, invoking the principles of faith at work, and by providing resources for professional and spiritual development, improving business practices and equipping Christian professionals to affect change in the marketplace for Jesus Christ." Visit their site to learn more about how you can get involved and view their member directory.
US Christian Chamber of Commerce. "Advancing the Kingdom Through the Marketplace. . . . People want to do business with Christians. Our Christian Chamber directory makes it easy to locate Christian businesses from which to purchase goods and services. Strong relationships based on shared values and beliefs, Christians can further the Kingdom as they support one another in growing their businesses and creating citywide transformation.." Visit the website to learn how you can get involved. Learn about membership, conferences, and other events.
Helpful Articles
Christian Educators Academy. Article by Camilla Klein: "How Should Christians Do Business? A Guide for Firms and Consumers."
Eternal Perspective Ministries. Post by Randy Alcorn: "Running Your Business to the Glory of God."
Gospel Coalition. Post by Laura Baxter: "How 'Christian' Should My Small Business Be?"
Got Questions. "What principles should distinguish a Christian business?"
Humble and Whole. "Honoring God with Your Business."
Eternal Perspective Ministries. Post by Randy Alcorn: "Running Your Business to the Glory of God."
Gospel Coalition. Post by Laura Baxter: "How 'Christian' Should My Small Business Be?"
Got Questions. "What principles should distinguish a Christian business?"
Humble and Whole. "Honoring God with Your Business."
