Friday, September 24th, 2021

8:30am – 3:00pm

Faith & Obedience

What it means “to love the Lord your God with all you heart, soul, mind and strength"

Knowledge & Understanding

What the apostle Paul means by “My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."

Humility & Counsel

The power and assistance that is available with the “Sprit of truth" and “of power" and yet we are to walk in Humility.

Money & Wealth

What it means to “remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant."

Truth & Reality

What it means when Christ said “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”

People & Love

How to transform your culture and business through Christ teaching “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want, and it will be done for you. My Father is honored by this, that you bear much fruit and show that you are my disciples."

Purity & Integrity

What it means to your life and business success when Bible says “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” and “Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain?

James Barthel, Founder and Former CEO of Metals Treatment Technologies LLC

James is a successful Business Executive, Entrepreneur, Inventor, and Business Ministry Leader and Speaker, on God’s Calling and Higher Purpose for those in the marketplace. He Founded the Kingdom Business Alliance (KBA) Ministry in 2005 (www.kingdombusinessalliance.com) and has been a sought-after speaker in the Christian Business movement in Colorado and nationally.

Sue Fries, Business Owner, Award-Winning Author, Public Speaker, and Syndicated Talk Radio Host.

It’s not often you see a woman in the pest control industry, let alone one as multifaceted and accomplished as Sue Fries. We invite you to sit back, grab a beverage, and get to know Sue!

Pioneering green pest control
You might know Sue as the “Termite Lady,” an advocate for green pest control methods since 1980. Since 2000, Sue’s also led Ecola Termite and Pest Control and advised numerous organizations including the Pest Control Operators of California, United Against Indoor Pollution, and Indoor Allergen Control Network.

Sue’s motivation for pioneering eco-friendly pest control was a personal one: Her son battled a chronic asthma condition, spurring her quest to rid her home of toxins. Under Sue’s leadership, Ecola has amassed dozens of awards and features on the Discovery Channel, History Channel, America Now, LA Destinations, and more.

Equipping fellow professionals for success
An innate encourager, Sue also serves as a motivational speaker, sharing lessons she’s learned as a mother and a Christian businesswoman in a male-dominated industry.

Sue’s teachings include:
– Business-to-business mentoring
– Sales methods for win-win solutions
– How to look for and recognize opportunities
– Biblical principles in the workplace
– Letting attitude determine altitude
– Working within your gifts

Keith and Karen Peterson, Author, Successful Business Owners, and Effective Ministry Champions!

Keith Peterson has learned to love the Lord with ALL HIS HEART and is receiving an abundance of God’s love & power in his life. He has been joyfully married to Karen for 48 years. Keith worked as an Industrial Manufacturing Engineer for 6 years, when God called him to Transform the Hearts of Companies to become LEADERS in their industries.

These Transformed & Kingdom Building Companies were all different kinds of businesses:

• Bedding Manufacturer in crisis to becoming a National Industry Leader – Went from 10 million in sales to 400 million
• Professional Services Company – Went from 11 million to 80 million
• Car Dealership – Went from poorest Customer Satisfaction to Best Customer Satisfaction, and went from survival mode to Most Profitable Car Dealership in a large city

Called to publish his successful Kingdom Principles; He & Karen published: Heart Transformation for Kingdom Living after spending 2 years studying the Heart.

• Scripture speaks of the “heart” over 750 times VS. the mind & thinking…less than 200 times.
• Which drives the individual: mind or heart?

God empowered Keith & Karen to understand how the heart is transformed, Who does it, and the affect on all those around! God’s conclusion: UNLESS THE HEART OF A PERSON/COMPANY CHANGES…nothing changes!! Companies saw incredible results as they pursued success, God’s Way!

God then called them to start a ministry: Heart Transformation(HT) for Kingdom Living, designated a 501c3 in 2005. www.hearttransformation.org. HT currently works with Leaders & Pastors to experience the fullness & power of God in being transformed.

• They disciple 2,000 African Churches: providing Training Tools & training over 1,000 Volunteer Indigenous Leaders
• African Churches are catching fire and a Move of God is happening in the communities of these Churches. Marriages are being transformed. Lives are drastically changing focus. People are learning to become more Christ-like. The power of God is being unleashed in measurable ways

Heart Transformation has been described as THE SMALLEST BIG MINISTRY in advancing this MOVE OF GOD!

Helen M. Mitchell, Successful Executive, Professor, and Leadership & Strategy Coach

Helen M. Mitchell started her business career with AT&T becoming a Vice President at the age of 30 with Lucent Technologies. Known for turning around organizations, she was promoted six times in eight years.

She is currently a leadership and ethics professor in both the graduate and undergraduate programs in the Crowell School of Business at Biola University. She is also a certified leadership and strategy coach, speaker, author, and consultant to public and private companies, regarding strategy, organizational effectiveness, and building cohesive leadership teams.

As a faculty member for Professional Christian Coaching Institute, Helen is combining her teaching skills with coaching. She continues to stay connected to the business world as she oversees and creates the leader learning initiatives for Convene Corp.

Helen holds a Masters in Organizational Leadership from Biola University and a Masters in Biblical and Theological Studies from the Talbot School of Theology, at Biola University. She also attended the Senior Executive Program at Columbia University. www.helenmitchell.org

Dave & Tara Powers of Mountain City Music, Conference MC and Live Music

Dave and Tara Powers are the Founders of Mountain City Music.

MOUNTAINCITY is a married singer-songwriter duo from Colorado. They write, record, and perform songs that shine a light on authentic love. Comprised of Dave and Tara Powers, MOUNTAINCITY may very well be single handedly revolutionizing the entire love song genre. Lyrics that strive to honor, treasure and untangle the essence of love merge with a sophisticated blend of folk-pop, country, blue-eyed soul, electronic remixes and instrumentals to form a rich sonic palette that sounds just as current as it does classic.

MOUNTAINCITY tours the United States and performs 100+ times per year, and currently has 27+ Million Streams on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, etc. They have traveled extensively in more than 20 countries as entertainers, speakers and worship leaders at churches, conferences, YWAM bases, house churches, colleges, festivals, seminaries, houses of prayer, and retreats. They are collaborators, spiritual mentors, community organizers, event producers, and dream champions! They LOVE Jesus and people!

Bob Benson, Entrepreneur, Business Development Specialist, Advisor, and Author.

Bob Benson is the President of CCBA and the Keynote Speaker on the Truth and Reality Pillar of Wisdom.

Mr. Benson is a founder and serves as President of The Colorado Christian Business Alliance. He is also a Founder and Past President of American Business Advisors®, a specialist in the development of small and mid-sized companies, and the creator of The 14 Dynamics of Building a Cash Cow™. Bob has advised the presidents and owners of hundreds of companies. American Business Advisors® was asked to appear on World Business Review because of its unique and effective approach in developing small and mid-sized companies.

He is also an accomplished entrepreneur who successfully founded or co-founded and developed seven businesses including Benson Wells & Co. CPA’s (now Corne Jantz & Associate), American Business Advisors, Inc., and SecurCare Self Storage, Inc. (SCSS) where he served as President/CEO. SCSS is now National Storage Affiliates (NSA ticker symbol) the fourth largest self-storage company in America. Bob is a CPA and Certified Management Consultant.

Bob spent four decades studying the Bible under the guidance of the Holy Spirit “the Spirit of truth" leading him to the answers to his question, “What is going on in Christianity?" He is the author of Stand Firm with God’s Power in Business.

Mr. Benson is currently on the Board of Heart Transformation for Kingdom Living and has served on the Boards of Dakota Wesleyan University, Cherry Hills Community Church, Denver Youth for Christ, Project C.U.R.E and Love & Logic Institute.

Dan Churchwell, Program Outreach Director and Philosophy, Theology & Economics Professor

Dan currently serves as the Director of Program Outreach for the Acton Institute where he manages external relationships with foundations, higher education institutions, businesses and NGOs. During his tenure, his team has designed and executed over 50 educational conferences ranging from small collegiate seminars to Acton's flagship annual conference, Acton University.

Prior to his work at Acton, Dan spent ten years in higher education as a lecturer and administrator in the Pacific Northwest. He is interdisciplinary in his interests and has taught and lectured widely on issues related to the intersection of philosophy, theology and economics. His current research interests include media ecology, technological ethics and the future of work.

Dan also has experience in a Fortune 100 logistics company, a commercial real estate investment firm, has served as executive director of an international medical non-profit, and on multiple non-profit boards.

Steve Simpson, Trusted Advisor and Founder of Christian CEO

ChristianCEO (CC) brings together qualified Presidents, Owners, and CEOs for monthly peer roundtables. These peer gatherings include monthly individual coaching, and when combined have proven to be extremely effective in growing stronger, more profitable companies. Our Member Boards provide a confidential place for encouragement and connection with other leaders as you navigate the ups and downs of life. Personal friendships are forged even as professional skills are sharpened. Have you experienced challenges that come to you alone because you are at the top? At ChristianCEO, questions are asked, answers are questioned, and encouragement, accountability, and prayer flow from peers who have been there. ChristianCEO benefits from best practices informed by over 500 business roundtables held with Colorado and Maryland business owners since 2007. Groups utilize proven thought processes and execution tools they unpack business leadership topics such as Strategic Planning, Lean Operations, Successor & Culture Development, Work/Life Balance, Company Ministry and Spiritual Growth.