Chief Operating Officer, Identity Creative Matthew Kleist is the Chief Operating Officer at Identity Creative, a brand-first marketing agency serving B2B manufacturing, industrial, and professional service companies. Matthew specializes in business growth, operational efficiency, sales systems, and practical AI adoption. His experience with AI has been shaped through hands-on experimentation, real-world implementation, and plenty of  … Read more

Head of People and Positivity Acme Home Exteriors Megan is passionate about helping people connect with purpose, grow in their gifts, and build meaningful relationships in both business and community. She serves in marketing and community engagement for Acme Home Exteriors and is the founder of Collaboration Alliance Network. Megan loves creating spaces where faith,  … Read more

The most spiritually mature people I know are Christian businesspeople.  There is a reason for that.  Before God created Eve, before scripture, before prophets, before priests, before pastors and before churches, God created work and established the precedent that He would relate to mankind through work. You’ll recall the first charge that God gave to  … Read more

It is so easy to think of a business as just a vehicle to make money. That is the message the world sends out, and most people accept. That view of a business, however, ranks high on the list of Satan’s greatest deceits. As businesspeople, we often define our success by the increase in sales  … Read more

How familiar does this sound? You have an opportunity that looks like it could be huge for your personal life or your business.  You’ve studied it, done your homework, and are convinced that this will be the next major step for you.  You consult some Christian friends and make it the focus of intense prayers.  … Read more

“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.”  Genesis 3:15 NIV           In this simple verse at the very beginning of man’s tenure on earth, God sets a precedent for all of mankind who will follow Adam.  We are to work,  … Read more

In a recent conversation with one of my CBIG (Christian Business Impact Group) members, the conversation went to traveling. In my career, I’ve traveled extensively, averaging 250 – 300 flights per year for many years.  I remarked that I have transitioned from believing that God will be with me to knowing it.  While the specific  … Read more

Director of Donor Relations The Epoch Times Mark is a native of Kansas City, youth ministry moved him and his young family to a church in the Jackson area almost 30 years ago.  Now he and Leah have celebrated 36 years together and have seen their three adult children grow, go and flourish in their  … Read more

2026 Is the Year: Give at Least $2,000 to Non-Profits! Every donation helps fuel the vital work of non-profits in our communities—feeding families in need, supporting local schools, foundations, church, funding scholarships, shelters, and programs that create lasting change. Your generosity, big or small, makes a real difference in the lives of people who rely  … Read more

Last week, I received a call from a prospect I hadn’t thought about for years.  He had an issue, he said, and within a 45-minute conversation we had an agreement for a consulting engagement to help him with the issue. Years ago, I would have thought to myself, “Wow, that one just dropped out of  … Read more