About Us
Who We Are
CCBF is a national community of Christian business owners/workplace leaders who seek to:
• Live out our faith boldly by inviting God into our workplace
• Authentically connect and share the journey with others
• Build more value through meeting needs and improving our communities
OUR VISION
• What if our businesses were thriving exceedingly in our communities?
• What if it were God’s principles that led them to discover more success, prosperity, and joy?
• What if Christian business owners were the ones able to help more people to live better lives?
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What if this work inspired others to explore what it really means to be Christian?
We at CCBF are daring to re-imagine our nation where this is true. We believe that thriving, successful businesses can transform our communities, not just physically, but also spiritually in our hearts.
This is the vision we believe God has in mind for you and us through the success of your business.
Can you imagine being a part this movement?
OUR MISSION
“Connecting Your Sunday Faith to Your Monday Work”
The primary means of accomplishing this is through the study and application of Biblical Leadership Principles within the context of peer relationships resulting in lives changing and business growth that is experienced in authentic meaningful ways.
OUR GOALS
• Relational Connections
Establishing new connections with other business owners will open opportunities and possibilities for resourcing one another
• Spiritual Growth
Engage with Biblical Leadership Principles from the oldest textbook in the world that shapes leaders in their relationship to God and their business
• Business Success
Employ Biblically based development skills that influence the building and growth of a business through peer relationships
THE WAY WE SERVE
Our approach is to provide business leaders with practical help to live God’s unique principles of transcendent faith, authentic relationships, and grace that welcomes all.
Leading Through Relationships
• Demonstrating God’s Love: CCBF is committed to the success of local business leaders by demonstrating God’s love to a divided, broken and often polarized world.
• Christ, Our Example: We welcome all business owners/workplace leaders whoever they are, or wherever they are on their faith journey. Our example is Christ who welcomed everyone.
• Personal Journey: We believe positive growth and change is a personal journey that happens through God’s love, supported by a respectful community.
• Study & Apply: We aim to foster the application of Biblical Leadership Principles, which will see lives changed and needs met.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:33
OUR STATEMENT OF FAITH
We unify around the tenets of faith: God our Creator, Christ our Saviour
and the Holy Spirit our Teacher, the inspiration of Scripture
and our citizenship in the Kingdom of God.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Thanh Campbell
Executive Director
Thanh has a deep love of God and almost 30 years of experience working with Christian organizations such as World Vision Canada, Trinity Western University, and Partners Worldwide Canada.
Pete Baran
Board Chair
Pete grew up understanding that their small family businesses did more than just put food on the table and a roof over his head, they provided a sense of pride and accomplishment for his family who came to Canada to find a better life.
Shirlee Arnould
Executive Assistant
Shirlee has a wealth of experience working in a variety of support roles including administrative services, communications, web and social media development in both private and public businesses in Canada and abroad.
She has a servant's heart and is willing to help in any capacity she is able.
Lois Raats
Board Member
Lois is a certified business coach and counselor with 40 years' experience who has always loved helping managers, executives, and professionals transition to their next level in life and business.
Olasubomi Sofowora (Subomi)
Board Member
Olasubomi Sofowora (Subomi) is an author, transformational leader, and strategic community builder with nearly two decades of experience in brand communications, strategic marketing, and sustainable development.
John Reiser
Board Member
John Reiser is the President and CEO of Better Events, a leading events company that has set new standards in the business-to-business trade show, conference, and networking sectors. With over two decades of experience, John has orchestrated some of the nation’s most dynamic and influential events, including the BizCon Business Expo, a flagship event that has become a key gathering in the Golden Horseshoe area.
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