James Barthel is a Growth Leadership Coach, founder of New Horizons and Kingdom Business Alliance, and author of the upcoming book Thou Shall Grow. After scaling and selling his own nationally recognized faith-based business, James now helps Christian entrepreneurs align purpose, profit, and impact through his Integrated Faith Business framework. With two decades of CEO experience and a heart for mentorship, James brings spiritual clarity and practical wisdom to those building businesses with eternal value.
Here, James shares his journey as a faith-driven entrepreneur, coach, and author. He describes the three horizons of growth (survival, success, and scaling) and how his own “desert experience” in business and a life-changing encounter with God in Israel reshaped his vision of doing business with God rather than simply for Him.
James reflects on trusting God through challenges like selling his company and his wife’s battle with cancer, where prayer and miracles played a central role. He emphasizes the importance of preparation, accountability, spiritual growth, and integrating faith into all aspects of business. Ultimately, his mission is to inspire Christian business leaders to see business as ministry, pursue profit with purpose, and leave a legacy of advancing God’s kingdom through leadership, excellence, and good works.
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