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Field notes for marketplace leaders.

Short essays on partnership, ministry operations, and the contribution we've seen from leaders who treat their skill as ministry capacity.

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Q3 Gathering Recap

The story of September 1 at Topgolf Ontario, in words and pictures: a year as Ministry of the Year, a keynote on business as mission, the 2027 ballot, and a word to fathers. There is a seat waiting for you at the next one.

Sep 26, 2026 · 5 min

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From the gathering · Sep 13, 2026

The Asset You Already Own

Our Q3 keynote speaker spent years assuming that serving meant stepping away from his companies. What he found instead is worth a few minutes, whether you're a leader wondering where you fit or a ministry about to ask one for a check.

4 min

How to think about it · Jul 19, 2025

Beyond the Balance Sheet: The New ROI for Christian Leaders

For generations, success was measured in margins and market share. A new conversation among Christian leaders is reframing the metric — a return measured in lives changed and communities restored.

2 min

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