Feeling Stuck in Life or Business?

It’s Time to Grow God’s Way.

Discover Thou Shall Grow — the transformational book by James Mark Barthel that reveals how aligning faith, leadership, and purpose unlocks lasting growth. Learn how to move from frustration to freedom and build success that truly fulfills you.

Trusted by thousands of purpose-driven leaders and featured by the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce, Marketplace Leaders, and the Kingdom Business Alliance.

Still stuck in survival mode?

You’re doing everything “right.” You’re showing up, working hard, chasing growth, and trying to keep it all together — but deep down, something still feels off. The long hours, the constant pressure, the quiet weight of wondering if this is really what success is supposed to feel like.

James Mark Barthel knows that feeling well. After years of building what looked like a thriving company, the cracks began to show. The stress was constant. The sense of purpose was fading. And eventually, he nearly lost it all — his peace, his finances, and his direction.

In that season of exhaustion and uncertainty, James reached a breaking point. Out of options and out of strength, he cried out to God — not for another strategy, but for direction. In that quiet moment of surrender, God revealed a better way to live, lead, and grow.

It wasn’t about doing more — it was about aligning more deeply with Him. It was about building on a foundation that doesn’t crumble when the pressure comes.

From that moment came the Integrated Faith Business™ Framework — a roadmap built on God’s Word and proven in real-world leadership. It’s a framework that connects the practical with the purposeful, teaching leaders how to grow from a place of alignment rather than striving.

In Thou Shall Grow, James shares the same God-centered principles that rebuilt his life and leadership — so you can experience clarity, peace, and lasting growth, no matter where you’re starting from.

 “When I stopped striving and started aligning, everything changed.”

— James Mark Barthel

By Reading Thou Shall Grow, You Will Learn How To:

Through personal story, scripture-anchored insight, and real-world business strategy, this book guides you step-by-step from surviving to succeeding — and from succeeding to living with purpose.

Align your faith with your leadership intentionally

Develop a values-driven business architecture that thrives

Move beyond short-term wins to sustainable growth

Lead your team and organization with clarity, purpose, and impact

Build a lasting legacy without losing what matters most

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The Three Growth Horizons: Where Are You on the Journey?

Every leader, business, and believer moves through three key horizons of growth:

Survival, Success, and Scaling.

In Thou Shall Grow, James Mark Barthel reveals how to move beyond striving in your own strength to thriving in God’s plan for your life and leadership. Through real stories, practical strategy, and biblical truth, you’ll discover how to:

Horizon One: Survival

You’re fighting fires, chasing stability, and trying to keep everything from falling apart. Growth feels like a grind — and faith often takes a back seat to the next urgent need.

Horizon Two: Success

Things look good from the outside — profits, progress, maybe even recognition. But beneath the surface, fulfillment is fading, and purpose feels out of reach.

Horizon Three: Scaling

True growth begins here — when you stop striving and start aligning with God’s design. This is where purpose drives performance, peace replaces pressure, and your work becomes worship.

 “Discover where you are on the journey — and how to grow God’s way.”

The Integrated Faith Business™ Framework helps you climb each horizon with clarity and confidence — showing you how to grow from survival to success, and from success to Kingdom-driven scaling.

James Mark Barthel

Author, Leadership Mentor & Creator of the Integrated Faith Business™ Framework

For over two decades, James Mark Barthel built and scaled businesses — until one pivotal season brought him to his knees and changed everything. Facing debt, burnout, and a business that had lost its purpose, James cried out to God for more than another strategy. In that moment of surrender, God provided a higher way forward: the Integrated Faith Business™ Framework — a roadmap built on biblical truth and proven in leadership.

How James Helps Leaders Like You

  • Over 20 years of entrepreneurial and executive leadership experience

  • Mentor to thousands of business leaders who lead with purpose

  • Founder of New Horizons LLC and Co-founder of Kingdom Business Alliance (KBA)

  • Featured in Forbes and recognized on the Inc. 5000 list

  • MBA and Mechanical Engineering degrees from the University of Colorado

  • Lives in Golden, Colorado, with his family

If you feel stuck — doing the work, but not feeling fulfilled; growing your business, but missing the real growth — you’re not alone. James now devotes his time to helping leaders like you break through, build with purpose, and lead with clarity, so your business becomes an expression of your values — not just your effort.

James believes your next season of growth isn’t a tactic — it’s a transformation. Let’s grow what matters.

What Readers Are Saying

Thousands of leaders are rediscovering purpose through Thou Shall Grow. Here’s what trusted voices in faith-driven business are saying.

  • Anne Beiler — Founder, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels

    “This book is God’s powerful call to raise up leaders in the marketplace and move from stuck to unstoppable. If you’ve hit a ceiling spiritually or professionally — or long for God’s ‘more’ — James points you back to the well, equipping you to surrender, trust, and lead with Heaven’s wisdom.”

  • Krystal Parker — President, U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce

    “Thou Shall Grow is the roadmap every Christian business leader needs right now. With wisdom forged in adversity and sharpened by experience, James offers a Spirit-led, practical guide to align faith, leadership, and business — to scale with purpose, not pressure.”

  • Brian Sump — Founder, Urban Autocare

    “Few embody the intersection of business and ministry as deeply as James does. This book motivates leaders to overcome uncertainty and lead with faith-based clarity.”

  • Eric Fritzke — Co-Founder, Trinity Team Real Estate

    “Thou Shall Grow is more than a business book; it’s a roadmap to freedom in life and leadership. James’s practical Integrated Faith Business™ Framework helps leaders grow with purpose — without the endless striving.”

  • Ken Clark

    “Thou Shall Grow is more than a title — it’s a declaration. This book redefines where our work flows from. Growth isn’t optional — it’s a Kingdom assignment.”

  • James Lockett — President, International Christian Chamber of Commerce (USA)

    “This is more than a book — it’s a Kingdom manual for leaders ready to align with Heaven’s blueprint. Thou Shall Grow offers clarity, wisdom, and practical insight.”

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 FAQs

  • Yes. The audiobook is in production and will be released in early 2026. Join the email list to be notified when it’s live.

  • Yes — a companion Work + Study Guide is in development to help readers apply the Integrated Faith Business™ Framework step by step.

  • Not at all. Thou Shall Grow is written for anyone who leads, serves, or wants to grow with purpose in their work and life.

  • That’s exactly why this book exists. James breaks down the journey into practical steps rooted in timeless truth.

  • Absolutely. Many leaders use Thou Shall Grow to guide team discussions and leadership development.