Equipping leaders to grow faithfully, lead boldly, and scale what matters
Why Faith + Business Matters
James M. Barthel understands the tension leaders face between faith and business. With two decades of scaling companies and mentoring leaders, he brings clarity, wisdom, and practical tools that inspire both spiritual and professional growth.
95% of Christian Business Leaders want to integrate faith with business — most don’t have a clear plan to do it.
About James M. Barthel
James M. Barthel is a Christian entrepreneur, author, and mentor with 20+ years of experience at the crossroads of faith and business. From leading a startup out of $300,000 debt into an eight-figure, Inc. 5000–recognized company, to mentoring over 1,000 leaders across 20 industries, James has lived and proven God’s plan for growth.
As Founder of New Horizons LLC and leader of the Kingdom Business Alliance, James brings authentic insight and practical wisdom that help audiences experience the “More” God has in store for them.
Expertise & Speaking Topics
Integrated Faith Business™
God’s natural plan for scaling life and business
10 Steps to Unleashing Growth
From survival to success to scaling with a God-centered roadmap
Faithful Growth, Lasting Impact
How spiritual growth fuels leadership, innovation, and excellence
Accelerating Leadership Development
Break through obstacles and lead with purpose through the Five Stages of Growth
Building High-Performing Teams
Align, engage, and inspire people around shared purpose without manipulation
Why Book James?
Real-World Credibility
From near collapse to an eight-figure exit
Faith + Business Integration
Inspires leaders to grow with God at the center
Transformational Impact
Delivers clarity, courage, and actionable strategies leaders can apply immediately
What Audiences Are Saying
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Brian Sump
“James speaks with authority, authenticity, and wisdom—he challenges and equips leaders to transform their lives and businesses.”
