About Me

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James is a Ministry Leader and Speaker on God’s Calling and Higher Purpose for those in the marketplace. He founded the Kingdom Business Alliance (KBA) Ministry (www.kingdombusinessalliance.com) and has been a sought-after Speaker in the Christian Business movement in Colorado and nationally. James is driven to serve others with a focus on advising, consulting, and coaching other Business and Non-Profit Leaders. His expertise in integrating faith and work is not primarily based on 'book' theory or unproven concepts that sound good, but rather built on two decades of optimized actual applications and in-the-seat Christian business experience.

James Barthel is a Business Advisor, Entrepreneur, Consultant, CEO, Author, and sought-after Speaker on integrating faith and work. His unique knowledge and expertise include the 'how' to successfully utilize innovative breakthrough leadership and management methods, processes, and systems, integrated with Best Business Practices and biblical values and principles. This approach works for new startups to companies that have been operating for many years and is fully scalable to the business leader's desired level of application. His services are offered through his consulting company, New Horizons LLC (www.new-horizonsllc.com).

Specialty expertise includes integrating strategic growth planning initiatives and optimized Best Business Practices, with business leader-inspired Higher-Purpose leadership and faith-based Vision and Mission. These strategies, when combined with a foundation of biblical principles, drives extraordinary business value. Many business leaders lack the expertise to actually build such a company and the 'how' to bring their faith to work. Let us help you build your business as you experience breakthrough by allowing your entire team to embark on a New Horizon of success and significance.

Experience new levels of achievement in your business that will:

• Allow the organization to achieve higher levels of growth,

• Increase owner shareholder value and business profitability, and

• Provide greater team member engagement and job satisfaction.

James previously served as CEO, leading his Company for twenty years, integrating faith and biblical values into daily operations. He managed the firm from entrepreneurial startup through several business growth pivots, developing and implementing a successful integration growth strategy to create the largest and most respected Company in its nationwide market. He also led the development and implementation of a successful exit strategy, allowing for the continued growth and success of the business. His responsibilities included overall leadership, strategy and growth, and alignment of the team culture with mission and values, as well as general operations.

Under James's leadership, the Company was recognized as an industry leader and for being well-managed. It was known for achieving high customer satisfaction ratings (87% plus), routinely selected by its 50-100 employees in the national Great Place To Work® and awarded Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. It also appeared in national news and business magazines, including Forbes, where it was recognized for the Higher-Purpose approach and successful business expansion. Clients included a broad spectrum from the private, commercial, and government sectors in all 50 states. Prestige clients included many nationwide major municipalities, such as New York City, federal agencies including the FBI and all military branches, and many Fortune 500 companies.