Peer advisory groups are a well-established and valuable concept. Peer advisor groups usually consist of a few different elements. First, there is the group itself which typically consists of a cluster of 8 – 12 individuals, meeting every 1 – 2 months. Second, there is a group chair who conducts individual meetings with each member. Third, there is a meeting of all the groups in the network in a learning session where an expert speaker joins the group to address a specific business issue. These three elements form the value offering of a peer advisory group.
Groups that have a Christian component will integrate faith into the entire process. For example, speakers at learning sessions may address issues such as engagement in the public square from a Christian perspective. Or there may be a discussion around the application of biblical values to business issues. See our list below of the top ten Christian peer advisory groups for Christian business and entrepreneurial leaders.
ELO Peer Advisory Groups are a fast-growing network comprised of Christian CEOs, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and other business leaders. These groups help Christian business leaders learn, grow, and find meaning in their businesses. By meeting with other like-minded leaders and peers from non-competing industries, members are able to sharpen their entrepreneurial spirit and hone their skills as leaders. By meeting with professional business advisors and global expert presenters, members are able to learn how to prosper in their business practices and as Christians in the marketplace. All meeting conversations are fully confidential, allowing members to safely share their business concerns and receive helpful advice and insights from their peers. Through our Peer Advisory Groups, members collaborate to work through their business issues and concerns, gaining helpful advice and insights from one another.
FaithTech was founded by James Kelly in Waterloo, ON, one of Canada’s top tech hubs. FaithTech is a growing movement of Christians interested in all things faith and technology. Their vision is to become a global hub for FaithTech conversations, integrations, and innovations. They now have communities in Canada, the US and beyond. They have lab projects rooted in local and global communities. Through local meet-ups and global virtual meet-ups and events, they want to bring community together.
3. Truth At Work
Truth At Work has developed products, programs, and services to serve thousands of Christian business and marketplace leaders. They want to help individuals build and lead their companies and organizations on proven biblical principles and practices. They want to help individuals grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. They want to help members transform the marketplace for Christ and Fulfill God’s calling upon their lives at work and at home.
4. Fellowship of Companies for Christ International
What began as a few business leaders searching for answers on how to run their companies for Christ, grew to a globe-spanning fellowship of company stewards united by a common vision. FCCI believes that God can use the why and how of businesses to positively impact the world for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Business Leadership Group members gather regularly to encourage and equip each other to pursue God’s purpose for their lives and their businesses.
5. Pinnacle Forum
Pinnacle Forum was inspired by Dr. Bill Bright, Founder of Campus Crusade for Christ International. Some of those he influenced began convening small peer groups around Phoenix that aimed to encourage one another spiritually, share Christ with their peers, and challenge each other to use their leadership position and resources in strategic ways for the glory of God. In 2001, Pinnacle Forum began to replicate this model throughout the United States, now providing inspiration and the networking mechanism for leaders across America to magnify Christ.
6. 4word for Women
4word leads, connects, and supports women in the workplace to help them achieve their God-given potential with confidence. 4word achieves this mission through 4word’s Digital Content, 4word Community Groups, and the 4word Mentor Program. They provide a growing global community of Christian women in the workplace. There are many 4word Community Groups. There is a 4word Mentor Program that provides a Christian mentor to walk alongside women in their career and faith.
7. New Canaan Society
The New Canaan Society is a group of men who gather together to encourage each other in friendship and faith and to support each other to be better husbands, fathers — and better men — in the marketplace and in our communities. Friendship at NCS happens through our regular meetings in local Chapters across the US. A few times a month, groups gather to hear a speaker share a personal story that enlightens, encourages or challenges members.
8. LeaderImpact
LeaderImpact is part of Cru in the US and Power to Change in Canada; the forerunner was Campus Crusade for Christ. They have LeaderImpact Groups and the chair is typically not a business person. The groups have a strong focus on evangelism and to go on visions trips to third world countries to show the Jesus Film and convert entire villages at a time. The groups are free but members are usually expected to financially support the group leader who is a “missionary” work who needs to raise support.
9. C12 Group
Leaders limit their potential when they lead from isolation. That’s why thousands of faith-driven, results-minded CEOs and executives meet in C12 Business Forums monthly to both encourage and challenge one another. These powerful groups of peers work together to make better decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and create solid plans for business growth, all while striving to create eternal impact far beyond the bottom line.
10. Convene
Convene is a trusted community of Christian business leaders who meet monthly in peer-advisory teams. Together, Convene members process opportunities and challenges, share priceless information from personal experience with each other, and grow in their faith through Christian executive learning content. Convene exists as a space for members to step away from the day-to-day and focus on developing in big strides with counsel from trusted peers and advisors.