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2017 PROGRAM
THE PERSPECTIVE THAT COMPELS US FORWARD
HEART OF DAVID AWARD
Meet author, pastor and lion chaser Mark Batterson. He serves as lead pastor of National Community Church (www.theaterchurch.com) in Washington, DC. One church with eight locations. NCC is focused on reaching emerging generations and meets in theaters throughout the DC metro area. NCC also owns and operates the largest coffeehouse on Capitol Hill. Mark holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Regent University and is the New York Times bestselling author of 11 books. Mark is married to Lora and they live on Capitol Hill with their three children: Parker, Summer and Josiah.
FREE BOOK WITH BREAKFAST
In this inspiring call to something greater, Mark Batterson helps men understand what it means to be a man of God by unveiling seven virtues of manhood. He shares inspiring stories of manhood, including the true story of the hero and martyr Polycarp, who first heard the voice from heaven say, “Play the man.” Mark couples those stories with practical ideas about how to disciple the next generation of men who will put God first, family second, and career third.
COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD
Ben Hoyer is the founder and director of Downtown CREDO, a social-enterprise focused on improving quality of lives in our nation’s cities by cultivating networks of meaning, impact and community. Finding himself in the social-enterprise world almost by accident, Ben does not claim to be an expert at much except the CREDO. It’s a statement of conviction that is calling folks to action and improving their quality of life.
COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD
John Hursh is the founder of the 306 Foundation & Toolbox4Life, organizations that are both helping women pursue a dignified life after sex trafficking, abuse, addiction and other challenging circumstances.
YOUR BREAKFAST HOST
Meet Kennan Burch, Founder of Dream Builders and Brand Catalyst Partners. He is passionate for ministry and helping others pursue what they are called to do. After a 20 year career at Red Lobster and spending 1 billion in advertising/branding he was called to start his own business and has developed the brand strategy for more than 70 organizations in numerous categories including; restaurants, food distribution, logistics, beverages, eyewear, data security, financial services, schools, legal, entertainment, insurance, media campaigns, tile and surfaces, motivational speakers, ministries, non-profits, publishers and film production. Nothing is more powerful than a “contagious brand” and that is what Kennan expertly delivers.
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THE DREAM BUILDERS STORY
To unleash God’s dreams from the hearts of men.
In May of 2004, 20 men began meeting together on a monthly basis to encourage each other to pursue God’s dreams for their lives. The outcome is a story that only God could tell. You'll be inspired by passionate people who are pursuing compelling futures. You might even be on your way to pursuing a dream you never thought possible. It happens every year. Join hundreds of other men and women as we look back on 13 years of stories and pursuing dreams. Read on and get a brief glimpse of what has transpired.
THE DREAMS
“Let there be an expansion of the Life Work Leadership training program from Orlando to Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Pittsburgh, and beyond, to teach Christian business leaders to have a Christian worldview.” And so it was…
“Let there be Business Affinity Groups for 36 business leaders in Central Florida to learn how to adopt a biblical worldview of business and build the kingdom of God by building their business.” And so it was…
“Let there be a rescue and adoption of Katya from a Russian orphanage to come and live in a loving home with parents who honor Me.” And so it was…
WHAT OTHERS SAY
“I’ve never been to anything more inspirational in my life…”
-Steven Grimes, President, Custom Metal Design
“Wow… you have made my millennium. In all my years of involvement in the Christian Community, I’ve never seen anything so inspirational and have the potential to have a huge impact on our communities.”
-Barry Goff, CEO, Triloma Capital
“In all my life in business and ministry, Dream Builders has been the most important and meaningful group I’ve ever been involved in.”
-David Nixon, Producer of the hit movie “Facing the Giants.”
