We view the selection of C12 Chairs to be the work of the Holy Spirit.  We only hope to be good stewards and servants in this process and to avoid "getting in the way" or derailing His candidates!

Successful C12 Area Chairs have come from a variety of backgrounds in terms of education, professional or business experience, and Christian service and church denominations.  It is amazing to see how the Lord sovereignly calls those He has prepared to enter into His work of transforming the world through excellence, leadership and ministry in the marketplace.  Over the years we have come to see some common threads in terms of those the Lord has raised up as C12 Area Chair candidates:

• Mature Christian Character:  committed to living under the Lordship of Christ, 24/7, and able to deal with differing doctrinal views while remaining focused on straight-forward Biblical application.  This reflects C12’s simple Christ-centered doctrine and “big-tent” approach in helping Christian business leaders pursue God’s purpose without falling into ‘minor’ distractions and division.  A balanced ability to Scripturally and prayerfully approach real-life issues is critical.  This can only take place through daily intimacy with Christ, in whom we are enabled to speak and act with spiritual authority.  In this way, group unity is maintained and real focus and momentum is possible.  C12 adheres to Augustine’s notion: “in essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things charity (love).”  Successful candidates will lead by example, exhibiting the Christian leadership characteristics reflected in 1Timothy and Titus, and are committed not to become ‘stumbling blocks’ for their members regarding such matters as consumption of alcohol and tobacco.

• Business Leadership Acumen: although it is not essential that Chairs have been owners, CEOs, or led substantial businesses during periods of growth, turnaround, change or generational transition, all such experiences will help in connecting with the real day-to-day issues facing C12 members.  Having had business unit P&L responsibility is vital.  Candidates with general management consulting, coaching, or public accounting backgrounds, and an ability to truly connect with CEOs/Owners, have also been a good fit.  Those with senior staff experience and a great ability to listen and minister to leaders can also be successful.  C12 Chairs come from many backgrounds, but all share a devotion to the work and an ability to relate to, and facilitate interaction among, Christian Business Owners or CEOs.

• Other Valuable Christian Business Leadership Traits:  among the other key characteristics that typically define a successful C12 Area Chair are:

  1. sufficient life/business experience to relate well, coupled with the enthusiasm and energy to serve others

  2. Biblical worldview and the courage to confront members with reality, given that habits, pride and self-justification are often in the way of problem recognition and healthy change

  3. the vision to be used by the Lord to transform their local marketplace

  4. desire/perseverance to build a successful C12 practice/business, with the direct-selling discipline and the financial capacity to invest and patiently build C12 groups while creating an income stream from scratch

  5. solid reputation in the local business and Christian community and a network of contacts from which an initial group might be launched

  6. long-term desire to become a full-time C12 Chair and ability to operate as an independent business under the standards of a franchise arrangement

  7. basic personal computer skills (email, web, MS Office)

If you’re at home relating to, challenging and equipping other Christian business leaders…you might be someone the Lord has called to bring C12 to your area and impact thousands for eternity right where they live!  If so, please go to Information Request – Prospective C12 Area Chairs.