Business & Ministry Conference 2026
The Business of the Kingdom:
Building What Lasts
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
at the Jeffersonian, 10617 Taylorsville Rd.
The Business & Ministry Conference is a premier one-day event designed to unite Christian professionals and business owners for meaningful connections and strategic collaboration. This conference provides a powerful platform where visionary leaders can gain wisdom, share expertise, and explore innovative ways to integrate faith and enterprise for greater Kingdom impact.
Attendees will engage with like-minded professionals and receive valuable insights from experienced leaders while discovering new opportunities to leverage their resources and talents for a purpose-driven mission. Whether you’re a business leader seeking to align your company with biblical principles or looking for strategic partnerships within the faith community, this event will equip and inspire you to maximize your influence for the glory of God.
Become a part of the movement that is reshaping the future of faith-driven leadership.
Schedule of Events
| 7:15 a.m. | Doors open for registration, breakfast, & networking. |
| 8:00 a.m. | Welcome |
| 8:10 a.m. | Keynote Address: Katherine Gallagher |
| 9:00 a.m. | Partner Prayer and Networking |
| 10:00 a.m. | Breakout Session 1 |
| Session 1a: Mike Muller – Bringing Christ into the Marketplace | |
| Session 1b: Karen & Tommy McKechnie – Impact at work: from vision to value | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Breakout Session 2 |
| Session 2a: Stephanie Putnam – Christian Chamber of Commerce | |
| Session 2b: TBD | |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m. | Panel Perspectives: Q&A with our Speakers |
| 1:30 p.m. | Partner Prayer and Networking: Building Bridges Before We Go |
| 3:00 p.m. | Door Prizes Next Steps & Conference Closing: The conference ends, and your mission begins! |
Keynote Speaker: Katherine Gallagher
Katherine is the CEO of GoStrategic, a ministry that equips and connects leaders through its global network. With a robust background in education and leadership, she has over 30 years of speaking experience. Her journey began in her teens with abstinence-based sex education and evolved to include such topics as biblical worldview, organizational stewardship, business strategy, and interpersonal relationships. Katherine holds a bachelor’s degree in communication and has made numerous media appearances. The author of two books, including a handbook on Christian worldview, she also develops curricula for university-level courses. A former small-business owner, she serves on the board of several non-profits, leveraging her expertise in education and management. Katherine resides in Santa Rosa, California with her husband and has two daughters.
Breakout Speaker: Michael Muller
Michael Muller, in the Lord’s mercy, amounts to nothing more than a sinner undeservedly and beautifully saved by grace! By grace he served in the United States Marine Corps for 22 years to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. By grace, he survived two combat tours in Iraq. By grace, he was awarded the Bronze Star and four Meritorious Service Medals. By grace, he holds a Bachelors of Science in Engineering Physics and a Masters in Business Administration. By grace, he is married well above his class and is the father of seven beautiful and faithful children, and one, soon to be two, grandchildren. By grace, he founded a non-profit Cadet Training Program, the Lee Corps, to raise future military leaders for Christ. By grace, he founded Redemption Solar and Roofing to bring Christ center stage in the contractor marketplace. By grace, he seeks to serve and raise future entrepreneurs to labor in God’s free market economy. By grace he faithfully serves his family, his church, his country and his community. And by grace, and grace alone, will he continue to serve others as unto Christ until he is joyfully called home to his Saviour.
Semper Christo Fidelis!
Breakout Speaker: Stephanie Putnam
Stephanie currently serves on the Leadership team with the US Christian Chamber of Commerce. She is a seasoned executive leader with over 20 years of experience in driving strategic initiatives and fostering organizational growth. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated an aptitude for developing innovative strategies that propel businesses forward in numerous industries.
Known for her visionary leadership and collaborative approach, Stephanie excels at building strong teams and creating a culture of continuous improvement. Her commitment to delivering exceptional results has earned her a reputation as a transformative leader dedicated to achieving top quality and sustainable success.
Stephanie is committed to advancing the Kingdom through the marketplace and constantly expresses her gratitude to be a part of God’s mission. Stephanie is a proud Christian, wife and mother of 3.