James Mark Barthel

James Barthel equips thousands of Christian leaders to break through barriers, scale with purpose, and walk in bold partnership with God. He is a trusted Growth Leadership Coach, accomplished entrepreneur, and leading voice in Integrated Faith Business™ .

After walking away from a thriving corporate career managing major government contracts, James found himself $300,000 in debt, with two kids in college and a floundering startup. Broken and on his knees, he cried out to God. The answer came: a biblical roadmap for growth—what would become the Integrated Faith Business™ Framework, reshaping his life and leadership.

Anchored in these powerful truths, James and his team built a two-person venture into a national, eight-figure market leader serving consumers, small to Fortune 500 companies, law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, and the U.S. military. Their faith-driven business was featured in Forbes and ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.

After selling the company, James stepped into a new calling: mentoring and equipping Christian business leaders. He launched New Horizons LLC, expanded the nonprofit Kingdom Business Alliance (KBA), and serves on the board of the International Christian Chamber of Commerce–USA.

This book was forged in a 1,000-day journey of prayer, surrender, and spiritual awakening following his wife’s miraculous healing from cancer. It brings together two decades of business wisdom and fresh divine insight, offering a proven path to grow what matters most, with God at the center.

James holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Colorado. He lives in Golden, Colorado, with his family and enjoys hiking the Rockies and playing golf.
Connect for advising, speaking, or media at www.ThouShallGrow.com.