M3 | Marketplace
Ministry Movement

Destroy the sacred and secular divide.

Sept. 16th

Burleson, TX

The Speakers

FEATURED INDUSTRY EXPERTS

What is M3?

Marketplace Ministry Movement

M3 Ft-Worth is a live half-day event where business and church leaders gather around advancing marketplace ministry. This event's theme is the Efficacy and Application of Marketplace Ministry in Remote Work Environments and Advancing Employee Wellbeing.

Attendees will hear from keynote speakers who have successfully implemented marketplace ministry and kingdom principles in their businesses, cultivate relationships with peers pursuing eternal outcomes in their work, connect with ministry and wellbeing providers, and be inspired to use marketplace ministry in their professional spheres.

Continue reading to see this year's speaker line-up.

Co-Founder

Gary Osborn

CalTex

Co-Founder of Sanantex Oil of Corpus Christi

President and Founder of Oils of Texas

Co-Founder of CalTex Protective Coating US Inc

Certified in Emotional Intelligence, Men’s mentoring, and Coaching

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Dr. Brent Fessler

Integreaters

Talk: I'll Care if You Do: How to Integrate Ministry & Care into Your Culture

Brent left a career as a senior research engineer in 2008 and became a university president in Texas. There he developed a passion for research and practice in adult character formation and corporate culture development. His mission is to bring organizations and people to understand and become their identity--to flourish.

Principal

BREAKOUT SESSION

Executive Director Expansion

Renee Getz

Marketplace Chaplains

Talk: Employee Belonging: Mental Health & Workplace Chaplaincy

After graduating from Baylor University, Renee spent 20 years in banking and insurance as a vice president. She now oversees expansion for Marketplace Chaplains in North Texas, one of the fastest-growing metroplexes in the world.

BREAKOUT SESSION

Joe Carroll

Biblical Leadership for Excellence

Talk: Leaving a Legacy in Your Work

While leading in commercial real estate for 30 years at Grubb & Ellis and Cavender & Hill, Joe co-founded Biblical Leadership for Excellence, a workplace ministry and discipleship nonprofit. BLE's team of volunteers lead Bible studies for professionals in their workplace all over the world, helping them connect with God's greater purpose in their work. Joe's latest book is Experiencing God in Your Work.

Executive Director

BREAKOUT SESSION

CEO

Dr. Brad Hobbs

Luminary Global

Talk: Building a Company Stronger than Kryptonite

Dr. Hobbs specializes in organizational change, leader development, and employee flourishing through his firm, Luminary Global. Dr. Hobbs is sought out by large nonprofits and churches desiring to transform their culture for a new season, scale to new markets, and systemize core processes.

BREAKOUT SESSION

Steve Cunningham

WeTree

Talk: Connected: The Surprising Link Between Jesus' New Command and Greater Mental Health

Previously a lawyer (for a week), Steve is on a mission to end emotional isolation with the Mental Health Minute. As a technology entrepreneur, he left Canada to be a part of the downtown San Antonio tech ecosystem, where he met WeTree cofounder, Lorenzo Gomez. Steve is a prolific writer and has authored hundreds of book summaries, which he hosts on his platform, readitfor.me. His WeTree application is rapidly expanding into large businesses and universities across the U.S.

Co-Founder, CEO

BREAKOUT SESSION

VP, Expanded Services

Chris Champion

Corporate Chaplains

Talk: Bringing Order to the Chaos: Employee Wellbeing in a Remote Workforce

After 20 years in business operations and HR management, Chris joined Corporate Chaplains of America. He serves as Director of Field Development, bringing the ministry of chaplaincy to businesses throughout Texas.

BREAKOUT SESSION

Agenda

Friday, Sept. 16th