C12's 2011 Leaders Conference back in Central Florida

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C12 launched here in Central Florida in 1992. Now, after hosting its national conference in cities across the U.S., the 2011 Leaders Conference: Standing in the Gap will be held here, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee Oct. 27-29.

This event is a time of targeted, practical equipping for both superior business performance and workplace ministry. Attendees will also experience rich fellowship with like-minded peers from across America and from abroad.

The conference kicks off Thursday with a keynote dinner featuring Kris Den Besten, an Orlando Christian CEO and author of SHINE: Five Empowering Principles for a Rewarding Life.

Friday features a full day of conference and breakout sessions, wrapping up with a fellowship dinner.

The conference concludes Saturday morning with a plenary session, followed by the C12 Open golf scramble at Celebration Golf Club from 1-6 p.m.

Special room rates of $129 are available. Early registration discounts expire Sept 15. Details are on the C12 website.

The C12 Group of Central Florida is a personal advisory board of Christian business owners and CEOs, all committed to your personal, business and eternal success.

Kris Den Besten to speak at next Chamber luncheon

Kris Den Besten

Kris Den Besten, president & CEO of Vermeer Southeast and author of the book SHINE, will be our keynote speaker at the Sept. 8 Business-Building Lunch. At our November 2009 lunch, Kris shared how God brought him, his family and his company through some very dark times; now Kris returns to tell the rest of the story!

SHINE is not simply a how-to formula to make you employee of the month or salesperson of the quarter -- although that could happen. Rather, it is a Bible-based, Christ-centered approach for transforming your attitude about work: from that of making a living to that of making an eternal difference.

Join us Sept. 8, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., in Faith Hall at First Baptist Orlando. The doors open at 11 a.m. if you want to get in some extra chat time. Cost: $25 for chamber members and first-timers, and $40 for nonmembers. Registration deadline is noon on Sept. 6. Register online, or call the office at (407) 814-1124. Table sponsorships are available to members only; a table for eight people is $200. Sponsorships are sold only by phone.

Here's a sample of the wisdom in Den Besten's book:

Credible workers get things done. They do not make excuses but always come through by meeting or exceeding expectations. They are prompt, they meet deadlines, and they can be counted on at all times. They do not take shortcuts or skimp on quality. They do not grumble and complain. Rather, they display an eagerness to model Christ with positive words and actions.

Please join us for what is sure to be an inspiring session.

Blessed Are The Peacemakers

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Ken Sande, president of Peacemaker Ministries, will give the keynote at the Aug. 11 Business-Building Lunch. Too often we hear about Christian brothers and sisters using the judicial system to solve disagreements. Mind you, that’s not a new problem. Paul wrote to the church in Corinth about it. You would think we’d have learned by now…

Sande is passionate about bringing the life-changing power of the gospel and God's peacemaking principles into the lives of Christians and their churches to solve this ancient problem. Over the years, he has ministered to parties in hundreds of conflicts ranging from simple personal disputes to complex church and legal conflicts.

Ken Sande

Sande is a consultant to churches and Christian leaders and has written numerous resources about conflict resolution. He has co-authored two books: Peacemaking for Families and The Peacemaker Student Edition for teens.

Come hear Sande speak about solving conflict Biblically Aug. 11, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., in Faith Hall at First Baptist Orlando. You can register online.