Jesus-shaped leadership extends beyond the steeple and into the marketplace.
Being a Christian who is also an entrepreneur is full of spiritual and professional pitfalls. For many, keeping their work life and their spiritual life separate seems like the obvious choice. But what if you want to bring your faith into the workplace?
Not only that — what if you want to make your business into your ministry? Is it possible?
There are difficult decisions that go into running a business every day, and keeping Christ at the forefront can seemingly make choices all the more complex, especially in a society that increasingly misunderstands, and even mocks, matters of faith.
Should you work on Sunday? How much profit is too much profit? How will your business serve the community? How can you be a good steward of your resources? How can you show your employees God’s grace while still maintaining order and authority?
For them, it's all about profit. For you, it's about something much bigger. Loneliness and feelings of isolation are a common complaint among Christian business leaders.
You'll spend time with entrepreneurial leaders learning the secrets of their success, such as the 5 Capitals for sustainable business practices, the 5 Gears for relational intelligence, building a successful team for your business, and what it means to practice generosity. You'll also do character work through informational huddles with team members, while building a network of church-based and business leaders whom you can continue to rely on for spiritual and business growth.
The program offers a unique opportunity to have real conversations with some incredibly successful leaders and entrepreneurs, so you can gain insight into their success, both in business and in spiritual matters.
Does all this sound like what you're looking for?
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Uptick is a high-invitation, high-challenge experience. We will invite you into new experiences with God, where the Holy Spirit challenges you to be shaped and molded as a mature disciple with rhythms of life that sustain you for a lifetime. We will love you, pray for you, mentor you, and celebrate what God does in your life. Yet it requires a high level of commitment from those who join. Are you ready? Please read the information below to find out if Uptick is a good fit for this season of your life.
2025-2026 Uptick Entrepreneur Schedule
Our Gathering Formats
We understand the weight of this commitment. As entrepreneurs, every hour you step away from your business is a sacrifice and we don’t take that lightly. That’s why our retreat and session schedules are intentionally designed with built-in time each day to check emails, return calls, and manage urgent needs. During retreats, we also include dedicated work blocks so you can stay connected without stepping out of the experience. Our goal is to support your growth without pulling you away from what you’re building.
Attendance Policy
Uptick Entrepreneur is a high-investment experience not just in content, but in community. Every gathering is designed to build trust, continuity, and transformation over time. For that reason, attendance is essential.
Retreats are mandatory. Your presence is required for both the September and May retreats. Only one session or huddle may be missed. More than one absence from our monthly gatherings may result in dismissal from the cohort. If you must miss please contact your cohort leader immediately.
The average cost to participate in a nine-month Uptick cohort is $4000. This covers all program materials, session speaker fees, lodging (when applicable), and meals.
However, thanks to the generous contributions from Uptick supporters and our commitment to making this discipleship program accessible, the participation fee for 2025-2026 is set at $1,000.
We ask each participant to secure at least one sponsor who will furnish a reference, cover the sponsorship fee, and provide encouragement and accountability during the cohort experience.
For more information, please read our Sponsorship Guidelines document.
For people interested in joining an Uptick cohort, we've put together an Application Checklist, which details the 11 steps to becoming an Upticker.
Hint: The first step is to click the Nominate or Apply Now! button at the bottom of this page!
Uptick is a high-invitation, high-challenge experience for young high-capacity leaders. As you prayerfully consider this opportunity, please take a moment to review the Uptick Commitment Agreement we ask participants to sign after being accepted into a cohort.
We know from experience that Uptickers who are committed can expect to reap great benefits: meaningful encounters with God, friendship with like-minded Christian leaders, tools for living as a disciple who disciples others, access to leaders who are successfully living out the transformative ways of Jesus in their daily lives, and experiences to sharpen what you are learning.
If you're ready to reach your full potential, nominate a candidate or apply to participate!
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