It is not business as usual.
At least that’s the idea behind the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce launched by Denver computer professional Paul Northrup.
“I believe God is calling us to be in a relationship with him in all walks of life,” Northrup said. “We want to impact the culture.”
Chamber members commit to use the best business practices, provide impeccable customer service and take special care of employees, Northrup said.
Northrup has signed up 90 members in just over two years with chapters in Denver, Fort Collins and Colorado Springs.
The chamber is sponsoring the first annual Colorado Christian Business and Ministry Leader Conference on Saturday at Church in the City.
“We want to bring people together in prayer and fellowship,” Northrup said. “There is clearly a movement in America, a call to action in the Christian business community.
Several other Christian chambers have formed in recent years across the country – in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida and Texas. Northrup said he hopes his organization will become a national chamber.
Colorado chamber dues run from $100 to $200 a year.
The chamber tithes, donating 10 percent of its dues to a local church. It donates an additional 5 percent to charity. The Denver Rescue Mission is the recipient.
Northrup said women, Latinos and African-Americans form their own chamber chapters – why not Christians.
“My guess is we’ll have the most diverse chamber of commerce in America,” he said.
Saturday’s conference will feature entrepreneur Lee Domingue, author of “Pearls of the King.”
Electa Draper: 303-954-1276 or edraper@denverpost.com
