Looking for a few good fishers of men with Chris Simpson, President & CEO of CBMC (Christian Business Mens Connection)
Release Date: 05/13/2026
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Looking for a few good fishers of men with Chris Simpson, President & CEO of CBMC (Christian Business Mens Connection)
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How long do you spend with God? 10 minutes? 30 minutes? An hour?? In reality, we should be spending 24 hours with God! He is always behind what we do, what we say, how we move throughout our day. Today’s guest Chris Simpson talks about how he stays in constant contact with God while being a family and business leader. In this episode, you’ll discover… Key trait to win at home and at work? (:58) What is a “Divine Baseline” (2:19) Spirituality and being in the Secret Service. (7:02) It all comes down to identity. (13:56) Chris’s Bio: Before being...
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How to build your Legacy for today...and tomorrow with Lance Welch, author of "The Legacy Navigator"
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info_outlineHow long do you spend with God? 10 minutes? 30 minutes? An hour?? In reality, we should be spending 24 hours with God! He is always behind what we do, what we say, how we move throughout our day. Today’s guest Chris Simpson talks about how he stays in constant contact with God while being a family and business leader.
In this episode, you’ll discover…
Key trait to win at home and at work? (:58)
What is a “Divine Baseline” (2:19)
Spirituality and being in the Secret Service. (7:02)
It all comes down to identity. (13:56)
Chris’s Bio:
Before being selected to lead CBMC International, Chris dedicated 28 years to a distinguished career in the public sector.
As a Commanding Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, he led some of the world’s toughest personnel, honing his leadership skills in demanding environments. In 1999, he transitioned to the United States Secret Service, where he was responsible for protecting seven American presidents and leading elite teams in complex, high-stakes international missions. He was selected as the Diplomatic Attaché to the nation of Colombia from 2003 – 2008.
Chris’s educational background is grounded in both leadership and theology. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Operational Leadership and History from Tulane University and a Master’s degree in Christian Ministry from Liberty Theological Seminary. Chris and his wife, Ana, live in Boca Raton, Florida, and have three children. He can be reached at csimpson@cbmcint.org.
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