You Were Not Meant
to Do This Alone
CEF is a unique community of leaders helping each other create the solutions God has called them to.
About the CEF Community
CEF is made up of economic actors genuinely shaping the global economy—business builders, capital deployers, and marketplace leaders who are using their influence and expertise as an expression of their faith and desire to advance God-inspired solutions.
Long-term friendship is the bedrock of the CEF Community, formed among people who share a common faith, hold the same core values, and are pursuing similar objectives together. These relationships accelerate what each Member is doing individually, sharpening strategy, expanding access, and multiplying impact.
CEF really is a community of friends from all over the world who have found that their impact is better together.
The CEF Community currently spans more than 500 Members across 46+ countries. That breadth is intentional. It gives our community a true diversity of perspectives and opens doors to high-level strategic relationships in nearly every region of the world.
We don't advertise or recruit broadly. We grow through Member referrals and a selective application process—not because we're exclusive for exclusivity's sake but because the trust and culture that make CEF work depend on it.
What You Get as Part of CEF
Community
Find your people. CEF is a global community of Christian leaders who live at the intersection of enterprise, faith, and problem-solving. Through meetups, prayer calls, year-round forums, and a global WhatsApp network, you're never far from your community.
Connections & Insights
CEF's global network consists of deep expertise across industries, regions, and disciplines, with shared values and purpose. From concierge connections and a searchable Member directory to expert calls and an insights library, the right people are always within reach.
Convening
CEF's ability to convene leaders across sectors, regions, and disciplines—in a non-promotional context—creates the conditions where real collaboration and problem-solving flourish.
Core Member Benefits at a Glance
A quick-reference overview of what's included with Core Membership
| Benefit | Core Member |
|---|---|
| Community | |
| Global Meetups & Member Experiences | Full access |
| Weekly Prayer Call | ✓ |
| Year-Round Forums | ✓ |
| WhatsApp Network | ✓ |
| Access, Connections & Insights | |
| Concierge Connections | ✓ |
| Member Directory | ✓ |
| CEF Insights Library | ✓ |
| Expert Calls | Live participation |
| Opportunity Digest | Submit & receive |
| Convening | |
| Global Event | Early bird registration |
| Regional Summits & Experiences | Full access |
| Delegation Trips | Full access |
| Field Trips | Full access |
Join the Community
Membership is primarily by nomination. If you are interested in applying, connect with a current Member who can nominate you, or list them on your application as a reference.
Our Membership Committee carefully evaluates every application in light of our core values, conducting thorough reference, media, and background checks. We take this process seriously because it serves two important purposes:
It ensures CEF remains a vetted, high-trust community. Every Member has been evaluated for alignment with our core values, so you can engage with confidence in the integrity of the people around you.
It helps us serve you better from day one. The application process helps us understand who you are, what you carry, and how to connect you in ways that accelerate your purpose within the community.
The Membership Committee also gives careful attention to balance across sector, geography, and organizational stage and maturity. We maintain intentional ratios and caps across key categories to ensure no single industry, region, or perspective dominates—preserving the health and diversity of the ecosystem for everyone.
Ready to apply? You can begin the process below. Keep in mind that a nomination or reference from a current CEF Member is an important part of a strong application—if you don't yet have one, we encourage you to connect with someone in the community before getting started.
Apply for Membership