How does God want you to show up for His Kingdom?

In this episode, Jeff and Craig discuss: 

• Restructuring your life to give more.
• Talking with trusted mentors when you’re uncertain.
• Listening to God’s voice. 
• Making an intentional downshift financially.

Key Takeaways: 

• Is your dream life actually serving you, your family, and the kingdom? 
• God is with you always - abide in Him. 
• You can utilize the skills God has given you at many different levels.
• Be open to learning God’s path. It doesn’t have to be big, it doesn’t have to be expensive. Just start exploring options. 

"Be open to learning - these things take time." —  Craig Spencer

Episode References: 

• Practicing the Way: https://www.practicingtheway.org/

About Craig Spencer: Craig is very blessed to be an apprentice of Jesus and is ardently seeking to follow him more closely each day. Craig's background is in finance & accounting, having begun his career in public accounting and then working with public and private companies in various leadership capacities. Craig shifted to working in the nonprofit space in 2011, where he's had the opportunity to use the skills developed in the corporate world to make an impact in communities across Colorado. Craig currently works with Parent Possible, which oversees and promotes home visiting and parent engagement programs through over 30 sites across Colorado to help Colorado parents reach their potential as their child’s most important teacher, trainer, and mentor. Craig is involved with his church in leading classes on discipleship and serving on mission trips around the world. Craig and his wife have been blessed with 37 years of marriage, two kids, Christina & Brandon, and three grandchildren, Levi, Lila, and Noah.

Industries - Craig’s industry experience includes financial services, retail and wholesale distribution, oil and gas, nonprofit, education, manufacturing, technology, and professional services. He has held the positions of CAO, CFO & COO in publicly owned, privately-owned, and nonprofit businesses.

Specialties and Background - Craig is a seasoned professional with a creative mind who thinks outside the box to envision what can be. One of his specialties is venturing into companies experiencing operational and financial challenges and actively listening and working with leadership and support team members to note root causes and potential opportunities. Craig is comfortable rolling up his sleeves and getting into the details while also standing back and having an eye for the bigger picture, strategic viewpoint. He excels at developing innovative, sustainable solutions and then working with management to train personnel to carry those solutions into the future.

Craig has worked on analyzing and integrating over 20 acquisitions, initial public offerings, and the structuring and reorganization of businesses, which have led to their successful sales to larger organizations.

Craig began his career with Arthur Andersen, where he worked for twelve years in the Audit and Business Advisory Services group and helped to develop and grow its Structured Finance practice.

Education - Craig graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA in Finance and Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant (currently inactive).

Interests - Craig enjoys volunteering with nonprofits and his church, spending time with his family, road & mountain biking, snowboarding, and the great outdoors of Colorado.

Connect with Craig Spencer:

Website: https://c2solves.com/ & https://parentpossible.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-spencer-aa378411/

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: [email protected]

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw