Mt. Zion Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Rev. Paul Hobson Sadler, Sr., Pastor
Christian Business League
Mission Statement
To serve as a Faith Based organization, using a collaborative approach to community-wide economic development and empowerment.
Vision Statement
The Christian Business League will be a catalyst for establishing a community that controls its own destiny through the fostering of Wealth Creation and Economic Empowerment.
Guiding Principles
In the context of our Faith, we will:
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Make all business decisions with careful regard to Christian principles and values;
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Seek out and support African American owned businesses;
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Create opportunities for innovative and creative thinking, meaningful dialogue and fellowship that bonds us together;
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Invest personally in the education and mentoring of current and future entrepreneurs;
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Encourage the building of networks and partnerships to drive new business development;
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Commit to supporting the financial stability of the African American Church
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The majority of businesses served by the CBL have annual revenues of less than one million dollars.
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Activities of the CBL will include:
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Quarterly Faith and Finance Breakfasts
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Business networking and mentoring
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Community wealth creation
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Jobs Partnership Ministry
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Financial Empowerment Program
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Business Trailblazer Tribute
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Shinn Scholarship Guidelines
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Sigma Pi Phi Tau Boule Scholarship Guidelines
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Lee Trotter and Dr. Lolita McDavid Scholarship
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Anita Alexander Hamdan Scholarship
