Scott Van Ness, C12 Chair

Scott Van Ness, C12 Chair Equipping Christian CEOs to lead businesses that honor Christ and advance His Kingdom. Visit www.scottvanness.com to learn more.

Through C12 forums in Western NC, I help leaders grow spiritually and steward their companies for eternal impact.

09/21/2025

“So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.” — Romans 14:12

Sunday reminder: Leadership isn’t just about results. One day, we’ll give an account — for how we led, how we served, and how we stewarded what God entrusted to us.

🙏 What do you need to bring before God in prayer this week?

09/17/2025

🙏 Jesus. Can I even say His name in business?

In today’s culture, that question feels riskier than ever. Yet the truth is this: we can speak the name of Jesus through our companies. Not only can we say His name — we can reflect Him in the way we steward our businesses, lead our teams, and serve our communities.

At C12, we’ve been wrestling with these questions for over 30 years. Every month, we gather Christian business leaders in a safe, confidential environment to ask:

➡️ How do I lead in a way that honors the Lord?
➡️ How can my business reflect Christ’s love through employees, products, and services?

🐃 You don’t have to do this alone. Come join the herd.

Mission. Vision. Values. They aren’t meant to decorate a wall — they’re meant to drive decisions.Here’s a quick self-che...
09/16/2025

Mission. Vision. Values. They aren’t meant to decorate a wall — they’re meant to drive decisions.

Here’s a quick self-check for leaders:
👉 Can your team state your mission in 15 words or less?
👉 Does your vision excite and guide your strategy, or just sit in a binder?
👉 Do your values actually influence daily decisions, even when it costs you?

Strong MVVs are:
✔ Clear
✔ Inspiring
✔ Authentic
Weak MVVs are:
❌ Vague
❌ Forgettable
❌ Disconnected from reality
💬 Where do yours fall today — strong or weak?

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be m...
09/14/2025

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God… will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." — Philippians 4:6–7

A Sunday reset for leaders: Trade anxiety for peace through prayer.

It is awesome to be with 18,000 people worshipping our one true God!
09/13/2025

It is awesome to be with 18,000 people worshipping our one true God!

09/13/2025

“A client asks you to inflate project budgets to secure future work. Your team debates—profits vs. integrity.

👉 What would you do?”

09/12/2025

In business, vision without perspective is limited. That’s why strategic planning must include looking around, not just looking ahead.

“The right circle changes how you see opportunities and threats—are you in one?”

Join the Herd!

09/11/2025

“What’s harder for you as a leader?

1️⃣ Delegating effectively
2️⃣ Making tough calls
3️⃣ Slowing down to listen

Vote and share why.”

09/10/2025

The third step in our Strategic Planning process may surprise you: Look upward. ⬆️

At C12, we believe your business isn’t just yours — it’s God’s. That’s why we pause to pray and ask:
✨ “Lord, how do You want me to steward this business?”
✨ “Should I grow, change direction, or create something new?”
✨ “Who do You want me to serve — and who not to serve?”

The Bible tells us to seek many counselors, and at C12 we gather those counselors around the table so you don’t have to walk this road alone.

🌩️ Cows run from the storm. Buffalo run into it.That’s the picture of Buffalo Culture at C12 Western NC — a culture wher...
09/09/2025

🌩️ Cows run from the storm. Buffalo run into it.

That’s the picture of Buffalo Culture at C12 Western NC — a culture where Christian business leaders choose courage, community, and clarity when facing challenges.

Buffalo Culture means:
✅ Finding a way forward
✅ Facing challenges head-on
✅ Encouraging and protecting the herd
✅ Always learning and moving toward the mission

It’s not just about business — it’s about who we’re becoming as leaders and as a community.

👥 Want to be part of a herd like this? Join the Herd.

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