Christian Business Men’s Committee founded by 5 businessmen in Chicago during the Great Depression.
First CBMC meeting in downtown Oklahoma City. That same year, men from CBMC saw a need and founded City Rescue Mission.
CBMC began hosting monthly outreach luncheons in share the gospel with others in the business community.
CBMC OKC was officially chartered. It was still entirely led and organized by business leaders who gave their time each week to disciple others and facilitate groups.
C. Herman Reece, DDS answers God’s call to step away from his surgical practice to become the first full-time Director for CBMC Oklahoma.
The first Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast is held in the downtown convention center. Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke was the guest speaker. Approximately 400 attended.
The first weekly business devotional is sent to businessmen across OKC via fax. It was called the Fax of Life.
The first Salt & Light Award Dinner is hosted to raise funds for the ministry. Frank McPherson, CEO of Kerr-McGee is the recipient.
First peer advisory groups for business owners formed. They were called CBMC Forums.
CBMC-USA launches the Marketplace Ambassador Advancement System, and online portal for discipleship resources.
First peer advisory groups for young business leaders (< 40) formed. They are called CBMC Young Professionals.
The first all virtual Metro Prayer Breakfast event broadcast worldwide.