Young Business Leaders

08/12/2020

Summer Series Panel Discussion - August 6, 2020

Do you ever wonder how you can stand firm in your convictions when few at work seem to share them? Do you want to learn how to talk more winsomely with those you disagree with, without compromising your integrity?

Watch as Mark Pearson, James Spann and Anna Threadcraft give advice on how they have been Faithful Under Fire.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0fr3fnzcOw&t=1031s

Thank you for watching our Summer Series Panel Discussion! Faithful Under Fire | Standing Firm in a Secular Workplace Do you ever wonder how you can stand fi...

07/15/2020

YBL Summer Series Panel #1 part 3

YBL Summer Series Panel #1 (livestream continued)

We are glad you’re here! Be sure to “Like” our page to follow us on Facebook for more information on upcoming events!

We are speaking with Rev. Alton Hardy, Dr. Andrew Westmoreland and Mayor Frank Brocato. Write your questions for the panel in the comments section below.

07/15/2020

We are back! Watch our new livestream now.

07/15/2020

YBL Summer Series Panel #1 part 2

YBL Summer Series Panel #1

We are glad you’re here! Be sure to “Like” our page to follow us on Facebook for more information on upcoming events!

We are speaking with Rev. Alton Hardy, Dr. Andrew Westmoreland and Mayor Frank Brocato. Write your questions for the panel in the comments section below.

07/15/2020

We apologize for the technical difficulty on our livestream. It will be back up shortly!

07/15/2020

YBL Summer Series Panel #1

YBL Summer Series Panel #1

We are glad you’re here! Be sure to “Like” our page to follow us on Facebook for more information on upcoming events!

We are speaking with Rev. Alton Hardy, Dr. Andrew Westmoreland and Mayor Frank Brocato. Write your questions for the panel in the comments section below.

07/14/2020

YBL Summer Series Panel tomorrow! Tune in here at 6:30am.

04/21/2020

Check out City Director, Rob Genin's, words on shaping our minds during this crucial moment.

https://ybl.org/conform-or-transform-what-shapes-your-mind-at-crucial-moments/

03/26/2020

“With most people being advised to cancel events and classes and doing telework, there is now the question of, “what do we do now?”… City director Rob Genin shares wisdom on how we can make the most of this moment.

If you are not already connected with us on Instagram, follow along with us @yblbirmingham!

https://ybl.org/making-the-most-of-our-time-in-isolation/

03/26/2020

YBL Groups continue to meet during the "15 days to stop the spread". Here's what small groups look like during the COVID-19 Era. Praying for all of you to stay together while we are separated. Call and encourage someone today!

03/17/2020

In these times of uncertainty, be encouraged by Rob Genin's, our city director, words on Philippians 4. https://ybl.org/4-ways-to-respond-in-crisis/

01/28/2020

If you missed Second Half’s Rally with Rick Burgess last week, make sure to check out the powerful message he shared with us!

https://player.vimeo.com/external/387464754.sd.mp4?s=f82624072ae5e2912c013ebabf8483fbe8e357bd&profile_id=165

01/07/2020

Don't miss our upcoming event with former NFL and University of Alabama football player, Jeremiah Castille... February 21 at the Harbert Center! Get your ticket today https://jeremiahcastillefeb21.eventbrite.com

11/12/2019

If you missed the YBL Fall Breakfast, check out what former Sea World CEO and author of Love Works, Joel Manby, shared with us! https://youtu.be/sbE7WEEArWE

09/26/2019

Our Fall Breakfast with Joel Manby is approaching! Register today for tickets. We hope to see you at The Harbert Center the morning of October 18!
https://yblbreakfastoctober18.eventbrite.com

09/13/2019

Business As Mission B-A-M Buffet by ULECx 08-23-19

A privilege to have YBL featured as one of the presenters at this marketplace event. Thank you Martin & Kayla Briggs!

Full length archived video of the Business As Mission B-A-M Buffet held at Meal Cafe @ the Church of the Highlands Grandview Campus, Birmingham, AL Friday Au...

07/22/2019

A great day building friendships with YBL men rafting on the Ocoee River! Thanks to Bill Pierce for organizing this time together.

05/30/2019

The Importance of Focus|Young Business Leaders

Read this weeks blog by B'ham City Director, Rob Genin.
https://ybl.org/the-importance-of-focus/

The Importance of Focus by Rob Genin | May 30, 2019 There is an old saying: “If you aim at nothing, you are sure to hit it.” That is a true statement. Yet in our current culture, there might be an even bigger and less acknowledged danger. Perhaps the companion saying ought to be, “If you aim a...

05/23/2019

Letter to a Friend|Young Business Leaders

Take a little time to read our Director, Phil Reddick, blog today. It is challenging and a great explanation of the gospel.
https://ybl.org/letter-to-a-friend/

Letter to a Friend by Phil Reddick | May 23, 2019 This is a letter I wrote years ago to a friend of mine who believes all will go to heaven. This might prove helpful in your sharing with others. It would seem to be a wonderful thing for God to allow all people into heaven. No matter what you have do...

05/21/2019

A great day at the annual YBL Golf Marathon this past week. A big thank you to Farmlinks for the incredible quality of the course and the truly warm hospitality they provide! Thanks to all the men who worked to raise funds and awareness for YBL Birmingham!

05/20/2019

YBL Spring Lunch with Rick Burgess

Were you unable to attend our 2019 Spring Banquet? Click the link below to watch Rick Burgess give a challenging call to the men of Birmingham!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=JEav2mN0iIQ

05/02/2019

YBL Welcomes Rick Burgess

Our Spring Banquet is in 2 weeks! Register today for tickets. We hope to see you at The Club for lunch!
https://rickburgessybl.eventbrite.com

Rick is the Co-Host of the nationally syndicated Rick and Bubba Show, which reaches 1.2 million listeners weekly. He has co-authored multiple New York Times Bestselling Books covering politics, marriage, business, comedy and what it looks like to be a follower of Christ in secular entertainment. He....

04/30/2019

April 30, 2019|Young Business Leaders

Here is how you can be praying for our ministry this week!
https://ybl.org/april-23-2019/

April 30, 2019 by Amy Pattillo | Apr 30, 2019 “Yes, Lord, walking in the way of Your laws, we wait for You; Your name and renown are the desires of our hearts.”Isaiah 26:8   Pray for each Director Amy, Rob, Bob, Jay and Phil Pray that each of us would intentionally and patiently wait before the...

04/18/2019

Victory!|Young Business Leaders

Take a couple of minutes to read this week's blog by Jay Fletcher. It's a great reminder of the reason we celebrate Easter!
https://ybl.org/victory/

Victory! by Jay Fletcher | Apr 18, 2019 The elation of victory is unbelievable at times. The many hours of work have finally paid off. The focus and intensity level are at an all-time high, and then there is that pivotal moment and you win! I watched, as most of the world did on Sunday, as Tiger Woo...

04/05/2019

Opportunity Costs : How to avoid Decision Paralysis|Young Business Leaders

Read this week's blog by B'ham City Director, Rob Genin!
https://ybl.org/opportunity-costs-how-to-avoid-decision-paralysis/

Opportunity Costs : How to avoid Decision Paralysis by Rob Genin | Apr 5, 2019 Opportunity Costs In business and in life, opportunity costs are the things we must forego to make a specific choice. This happens all the time – choosing to spend an extra hour on a work project means one less hour for...

03/21/2019

Waiting on the Lord|Young Business Leaders

Take a couple minutes to read this week's blog by Jackson City Director, Jay Fletcher.
https://ybl.org/waiting-on-the-lord/

Waiting on the Lord by Jay Fletcher | Mar 21, 2019 I’m pretty sure that one of the most frustrating things about life is waiting. You wait in traffic. You wait in the doctor’s office. You wait forever in Walmart. You even have to wait on the Lord. Isaiah 64:4 From ancient times no one has heard,...

03/21/2019

March 19, 2019|Young Business Leaders

Here is how you can pray for our ministry this week!
https://ybl.org/march-19-2019/

March 19, 2019 by Rob Genin | Mar 19, 2019 “Simon Peter fell down at Jesus’ knees saying, ‘Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, o Lord.’ For he was astonished at the catch of fish that they had taken… And Jesus said to Simon, ‘Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.’....

03/14/2019

The Melody of our Hearts|Young Business Leaders

Take a moment to read this weeks blog by Huntsville Director, Bob Boerner.
https://ybl.org/the-melody-of-our-hearts/

The Melody of our Hearts by Bob Boerner | Mar 14, 2019 Recently, while I was reading through the book of Ephesians, I came upon these words, “…speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks for all thin...

03/12/2019

March 12, 2019|Young Business Leaders

Here is how you can pray for our ministry this week!

https://ybl.org/march-12-2019/

March 12, 2019 by Jay Fletcher | Mar 12, 2019 “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’”Psalm 91:1-2   Pray for each Director Amy, Rob, Bob, Jay and Phil Pray t...

03/07/2019

Reflections from Psalm 49|Young Business Leaders

Read today's blog by B'ham City Director Rob Genin.
https://ybl.org/reflections-from-psalm-49/

Reflections from Psalm 49 by Rob Genin | Mar 7, 2019 I have begun 2019 working through the Psalms. I came across Psalm 49, and I was struck at the timely word it gives—to everyone, and especially those in business. This Psalm warns of the pursuit of security and meaning in wealth. It may seem unus...

03/07/2019

March 5, 2019|Young Business Leaders

Here is how you can be praying for us this week!
https://ybl.org/march-5-2019/

March 5, 2019 by Bob Boerner | Mar 7, 2019 “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”Psalm 90:12   Pray for each Director … Amy, Bob, Jay, Rob and Phil Pray that each director would live in a way that considers our own frailty and finiteness, and as a result, live in a...

02/28/2019

Forgiveness|Young Business Leaders

Read this week's blog by Ministry Director, Phil Reddick.

https://ybl.org/forgiveness/

Forgiveness by Phil Reddick | Feb 28, 2019 Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Dear friends, There is an amazing amount of hurt in this world. We are flawed human beings. We live in a broken world. We are not immune to dise...

02/26/2019

February 26, 2019|Young Business Leaders

Here is how you can pray for us this week!

https://ybl.org/4901-2/

February 26, 2019 by Phil Reddick | Feb 26, 2019 “Moved with compassion, Jesus stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, ‘I am willing; be cleansed.’”Mark 1:14   Pray for each Director Amy, Rob, Bob, Jay and Phil Please pray we will demonstrate God’s compassion, grace and m...

02/21/2019

Humility|Young Business Leaders

Read this week's blog by Jackson, MS City Director, Jay Fletcher.

https://ybl.org/humility/

Humility by Jay Fletcher | Feb 21, 2019 The Bible is filled with verses on humility. Following is a small sample: Colossians 3:12 – Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience Ephesians 4:2 – with all humility and gent...

02/19/2019

February 19, 2019|Young Business Leaders

Here is how you can be praying for us this week.

https://ybl.org/february-19-2019/

February 19, 2019 by Amy Pattillo | Feb 19, 2019 “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this.”Psalm 37:5   Pray for each Director Amy, Rob, Bob, Jay and Phil Pray for our health and wellness during this winter season. We need strength and adequate rest to carry out the daily ...