Our Mission
Our mission is to support and empower Christian business leaders as they hold faithful witness at work, offer dedicated service to our communities, and engage in principled advocacy at the Statehouse.
Advocate
Advocating for Christians in the marketplace.
Educate
Educating Christian business owners about the threats and challenges facing employers today.
Celebrate
Celebrating the impact Christian employers have on Ohio every day who demonstrate the love of Christ to their employees, customers, and the community.About the Team
The Christian Business Partnership (the Partnership) is one of three pillars of Center for Christian Virtue (CCV), alongside the Church Ambassador Network and the Ohio Christian Education Network.
Char Bonsignore has been promoted from Business Development Director for the Christian Business Partnership to Senior Advancement Director for Center for Christian Virtue!
In her new role, Char will oversee strategic development initiatives, donor engagement, and advancement operations across the state. At the same time, she will continue to support the Partnership by recruiting and serving members, fostering community, and joining us at our events.
Before joining our team, Char spent over 20 years in sales and business relations. Most recently, she spent almost a decade working in Treasury Management, providing banking products designed to save businesses money while protecting them from fraud. Char’s heart lies in connecting with people and advocating for business owners.
Char has resided in Columbus for 15 years and enjoys spending time with friends and family, raising awareness and supporting childhood cancer patients, and volunteering for Christ-centered causes.
James Banko is the Program Manager at the Christian Business Partnership. A recent graduate of The Citadel Military College of South Carolina, James is currently a J.D. candidate at Capital University Law School.
James has had experience working on political campaigns and has interned in both a Congressional office and for The Heritage Foundation in the outreach department. In his free time, James loves playing the cello, fitness, and reading.
Lauren Meadors serves as the Business Development Manager for the Christian Business Partnership, joining in July 2024 after volunteering with CCV banquets.
A Cincinnati native, Lauren brings over a decade of experience in Christ-centered non-profit ministry, excelling in building strategic relationships, leading volunteer teams, and implementing biblically-grounded programs that strengthen churches and Christian organizations.
Holding a Bachelor of Science in Psychology: Crisis Counseling from Liberty University and specialized training in trauma-competent caregiving, she combines compassion with strategic expertise, particularly in high-pressure situations. In her free time, Lauren enjoys traveling, kayaking, and spending time with her six siblings and friends.
Christian Business Partnership exists not only to defend your rights in the economy, but to ensure a business environment friendly to businesses throughout Ohio.
Right to the Marketplace
First amendment protections for Christian businesses and business owners are of paramount concern.
Regulation Reform
Less red tape means more innovative and
creative problem solving by the business community.
Strong Families Strong Economies
The more secure our families are, the better workers and economic activity will come
from it.
Dignity of Work
Having a career is part of one’s vocation,
placing an emphasis on fair wages and honorable work.
Law and Order
Our communities deserve protection, and that can only come from supporting law enforcement.
Workforce Development
Education helps not only the employee, but also the business.