Client Comments

"SLA (the Strategic Life Alignment Seminar) helped open my eyes to the Lord’s purposeful design in my personality, my family, my likes and dislikes, my strengths and weaknesses, skill sets, experiences, and hobbies. I also identified blocks and “masks” that were keeping me from walking in my calling. I was uniquely affirmed as a wife and mother through SLA. But I also shed some of the unhealthy identity, pride, and idolatry I sheltered even in these most precious gifts." MJ, Journalist (more)

"Dr Chester, I wanted to let you know that the chapter in your book on 'C4' is very useful in our hiring process. Also, we have had good results applying the principle of 'equal yoking.' Thank you for teaching these truths." JL, Business Owner

​"We spent last night and this morning praying and pondering over our conversation yesterday as well as the many points of wisdom that you [Gerald Chester] have given us over these last couple of years. I had to write and thank you for your investment in us and your desire to represent the heart of Father God in family and business. We are so grateful and definitely feel the responsibility to steward all that the Lord has given us through you. Thank you seems to fall short, but thank you for helping us to get ready to do what is necessary to set a firm foundation for the business to grow multi-generationally." LC, Business Owner

The material that Gerald has developed is among the very best that I’ve come across bringing clear gospel-centric thinking to the area of work, the marketplace, and management. BH, Business Owner

"Thank you [Gerald Chester] so much for your participation in the Biblical Business Seminar. Your knowledge of God's Word coupled with your anointed expertise in business made each session you taught come alive with truth." CG, Director, Christian College

"Having completed a MBA program ranked No.1 in the world by Financial Times, I was anticipating career progression and prosperity, and the ability to do more for God but the outcome wasn't as I expected. Anxiety and stress crept in slowly. I was glad when I heard about the Strategic Life Alignment (SLA) Seminar. I had seen the SLA videos twice, the teaching was inspiring but I didn't really respond. Then I attended both SLA and Beyond Babel Seminars that Dr. Chester presented in person. Finally I responded; I repented from worshiping money, failing to submit to the lordship of Jesus, my deistic worldview, and my dualistic practices. Thanks Gerald, it wasn't your persuasive words, but the Spirit of God working through you. May our heavenly Father continue to use you to strengthen and "forcefully advance His kingdom." These seminars are, at the very least certainly, comparable to the MBA program." Man in his mid-30s.

"Just want to let you know how grateful I am, Gerald, for who you are and the ministry that God has entrusted to you. The message of finding and fulfilling our life purpose/calling has so impacted us personally and helped us profoundly in seeking to help others discover their God-given destiny. We had another member in our church who recently made a dramatic course shift in his life thanks to the truth of the Word of God expressed in your seminar here. I know he is very grateful and he is experiencing great fruit in his life as a result." IS, Senior Pastor

"Thank you again for taking the time to visit with me about how to work through this particular dilemma. Your counsel was very helpful. My wife and I are grateful fo you! May the Lord continue to bless you in all your efforts." KS, Business Owner

"About six years ago Gerald changed my life. Lori and I can remember almost every word that he spoke to us over dinner. God used his influence to start a chain of decisions that have led me to this point -- philosophical and theological adjustments that impacted the way that I look at myself and the world around me. He has a wonderful grip on what it means to operate with a true Christian worldview." DG, Business Executive

"You [Gerald Chester] are one who disciples men. This has moved the Strategies@Work training to a level of being progressively incarnated in the lives of those whom you touch." RH, Business Owner

"Thank you [Gerald Chester] so much for sowing into my life this past week. Your worldview analysis chart was the missing tool for our School of Logic and Rhetoric classes. And the merchant banking information provided timely and understandable answers to a number of questions rattling around in my head of late. Thank you for your interest in our pioneering work in Appalacia. But most especially, thank you for the godly example you provide to young men like me." DS, Pastor and Headmaster of a Christian School

"I've written this recommendation of your work to share with other LinkedIn users. "If you are an executive of any size company or nonprofit you should place yourself under Gerald's tutelage. He has discovered and documented the most sound model for how to build and run an excellent organization. He is able to think clearly through the most complex of organizational and business problems and guide the decision makers to the wisest course of action. I cannot recommend him more highly. He is my trusted adviser and has become a dear friend." RK, Executive, Financial Services Company

"Thank you [Gerald Chester] for your ministry to the business community. You are teaching the gospel in a way that is not being taught in most of our churches and you have been an incredible blessing to me. I have now purchased all but three of your audio products and I am incorporating these principles into my insurance business." SC, Business Owner

"I was telling some of the guys how much you [Gerald Chester] have helped me and our company the last few years. Truly, your advice has been excellent." DP, President, Industrial Co

"I found this article [Gleanings, January 1, 2008] very moving and thought provoking. It drove me to ponder my 12 years at PRINCE Software, and how ill informed and equipped I was in the building of that organization. If ever there were a model of the Tower ofBabel company that was doomed to fail it was PRINCE." BS, Technology Executive

"Dr. Chester has been a tremendous asset to me professionally and personally over the past 3 plus years. His always 'on-time' counsel are sound, inspirational, trustworthy. If anyone is looking for "sound management principles with wisdom" then Dr. Chester is just the person that you are looking for." TW, Technology Consultant

"Recently I sat through a four hour meeting with a management person from corporate, a HR consultant, and a few others regarding writing an employee manual and the legal implications of dismissing employees. As you can imagine, we discussed all kinds of employee problems. To the best of my recollection, the words 'calling,' 'character,' and 'commissioning' were never once mentioned. I do not believe the word 'capability' was ever mentioned either but we did have some discussion about it without using the word. All I could think of was how they totally missed the bulls-eye by not understanding C4 (principle taught in the Strategic Life Alignment Seminar)." SC, Business Owner

"I am contacting you [Gerald Chester] with some testimonies as to how your model is supporting our organization and how truly grateful I am to God for allowing us to meet. . . The C4 template of questions has proven to be powerful! . . . Thank you again for you wisdom, your willingness to stand for excellence." CH, Human Resources Professional

"I am humbled and inspired by your book. The use of recognized business authorities such as Collins and Peters and comparing [the Beyond Babel Model] to other recognized models was essential to add weight to this significant body of work. This extra effort enables me to use and refer to the book extensively in the University environment. As a Christian in a secular University, the potential Kingdom impact is clear. There I am, in a secular University, in the business school, no less, openly discussing a business model built on Biblical values. . . At some point, I would like to discuss with you your model in detail and perhaps attend a conference or two. Prior to this, I felt compelled to let you know how much I appreciated your book. After reading it, I came home and told my wife this fellow has written the book I was telling you I wanted to write, but he did it much better than I could have." LW, University Professor

"I have gotten EXCELLENT feedback from everyone who attended the seminar . . . Thank you! . . . it was a real blessing. . ." TV, CEO, food company

"Since 1988, he [Dr. Chester] has been an advisor for my business and me. Without qualification, he is a person of excellent moral character. His value system is among the highest of anyone I know. He exudes integrity, listens well, and analyzes adroitly. He has an excellent ability to access situations quickly and accurately, and to render well-reasoned decisions." TM, President, technology company

"How could we ever express to you our appreciation for the way you conducted the strategic planning meeting? We didn't know how it would turn out, but can now say we couldn't be more pleased." DW, President, regional retail store

"Gerald has helped us analyze our strengths and weaknesses and our current and potential market [inside and outside of the U.S.]. From there, he helped us define our vision and set goals to build on our strengths and eliminate our weaknesses. That touched every area of our company, from redefining roles of various employees, hiring managers with needed expertise, implementing accounting and inventory management systems, and establishing policies for our larger workforce... Without a doubt, we could not have proceeded along this track [one necessary for survival] without the changes that we made with Gerald's guidance. We will always appreciate his using his business experience, his knowledge and wisdom, to advise us at a most critical time in the life of our company." RR, owner, family owned manufacturing company

"Gerald Chester has been involved with our business since 1994. Those nine years have been the only consecutive profitable years in my 32-year history in business. Gerald knows how to evaluate the risks involved in business and establish a plan or strategy that works. As a business owner, it is difficult to find someone to go to for good, sound business advice. Gerald has provided that avenue for me. In tough times or good times, his advice is based on doing the highest sense of what is ethical and right. His words and encouragement are always based on doing the right thing, and seeing the blessing and good that can come to everyone involved in well-run business. I strongly encourage anyone involved in managing a business to use his services. He really can provide you with 'Strategies that Work' in all phases of your business." TG, CEO, construction services company

"In my 30-year business career I have worked with many fine individuals, but few can match Gerald Chester with the wisdom and counsel he has provided. He is a proven performer that has helped our companies get better results through strategic planning, staff recruitment, and personnel development. I highly recommend Dr. Gerald Chester."DF, CEO, manufacturing/distribution company

"Gerald Chester provided some excellent counseling, advice, and professional services. I always found him to be a superb sounding board when exploring ideas, discussing strategies, and making plans for the future. Gerald offered a number of professional consulting services from personnel screening and evaluations, management team building, long range and strategic planning, business management advisory counseling, financial planning and analysis, as well as personal coaching and encouragement. I attended some of Gerald's 'lunch and learns' and found them to be well worth the time and investment. They were always interesting, informative, and thought provoking. Gerald has a natural and sincere ability to connect on a personal level while dealing with professional issues. I would highly recommend Gerald to any business management team looking for superb consulting services." RK, CEO, technology manufacturing company

You [Dr. Chester] have a revelatory gifting that shows brilliantly in your work."
President, Christian ministry

"You [Dr. Chester] are an excellent mediator and facilitator." PN, CEO, distribution company

"Thank you [Dr. Chester] for facilitating so well. Everyone was impressed with the meeting." AG, CEO, manufacturing company