LEARNING FROM THE BEST
One of the fastest ways to grow as a leader is to learn from those who have already walked the path before us. Great leaders leave behind lessons forged through challenges, successes, failures, and decades of experience. By listening to their stories and learning from their insights, we gain wisdom that can help us navigate our own leadership journeys with greater clarity and purpose.
As we prepare for the 2026 Nehemiah Business Summit, themed “Kairos: The Call to Leadership,” we have the privilege of learning from a leader whose life and career exemplify responding to opportunities with courage, vision, and purpose. We are excited to welcome Bill Yeargin as one of our keynote speakers.
A Proven Leader and Lifelong Learner
Bill Yeargin is best known for leading Correct Craft, a 100-year-old company with global operations in the marine industry. When he became CEO in 2006, the company was facing a difficult period, having had five CEOs in five years. Through steady leadership and a commitment to building a strong culture, Yeargin led the company through remarkable growth, expanding it by more than 20 times and achieving its goal of becoming a billion-dollar enterprise in 2023.
Under his leadership, Correct Craft earned recognition as Florida’s Manufacturer of the Year and the boating industry’s Most Innovative Company. Yet Yeargin is quick to attribute the company’s success to its people, emphasizing the importance of culture, leadership development, and creating an organization that continues to thrive long after its leaders move on.
A passionate lifelong learner, Yeargin holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting, an MBA, and has completed postgraduate studies at leading institutions including Harvard University, Stanford University, The Wharton School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and London School of Economics and Political Science. He is also the author of six books, including the best-selling Education of a CEO and Faith Leap.
Continuing the Conversation
Many within the Nehemiah community may already be familiar with Bill Yeargin through his recent appearance on the Nehemiah Business Life Cycle Podcast, where he shared valuable insights on leadership, culture, organizational growth, and faith. His conversation resonated strongly with listeners, offering practical wisdom gained from decades of experience leading a global organization.
If you have yet to watch the episode, click on the play button below to watch the full conversation and gain valuable insights from Bill Yeargin’s leadership journey, his approach to building culture, and the lessons he has learned from leading a global organization through seasons of growth and transformation.
His upcoming keynote session at the Summit provides an opportunity to go even deeper, learning firsthand from a leader who has successfully navigated challenges, seized opportunities, and built a lasting legacy through purposeful leadership.
A Kairos Leader
The theme of this year’s Summit, “Kairos: The Call to Leadership,” challenges leaders to recognize and respond to pivotal moments with wisdom and courage. Bill Yeargin’s journey reflects exactly that. Whether transforming a struggling company, building a culture centered on purpose, or developing future leaders, he has consistently demonstrated what it means to answer the call when the moment arrives.
We invite you to join us at the 2026 Nehemiah Business Summit and learn from one of today’s most respected business leaders as we explore how timely, purpose-driven leadership can create lasting impact for generations to come. Featuring the Kingdom Business Tour, Biblical Entrepreneurship Conference, and International Business Plan Competition, this transformative gathering is designed to equip, inspire, and connect Christian entrepreneurs, Kingdom business leaders, and aspiring business owners from around the world.
Registration is $199 for the full event, with complimentary attendance for Gold, Diamond, and SCI Church Members, as well as special discounts for Silver Members. Perhaps God has positioned you where you are today for such a time as this.
Join us and discover your Kairos moment.
Perhaps God has positioned you where you are today for such a time as this. Join us at the Nehemiah Business Summit and discover how to recognize your Kairos moment, answer God’s call to leadership, and step confidently into the purpose He has prepared for you.
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