The U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce (USCCC) was honored to exhibit at the Ignite 2026 Kingdom Conference, hosted by Kraig and Desiree Bougher, calling the two-day gathering an incredible experience packed with meaningful conversations, practical leadership insights, powerful worship, and countless opportunities to connect with believers passionate about advancing God’s Kingdom through every sphere of influence.

Among the greatest blessings of the event, the Chamber said, was reconnecting with members, partners, and friends from across its growing Kingdom business community — from Christian chamber leaders to authors, speakers, entrepreneurs, and ministry leaders. Every conversation, organizers noted, reinforced a simple truth: believers in the marketplace are better together.

“Advance the Kingdom. Strengthen Christian Business. Transform Cities.” — U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber extended special thanks to Kraig Bougher, Desiree Bougher, and the entire Ignite team for creating an outstanding experience, saying their heart for equipping believers to boldly live out their faith was evident in every detail. Organizers said the Chamber was grateful to be part of Ignite 2026 and is already looking ahead to next year’s gathering.

A Homecoming, Sparked by a Radio Ad

What happens when God’s timing, a radio commercial, and a Kingdom-minded business collide? For Jim Schneider and the team at Eyes of Faith, the answer led to an unexpected discovery — and what Schneider describes as a true homecoming at the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce.

The story, the Chamber says, is a reminder that business relationships can become Kingdom opportunities, and that God is often preparing the room long before believers arrive in it. A single conversation sparked a partnership that is now impacting businesses at home while helping bring vision care to families in Africa.

“Advancing the Kingdom through the marketplace. One relationship at a time,” the Chamber said in describing the partnership’s significance for its wider network of business owners and ministry leaders.

Leadership Spotlight

Krystal Parker

President, U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce

Krystal Parker is a former executive for a Fortune 200 publicly traded oil and gas company, with more than 25 years of experience in organizational management leading hundreds of employees to deliver J.D. Power award-winning customer service to more than 2.1 million customers across the U.S.

A former college dropout, Parker advanced her education at Harvard Business School’s program for senior executive leaders focusing on innovation, globalization, and leadership diversity. She holds an undergraduate degree in psychology and a master’s degree in marketing, and is a certified DISC behavioral specialist, trainer, speaker, and coach. She founded the boutique consulting firm Intent & Impact to help companies increase profit, reduce turnover, and enhance employee engagement.

A best-selling author and professor, Parker teaches graduate and undergraduate-level courses. In addition to her role as USCCC president, she serves on the MVI Board of Directors and the Central Florida Christian Chamber Board of Directors. She describes herself as a marketplace missionary with a strategic focus on citywide transformation, committed to putting faith into action in the marketplace on the belief that reaching the world begins with reaching the city. Parker is a wife, mother, and devoted follower of Jesus Christ.