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Membership

Built for High-Impact Christian Entrepreneurs, Executives, and Owners Who Lead with Purpose

Membership in the Branches Institute is reserved for high-impact Christian entrepreneurs, executives, and owners who believe business is a calling. It is a place for leaders who desire authentic community, biblical leadership support, and the opportunity to integrate faith and business for eternal impact.

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Membership Criteria

The Branches Institute is a selective community to protect trust, authenticity, and the depth of relationships within the community. While no single factor determines acceptance, members share these qualities:

Transformational purpose
Viewing business as a way to help people become more like Christ.
ORGANIZatIONAL InFLUENCE
Serving as an entrepreneur, executive, or owner with meaningful leadership responsibility.
FAITH DRIVEN
Professing faith in Christ and committing to Branches' values.
EXPERIENCED
At least five years leading a company or prior CEO/President-level experience.

We welcome inquiries from qualified entrepreneurs, executives, and owners. Each application is thoughtfully considered to ensure a trusted, balanced community where leaders can grow together in faith and influence.

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Member Benefits

The Branches Institute provides three core benefits for every member:

We bring together a select group of high-impact Christian entrepreneurs, executives, and owners committed to growth and the advancement of God’s Kingdom. Within this trusted, private circle, authentic relationships thrive. Through intentional gatherings and ongoing connection, members experience deep friendships, meaningful conversations, and a community of leaders who encourage, inspire, and refine one another.

The Branches Institute is a Christ-centered learning environment where honest, humble conversations foster spiritual growth, critical thinking, and lifelong discipleship. Members sharpen one another in wisdom, character, and leadership as they wrestle with big questions, exchange insights, and apply biblical principles to the complexities of business.

Our biblically rooted content equips leaders to build businesses that transform communities and reflect Christ’s love in the marketplace. Grounded in Kingdom principles, the teaching and resources members receive are both practical and mission-driven, helping them honor God, serve others, and create lasting impact through their organizations.

Membership includes three annual in-person gatherings designed to deepen learning, strengthen relationships, and inspire action.

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The 2025 High Impact Partner

PETE OCHS

A lifelong entrepreneur, Pete has spent more than 30 years building prosperous businesses God’s way. His mission is to inspire and equip business leaders worldwide to live with a purpose greater than themselves. He is the author of High Impact LIFE and High Impact Business.

Investment

Membership cost is $8,000. This investment covers all programming, meals, and excursions during the three annual gatherings. Members are responsible for travel and lodging.

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Membership in the Branches Institute is selective to maintain authenticity and trust. If you are a mission-minded leader committed to integrating your faith and business, we invite you to inquire today.

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