The Workmatters Conference is an annual gathering of Christian leaders to be inspired, equipped, and transformed in their work.
Transformation is at the heart of God’s work in us and through us. The pattern of the world is confusion, uncertainty, and division. But as transformed people we will bring direction, clarity, light, and life to those around us.
As a leader of faith, you are part of God’s plan to bring about transformation. That transformation starts with you – in your heart, your mind, your habits, your work.
Join us on September 22 in Bentonville, AR or livestream the event with your community anywhere in the world.
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Featured Speakers
Speakers at the Workmatters Conference include marketplace and thought leaders, making the content and experience both practical and actionable for your spiritual and professional growth. Check out this year’s featured speakers; you can read their bios by clicking on their photos.

cheryl bachelder
Former CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., Chick-fil-A Board of Directors, Author of Dare to Serve

Jordan Raynor
Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, best-selling author of Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create.

Sheerah davis
Global HR Lead at dentsu Sports International

bret hagler
CEO and Co-Founder of New Story

shundrawn thomas
President and Chief Executive
Northern Trust Asset Management

Megan Crozier
Executive Vice President and Chief Merchant at Sam’s Club

Dr. ADAM arroyos
Founder and CEO of SERVE2PERFORM (S2P)
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previous speakers
Get a feel for the Conference with one of these previous talks. You’ll also get access to 2019-2020 Workmatters Conference talks with your ticket purchase.

Kathryn McLay
Watch Kathryn’s session from 2020
Authenticity and Inclusivity

Nona Jones
Watch Nona’s session from 2019
Take the Territory

Carey Nieuwhof
Watch Carey’s session from 2020
Do What You’re Best at When You’re at Your Best
Cheryl Bachelder is a passionate, purpose-led business leader — the former CEO of Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. From 2007 to 2017, she led the transformation of a tired brand and discouraged organization into a top-performing quick service restaurant chain. The story of the Popeyes success is chronicled in her book Dare to Serve: How to drive superior results by serving others. Cheryl’s earlier career included brand leadership roles at Yum Brands, Domino’s Pizza, RJR Nabisco, The Gillette Company and Procter & Gamble.
Today Cheryl’s aim is to encourage and invest in senior leaders, helping them to understand and implement Dare to Serve leadership in for-profit and non-profit workplaces.
Cheryl serves as a director and chair of the compensation committee at US Foods Holding Corp (USFD). She is currently the lead independent director at Chick-fil-A, Inc. She is an advisor to Procter & Gamble’s franchising venture, Tide Dry Cleaners. She is a member of CEO Forum, an organization that encourages and disciples Christian CEOs and senior leaders. She is a mentor to ministries that develop future Christian leaders: Spring Hill Camps, Crossroad Farms, and Workmatters.
Jordan Raynor helps Christians respond to the radical, biblical truth that their work matters for eternity. He does this through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), podcast (The Call to Mastery), and weekly devotional (The Word Before Work)—content that has served millions of Christ-followers in every country on earth.
In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup which Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures of his own. Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under President George W. Bush.
A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa with his wife and their three young daughters. The Raynors are proud members of The Church at Odessa.
Sheerah is a seasoned human resources strategist who is passionate about employee engagement and leading through change. Currently the Chief People Officer at dentsu Sports International, she has built over 20 years of experience across various industries including public relations, advertising and marketing, healthcare, and distribution.
Brett serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of New Story, an organization pioneering solutions to end global homelessness. Brett is a Y Combinator graduate, cancer survivor, recognized on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, and New Story was named among Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies in the World” four times in the last five years. Since starting New Story in 2015, the organization has raised over $100M, building 50+ holistic communities, 4,000+ homes — including the world’s first 3D-printed home community.
Brett is also a Co-Founder of Hometeam Ventures; a venture capital fund focused on housing innovation, and a Board Member at Garden City, a purpose-driven holding company. Brett is a follower of Jesus, engaged to the love of his life, Demi, and is passionate about helping people who go after their dreams.
Shundrawn A. Thomas is a corporate executive with extensive general management, finance, and strategy experience. Professionally, he serves as President and Chief Executive of Northern Trust Asset Management, a leading global investment manager with $1.3 trillion in assets under management.
Prior to joining Northern Trust, Shundrawn served as a vice president in the equities division of Goldman Sachs where he was responsible for managing several of the firm’s largest institutional relationships. He was also previously employed with Morgan Stanley, holding positions in fixed income sales, trading, and research. Shundrawn is highly respected by professional colleagues and industry leaders. In 2020, Savoy Magazine recognized Shundrawn as one of the most influential black executives in Corporate America. ThinkAdvisor selected him as a member of their Luminaries Class of 2021. And during the same year, he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by InvestmentNews.
As a trusted advisor, Shundrawn helps corporations, non-profits and religious organizations achieve their vision and live their values. As a masterful communicator and motivational speaker, he enlightens and inspires individuals in the areas of professional and personal development. Shundrawn is a sought-after media commentator and the author of four books, including his recent release, Discover Joy in Work: Transforming Your Vocation into Your Occupation.
Megan Crozier serves as Chief Merchant, Sam’s Club. In this role, Megan leads the team responsible for designing, selecting, and executing the curated assortment of items offered in all 600 Sam’s Club locations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico and on SamsClub.com. Megan and her team are constantly looking for new, innovative, high-quality items, at a tremendous value, to offer to Sam’s Club’s growing member base.
Megan began her career at Walmart Inc. nearly 20 years ago as an engineer in the Walmart grocery distribution center in Temple, Texas. In that role, Megan gained a deep understanding of the supply chain and replenishment business – valuable insights that continue to serve her today. Megan became a merchant in 2005 and held a variety of roles in the Electronics, Frozen Food and Dry Grocery categories within the Walmart Merchandising organization. She served as Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager, Packaged Goods, Walmart U.S., before joining Sam’s Club as Chief Merchant in 2019.
Dr. Arroyos is the Founder and CEO of SERVE2PERFORM (S2P), a firm that builds human capacity, cultivates talent, manages change and drives growth with a toolbox built on experiential learning with realtime results and a values-based foundation. Services provided include leadership development, executive coaching, diversity and inclusion, and business advisory. He is also a co- founder of the Latino Business Speakers Bureau (LBSB), which specializes in helping companies source top-notch Latino Business Speakers.
Adam is also the author of “PerformanceGPA®: Achieving High Performance through Service,” a book that provides a proven practice for achieving high performance through serving and engaging others and he is a co-author of “Managing Technology and Middle- and Low-skilled Employees: Advances for Economic Regeneration (The Changing Context of Managing People).
Adam has a broad base of experience that includes senior leadership positions in private, public, and non-profit organizations. He is a member of the White River Bancshares (OTCQX:WRIV) Corporate Board, the Signature Bank of Arkansas Corporate Board, the Jones Trust Board, the Junior Achievement USA National Board, and the EforAll NWA Advisory Board. Dr. Arroyos is an experienced board member, a successful business strategist for C-Suite executives, a highly requested leadership and executive coach, advisor, and public speaker, and he’s been profiled in national, regional, and community publications.
Ways to Join
In-Person
Join us at The Record in Bentonville, AR — bring your team and grow in like-minded community. Our venue has two rooms: for the morning mainstage sessions you will either be in the North room (with the stage) or the South room (streamed in).
You’ll purchase a ticket for your specific room. After lunch, there will be breakout workshops with live speakers in both rooms to choose from.
You will receive on-demand digital access to every mainstage talk and breakout session for one calendar year immediately following the event.
North room (stage) — $109
South room (morning streamed) — $89
Virtual (Individual)
Join the Conference from anywhere. You can simply watch or engage through live chats and other features with our hosts and other leaders around the world.
And don’t worry if you can’t make the time (or are in a different time zone!) on event day. You will receive on-demand digital access to every mainstage talk and breakout session for one calendar year immediately following the event.
Digital Ticket — $49
Virtual (Group)
Invite your team or community to learn and grow together. Watch the talks and process the content and implications for your workplace and leadership.
We ask Group Leaders to purchase a individual digital ticket ($49) and other attendees to purchase a group digital ticket. Everyone who purchases a ticket will receive a livestream login and on-demand digital access to every mainstage talk and breakout session for one calendar year immediately following the event.
Digital Group Ticket — $29

About Workmatters
Workmatters exists to equip leaders to pursue God’s purpose for their work. For over 18 years we have helped over one millon marketplace leaders at all levels integrate their faith and work. Whether through a four-day devotional, a two-minute video or a transformational 8-week course, our role is to guide you in making your faith practical and actionable at work.
We look forward to serving you on your faith and work journey.

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life after conference
Workmatters Conference is just the beginning. Turn your actions and insights into even more transformation through the Workmatters Institute.
Leaders in a Workmatters Institute cohort will discover a new vision for work, grow in key leadership competencies and habits, apply a framework for initiating change, and develop intentional peer community. You will get to learn from and interact with executive, world-class leaders, just like those at Conference
We will kick off an 8-week WMI-Online cohort in early October, and if you are a Conference attendee you will get a special discount. Registration will be open soon – make sure to join our email list to stay up to date on all things WMI-Online!
Hear from a former Workmatters Institute participant on his experience and how he connected with like-minded peers, all ambitious on their faith and work journey.
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