Our Purpose
Reaching businessmen right where they are to help them become the men God designed them to be.
History of Christian Business men's Connection
Indiana CBMC Leadership Team
Executive Director of CBMC Indiana
Eldon Kibbey
Eldon was born and raised in Missouri, where he received a BS degree in Metallurgical Engineering with Nuclear Option from University of Missouri – Rolla. He later did graduate work in Physical Metallurgy at The Ohio State University.
A brief career in the aerospace industry with McDonnell Aircraft Corporation (now Boeing) in St. Louis, Missouri, was followed by a tour of duty with the United States Air Force.
Eldon was assigned to the Air Force Materials Laboratory at Wright – Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio, where he performed materials research on high-temperature metals for use in jet engines.
He left the Air Force in December 1971, with a rank of captain, to start the Indianapolis franchise for Environment Control, a nationwide janitorial service. He led that business for 26 years.
Eldon has been the Director of CBMC Indiana since 1998.
Eldon and his wife, Sandy, are the parents of four children, and have three grandsons.
Area Director of CBMC Executive Business Forums Indiana
Deno Rousopoulos
Deno Rousopoulos was born in Chicago, Illinois to Greek immigrant parents. He grew up a half block from Wrigley Field and is a loyal Cub’s fan. Growing up in a Christian home, Deno accepted the Lord as a young child at a Billy Graham Crusade.
He attended Anderson University (IN) where he earned a BA in business and met his bride Samme, of 49 years. Together they have three children and three grandchildren.
After earning a MA in public relations from Ball State University (IN), Deno and Samme moved to Houston, Texas where he worked as a Director of College Relations for a small Bible College.
After seven years in Christian higher education, Deno began a new career as an Executive Director of a Trade Association and was recognized as the best Chapter in the nation.
Feeling the urge to use his skills and gifts to encourage and empower people to achieve their personal best, Deno began his own business as a professional public speaker, giving motivational speeches and business seminars.
After speaking to hundreds of audiences in 46 states, Deno’s “urge” became a “call” to encourage Christian business owners to be their best so that they could use their business as a viable platform to share the Gospel in the marketplace. It was at this time, Deno joined forces with CBMC in 2008.
Today, Deno is the Indiana Area Director for CBMC Executive Business Forums. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Director of CBMC Indianapolis
Gary Kirschman
Gary was born and raised in New Jersey. After graduating with a degree in Psychology from The King’s College in New York, he and his new bride, MaryBeth, joined the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ.
While serving as staff members with Campus Crusade, Gary and MaryBeth have lived and worked in various assignments in Southern California, Maryland and Indiana.
In 2009 Gary left Campus Crusade for Christ to join the staff team of CBMC Indiana where he currently serves as the Director of CBMC Indianapolis.
Gary and MaryBeth are the parents of two adult sons.
Field Partner of CBMC Indiana
Chris Haynes
Chris Haynes was born and raised in Illinois. He received B.S. degrees in Computer Science and General Business from Miami University, Oxford Ohio. Chris then moved to Dayton, Ohio in 1995 as a Systems Engineer for Electronic Data Systems (EDS). EDS was acquired by GMAC and then by HP Enterprise Solutions. After 20 years of corporate IT consulting experience, Chris spent several years as Chief Financial Officer and Director of Practice Management for Horizon Planning Group, and he now works as an independent consultant providing business process excellence through IT solutions and executive coaching.
Since graduation from Operation Timothy in 2006, Chris has become more and more involved with CBMC Indiana. Chris is a Field Partner for CBMC Indiana and enjoys discipling men through the Operation Timothy program, facilitating area teams, as well as co-leading CBMC’s Leadership Coach Training Program.
Chris lives in Noblesville, Indiana with his wife Tara. They met at Miami University and married in 1996. They have had the honor of hosting 17 children for Family Hope. Family Hope is a Christian ministry focused on helping children and their families during times of crisis.
Field Associate of CBMC Indiana
Ray F. Childers
Ray Childers was born and raised in southern California. He received his B.S. degree in Chemistry from UCLA. Ray then moved to Bloomington, Indiana in 1967 to attend graduate school at Indiana University, where he earned his Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry. After postgraduate study on the structure of peptides and proteins, Eli Lilly and Company hired him in 1974. He worked in Indianapolis for 26 years as a research scientist in the Pharmaceutical Product Development Component.
Since his retirement from Lilly in 2000, he has become more heavily involved in ministry with his church and is a Field Associate with CBMC Indiana. He also lectures occasionally on ‘Origins: Existence, Purpose and Destiny’ and/or ‘Intelligent Design’.
Ray lives in Noblesville, Indiana with his wife (married in 1971), Lisa. They have two married children and several grandchildren.
Field Associate of CBMC Indiana
David Carmony
Born in Shelbyville, Indiana, and graduated from Shelbyville High School. Then, on to Colorado State University graduating in 1971 earning a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Philosophy. Later, I entered Indiana College of Mortuary Science, graduating to enter my Family Funeral Home’s business. I still maintain my Funeral Director’s license after 42 years, and occasionally Direct funerals, when asked.
Although I “met” my Lord in my late teens, it was not until 20 years later, when I was introduced to CBMC through Operation Timothy that my “Spiritual Walk” rocketed from hearing His Call to Pray first, to daily get into His Word, to look for other Believers for fellowship, and to weekly worship our great King.
I am married into a wonderful “Blended Family” somewhat like Jacob’s, but have no maidservants! Maryanne and I have 5 Children, 6 Grandchildren and 2 former spouses, which are always welcomed into family gatherings
Statement of Faith
We Believe...
- In the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments as verbally inspired by God, and inerrant in the original writings, and that they are of supreme and final authority in faith and life.
- In one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
- That Jesus Christ was begotten by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary and is true God and true man.
- That man was created in the image of God; that he sinned, and thereby incurred not only physical death, but also that spiritual death which is separation from God; and that human beings are born with a sinful nature, and in the case of those who reach moral responsibility become sinners in thought, word and deed.
- That the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, as a representative and substitutionary sacrifice; and all who believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood.
- In the resurrection of the crucified body of our Lord, in His Ascension into Heaven, in His present life there for us, as High Priest and Advocate.
- In “that blessed hope,” the personal and imminent return of our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.
- That all who receive by faith the Lord Jesus Christ are born again of the Holy Spirit and therefore become children of God. Further, we believe in the eternal security of the believer.
- In the bodily resurrection of the just and unjust, the everlasting security blessedness of the saved, and everlasting conscious punishment for the lost.
Code of Ethics
- Integrity is the cornerstone of everything we do, and trust is the foundation of all our relationships.
- We are focused on the two-fold mission of evangelism and discipleship to business and professional men and will examine every initiative in light of achieving that mission.
- We value the individual and believe each person has unique, God-given abilities.
- We honor those who have gone before us and pledge to value their wisdom and experience.
- We respect those in authority and apply the “Golden Rule” as fundamental criteria for decision making.
- We remain committed to the core belief that teamwork and accountability are at the heart of our ministry.
- We take responsibility for our actions as individuals, as team members, and as an organization.
- We resolve to hold ourselves to a very high standard of performance.
- We support traditional family values and recognize marital fidelity as fundamental to the family unit.
- We promote a culture that values family and the proper balance between work, recreation and reflection.