TAP Innovations Sponsors the 2024 DFW Technology Prayer Breakfast
On Tuesday, November 12, the TAP Innovations team helped sponsor the annual Dallas/Fort Worth Technology Prayer Breakfast (DFW Tech PB) at the Irving Convention Center, hosting two tables at this significant event. The 2024 breakfast united technology leaders from across North Texas, offering a platform to share faith, stories of resilience, and encouragement.
Keynote Speakers: Stories of Faith, Leadership, and Community Impact
Steve Sharp: Reaching the Unreached with Heart and Vision
Steve Sharp, President and CEO of Global Heart Ministries, delivered a compelling keynote highlighting his lifelong mission to bring the message of Jesus to the most unreached regions of the world. With a background as a co-founder of The Power Team and a career as a contemporary Christian artist, Steve’s journey has been marked by innovation in ministry and the use of advanced technology to reach communities in Central Asia and the Middle East. Through Global Heart Ministries, Steve has dedicated his life to creating indigenous content that connects people to the gospel and equips underground church leaders. His inspiring address underscored the impact of technology in amplifying faith and hope in areas where the message of Jesus is scarcely known.
David Stone: Visionary Leadership with a Foundation of Faith
David A. Stone, founder and CEO of First Rate, also shared his insights as a keynote speaker. Since founding First Rate in 1991, David has not only led the company’s growth in web-based performance solutions but has also exemplified faith-driven leadership. He spoke on his journey from a programming career to building a successful enterprise that aligns business practices with God-centered values. David’s passion for mentorship and community service is reflected in his work with organizations such as Youth With a Mission and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, as well as his commitment to inspiring others through his book, First Rate Living in God’s Company. His message encouraged attendees to integrate faith into business practices, fostering a positive impact on employees, clients, and communities.
About the DFW Technology Prayer Breakfast: Connecting Technology Leaders Through Faith
Founded by Jeff Clement and supported by the DFW IT community, the DFW Tech PB is a volunteer-led organization headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This annual event offers a unique space for technology professionals to discuss faith, purpose, and community in a relevant business setting. Through powerful keynote addresses and peer networking, the breakfast fosters relationships grounded in shared beliefs and values.
Mission and Vision: Encouraging Faith in Professional Lives
The mission of DFW Tech PB is to create a relevant business environment for technology professionals in DFW where a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ is presented and nurtured. The event encourages attendees to integrate their faith boldly in both their personal and professional lives, exemplifying authentic Christian values in the workplace and beyond.
Core Values: Principles That Inspire Leaders to Honor God in Work
The DFW Tech PB is rooted in guiding principles that inspire attendees to serve God with humility and excellence. Key values include:
- Following, serving, and proclaiming Jesus Christ
- Humility
- Servant leadership
- Mentorship
- Honoring God in work by pursuing excellence
TAP Innovations: Inspired and Engaged by the DFW Tech Prayer Breakfast 2024
For the team at TAP Innovations, the DFW Tech PB was more than just a gathering; it was a morning of inspiration and camaraderie. The keynote messages from Steve Sharp and David Stone, along with the stories shared by fellow attendees, reinforced the power of faith and its transformative influence on both personal and professional journeys. TAP Innovations left the event with renewed inspiration to lead with purpose, serve others, and uphold integrity as guiding principles in every aspect of business.
For more information about the Dallas/Fort Worth Technology Prayer Breakfast and to learn how you can get involved, visit DFWTPB.com. Discover how technology leaders in North Texas are connecting through faith, fostering community, and inspiring one another to live with purpose and integrity.