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Spring Boards

The Spring Boards connect entrepreneurs from Bristol’s Christian communities in a supportive, board-style environment.

5 X Your Decisions

Through monthly, agenda-driven sessions, members share expertise, receive guidance, and incorporate prayer to tackle personal and business challenges. This confidential space fosters collaboration, mentorship, and growth, offering fresh perspectives, practical advice, and a faith-based community to help you flourish

Find out more

If you are interested in joining a Spring Board, the first step is to get in touch and join us at one of our First Friday Coffee Mornings or Burger and Beer Nights. You can find out more below.

Behind the Scenes

I sit down with Dez Futak to explore what life is really like inside a Bristol Spring Board — our peer-support groups for Christian entrepreneurs across the city.

Discover how Bristol Spring Boards are helping Christian entrepreneurs in Bristol grow in their faith, businesses, and decision-making. In this interview, Dez shares his experience of being part of a small peer group that meets monthly for honest conversation, prayer, and practical support.

Learn how these boards create a space for Christian entrepreneurs to navigate real business challenges, seek spiritual guidance, and build meaningful community across Bristol.

Interview with Dez Futak on how Bristol Spring Boards support Christian entrepreneurs in Bristol through monthly peer mentoring, prayer, and practical business wisdom.

What can I expect from a Spring Board?

  • A Dedicated, Board-Style Support System

    Join a small group of fellow entrepreneurs who meet monthly to tackle personal and business challenges in a focused, agenda-driven format.

  • Collective Expertise Across Key Areas

    Draw on the group’s combined wisdom in legal, digital, finance, marketing, and more—so you receive well-rounded guidance.

  • Faith-Infused Collaboration

    Experience a prayerful, supportive environment that integrates spiritual insight with practical problem-solving.

  • Confidential, Trust-Building Space

    Grow deeper connections through consistent participation and shared accountability, knowing your discussions stay within the group.

  • Personalized Feedback & Peer Mentorship

    Each meeting is designed so you bring a key question and receive 30 minutes of dedicated, peer-to-peer brainstorming and advice.

  • Reciprocal Value—No Cost but Commitment

    The only “currency” is a willingness to support others. Contribute your skills, insights, and encouragement, and receive the same in return.