Learn more about Pastor CB Barthlow, his calling, his convictions, and the message that drives his life and leadership.
Pastor CB Barthlow is a Gospel-centered communicator and catalytic leader who thrives at the intersection of faith, culture, and transformation. With over two decades of ministry, marketing, and startup experience, CB brings a rare mix of spiritual depth, entrepreneurial grit, and cultural fluency to every stage, pulpit, and platform he steps onto.
He is the founding pastor of Beacon Church in Denver, Colorado, a thriving multiethnic congregation in the heart of the city. His calling is clear: to proclaim the transforming power of Jesus with theological clarity, Spirit-led conviction, and cultural relevance.
In 2019 CB & his wife Shannel planted beacon a dynamic, multi-cultural, multi-generational church in the heart of Denver, CO on the same street corner that CB once bought and sold drugs.
CB and Shannel live in the Denver area with a Great Dane named Pistol, traveling to Chicago often to root for their sons on the Wheaton College Football team.
CB’s life and leadership are shaped by deep spiritual conviction, cultural awareness, and a commitment to building people with grit and grace. His values are not abstract ideas — they show up in how he preaches, leads, mentors, builds, and serves.
CB thinks big and acts boldly. He has planted and grown churches, scaled ministries, and trained over 100 leaders. His default posture is builder, not maintainer.
Whether preaching, branding, or mentoring, CB’s words are crafted to move people. He carries a preacher’s heart with a strategist’s mind.
CB has navigated nonprofit, corporate, and startup spaces with success. His ability to secure funding, drive engagement, and execute campaigns speaks to serious organizational chops.
CB does not just talk about being a husband and father — he structures life around it. His family is not a side note; it is core to his calling.
CB is deeply aware of race, class, identity, and urban realities. His multicultural church, biracial family, and urban ministry lens help him connect across audiences.
CB is theologically anchored and unwavering in his commitment to the Word of God. His message is rooted in repentance, transformation, and costly obedience.
Whether you’re looking to bring Pastor CB to your next event, learn more about his ministry, or connect with his message, this is the place to begin.
