The Monthly Speaker Series has been the centerpiece of Needle's Eye since 1978. The series features local business people or professionals who share their personal faith
journeys in the relaxed atmosphere of a restaurant or club.
The Monthly Speaker Series meets four times per month in each of Richmond’s business districts:
Stepping Out in Faith: When there doesn't seem to be a safe place to land
Skip Baker has seen his company have its share of ups and
downs over the years. From winning the largest domestic order for
electric postal vehicles, to weathering a tough economy, running a
business has its extremes. Sometimes it comes down to
just one thing: "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the
one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the
other. You cannot serve both God and money." (Matt 6:24)
So as a
business owner, do you put God first and trust Him to meet your
needs? What if that means potentially losing your life's work? A native Richmonder, Skip
Baker is the president and CEO of Baker Equipment which has been a part
of his family for more than three generations. Baker equipment
specializes in special service and truck equipment with a specialty in
advanced technology and alternative fuel engine products. Skip
has a degree in Economics and Psychology from Hampden-Sydney College in
Virginia and is a graduate of the Executive Program at the University
of Virginia Darden School of Business. He and his wife, Mary Lee, have three
children, including Glen Baker who currently works as Manager of
Operations at Baker Equipment.
September Schedule
Wednesday., September 1 Willow Oaks Country Club
6227 Forest Hill Avenue
7:15 - 8:00 AM
Program begins at 7:15
Thursday, September 2 The Westwood Club
6200 West Club Lane
Noon - 12:45 PM
Program begins @ 12:15
Thurday, September 9 The Place at Innsbrook
4036-C Cox Road
Noon - 12:45 PM
Program begins at 12:15
Tuesday, September 14 Sam Miller's Restaurant
1210 E. Cary St.
Noon - 12:45 PM
Program begins at 12:15
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"When I went to my first luncheon, I heard Buddy raise the question about a God-shaped hole in our hearts. I realized that I was missing the spiritual guidance that could be provided only through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ."
Taylor Waller Senior Vice President at Wachovia Securities and an NEM Board
The Monthly Speaker Series has been the centerpiece of Needle's Eye since 1978. The series features local business people or professionals who share their personal faith
journeys in the relaxed atmosphere of a restaurant or club.
