A Letter from The Chairman of the Board
There is no doubt that the San Francisco Bay Area is a dynamic, global hub with a magnetic attraction to a diverse group of individuals who choose to come here. Close to eight million people live in our eleven counties comprising of 256 cities and towns. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 2.1 million more will settle here in the next few years. We’re at the apex of the digital universe, the birthplace of biotech, and the center of advancements in healthcare as well as the home to world-class sports and an eclectic art world.
The Bay area is known for its social consciousness and cutting edge perspective. It’s common for movements that start here to ripple out into the rest of the world. Needless to say, we are influential. Yet only two to four percent of us attend church on a regular basis. Five million are unchurched or have no religious affiliation whatsoever. There are more than 3200 churches in our area, but many are isolated, operating in silos which greatly diminishes the potential impact that can be achieved through cooperation and collaboration.
In 2013 a group of leaders from the faith community, the marketplace, and the nonprofit sector began to ponder what might happen if rather than operate independently, we connect to each other. Could we catalyze a Gospel movement in the Bay Area? The outcome of these conversations is Transforming the Bay with Christ (TBC).
Our vision for TBC is to ignite a kingdom movement by focusing on connecting and equipping leaders and supporting churches to
Unify and collaborate for even greater outreach.
Amplify their efforts in response to the needs of the underserved in their communities.
Multiply and plant more churches that serve the unique population of the Bay Area.
We want every person in the Bay Area to experience a difference in their body, in their soul, and in their spirit through the life-changing work of God and to come to know Jesus Christ personally. TBC is blessed by the commitment of this Cabinet who pray for the team and offer guidance for our God-given tasks. I consider it a privilege to be part of this movement.
Pat Gelsinger
CEO, Intel
Chairman of the Board, Transforming the Bay with Christ
Cabinet Members
Pat Gelsinger
Founder & Chairman
CEO, Intel
Serving at TBC since 2013
“We're thrilled by what's going on with TBC, but we’re just getting started. At 3 to 4%, Christians in the Bay Area are a radical minority. We want to break 10% because that’s when you can have an impact on society. That’s our passionate goal and we’re having fun getting there.”
Kevin Compton
Cabinet Vice-Chair
Partner/Co-Founder, Radar Partners LLC
Serving at TBC since 2013
“The church’s job is to not be another place for people to strive. Churches need to be places where the congregant can be refueled and refreshed, to be taught, to be grounded. I’m thankful for the pastors here.
Hurmon
Hamilton
Senior and Founding Pastor, New Beginning Community Church
Serving at TBC since 2013
Serving as Cabinet member since 2021
“I am hopeful because there is a coalition of top business leaders and pastors coming together to make a difference in Silicon Valley.”
Steve Clifford
Pastor of Teaching and Leadership Development, Westgate Church
Married 41 years to same gal!! (not sure how much credit I deserve in this one...)
Serving at TBC since 2013
”To be the church that God intends and that our Bay Area needs, we must work together and be unified.”
Kevin Palau
President and CEO, the Luis Palau Association
Founder, TogetherPDX
Serving at TBC since 2013
“I love to see churches coming together to seek the peace and prosperity of their cities, and to joyfully share the Good News of Jesus. TBC is an amazing example of this, in one of the most influential regions of the world. I’m proud to play a small part in encouraging this ongoing work.”
Susan Van Riesen
Lead Pastor, Palo Alto Vineyard
Serving at TBC since 2023
"I love TBC's vision and passion for the Bay Area. As pastors, it's so easy to stay focused on our own church's needs and mission but I've been convinced that we can do so much more together."
Peter Wagner
Founding Partner, Wing Venture Capital
Works with non-profit organizations focused on issues of faith, justice, education, health care, economic development and the environment.
“The Bay Area is in a position of increasing worldwide influence, but is itself struggling. The Church can and must play a leading role in the transformation of our region.”
Lip-Bu Tan
CEO, Cadence Design Systems
Founder & Chairman, Walden International
Serving at TBC since 2021
“I believe in and share TBC’s vision to share God’s love to unify, multiply and amplify across the Bay Area and beyond. ”