"America has many great churches and parachurch organizations,

but each year our culture continues to decline.

I believe the only way we can change that

is to find a way to network our high influence leaders

and inspire them to use their influence for God."

~ Dr. Bill Bright

Inspired by the late Dr. Bill Bright in 1995, Pinnacle Forum was established in Arizona when a group of community leaders decided to use their God-given influence to transform the city of Phoenix. This was done by convening small peer groups around the city that aimed to encourage one another spiritually, share the values of Jesus with their peers, and challenge each other to use their leadership position and resources in strategic ways for the glory of God.

The name "Pinnacle Forum" was derived from the idea that our Partners are leaders who are at the pinnacle of their influence. They are people who have built reputations in a city, an industry, a nation -- and now, based on that reputation, are in a position to influence their peers and ultimately have an impact on other leaders within their communities. 

In 2001, Pinnacle Forum began to replicate this model throughout the United States by forming Pinnacle Forum America (PFA). Pinnacle Forum America is now providing inspiration and the networking mechanism for leaders across America to magnify Christ. At present PFA is a network of over 500 Partners, in addition to some 2,000 individuals throughout the country. These leaders have caught the vision and are embracing the mission to be used by God to bring the values of Jesus back to American culture and beyond. Pinnacle Forum is a Christian ministry operating as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.