Engineer Turned Coffee Entrepreneur
Recently I had the pleasure of interviewing Dan, the founder of High Point Roasters, a Christian coffee roasting company based in New Albany, Mississippi. Dan shared his incredible story of how God led him from a career as an engineer to starting his own coffee roasting business.
Dan's journey began when the engineering company he had worked at for over a decade was sold. He found himself suddenly out of a job, unsure of what to do next. After months of job searching, Dan felt God was pushing him out of his comfort zone to start something new.
A friend who owned coffee shops presented an opportunity - if Dan would roast coffee for him, the friend would buy it. Taking a leap of faith, Dan dove into researching the coffee industry. He attended a coffee expo, invested in roasting equipment, and went to roasting school, where he surprisingly won a blending competition against big names like Starbucks - with no prior experience!
From those humble beginnings, High Point Roasters has grown to supply coffee to shops from New Jersey to New Orleans, roasting 800-1000 pounds per week. More than just a business, Dan and his wife committed to honoring God and making an impact on people's lives through the company. They give a portion of all profits to support various ministries and adoption fundraising.
High Point Roasters imports high-quality beans from 14 countries to create specialty single-origin coffees and signature blends. Dan and his team find joy in their work each day and strive to be a positive example of a Christian business.
The story of High Point Roasters is a testament to how God can redirect our paths in unexpected ways when we trust in Him. As Dan's favorite verse Proverbs 16:3 says, "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."
If you love coffee and want to support a business that gives back, check out HighPointRoasters.com. With their commitment to quality, service, and ministry, every bag helps brew up something good.
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