Helping churches, companies + communities get where they're going, for the Glory of God

Helping individuals, companies & communities get where they're going, for the Glory of God.

“Faster. Don’t leave out that important piece — that you help us get there faster than we could have without you.”

These were the words spoken by the President of a non-profit client when Lisa Miller Autry shared her personal mission statement listed above. And so, Acceleration Advisors, LLC was born — a Christ-centered consulting ministry helping individuals, companies and communities achieve Kingdom objectives in specific and strategic ways.

Where are you headed? How can Acceleration Advisors help?

 

 
Acceleration Advisors GradientPurple.jpg

We help design and deliver your God-given Goals through:

  • Consulting services for church leaders, churches, other non profit organizations, and entrepreneurs in the areas of financial education and empowerment, leadership development, and marketplace mobilization.

  • Economic empowerment strategies for underserved communities both domestically and abroad.

  • Strategic Planning.

  • Leadership Development.

 
 

Our Industry Focus

 
 
church.png

churches

Financial Education and “Lender Readiness” Workshops and Services, Membership Mobilization, Financial Systems, other consulting services. Author: Holy Borrowers: Equipping Church Leaders for Building Finance.

help (1).png

companies

CFO Oversight services for Christian-based non-profits and entrepreneurs, “Lender Readiness” Workshops and Services, Business training, Strategic Planning, other consulting services.

statistics.png

communities

Partnering with individuals, churches, and community-based organizations to uplift and empower underserved communities through economic empowerment and leadership development.

 

Testimonials

 
“Lisa is an innate teacher and gladly lends her skills, knowledge, and experience to develop others.”
— Former Manager
 
“Lisa is a phenomenal manager who is inclusive, transparent, leads by example, stands behind her people 100%, and encourages our professional development.”
— Former Direct Report
“Lisa’s role on our Dallas Leadership Team has been invaluable in developing talent and helping executive strategy. She is a partner I greatly value.”
— Market President, Banking Organization
“Lisa Autry’s work proved to be exceptional. Her financial acumen, written and verbal communication, and leadership skills exceeded my expectations.”
— President, Not-for-Profit Corporation
 
“I hear your work is terrific.”
— Senior Officer, Small Business Administration (SBA)
“This is the best loan package I’ve seen since I’ve been with this organization.”
— Chairman of the Board, Nonbank Lending Corporaton
“Lisa has a keen ability to hone in on pertinent facts that were not always readily apparent to others. These attributes, coupled with her significant experience in the finance industry, led me to hire her firm earlier this year. The written product was consistent with her exceptional skills of analyzing and presenting complex material.”
— President & CEO, Venture Capital Firm
“You have a boldness for the Lord that is contagious.”
“You have no idea how much you ministered to me this weekend. I just want you to know how much you impacted my life and gave me hope that I would be alright.”
 
 
 

Partial Client List

(Acceleration Advisors, LLC, Its Predecessor, The Autry Consulting Group, InC. & Holy Borrowers, LLC)

Bank of Texas

Business Development Fund of Texas

Campus Drive United Methodist Church

CDC of the Southwest

Dallas Business Finance Corporation

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas Leadership Foundation

Friendship-West Baptist Church

Full Gospel Church International - Ghana, West Africa

Gateway National Bank

Mechanics & Farmers Bank, Durham, North Carolina

Ninth District of the AME Church (State of Alabama)

Pacesetter Capital Group/ MESBIC Ventures

PeopleFund

Quorum Commercial

Southern Bible Institute & College

Southern Dallas Development Corporation

 
Acceleration%2525252BAdvisors%2525252BLinkedin.jpg

Meet our Founder

 
Autry-0029.jpg
 

Finance Executive, Minister, Author, Leader… Lisa Miller Autry’s passion lies in helping churches, companies, and communities achieve their God-ordained purposes and goals. She retired from a highly successful banking career to do just that, through Acceleration Advisors, LLC’s multi-faceted practice.

Get to know Lisa better in our Founder’s page.

“for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:32b - 33)