Chris Banks

Entrepreneur. Creator. Community Builder.

Chris Banks is an entrepreneur and community leader passionate about creating impact through business. Outside of work, he enjoys photography, volunteering, spending time with family, and going on walks to recharge.

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Who is Chris?

I'm Chris Banks — a 15-year-old minister, author, and entrepreneur based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. I'm the founder of Bibles Through Walls (BTW), a ministry dedicated to bringing the Word of God into places like prisons and hospitals, and I'm currently writing my book, "The Pyramid Scheme of Hiding Jesus."

Before business, there was faith. At 14, I began intensely researching the Bible alongside other religious texts. That deep study proved to me the undeniable truth of Jesus Christ, which drives all my ministry and writing today.

I also launched my first business at 13. Since then, I’ve built Candy Kings Vending, CJ Photography, Vault XIV, and The Chris Banks Foundation, growing through both success and failure while working alongside respected CEOs.

To me, this journey is about more than building companies. It’s about exposing the truth, advocating for change, and helping others realize that no matter how young or overlooked you feel, your impact matters.

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The Things I've Done...

First Business

7. Launched a thumbnail design company at age 12. My first venture into digital services

Launched TCBF

Founded The Chris Banks Foundation at age 13. Challenging broken systems in mental health care and addiction awareness for teens in crisis.

Changed Luxury

Developed a luxury antique kiosk business with Nick Smoot at ages 14-15 expanding into high-end retail ventures

Founded BTW

Founded Bibles Through Walls (BTW) at age 15 distributing Scripture across the United States to prisons, shelters, hospitals, and community organizations.

Became A Author

I started writing my first book "The Pyramid Scheme Of Hiding Jesus"

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