Theology Of Business With Darren Shearer: Helping Marketplace Christians Partner With God In Business

In this episode, Chris Patton explains his company's process for developing a Christ-centered culture. Chris is President/CEO of the Mike Patton Auto Family in LaGrange, Georgia, a three-dealership group with roughly 110 employees representing Honda, Ford, Lincoln, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram franchises. Along with his younger brother (and partner) Brian, he is a third-generation owner and grew up working in every department in the business, beginning at the age of 10. He also writes a blog (ChristianFaithAtWork.com) to business owners and leaders who are working to integrate their Christian faith into their businesses. He's the author of the new book, Why Does Your Business Exist?: A Christian Business Guide to Creating your Mission, Vision, and Values Statements. Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Fait

Jordan Raynor is a serial entrepreneur and bestselling author who leads a growing community of Christians following God's call to create. He currently serves as the CEO of the venture-backed tech startup, Threshold 360. He is also a cofounder of Citizinvestor, the world's largest crowdfunding platform for government projects.  Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in the Bush White House in 2006. His book Startup Stories debuted in the #1 bestseller spot in multiple Amazon categories, including entrepreneurship and Christian business. His latest book is Called to Create: A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate, and Risk. www.CalledToCreate.org Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to make disciples, transform the marketplace, and make an eternal impact. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marke

On this episode, Jason Brown shares the benefits of providing pastoral care to your employees via a marketplace chaplain. Jason is Chief Marketing Officer for Marketplace Chaplains USA. He came to Marketplace Chaplains in 2002 with 20 years of sales and marketing experience that includes Procter & Gamble, National Sales Manager for Wrangler Outerwear, and Computer Resale Technologies. Jason was also a professional athlete and won the 1991 World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider title, while also serving as the rodeo's National Spokesman Coordinator. http://www.MChapUSA.com Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

What are the criteria for being certified as a Best Christian Workplace? Al Lopus is the President and cofounder of the Best Christian Workplaces Institute, founded in 2002. The Institute provides research-based measurement tools and culture change advisory services with a single vision: to help Christian organizations set the standard as the best, most effective workplaces in the world. At BCWI, Al has conducted the broadest-ever employee opinion survey of Christian workers. The comprehensive survey includes more than 300 churches and over 900 Christian organizations overall, representing 233,000 full-time employees around the world. Al is a recognized author, speaker and consultant helping Christian leaders and organizations flourish. He publishes a weekly blog highlighting a Best Christian Workplace and the Flourishing Culture Podcast featuring tips from Christian leaders on how to build a flourishing culture. http://www.bcwinstitute.com Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business le

Beyond personal discipleship, Amy Sherman explains what it means to make disciples in the public arena, and she shares examples of what this looks like in the marketplace. (comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com) Amy Sherman is a Senior Fellow at the Sagamore Institute and was named by Christianity Today in 2012 as one of the 50 Evangelical women most influencing the American Church and culture. She's the author of six books and over 80 articles in periodicals including First Things, The Public Interest, The Christian Century, Christianity Today, and Books & Culture. Her most recent book is Kingdom Calling Vocational Stewardship for the Common Good, which was recently honored as Christianity Today's Book of the Year in the Christian Living category. She holds a BA from Messiah College and a MA and PhD from the University of Virginia. https://www.madetoflourish.org/people/amy-sherman/ Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to make disciples, transf

Our guest interview today is with Dave Sanderson. You probably remember when Sully landed a commercial jet and all of its passengers safely in the frigid Hudson River in 2009 after its engines failed. It was called "The Miracle on the Hudson", which was depicted in the movie Sully starring Tom Hanks. Dave was the last passenger off the airplane after he had helped everyone else get to safety. Despite the hazards to himself, Dave thought only of helping others and emerged from the wreckage with the mission of encouraging others to do the right thing. In his book, Moments Matter, Dave details this close encounter with death and teaches how one defining moment can create a lifetime of purpose. www.DaveSandersonSpeaks.com Get Dave's new video by texting "brace4impact" to 797979. This episode was recorded in Houston, Texas a few days after Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Southeast Texas. Harvey is expected to be the costliest natural disaster in the history of the United States. It has already set a record fo

Phil Cohen shares what he learned from the Bible about managing a season of rapid growth in his company. Phil is the founder and President of Cohen Architectural Woodworking, a commercial woodworking company located in St. James, Missouri. Phillip and his wife Jenna, along with a team of talented and dedicated leaders, lead the company's operations in accordance with Phil's mission of "transforming every life we touch by the way we live, the way we treat people, and the beautiful work we produce." In addition to recently being named Missouri's Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, he has received multiple other awards for excellence and his company was recognized as the #1 fastest growing cabinet manufacturer in the U.S. www.cohenwoodworking.com www.godlyinspiration.com Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marke

What is a "Great Commission Company"? (Comment at www.TheologyofBusiness.com) Steven is Professor of Economics at Biola University. His teaching and research interests are focused on the intersection between international economics and world mission. He is faculty advisor for the International Business Institute and for the Student International Business Association. He also assists and consults mission agencies, churches and businesses that are trying to integrate business and missions. He has published two books Great Commission Companies: The Emerging Role of Business in Missions and Economic Justice in a Flat World: Christian Perspectives on Globalization.  CLICK to learn more about Steve  Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to make disciples, transform the marketplace, and make an eternal impact. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church |

For the past 17.5 years, Pin Tai has been CEO and President of Cathay Bank and Cathay General Bangkok, which is the oldest Chinese-American bank based in Los Angeles, California that has 1,100+ employees and more than $14 billion in assets. He holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He recently served as a panelist on HBU's Banking Services Forum titled, "Perspectives on Ethical Leadership." Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

What does the Bible say about management? Dr. Michael Cafferky is the Ruth McKee Chair for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics and Professor of Business & Management at Southern Adventist University. Prior to coming to Southern, Michael served for over 20 years in the healthcare industry in middle and senior management. In addition to serving in entry level positions he has also served as a Marketing Director, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and an interim Chief Executive Officer. He is the author of eight books and monographs including the university textbook titled Management: A Faith-Based Perspective and Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective. Journal of Biblical Integration in Business (JBIB) Michael's blog Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | L

Is Business as Mission (BAM) a Flawed Concept? In this episode, Dr. Scott Quatro and Dr. Michael Thigpen debate the flaws and merits of BAM.  Dr. Scott Quatro is Professor of Management and Co-Chair of the Business Department at Covenant College and is the Chair Elect of the Christian Business Faculty Association.  Dr. Michael Thigpen is Associate Professor of Old Testament and Semitics at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University and is the Executive Director of the Evangelical Theological Society.  Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to make disciples of your co-workers, your company, and your industry. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com  

Dr. Mitchell J. Neubert is the Chavanne Chair of Christian Ethics in Business and professor of Management at Baylor. Dr. Neubert's research interests are focused on understanding how leadership, teams, and change processes affect the performance of people and organizations. He also is interested in how faith intersects with these research interests. He is the primary investigator on a National Science Foundation grant exploring the relationship of religion and entrepreneurship. He has published in several journals including Personnel Psychology, Journal of Applied Psychology, Leadership Quarterly, Christian Scholars Review, Human Relations, and Review of Religious Research. He also is the author of two textbooks and teaches in Baylor's undergraduate, MBA, and Executive MBA programs. https://business.baylor.edu/directory/?id=Mitchell_Neubert Faith and Work: An Exploratory Study of Religious Entrepreneurs Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical valu

What is God's will for business profit? (comment at TheologyofBusiness.com)  Jeff is the provost of Seattle Pacific University prior to which he was the dean of the SPU School of Business and Economics where he taught business ethics and business law. During his tenure as dean, the School opened its Center for Integrity in Business, launched the annual Social Venture Plan Competition, and began an innovative new graduate program focused on social and sustainable business.  Jeff's book, Why Business Matters to God, is a must-read on the subject of the theology of business.  Prior to his tenure at SPU, Jeff earned his Juris Doctor from Yale Law School and was a partner with the international law firm of Davis Wright Tremaine where he practiced for more than 20 years. He concentrated his practice in commercial finance and natural resources.  Center for Integrity in Business  Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to make disciples of your co-workers, yo

Dave Munson shares how, through his company's workmanship and employee care programs, he aims to reflect the character of God through the business. Dave is the founder and owner of Saddleback Leather, a high-end leather goods business he started out of his truck while he was doing missionary work in Mexico. Because people love these products so much, the company's tagline is "They'll fight over it when you're dead." The company is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas but has 230 employees working at the factory in León, Guanajuato Mexico where they are producing world-class leather products. His company provides free Christian child care for the employees' children, marriage classes, English classes (taught by people who are trained in evangelism), and much more. Dave and his wife direct a large portion of the profits to supporting missionaries around the world. www.SaddlebackLeather.com Viral video about Saddleback Leather products: https://youtu.be/a11wlngpuSY Christianity in Business is the show that help

How are kingdom businesses being used to build nations around the world?  Dr. John Mulford is the director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Regent University and the former dean of the Business School at Regent. John has taught economics, statistics, and management science and currently teaches electives in international entrepreneurship in the PhD program at Regent. He has a particular interest in seeing disadvantaged groups advance through entrepreneurial activity. His students have gone on to start consulting companies in Asia and Africa, a manufacturing business in Egypt, and a specialty coffee company in the U.S. and Latin America. Through his leadership, the Center for Entrepreneurship has setup six Business Development Centers around the world in Uganda, Rwanda, India, South Africa, Nigeria, and Burkina Faso.  Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to make disciples, transform the marketplace, and make an eternal impact. If you want to le

Os Hillman discusses how a vibrant prayer life can transform the way we work. Os has been featured on CNBC, NBC, LA Times, New York Times, and many other national media as a spokesperson on "faith at work." He is the president of Marketplace Leaders, author of 18 books, and author of a daily email devotional called TGIF Today God Is First which has nearly two hundred thousand readers in 104 nations. His latest book is The Joseph Calling: Six Stages to Discover, Navigate, and Fulfill your Purpose. http://www.TheJosephCalling.com http://www.TodayGodIsFirst.com http://www.MarketplaceLeaders.org Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

Mark MacDonald teaches how to define the specific value proposition of your organization to help you connect with your customers and community. Mark is a Bible Teacher, speaker, author of Be Known For Something, and communication strategist for BeKnownForSomething.com. He empowers churches to become known for something relevant (a communication thread) throughout their ministries, websites, and social media. www.beknownforsomething.com Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

Sam Hunter explains why spiritually healthy people are essential to building great companies. Sam is the host of South Carolina's Christian radio talk show, 721 Live, which helps people to apply the Bible to their everyday lives. He is the author of The Putting Green Devotional Series and has produced two DVD curriculum series: Contentment: The Path to Peace and Fear: Do you React in Fear or Respond in Faith? Sam speaks to men's groups weekly throughout South Carolina as the director of 721 Ministries. www.PuttingGreenBlog.com Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com

Do you think our culture is elevating the idea of leadership while deprecating the idea of management? What management lessons can we learn from the parables of Jesus?  Theology of Business is the show that helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to transform the marketplace and make an impact in eternity. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God, this show is for you. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.TheologyofBusiness.com

What does a Biblical business look like? Dave Kahle is the author of "The Good Book on Business", an exploration of the Bible on business. He has been a Bible teacher, elder, house church leader, short-term missionary, and Christian executive roundtable leader. For 30 years, he has been one of the world's leading authorities on sales and sales systems. In that regards, he has spoken in 47 states and eleven countries and has authored 12 books, which have been translated into eight languages and are available in 20 plus countries. www.DaveKahle.com Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com