Building a Christ-Centered Company: Winning Strategies and Habits

In a Christ-centered company, Jesus is revealed through the influencers of the company and throughout its culture and habits. We are often told “The Bible is the best handbook for business” or “Business is ministry,” yet few can relate to the whole of Scriptural support or attest to best practices grounded in these beliefs.

Building a Christ-Centered Company, based on the book, The Christ-Centered Company: 37 Biblical Business Habits to Build a Thriving Company That Honors God and Blesses the World (by Darren Shearer), will provide practical guidance and real-world examples of best practices for 37 “habits” that define a Christ-centered company.

The seminar will explore what the Bible says about each of the following critical aspects of a company and how the Scripture can make a difference in building a thriving business for God’s economy:

• Corporate purpose and culture
• Marketing, sales, and customer care
• Accounting and accountability
• People management
• Business law and conflict
• Risk management
• Philanthropy

Seminar Leader

Darren is the founder and director of the Theology of Business Institute (www.TheologyofBusiness.com) which helps marketplace Christians explore and apply God’s will for business. He has authored three books, including Marketing Like Jesus: 25 Strategies to Change the World, The Marketplace Christian: A Practical Guide to Using Your Spiritual Gifts in Business, and The Christ-Centered Company: 37 Biblical Business Habits to Build a Thriving Company That Honors God and Blesses the World.

Darren is the founder and CEO of High Bridge Media, a multimedia agency specializing in publishing and promoting the world-changing ideas of inspiring thought leaders. Its imprint, High Bridge Books (www.HighBridgeBooks.com), has published more than 190 titles since 2013. He is also the host of the Christianity in Business Podcast (https://hc.edu/center-for-christianity-in-business/category/interviews/) by the Center for Christianity in Business at Houston Christian University, which, with over 170 episodes to-date, has impacted over a hundred thousand listeners in over 140 countries around the world.

A former Captain in the United States Air Force, Darren earned the United States Air Force Commendation Medal for his meritorious service in Kuwait during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He holds a M.A. in Practical Theology from Regent University (Virginia Beach, VA), an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Management from Pace University (New York, NY), and a B.A. in English from Charleston Southern University (Charleston, SC). Darren and his wife, Marie, reside in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina with their three young boys.

Keynote speaker

Anthony is the CEO of WorkFaith Connection and Founder of AmazingCEO, which advises and equips entrepreneurs and business leaders to be masters and influencers in what they do. Anthony has been an executive with Fortune 100 giants such as Kraft Foods, RJ Reynolds and 3M, and a pioneering leader in several multi-million dollar ventures. He has been a featured speaker at multiple college and media venues, including Harvard, Emory, Georgia Tech, Biz 1190 (Wall Street Journal syndicated radio show), TEDx and other TV, radio, and podcast platforms.

Anthony is the author of three books: The Execution Pipeline: A Step-by-Step Guide to Moving Your Business Idea From Dream to Reality; The Happiness Map: Finding Fulfillment in Life and Work; and The 120 Planner, which he co-developed with his business partner, Dr. Eric “ET” Thomas, the No. 1 Motivational Speaker in the World and NYT Best Selling Author of You Owe You.

Anthony graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program in 2017 where he won 1st place for the business pitch competition. His favorite thing in the world to do is spend time with his wife of 21 years along with his son and daughter. Additionally, he loves reading, physical fitness and mentoring emerging leaders. Anthony holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Sales from The University of Memphis and a Master of Arts in Religion from Memphis Theological Seminary.

Keynote speaker

Dr. Liang is the Director of the Center for Christianity in Business at the Archie W. Dunham College of Business, Houston Christian University. In this role, he has led the Center to become one of the most recognized institution-based marketplace outreach ministries in the world. The Center’s initiatives, such as the Christian Business Review journal, the Christianity in Business Podcasts, the Christianity in the Marketplace Live Webinars, and the regularly scheduled networking luncheon events, offer critical insights, inspiration, and innovative ideas on best practices to Christian academics and practitioners in the realm of faith integration.

Dr. Liang is the author of Christianity in Business: Applying Biblical Values in the Marketplace. He is published in many academic journals, including The Journal of Biblical Integration in Business, Christian Business Review, Christian Business Academy Review, and the Journal of Economic Development and Cultural Change. He has written and done research on entrepreneurial issues, and his paper, “Scaling the Business Enterprise: Lessons from the Early Church,” won the Best Paper Award at the 2023 Annual Conference of the Christian Business Faculty Association. His specialty is in finance, economics, and biblical applications of management practices.

Before joining HCU, Dr. Liang spent over 25 years in the marketplace, leading economic consulting practices and managing financial teams as a senior executive from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. He also spent nearly a decade as a managing director of a boutique investment bank and consultancy.

Dr. Liang was born and raised in Hong Kong where he finished his undergraduate education. At the University of Chicago, where he completed his post-graduate training, he specialized in finance and economics. He has called Houston home since 1993 and is a member of Houston’s Second Baptist Church.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Houston Christian University, 7502 Fondren Road, Houston, United States