In a Christ-centered company, Jesus is revealed through the influencers of the company and throughout its defining culture and habits.
Marketplace Christians are occasionally told platitudes like “The Bible is the best handbook for business,” “God cares about business,” “Business is ministry,” and “You don’t have to leave the business world to do work that glorifies God.” However, few have seen the actionable, scriptural proof that these claims are indeed the case, other than perhaps a proverb here and there.
The Habits of a Christ-Centered Company Course provides practical biblical commentary and real-world best practices for 37 biblical business “habits” that define the culture and operations of a Christ-centered company.
During this course, we’ll explore what the Bible says about each of the following major aspects of your company:
- Corporate purpose and culture
- Marketing, sales, and customer care
- Accounting and accountability
- People management
- Business law and conflict
- Risk management
- Philanthropy
Imagine how much your company’s habits, culture, performance, and impact would upgrade if you were to discover and apply God’s will for every aspect of your company. This is a growth process that begins when one influencer in a company decides to partner with God in his mission to conform the company to his will.
"The Habits of a Christ-Centered Company" Curriculum
- Habit 1: Recognize Jesus Is on the Receiving End (8:33)
- Habit 2: Rely on God’s Presence, Power, and Wisdom (11:19)
- Habit 3: Establish a Christ-Centered Purpose Statement (7:39)
- Habit 4: Define and Promote Your Core Values (15:18)
- Habit 5: Set Clear, Noble, and Measurable Goals (8:11)
- Habit 6: Focus More on Getting Better Than Getting Bigger
- Habit 17: Hire, Promote, and Demote Biblically (12:26)
- Habit 18: Clearly Define Fireable Offenses (8:38)
- Habit 19: Establish Decentralized Management (7:00)
- Habit 20: Compensate Biblically (12:14)
- Habit 21: Establish a Culture of Trust (9:44)
- Habit 22: Provide Emotional and Spiritual Care for Your Team
- Habit 23: Provide Rest for Your Team (9:48)
- Habit 24: Establish a Culture of Encouragement (8:20)
- Habit 25: Respect Your Suppliers and Contractors (10:30)
Course Instructor
Darren Shearer
Darren Shearer is the founder and director of the Theology of Business Institute, which helps marketplace Christians explore and apply God’s will for business. He has authored three books for marketplace Christians:
- The Christ-Centered Company: 37 Biblical Business Habits to Build a Thriving Company That Honors God and Blesses the World (2023)
- The Marketplace Christian: A Practical Guide to Using Your Spiritual Gifts in Business (2015)
- Marketing Like Jesus: 25 Strategies to Change the World (2014)
Darren is also the founder and CEO of High Bridge Books & Media, which helps Christ-centered authors and organizations craft, publish, and market messages and stories that glorify God in all spheres of culture. Its imprint, High Bridge Books, has published 210+ books since 2013.
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’s Lubin School of Business (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 (Waynesville, NC) with their three young boys.