MBA Campus Ministers
Trevor Agatsuma
NYU Stern
Trevor's Bio Stay tuned!
Evette Awa
Harvard Business School
Evette's Bio How long have you been doing campus ministry? I've been doing campus ministry for the past 2 years What school(s) do you serve? include non-MBA Serving graduate students at Harvard Law School, Harvard Business School, and Black Graduate Ministry What do you love most about working with MBA students? I enjoy hearing the personal stories from my MBA students in how they feel they are being called by God in their respective fields. In Business School, although students tend to pursue few types of roles, each of their stories are distinct; I truly feel God uses this moment in their lives to shift how what they are doing can give Him glory. Where did you go to school? I graduated with my Masters in International Business from Hult International Business School and have worked in Big Tech for over 12 years. Do you have a favorite book, podcast, or movie? Right now my favorite podcast on my playlist is the Rich Habits podcast, and my favorite 'audio' book is from Streetlights. They have an app where you can listen to the entire Bible and it sounds like you're listening to an audio book/movie! What’s one piece of advice you often give MBA students? One piece of advice that I often give to MBA students is it is not all about the structure...sometimes you have to circle back to your why. You may have the urge to plan events in quantity, but don't neglect the why...if it doesn't bring you back to your mission and purpose, it's just noise.
Jim Black
Stanford University
Jim's Bio How long have you been doing campus ministry? I’ve been doing campus ministry for 14 years (6 at Columbia and 8 at Stanford); prior to that I was the senior pastor of a church in Texas for 9 years. What school(s) do you serve? include non-MBA I serve at Stanford, primarily with undergraduate athletes via FCA, but also with MBA students via IV. What do you love most about working with MBA students? I love the drive, passion, and social giftings of MBA students; it’s incredibly rewarding to see their aspirations and gifts deepened and formed by the Gospel of Jesus. Where did you go to school? I went to Wheaton College (BA & MA) and Reformed Theological Seminary Orlando (MDiv). Do you have a favorite book, podcast, or movie? I have many favorite books: The Lord of the Rings, Mere Christianity, The Reason for God, Every Good Endeavor, To Change the World, etc.. My favorite movie is Hoosiers! What’s one piece of advice you often give MBA students? I encourage MBA students (and all students!) to anchor their life in Christ in the Gospel—deepen and growth their knowledge of the love for God for them in the incarnation, death, and resurrection of Jesus. This will be the stable foundation out of which their life—personal, familial, work, church, etc.—will flow.
Gerry Cleaves
NYU Stern
Gerry's Bio How long have you been doing campus ministry? 2 years What school(s) do you serve? include non-MBA Columbia Business School and NYU Stern What do you love most about working with MBA students? The opportunity for them to see they can follow the Lord now, not when they are settled in their lives and careers in middle age. Where did you go to school? Lehigh University, Princeton University, and Harvard Business School Do you have a favorite book, podcast, or movie? "Mere Christianity" by C. S. Lewis What’s one piece of advice you often give MBA students? Luke 12:48 From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.
Hon Eng
Columbia Business School
Hon's Bio How long have you been doing campus ministry? I've worked for InterVarsity since 1989. What school(s) do you serve? include non-MBA At Columbia University, I work with four IV chapters (MBA, Mandarin, Healthcare, & General Grad) and two independent Christian groups at the Law School and School of International & Public Affairs. What do you love most about working with MBA students? Opportunity to influence future leaders of industry Where did you go to school? Drew University (BA), Asbury Theological Seminary (MDiv), McMaster Divinity College (MTh) Do you have a favorite book, podcast, or movie? Bible Project What’s one piece of advice you often give MBA students? Make God your CEO & Lord
Glenn Goldsmith
Emory
Glenn's Bio How long have you been doing campus ministry? 21 years What school(s) do you serve? include non-MBA Emory, Georgia State, John Marshall What do you love most about working with MBA students? Time in scripture together Where did you go to school? Princeton for undergrad, Westminster Seminary for grad school Do you have a favorite book, podcast, or movie? Why Business Matters to God (if you are looking for something on brand) What’s one piece of advice you often give MBA students? Compensation comes in many forms
Steve Hinkle
Fuqua
Steve's Bio More to come!
Darren Hsiung
Berkeley
Darren's Bio Stay tuned!
Tim Leary
Sloan
Tim's Bio How long have you been doing campus ministry? 26 years What school(s) do you serve? include non-MBA MIT MBAs (Sloan), Boston University, Grads, international students and law What do you love most about working with MBA students? They bring the energy! Where did you go to school? Johns Hopkins University Do you have a favorite book, podcast, or movie? Bible, Sports radio, Blues Brothers What’s one piece of advice you often give MBA students? You are more than your LinkedIn profile!
Elizabeth Lloyd
Southern Methodist University Cox
Elizabeth's Bio How long have you been doing campus ministry? 5 years with InterVarsity What school(s) do you serve? include non-MBA Southern Methodist University, University of Texas at Dallas What do you love most about working with MBA students? They’re intentional in thinking through how to follow Jesus in the workplace Where did you go to school? Princeton University & Reformed Theological Seminary Do you have a favorite book, podcast, or movie? Prayer in the Night by Tish Harrison Warren What’s one piece of advice you often give MBA students? It might not seem this way now, but grad school is a great time to start being intentional about your sabbath rhythm
Kathy McCready
Tepper
Kathy's Bio How long have you been doing campus ministry? I've been working for InterVarsity for 37 years in various places and capacities. What school(s) do you serve? include non-MBA I currently serve at Carnegie Mellon University, both with Graduate students and the Tepper School of Business .I also serve other staff in Graduate Faculty Ministry in spiritual formation. What do you love most about working with MBA students? I knew nothing about business when I began working with MBAs ten years ago (I have a science background). It has been fascinating and stimulating to learn about this population of students, with a different energy level and a whole new vocabulary and culture than what I was used to. Where did you go to school? I have a BS and MS from Michigan State University and a Master’s from Spring Arbor University. Do you have a favorite book, podcast, or movie? So many favorites… Book- The Mitford series by Jan Karon. Podcasts- You Gotta Try This! (by my friend Katherine Skima Wadsworth), InterVarsity’s Women’s Scholars and Professionals, Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership (Ruth Haley Barton). Movie- Lord of the Rings trilogy. What’s one piece of advice you often give MBA students? Since MBA students can be quite driven and anxious about their future. I always try to remind them that they are deeply loved by God, no matter where they end
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Ryan McCormick
Wharton
Ryan's Bio How long have you been doing campus ministry? I’ve been in campus ministry for eight years, beginning in 2018. What school(s) do you serve? include non-MBA The University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) What do you love most about working with MBA students? [I just stepped into this role, so I have no experience working with MBA students as of yet] Where did you go to school? I did my undergraduate work at Grove City College and earned my M.Div. from Westminster Theological Seminary Do you have a favorite book, podcast, or movie? I’m a fan of Coen Brothers films, with my favorite being A Serious Man What’s one piece of advice you often give MBA students [Again, just stepped into this role, so I have no proven wisdom to share with MBA students as of yet
Moy Mendez
Kellogg and Booth
Moy's Bio How long have you been doing campus ministry? 10 years What school(s) do you serve? include non-MBA UChicago, Loyola, Kellogg What do you love most about working with MBA students? I love working with students who are intellectually curious and share a passion for spiritual formation Where did you go to school? TEDS for seminary and Loyola for MBA Do you have a favorite book, podcast, or movie? The gift of being yourself by David Benner and Falling Upward by Father Richard Rohr What’s one piece of advice you often give MBA students? Trust God and enjoy the journey because there are highs and lows and God is shaping you. Trust the process.
Kevin Pendleton
Rice University
Kevin's Bio How long have you been doing campus ministry? 5 years What school(s) do you serve? include non-MBA - Rice University Jones School What do you love most about working with MBA students? - the enthusiasm for learning and integrating faith into their work Where did you go to school? - Northwestern (undergrad chemical engineering, Kellogg MBA) Do you have a favorite book, podcast, or movie? - so many books… The Convocation Unscripted podcast … The Shawshank Redemption What’s one piece of advice you often give MBA students? - beware of the shiny objects (lots of material temptations), another is find the right “Friday night friends”
Marianne Smith
Babson
Marianne's Bio How long have you been doing campus ministry? 20 years What school(s) do you serve? Include non-MBA Babson, Brandeis, Northeastern U What do you love most about working with MBA ? Businesses can become the source of great flourishing. I enjoy working especially with entrepreneurs as they dream about new ventures and how they can serve the Kingdom of God in that space. Where did you go to school? Connecticut College (BA in Environmental Science, Wheaton Graduate School (MS Missional Movements) Do you have a favorite book, podcast, or movie? Every Good Endeavor, The Chosen What’s one piece of advice you often give MBA students? Get involved with the Christian Fellowship on your campus. This community and the mentors you will find there will serve you well for a lifetime.
Mickey Sanchez
Kellogg
Mickey's Bio How long have you been doing campus ministry? 14 years – 4 at Harvard and 10 at Northwestern. What school(s) do you serve? include non-MBA I serve graduate students and faculty at Northwestern University—including the Kellogg School of Management, The Graduate School (Ph.D./M.A. programs), Pritzker School of Law, Bienen School of Music (in partnership with InterVarsity’s Arts Ministry), and Feinberg School of Medicine (in partnership with CMDA). I also serve faculty across all Northwestern schools. What do you love most about working with MBA students? They are relational, strategic, and mission-driven. At Kellogg, those strengths often draw many non-Christians to our events. Where did you go to school? NYU, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Do you have a favorite book, podcast, or movie? Book – Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption (biography) and Making Sense of God by Tim Keller (faith and culture) Podcast – Hidden Brain (applied cognitive and neuroscience), Gospel in Life (Tim Keller sermons) Movie – The Matrix (sci-fi), The Lord of the Rings (fantasy) What is one piece of advice you often give MBA students? Your work is not where you get your identity, it’s where you express the identity and calling that God has already given you.
James Touchton
Cornell SC Johnson School of Business
James' Bio Stay tuned!
Timothy Wang
UT Austin
Tim's Bio • How long have you been doing campus ministry? Joined staff in 2017 so going on 8 years. • What school(s) do you serve? include non-MBA UT Austin medical, grad, mba and faculty • What do you love most about working with MBA students? I love their practical approach and openness to leadership and taking risks • Where did you go to school? UT San Antonio • Do you have a favorite book, podcast, or movie? No favorites but right now I’m enjoying listening to the Off the Pulpit podcast • What’s one piece of advice you often give MBA students? Prayer and walking with the Lord during the MBA is actually really important and God honors those commitments!