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Message From Dean Gary Lindblad
Gary Lindblad — May 15, 2021
“Life is hard, but God is faithful, God is good, and God is optimistic, because God knows the end of the story.”
Voices of Crowell
For Student Christina Lee, It’s All About Service
Character and Career: Stories of Transformation
Christina Lee, John Tuttle — May 14, 2021
“I have learned that, whatever the situation, everyone needs help, support, and love ...”
Voices of Crowell
Doing Well by Doing What You Love
Five minutes with Laureen Mgrdichian, Associate Professor of Marketing
Laureen Mgrdichian, John Tuttle — May 11, 2021
“I can’t say I had a plan all laid out as to how I was going to use my business education, but I love seeing how the Lord has woven it all together.”
Advancing Women
Three Leadership Truths I Learned From Woven 2021
Alumna Madeleine Prater shares takeaways from three women business leaders
Madeleine Prater — May 07, 2021
“As you navigate your career, it’s vital that you also pay close attention to your own personal transitions...”
Business Trends, Money Life
Ill-Wind Investing: Prudent or Profiteering?
Shane Enete — May 04, 2021
“Which emotion should I feel when people make money from a pandemic: anger or admiration?”
Voices of Crowell
Many Decisions, One Purpose
Character and Career: Stories of Transformation
Younga Kim, John Tuttle — April 23, 2021
“I was able to see more of what it means to place my joy in Christ,” says Younga Kim. “This allowed me to stop scrambling to get my life together the way I wanted it to be.”
Business As Ministry
How Raising Your Hand Will Advance Your Career
Biola Trustee Dean VandeKamp shares how growth requires risk
Gary Lindblad — April 08, 2021
“95% of the ideas brought to the table are just terrible. But the 5% that are not terrible are now making huge differences in the world. So don't be afraid to bring up your ideas.”
Voices of Crowell
How Student Sarah Hartono Used 2020 to Find the Meaning of Rest
Character and Career: Stories of Transformation
Sarah Hartono, John Tuttle — March 22, 2021
“I learned how work and rest were not opposites, and we needed to live in a rhythm of work and rest...”
Crowell News & Updates
Message From Dean Gary Lindblad
Gary Lindblad — March 16, 2021
“How does Scripture influence our decisions beyond personal piety? There are consequences to our actions every day in work, not just in our acts of service in the church.”
Crowell News & Updates
Defining the Future With Creativity
Crowell to Launch New Master of Arts Program in Leadership and Innovation
John Tuttle — March 15, 2021
Innovation is more than creativity. In business, the goal is developing and executing new ideas that improve outcomes. That requires leadership.
Advancing Women
How Women Reflect Christ’s Work in the Workplace
Professor Helen Mitchell shares an encouragement for women in the workplace
Helen Mitchell — March 12, 2021
Jesus was counter-cultural when it came to women. Women were not valued in the religious, political or cultural norms of his day. Jesus used parables that included women. He accepted service from women: gifts, anointing, financial, loyalty and hospitality.
Crowell News & Updates
A Way to Help Heal Financial Brokenness
Crowell to Offer New Graduate Program in Certified Financial Planning in Fall 2021
Shane Enete, John Tuttle — March 08, 2021
“We take seriously how our relationship with Jesus and the Holy Spirit should guide the process of financial planning…”
Voices of Crowell
Selling It Without Selling Out
Five minutes with Beth Starr, Assistant Dean
Beth Starr, John Tuttle — March 04, 2021
“Research has shown that over 70% of business students will actually start their career in sales. I want them to see that sales can be about doing the right thing and helping others…”
Advancing Women, Crowell News & Updates
The Impact of the “Shecession” on Christian Women
Woven Conference 2021 starts February 26 online
Laureen Mgrdichian — February 25, 2021
"He has a different story and path for each of us. Teaching this truth and encouraging all women is a great start to helping Christian women walk well...”
Business Trends, Money Life
The “Robinhood Bro” Culture
How to avoid gambling in the stock market
Shane Enete — February 02, 2021
God gives us His resources and asks us to manage them in a way that lets others know of His goodness, over a long period of time. When we invest, we should do the same.
Crowell News & Updates
Message From Dean Gary Lindblad
Gary Lindblad — January 28, 2021
Our circumstances are indeed challenging, but they are no surprise to our Lord, who has provisioned us to be agents of both change and peace.
Business As Ministry
Sarah Tse Shares Four Principles for Success in Business and Life
Crowell’s January Distinguished Speaker Series featured publisher/author/alumna
Gary Lindblad — January 28, 2021
“That was the first time I heard God. It was so clear, so tender and so comforting. And I didn't have any doubt.”
Voices of Crowell
Alumnus Brandon Wong Talks About Career, Growth, and “Biola Brandon”
Character and Career: Stories of Transformation
John Tuttle, Brandon Wong — January 26, 2021
“I wasn’t strong in my faith. I didn’t give God priority. I believe he saw that and decided to press me...”
Voices of Crowell
Doing College in a Pandemic: A Cord of Three Strands is Not Easily Broken
Character and Career: Stories of Transformation
Brynn Fieldhouse, Rachael Jackson, Laina Lemon, John Tuttle — January 25, 2021
“The friends I’ve made at Biola have pushed me to be the best version of myself and to not be afraid of where he’s leading me.”
Voices of Crowell
Doing Business Means Doing Economics
Five minutes with Brandon Ware, Associate Professor of Business
John Tuttle, Brandon Ware — January 21, 2021
Crowell School of Business Professor Dr. Brandon Ware sees economics everywhere.
Crowell News & Updates
A Master Class on Calling — Professor Creates Online Calling Retreat
Crowell Professor Paul Sohn launches an online retreat about jobs, uncertainty and trust
John Tuttle — January 19, 2021
“When you're talking about something like calling, it's not like you can just read a book and understand what you're supposed to do. It's a process of transformation...”
Business Trends, Money Life
How Safer-At-Home Affects the Economy
Using behavioral finance to understand the necessity of quarantine
Shane Enete — January 15, 2021
“While I may agree or disagree with the policies of the kingdoms of this world, as a Christian, I am called to seek His Kingdom first.”
Voices of Crowell
It's Not Just About The Money
Character and Career: Stories of Transformation
Jen Aspland, John Tuttle — January 14, 2021
From dreams of Taco Bell to a career in marketing, Jennifer Aspland shares how Crowell shaped her priorities.
Voices of Crowell
Getting Leadership Right: How Student David Wong Turned His Focus to Others
Character and Career: Stories of Transformation
John Tuttle, David Wong — December 10, 2020
“I came into college thinking solely about me, about ways to develop and further myself...My priorities since being at Biola have completely changed."
Voices of Crowell
Remembering That Jesus is Your Real CEO
Five minutes with Jake Aguas, Associate Professor of Management
Jake Aguas, John Tuttle — December 08, 2020
"The workplace often places profit over purpose and people, so my students need tools and knowledge that will keep them God-centered."