About the Theology of Work Seminar:

Do you want to find more meaning in your life as you bring God’s Kingdom into your daily work? The Theology of Work seminar will show you how. You will gain a holistic understanding of work, calling, life, relationships, community, influence, health, and the environment. Our speakers serve at Bakke Graduate University (BGU) where they have taught Theology of Work to faculty and leaders in colleges, seminaries, and agencies in almost 40 countries. They are here to share their passion for influencing your workplace with Christ’s perspective.  The Theology of Work Seminar is offered in Collaboration with the Mustard Seed Foundation.

Your Keynote Speakers

Dr. Brad Smith –BGU President
DMin, Bakke Graduate University, Seattle, WA
ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary
BA, Business Management, Texas A&M University

Brad Smith is the President of BGU and board member of the World Evangelical Alliance, Leader Formation International, and board chairman of vision Synergy. He served as a legislative assistant to two U.S. Senators in areas of foreign relations and agriculture and was on the founding team of the Center for Christian Leadership at Dallas Seminary in 1986, where he spent seven years developing spiritual formation and leadership programs. President Smith also was the founding pastor of Kessler Community Church in Dallas, Texas. He also served as President of Leadership Network.

Dr. Steve Coe – BGU Project Management and Theology of Work, Director of MBA Degree Program
DMin, Bakke Graduate University
MBA University of Washington
BS Ed (Technical Education – Electronics, ABET Credential), University of Idaho

Steve Coe retired from The Boeing Company in 2007, where he worked as a manufacturing engineer, engineering manager and project manager for nearly 33 years. His final assignment was Corporate Program Manager of the Boeing Technical Fellowship. Steve also served as an industry advisor to the Arizona State University International Corporate Leaders Program and Chair of the University of Washington Mechanical Engineering department Visiting Committee. Since retiring he has continued as an active member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) where he serves as a member of the SME Accreditation committee. Steve also continues to be active with ABET, Inc, where he serves as the alternate member of the ABET Board of Directors for SME. He now serves as the Director of South/Southeast Asia Relations for BGU.