About

The Anchor Retreat is a 4 day gathering designed to connect and equip a growing alliance of believers in MBA programs across the nation in partnership with InterVarsity MBA Ministry. We exist to positively impact the world for the Kingdom of God by serving the next generation of marketplace leaders. We invite influential and seasoned leaders to share wisdom on what it means to live for the glory of God and the good of the world. Most of all, we create space to anchor our souls and worship together in God’s creation.

Retreat Goals

1. Integration: Further the integration of faith and work among MBA students as a part of whole-life integration.

2. Community and Spiritual Formation: Foster intimate relationships with fellow believers across MBA programs. This cross-pollination serves as a source of encouragement for advancing the Gospel on campus as well as prepare for the spiritual challenges of MBA programs.

3. Outreach and Impact: Equip MBA students to share Christ’s love in the uniquely secular cultures on campus and in the workplace.

Past Speakers

Trae Stephens

Partner at Founders Fund and CoFounder of Andruil

About Trae
Cheryl A. Bachelder

Lead Director, Chick-fil-A, Inc. & Former CEO of Popeyes

About Cheryl
Pete Shimer

Chief Operating Officer, Deloitte US

About Pete
Shundrawn A. Thomas

Founder & Managing Partner, The Copia Group (TCG)

About Shundrawn
Greg Brenneman

Executive Chairman of CCMP Capital

About Greg
Deb Liu

CEO of Ancestry
Facebook Executive

About Deb
Barry Rowan

CEO/CFO of 8 Turnaround Companies
Author of The Spiritual Art of Business

About Barry
Aimee Minnich

Co-Founder, CIO/General Counsel, Impact Foundation

About Aimee
Mark McClain

Founder & CEO at Sailpoint

About Mark
John Cortines

Author of God + Money

About John
Lisa Lambert

Founder and President, National Grid Partners

About Lisa
Dave Evans

Designed the first Apple mouse. Stanford Professor
Co-Creator of “Designing Your Life”

About Dave