Episode 62

Greg Lanier on Finding Impact by Faith

May 30, 2023

Jeff Shafer, CEO of CommonGood Capital, chats with Greg Lanier, a pastor and New Testament professor at Reform Theological Seminary, on how his experience in financial services dovetailed nicely into a transition into ministry, how faith-based investors early-adopted the impact investing space, what Jesus thought about utilizing capital for good, why environmental stewardship is generally resisted by the Christian community, and more.

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#62 - Greg Lanier on Finding Impact by Faith

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Greg Lanier

Pastor, New Testament Professor

Greg Lanier (PhD, Cambridge) serves as associate professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. He is also an associate pastor at River Oaks Church (PCA). He lives in Oviedo with his wife, Kate, and their three daughters.

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