Center Director, John Mulford, has been uniquely prepared by God to lead this effort. The seed was planted more than 35 years ago in bachelor’s and PhD programs that focused on economic development. It was watered over the last 23 years at Regent through studying what the Bible says about business, observing the superiority of markets over government planning, and exposure to world missions through Regent and CBN. His enduring passion for economic development for the disadvantaged now coincides with the awakening of business people to opportunities for business as mission. In his free time, he loves spending time with his wife, Leigh Ann, and eight kids, cycling on his road bike, and international traveling. Learn more about Dr. Mulford in an exclusive interview, here.

Contact

• Phone: (757)352-4354
• Email: johnmul@regent.edu

Education

• Cornell University, Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning
• Brown University, B.S. in Engineering, Magna Cum Laude

Areas of Expertise

• Servant leadership
• Industry analysis and strategy
• Business ethics
• Statistics, economics, and management science

Research and Publications

• Christian view of cooperation and competition in business
• Cases and course materials on ethical issues in business
• The Word on Management, co-authored with Bruce Winston, JKO Publishing, 1996 (Contact RCE to purchase)
• “Policy Models for CEO’s: A Case Study in Banking,” Interfaces
• “To War on Poverty: A Christian Economist on the Bible and State Involvement,” Christianity Today
• Housing Consumption in a Housing Allowance Program, Rand Corp., 1984
• Consumption Increases Caused by Housing Assistance Programs, Rand Corp., 1982

Kaitlyn is a Virginia Beach native who joins us with a background in sales, marketing, retail management, communications, leadership, and people development. She has a huge heart for Christ and a passion for entrepreneurship and growing businesses through a Kingdom mindset, making her a natural fit for the Center. When she's not working, she enjoys writing/blogging, exploring our local city, working out, catching a sunrise over the ocean, and spending lots of time with family and friends--usually over a good meal and great conversation. If you need anything pertaining to the Center's operations, she's your go-to!

Contact

• Phone: (757)-352-4502
• Email: khiltz@regent.edu

Education

• University of Virginia, Bachelor of Arts in English, minor in Media Studies
• Regent University, Master of Arts in Strategic Communications

Areas of Interest & Expertise

• Business and entrepreneurship
• Communications; social media, marketing, PR
• Community connector & explorer
• Young adult ministry & mentorship

Jason has a strong missions background with special interest in Business as Mission.  He is an MBA graduate from Regent University and also has a graduate degree in missiology. Over the years Jason has had the pleasure of equipping leaders around the world, leading international teams, running Kingdom organizations, starting businesses and developing innovative ways advance the Kingdom of God globally. He loves spending time with his family, enjoys international travel, and is actively involved in his local church.

Contact

• Email: jasoben@regent.edu

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Entrepreneurship
• Business and Organizational Development
• Finance and Investment
• Strategic Missions
• Community Development and Transformation

Research and Publications

• Eden Inc; God’s Global Plan for Enterprise

• The 4 Barriers
• A Transformation Paradigm