Past events

The Homeboy Way: A Radical Approach to Business and Life

On March 18, 2026, Thomas Vozzo former CEO of Homeboy Industries, shared the story behind his latest book, The Homeboy Way. He discussed his innovative, spiritually-driven approach to redefining the bottom line, and taught how Christian values, purpose-driven leadership, and radical compassion can transform both business and life. 

FABI Luncheon with Anthony Kennada

On November 12, 2025, 20 full-time faculty from Seaver College and the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School attended a luncheon hosted by the Faith and Business Initiative.

The luncheon featured Anthony Kennada, Founder and CEO of Goldenhour and an outstanding Pepperdine alum, who shared about his journey to integrate his faith with his career in business.

2025 Faith and Business Seminar Retreat

On May 20-21, 2025, 15 full-time faculty from Seaver College and the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School attended a seminar retreat hosted by the Seaver College Business Administration Division and the Center for Faith and Learning at the Serra Retreat Center in Malibu.

The conversations -- co-led by Jeff Van Duzer, the author of Why Business Matters to God: (And What Still Needs to Be Fixed) and the former Provost of Seattle Pacific University, and Jooho Lee of the Business Administration Division at Seaver College -- focused on the extent to which the Christian tradition can be compatible with for-profit business.