The Kingdom Mission in Marketplace Conference

Featuring Dr. Paul Stevens, Dr. Wilson Chan, Dr. Jean Lee, and Andre Chen, the event brings together theologians and marketplace leaders to cast vision, engage Scripture, and wrestle with real-world questions of mission, entrepreneurship, and faithful presence. Join us for teaching, panel discussion, worship, and practical insights on living out God’s kingdom in everyday work.
*The Main Conference in English ends at 5pm.
**The Evening Forum & Worship session from 7pm-9pm is in Mandarin. Please select the add-on ticket to register for this session at checkout.

Speakers Bio:

Dr. Paul Stevens

Paul is Professor Emeritus and the former Academic Dean of Regent College, and has been a pastor, a student counsellor, and a businessperson. He has authored over 20 books on faith & work integration and marketplace theology, including his latest trilogy, Working Blessedly Forever. His mission is to empower ordinary people to integrate their faith and life.

Dr. Wilson Chan

Wilson is a dedicated marketplace theology researcher and practitioner, balancing multiple roles. He works full-time as an electrical designer at a local engineering consultancy while serving as a tentmaker at Richmond Pacific Grace MB Church. Wilson holds a Master of Divinity from Regent College (2009) and a Doctor of Ministry from Bakke Graduate University (2016), where his research focused on integrating work, family, and ministry. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD, specializing in the biblical theology of work as explored in Leviticus. With a unique blend of practical experience and theological insight, Wilson also serves as a sessional lecturer at Regent College and a senior research fellow at the Institute for Marketplace Transformation (IMT).

Dr. Jean Lee

Dr. Jean Lee is a Chartered Accountant who began her career in auditing and business consulting. In 1997, she launched a corporate finance advisory service and later held executive roles, including CEO of a technology company. In 2002, she shifted to studying psychology and theology, graduating from the China Graduate School of Theology in 2006 and serving as a minister. After pursuing research in the UK on theology and economics, Dr. Lee joined the CGST faculty in 2010, eventually becoming Dean and Associate Professor. In 2024, she became principal and professor at the Canadian Chinese School of Theology at Tyndale University.

Andre Chen

Andre Chen is the Executive Director for the Salt Centre of IMT, an entreprenuer and a church planter. Prior to the current role, he was the CEO of an international brand that made premium-quality jeans, with 200 employees worldwide with offices in Amsterdam, Dusseldorf, Tokyo and Shanghai.

Evening Forum Topic:
Kingdom Business and Brand - Learnings and Reflections From China Business Development
国度企业与品牌：来自中国市场的实践与反思

Conference Room: B19

Info: Featuring keynote from Dr. Paul Stevens on "Innovation and Entrepreneurship: A Kingdom Perspective" and teaching from Dr. Wilson Chan on "Wisdom at the Workplace – Can Our Work Fulfill God’s Mission?: Joseph’s Story"

Info: Included in ticket

Info: Featuring Panel Discussion with Speakers of the Day discussing topics include Advancing kingdom mission in the marketplace during economic downturns or crisis; Seeing the kingdom of God in the marketplace; The relationship between business and mission; Connecting church, marketplace, and the kingdom of God. Moderated by Andre Chen. This if followed by the teaching from Dr. Jean Lee on "Light and Salt: Shining in God’s Presence, Seasoned in Faithfulness".

Info: Topic: Kingdom Business and Brand - Learnings and Reflections From China Business Development / 国度企业与品牌：来自中国市场的实践与反思. Includes interactive discussions and reflections on the conference teaching and everyday challenges of the believers. Corporate worship and prayer time at the end.

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