Center for Vocational Mission

Ben Grizzle is a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs where he has worked since 2003 and now leads global distribution for Marquee, the digital storefront of Goldman's institutional client services. Born in Morningside Heights, raised in Houston, TX, Ben met his wife, Heather, while at Harvard College where he graduated magna cum loudee with a degree in American History & Literature.  A founding member of Church of the City's leadership council, he is also the founding Scoutmaster of Troop 55 NYC, sits on the boards of Covenant House NYC & Revitalise Trust US, He was previously warden of St. Luke's Ozeney Crescent church in London and the vestry of Calvary  St. George's Episcopal Church in NYC.  Heather and Ben have helped plant five churches in four cities, and run over a dozen Alpha course in churches, in their home, and in corporate contexts. Ben is the creator and founder of both First Roots and the Living Stones Leadership Lab. Ben and Heather have lived in New York City or London since they were married in 2003, and have four children. In addition to Jesus, Heather, and their kids, Ben is passionate about the outdoors, ideas and books, cultural renewal, raising up the next generation, and the digital transformation of foundational institutions.   Recorded at the CVM Vocational Mission Forum on Oct 03, 2026.

Benjamin Griffith is a Senior Actuary at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, a commercial property and casualty insurance subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. He specializes in reserving, the process of using mathematics and statistics to estimate the funds an insurer needs to set aside to pay outstanding and future claims. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics summa cum laude from the University of Colorado. He is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries. Benjamin moved to New York City about ten years ago for the job he currently holds. He attends Church of the City New York where he met his wife, Raegan. He serves in the church as a worship leader in the Youth Ministry, helping build a culture of worship among the youth and mentoring student worshippers. He is also a community group leader and volunteer coordinator for New York City Love Kitchen, a mobile food pantry serving New Yorkers in Harlem. In his spare time, he loves to read books, write creatively, listen to music, knit sweaters, play board games, and spend time outdoors. He's an amateur New York backyard gardener and a soon-to-be girl dad! Recorded at the CVM Vocational Mission Forum on Oct 03, 2026.

Recorded at the CVM Vocational Mission Forum on Oct 03, 2026.  

Recorded the the CVM Forum on Feb 28, 2026.

Jessica T. Chin is a Fortune 500 marketer and award-winning brand and product leader working at the intersection of faith, culture, technology, and strategy. At Apple, she helped drive iPhone growth across Greater China and Asia. After earning her MBA from Kellogg School of Management, she joined Nike, where she helped shift the brand to a digital, always- on model and contributed to Nike's 2018 World Cup campaign through global athlete partnerships. At WhatsApp, Jessica built the brand's global foundation, leading its first major campaigns and partnerships and helping establish new standards around privacy and trust. She later served as Chief Marketing Officer at Algorand, where she built global teams and supported growth in the fintech and Web3 space. Jessica currently serves as Chief Strategy Officer of Prince of Peace Enterprises. She serves on the board of Lausanne, the Center for Faith, Work, and Tech, and Movement.org. Recorded the the CVM Forum on Feb 28, 2026.

Robin Lim currently serves as Professor of Business at Asbury University, while also leading as CEO and partner in businesses across the APEC region. Alongside his academic and executive responsibilities, he ministers as a marketplace evangelist. Prior to this, he was an industry leader in mortgages as Global Head of Home Lending products at one of the world's largest banks, accountable for over $300 billion worth of assets across Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan.  Recorded the the CVM Forum on Feb 28, 2026.

Justin Brierley examines the cultural shift from New Atheism toward renewed interest in Christianity. Drawing on science, history, and contemporary thinkers, he explores why belief in God is being reconsidered in today's secular Western context. The talk is followed by a Q and A with the audience.   

Sam Gibson interviews three young leaders based in New York on prayer and the workplace.

David Bahnsen answers questions about artificial intelligence and innovation, the future of work-from-home versus office culture, discerning calling and manage overload, the dangers of treating faith as a market trend, influencing large companies toward redemptive purpose, and the unique challenges women face in pursuing both career and motherhood.

David Bahnsen unpacks why work is not merely a necessity but a sacred calling woven into creation itself. Drawing from Genesis, his own story of loss and vocation, David argues that work is a God-given means of human flourishing, cultural formation, and neighbor-love. He challenges the sacred–secular divide, calls believers to reject both retreatism and idolatry, and casts a bold vision for Christians to shape industries, steward innovation, and embrace the dignity of vocation as part of God's restorative plan for the world.