Bradley C. Smith, Private Investor

Bradley C. Smith is a multi-disciplinary executive with Wall Street and corporate experience and expertise in finance, strategy, and investor relations. A Princeton-trained sociologist with a master's degree in theology, Smith's academic and professional background affords an ideal vantage point from which to investigate the intersection of business and religion.

"This is a book everyone should read. So many today mistakenly assume that politics is the primary realm of evangelical activity, but the marketplace is where evangelicals dedicate more time and energy. Smith's scholarly account represents a fresh perspective on the nexus of Christianity and commerce and a significant contribution to our understanding of the contemporary evangelicalism, while also offering helpful insights for those who want the faith and work movement to advance in the days ahead." - D. Michael Lindsay, author of Faith in the Halls of Power

"Whether you are an academic who at some point has read Max Weber's treatise on Protestantism and capitalism or are a non-academic interested in evangelicals and the '1 percent,' this book is a must read. Baptizing Business is filled with rich insights drawn from the author's impressive research and provides a compelling argument about the contemporary connections of faith and business." - Robert Wuthnow, Professor of Sociology, Princeton University

"Baptizing Businessis a nuanced, well-written deep dive into the lives of evangelical Christian business leaders; this is a book that should be read by social scientists who study religion,businessleaders, and anyone who cares about faith in the workplace. Smith turns much of the existing practitioner and scholarly literature on faith in the workplace on its head." - Elaine Howard Ecklund, co-author of Secularity and Science: What Scientists around the World Really Think about Religion (OUP, 2019)