Anchor Retreat
Aug 8-11, 2024

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Our Mission

The Anchor Retreat is the shared experience and connection point for Christ-centered MBA students who will go on to be the world’s greatest business leaders. A place where students will enjoy God's creation together, be sharpened by faithful senior executives, meditate on scripture in community, and build relationships for the sake of the gospel. 

With over 50 Anchor alumni, you will join a tight-knit family of CEOs, PE, VC, & HF investors, strategy consultants, product managers, and non-profit leaders who love the Lord and and intend to leverage their MBAs to make the world a better place.

What We Do

The Anchor Retreat is a unique opportunity for incoming, current, and graduating MBA students to connect, have fun, and be anchored in faith for the upcoming academic year. We exist to foster fellowship between believers within and across MBA programs, equip students to share the gospel on campus, and learn from prominent Christian business leaders about how to integrate faith and work. Our prayer is that this retreat will anchor you in your faith and identity in Christ. 

How We Do It

Below are some of the activities that happen at Anchor:

  • Fellowship: sharing meals, adventures, and how God has worked in our lives

  • Enjoying God’s creation together: hiking, swimming, adventuring

  • Equipping: tailored biblical teaching for your life stage. For example, learning how to keep Christ at the center during your MBA or how to love others well in business

  • Hearing from current students, alumni, and Christian leaders in business

  • Worship night

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Business Schools Represented

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Reflections from Attendees

  • “I’m so happy I found out about the Anchor retreat before starting my MBA program. I came into Anchor knowing no one and walked away with ~25 new friends, some of whom I now go to church with in Chicago! The retreat was structured in a way that allowed us to hear insightful testimonies and stories from leaders in business but also connect deeply with each other through casual conversation and adventures. I would recommend Anchor to anyone no matter where they are in their faith / MBA journey. What a fun and enriching weekend of growth - so refreshing for the soul!”

    -L. Kellog MBA

  • "Since many MBA programs have relatively small cohorts with few dedicated believers, the multi-university aspect of the Retreat and the relationships formed were unique and important. I left the weekend with new friends and inspired to continue growing in my relationship with Christ heading into school. I hope this is the start of both formal and informal connections between Christians at the country's top MBA programs."

    - J., Stanford MBA

  • “I had a wonderful time connecting with like-minded believers. I drew inspiration from the guest speakers and their stories of faith and perseverance. I drew wisdom from conversations with peers on various subjects ranging from financial accountability to godly dating. I drew strength from the breath-taking views of God’s creation and the stillness that I was forced to observe within myself. I’m very grateful for this life-changing opportunity."

    - D., MBA+MD Joint Degree Candidate

  • “For incoming 1st years, I wish I had a chance to participate in a retreat like this before business school and encourage everyone to make use of a future opportunity. The topic that hit close to my heart was generosity. I have always considered myself a giver rather than a receiver, but I gained greater clarity in realizing that we are merely a vessel to share God’s goodness, and all we have is from him. I am thankful and very encouraged to share this with others in my life.”

    -S., Kellog MBA

  • "This weekend was so transformational for me in so many areas of my heart and relationship with Jesus. So many conversations, prayers, songs, moments, etc. that spoke to me over these few days. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I can't wait to see how God will continue to use you throughout your life in small and big ways!"

    - M., Berkeley MBA

  • "This Retreat was the perfect balance of informative speakers and time spent building relationships with other believers. I was impressed with how many diverse perspectives we were able to bring together with our group which led to a great environment. People shared, sought to understand and even debated theological differences; and shared prayers with one another, which was especially impactful."

    - J., Kellogg MBA

  • “Wrapping up MBA year one, like any rising 2nd year, I was overwhelmed about how to utilize last year at business school best and prioritize important things. When I boarded the flight to Anchor, I felt burdened thinking about everything I needed to do after returning. And then the retreat happened and eased my burden. I gained the belief that Christ will be with me and all I must do is trust in him. The retreat was outstanding from every angle - a blessing that came at an opportune time!”

    -S., Kellog MBA

  • “Anchor Retreat was the best way I could have imagined starting my MBA program. Getting to be with a like-minded group of fellow Christian MBA’s from all over the country was such a treat. I was a little nervous that I was the only one from my school that was able to attend, which made it all the more important to meet other Christian leaders in business. The retreat atmosphere was perfect for making those new connections and knowing that even though there may not be many Christians at some of our schools, there is a larger community that cares and who has similar goals, commitments, & passions.”

    -A. Berkely MBA