A Higher Calling

by Marty Duren

“I believe first and foremost, we are stewards of the grace of God,” said Professor Johnny Bhojwani, 2026 winner of the Hankamer School of Business Christian Faith Integration Award, and a clinical associate professor in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics. “As stewards, we are required to incorporate our faith in all that we are and do. In academia, this means teaching the content and helping make students the best version of themselves.”

Winners of the Christian Faith Integration Award at HSB have demonstrated exceptional dedication to weaving their Christian faith meaningfully and authentically into teaching, scholarship and service. As a recipient, Prof. Bhojwani’s work reflects a deep commitment to forming students not only in business competence but also in character, purpose and Christ-centered leadership.

A former American Airlines employee learning and training program developer, Prof. Bhojwani came to Baylor University in 2011 as a data analyst. Over a five-year span, he became the assistant director of Operations and Technology for the University.

Rather than bringing a secular marketplace view to HSB, however, Prof. Bhojwani seeks to bring Christian belief into the workplace.

“I would say my Christian worldview centers around the Bible’s revelation of God imparting Himself to His children, not only to grant them salvation, but to supply them with His divine life,” he said.

This divine life grows into maturity, becoming God’s one expression on earth.

For Bhojwani, it is important for students to understand that salvation is more than just redemption.

“It is an ongoing experience of being made into Christ’s image,” he said.

This worldview affects the way Bhojwani leads student discussions on ethics and morals.

“As my students head out into the workforce and become the leaders I know they will, I often ask how faith will drive their decision-making,” he said. “It cannot simply be to increase revenue or cut costs, but to consider God’s will and purpose.”

Having a moral approach to business means knowing that because a person can make or do something does not mean they should. Prof. Bhojwani sees training at HSB as not merely about shaping tomorrow’s leaders generally, but shaping tomorrow’s Christian leaders specifically.

“I want them in every decision and every conversation to consider God’s will and purpose,” he said.

Prof. Bhojwani hopes his impact on students, colleagues and the broader HSB community will be transformative.

“If I can help people realize that ultimately the only thing giving us true satisfaction is living for God’s purpose, then I believe I am accomplishing my calling,” he said, while warning against the temptations to wealth and human honor. “If that’s all we live for, then our lives would have been wasted.”

Drawing from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, Prof. Bhojwani bases his life on Matthew 6:33, “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need” (NLT). “I hope to inspire all others, whether friends, students or colleagues to live this way,” he said. “In doing so, one can find true joy, peace, rest and meaning, while having the satisfaction of knowing their lives have eternal value.”