Biblical financial health is built on more than information; it requires formation. The Christian Financial Educator of the Year Award, presented by the Institute for Christian Financial Health, recognizes an individual whose teaching shapes not only what people know about money, but how they think, believe, and act in light of Scripture. This award celebrates an educator who faithfully integrates biblical truth with financial rigor, equipping others to steward God’s resources with wisdom and purpose.

Dr. Shane Enete, embodies this calling through a rare combination of academic excellence, biblical conviction, and creative influence.

As an associate professor of finance at Biola University, Dr. Enete plays a pivotal role in developing programs within the Crowell School of Business that prepare students for Christ-centered financial planning careers. His classroom is not merely a place to learn formulas and frameworks. It is a space where students are challenged to align financial decisions with a biblical worldview. Shane consistently emphasizes that money is never neutral; it reflects what we love, trust, and pursue.

Dr. Art Rainer, founder of the Institute for Christian Financial Health, noted Shane’s distinct approach to education:

“Shane teaches finance in a way that reaches both the head and the heart. He helps students see money through the lens of Scripture without sacrificing technical excellence. That balance is rare—and deeply needed.”

One of Dr. Enete’s most impactful initiatives is the Kingdom Financial Coaching Center, which he founded to connect theory with practice. Through this program, Biola students serve as financial coaches to members of the university community, gaining real-world experience while helping others apply biblical principles to everyday financial decisions. By training students early, Dr. Enete is shaping faithful stewards for decades to come.

Beyond academia, Dr. Enete has become a trusted voice for households, couples, and families seeking joy and clarity in their financial lives. His award-winning book, Whole Heart Finances: A Jesus-Centered Guide to Managing Your Money with Joy, invites readers to move beyond stress and shame toward freedom rooted in the gospel. His upcoming book with Moody Publishers will help couples have honest, practical, and even enjoyable conversations about money, an area that often causes division rather than unity.

Dr. Rainer emphasized the significance of this work:

“Shane has a unique ability to translate biblical truth into everyday conversations—especially around money, where so many people feel stuck or discouraged. His work helps couples and families experience financial discipleship, not just financial advice.”

Dr. Enete’s influence also reaches broader audiences through his contributions to Forbes, his valuation work with The Chosen, and his podcast, Money Storybook Bible, which equips parents to teach children about money through Scripture. His 12 peer-reviewed academic publications further demonstrate his commitment to advancing the conversation around biblical goal-setting, faith-driven investing, and behavioral finance.

The Institute for Christian Financial Health is honored to recognize Dr. Shane Enete as the Christian Financial Educator of the Year, celebrating an educator whose work is shaping minds, forming hearts, and advancing Kingdom stewardship for generations to come.

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