WHO WE ARE
We are a non-profit organization of like-minded individuals, dedicated to improving popular culture
We are named in honor of television and sports executive Bob Briner, who wrote the best-selling book, Roaring Lambs. Briner’s vision was that people should live their lives attempting to “do good” and provide a positive influence in society.
WHAT WE DO
We have four major activities that drive our mission:
SUPPORT “THE PROMISED LAND”
At the Briner Institute we love to support/partner with projects that are actively bringing salt and light to the world. The Promised land does just that. Visit thepromisedlandseries.tv to learn just how they are doing that and if you want to support visit HERE.
TIMELINE
1993--Roaring Lambs written by author, speaker and television executive Bob Briner.
1999—June, Bob Briner dies in Greenville, IL
2000—Steve Taylor, GM/Squint Records, produces the Roaring Lambs CD Collection and Zondervan releases the paperback version of Roaring Lambs with Bible Study questions.
2001—Robert A Briner Impact Award in Media first given by Mark Joseph together with Biola University. (https://brineraward.com/previous/)
2005— Vanderbilt Entertainment and Media Summit in Nashville using the MG Taylor Design Method
2007—As a result of the Vanderbilt Summit, The Briner Institute is established as a TN 501c3 non-profit
2013—Briner Summer Semester established under direction of Trent Dean
2015—Innovation Lab, Newport Beach, CA Summer meeting, Roaring Bands established to help musicians. Led by Larry Stofko
2017—Design Workshop Intellectual Property acquired
2018—Book “Get Wisdom” published on Briner Press
2018—Books “From Social Media to Social Ministry” & “Unbroken” by Facebook executive Nona Jones published on Briner Press
2019—Lipscomb University Design Workshop in Nashville, TN, produced by The Briner Institute
2020—Roaring Lambs book/IP acquired from Zondervan/Thomas Nelson/Harper Collins Christian
2021—September, Do Good University Design Workshop, produced by The Briner Institute
2021—November, Christian Music Industry Design Workshop on Vision for the Future, produced by The Briner Institute
2022—September, Christian Music Industry Design Workshop, produced by The Briner Institute
2022—November, Briner Institute participates in Amicus Brief before the Supreme Court of the United States defending rights of Christian creatives
2023- May, Christian Music Industry Design Workshop, produced by The Briner Institute
2024- The Briner Institute re-publishes Roaring Lambs with foreword by Dr Douglas Groothuis
OUR NETWORK
Below are just some of our growing network
of Advisors, and Mentors
Michael W. Smith
Recording Artist
Dr. Harry Jacobson
Co-Founder/Partner
TriStar Technology Ventures
Chip Murray
The Panda Fund
Trent Dean
Artist/DJ
Larry Stofko
Venture Scout
Joan Tankersley
Creative Producer/Director
Five Key Collective
Mat Anderson
VP Marketing & Label Strategy
Sony Music, Provident Label Group
Scott Mills
Engage Media Partners
John Horton
Director of Marketing & Communications
Covenant College
Scott Fehrenbacher
President/CEO
Worship Road Radio Foundation
Mark Lusk
Chief Marketing Officer
Ondo Entertainment
Dave Ramsey
Author/Radio Host
Charlie Peacock
Artist, Songwriter, A&R Sony ATV Publishing
Darrell Gwaltney
Professor of Religion
Belmont University
Chaz Corizine
Executive Director, Fisher Center of Performing Arts
Belmont University
CeCe Winans
Recording Artist
Mark Joseph
MJM Entertainment
Producer: The Reagan Movie
Scott Harris
VP Church and Global Engagement
Mission Increase
Bobby Cruz
Pastor, Casa de Alabanza
Miami, FL
Lou Carlozo
Editor and Publisher, Talking Biz News Contributor
Buy Side, Wall Street Journal
Steve Taylor
Filmmaker / Musician
Lipscomb University
Barry Landis
President & CEO
Pivot Music
Mike Fernandez
Dean, CEA
Lipscomb University
Bobby Ganton
Owner/Administrator
Arbor North
Neal Joseph
Managing Partner
Mission: Leadership
Chris Grant
C. Grant & Company
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