WHO WE ARE
The Briner Institute is a nonprofit dedicated to helping people live purpose-driven lives that positively influence culture. Named in honor of Bob Briner, author of Roaring Lambs, we carry forward his vision that everyone can “do good” and make a meaningful impact in society.
WHAT WE DO
We equip and encourage people to live with purpose through:
Workshops & Gatherings: Experiences that help people clarify their calling and develop their gifts
Resources: Books, guides, and tools to inspire growth and impact
Roaring Lambs Support:
Marketplace Support: Financially supporting marketplace examples of Roaring Lambs.
Scholarships & Next Gen Support: Helping emerging leaders/creatives through workshops, mentoring & scholarships.
WORKSHOPS
NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
April 29th, 2026 - “Filmmakers Workshop #3”
January 15th, 2026 - “Understanding Christian Media Challenges”
November 19th, 2025 - “20 Year Anniversary!”
October 22nd, 2025 - “Charlie kirk survey follow up”
October 10th, 2025 - “I need to hear from you”
June 2nd, 2025 - “Accomplished songwriter & Publisher james tealy joins briner institute”
November 1st, 2024 - “Briner Institute Impact Update”
August 21st, 2024 - “Roaring Lambs Book”
May 24th, 2024 - “Roaring lambs students commissioned”
April 11th, 2024 - “CMT Award goes to roaring lamb”
February 29th, 2024 - “Roaring lambs status update”
September 19th, 2023 - “Goal Reached!”
September 7th, 2023 - “Thank You!”
August 30th, 2023 - “Good News For Roaring Lambs”
SUPPORT “THE PROMISED LAND”
The Briner Institute partners with projects actively bringing the world hope and positive influence, such as: The Promised Land.
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—Summer Semester established under direction of Trent Dean. Powered by The Briner Institute
2015—Innovation Lab, Newport Beach, CA Summer meeting, Roaring Bands established to help musicians. Led by Larry Stofko. Powered by The Briner Institute
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, powered by The Briner Institute
2020—Roaring Lambs book/IP acquired from Zondervan/Thomas Nelson/Harper Collins Christian
2021—September, Do Good University Design Workshop, powered by The Briner Institute
2021—November, Christian Music Industry Design Workshop on Vision for the Future, powered by The Briner Institute
2022—September, Christian Music Industry Design Workshop, powered 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, powered by The Briner Institute
2024—The Briner Institute re-publishes Roaring Lambs with foreword by Dr Douglas Groothuis
2025—Filmmaker Stakeholder meeting and Mini Workshop on Film Making
2026—Triple Bottom Line Workshop
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