Center for Theo-Economic Studies
A research and teaching center exploring how God's economy shapes all human economies โ through Scripture, stewardship, leadership, and systemic transformation.
A Scholarly Inquiry
What If Scripture Has Always Been the World's Most Sophisticated Economic Text?
"For centuries, theology and economics have been studied as entirely separate disciplines. What if that separation represents the most consequential academic oversight in human history?"
God did not only reveal salvation in Scripture โ He also revealed an economy. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible contains divine principles that govern provision, the stewardship of resources, and the architecture of flourishing civilizations. These are not metaphors. They are operational frameworks waiting to be recovered, studied, and applied by a new generation of leaders.
The Center for Theo-Economic Studies exists at the intersection of rigorous biblical scholarship and applied economic thought. We do not offer easy answers. We offer a serious encounter with ideas that have the capacity to permanently reorient how you lead, build, and steward.
God as the ultimate Source of every economy โ understanding divine principles of supply, sufficiency, and abundance.
Biblical frameworks for managing resources, building wealth, and creating institutions that endure across generations.
Wiser leaders, stronger institutions, and greater human flourishing through Scripture-informed governance.
Foundational Text
The Theo-Economics Bible
The Theo-Economics Bible presents Scripture as a sophisticated economic text โ revealing principles of provision, stewardship, governance, leadership, work, justice, and human flourishing.
Designed for leaders, pastors, educators, entrepreneurs, scholars, and serious readers who want to understand how biblical principles inform real-world economic life.
- Genesis Vol. 1 & Exodus Vol. 2 โ Founder's Edition
- Theo-Economic commentary on every passage
- Principles of provision, governance & leadership
- Written by Dr. Roland J. Hill, Founder & General Editor
- Limited Founder's Edition โ First Printing 2026
Wealth Without Guilt
"Dr. Hill wrote this for people behind bars โ then realized most of us qualify."
The bars keeping believers from financial freedom aren't made of steel. They're made of what we were taught. This free resource will help you break free from the spiritual and psychological barriers standing between you and the prosperity God intended.
- Why wealth guilt is spiritual โ not just financial
- God as the ultimate Source of every economy
- Four steps to freedom from a messed-up mind about wealth
- Biblical laws for wealth-building that actually work
Free eBook โ Instant Access
Executive Formation
The Theo-Economics
Executive Cohort
The Theo-Economics Executive Program is a premium leadership cohort for executives, pastors, educators, entrepreneurs, and institutional leaders seeking to apply biblical economic principles in contemporary leadership contexts.
This is not a conference. It is a rigorous, intimate formation experience โ limited to 30 participants โ designed to permanently reorient how you lead, build, and steward.
"A serious encounter with ideas that have the capacity to permanently reorient how you lead, build, and steward."
โ Dr. Roland J. HillTeaching Library
Teachings from Dr. Roland J. Hill
Video teachings exploring the biblical principles behind every economy โ coming soon. Begin your journey now with the Wealth Without Guilt interactive resource.
Dr. Hill's complete teaching library โ covering provision, stewardship, leadership, governance, and human flourishing โ will be available here shortly.
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Wealth Without Guilt App
While the full teaching library is being prepared, begin your Theo-Economic journey with the Wealth Without Guilt interactive resource. Explore Dr. Hill's teaching on breaking free from financial guilt โ chapter by chapter, with narration and reflection prompts.
CTES Advisory Council
The Scholars & Leaders Behind the Mission
These are the theologians, academics, and strategic leaders who stand behind the Center for Theo-Economic Studies and its mission to recover the economic wisdom of Scripture.
Senior Theological & Academic Advisors
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Dr. John W. KinneyDean Emeritus, Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, VUU
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Dr. Phil CareyRetired Professor of Sociology
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Dr. Dederick BlueSenior Pastor, Seabrook SDA
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Dr. Peter M. WherryDirector, Doctor of Ministry Program, Howard University School of Divinity & Lead Pastor, Mayfield Memorial Missionary Baptist Church
Senior Strategic & Leadership Advisors
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Brett ElderExecutive Editor, NIV Stewardship Study Bible
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Dr. Bill PayneDirector, Sabbath School & Personal Ministries, NAD
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Karen EdwardsCEO, K2 Speaks; Former VP Global Strategy & Digital Transformation, PepsiCo
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C. Jeffrey WrightChief Executive Officer, Urban Ministries, Inc. (UMI)
