Overcoming Challenges at the Workplace — Panel

What does it mean to remain faithful, resilient, and Christlike in the face of discrimination, pressure, or temptation at work? In this powerful panel from the Workplace Track at the Fourth Lausanne Congress, three speakers from diverse industries and cultural contexts share real-life stories and practical wisdom for navigating challenges as Christian professionals.

Jackson Harry (Pakistan) shares his journey as a Christian CEO facing discrimination and internal opposition in the tech sector—and how biblical principles and supportive community helped him lead with integrity.
Paulo Oliveira (Brazil) reflects on staying faithful in the high-pressure world of finance, choosing influence over compromise, and building a career marked by excellence, humility, and ethical leadership.
Sharoon Sarfraz (Pakistan) speaks from the perspective of a Christian minority in a Muslim-majority country, highlighting the everyday realities of persecution—and how mentorship, spiritual resilience, and advocacy are making a difference.

Part of the Lausanne Workplace Track Series, this panel equips and encourages believers to stand firm, lead boldly, and live out the gospel in environments where faith is often tested.

00:00 Introduction to Overcoming Workplace Challenges
01:22 Personal Testimony: Facing Discrimination and Conflict
03:30 Biblical Guidance and Practical Steps
05:28 Navigating Faith in the Financial Sector
10:57 Challenges for Christians in Predominantly Muslim Countries
15:10 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Lausanne Workplace Track Series

This series features global leaders exploring the vital role of Christians in the workplace as witnesses, innovators, and disciple-makers. Recorded at the Fourth Lausanne Congress, these talks cover themes like redemptive work, business as mission, tentmaking, integrity, entrepreneurship, and equipping the whole Church for whole-life ministry. Whether you’re a CEO, student, teacher, or technician—your work matters to God.

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Speakers' Bios

Jackson Harry

Jackson Harry is the Co-Founder & CTO at Flash Lead. Jackson has over 10 years of experience in the software development industry. Prior to joining Flash Lead, they were the CEO/Software Architect at Code Enterprise Pvt Ltd. and also served as a software developer at ZNS Global Access. Jackson is a highly skilled software developer with a strong portfolio in marketing campaigns, digital strategies, web & mobile development.

Paulo Oliveira

Paulo Oliveira, pastor of the Igreja Cristã da Família in São Paulo, consultant for large companies that want to reposition themselves in the market and president of the Instituto Renovo – an institution with Christian values that aims to contribute to the development of social projects in Brazil – said “that the crisis can be good for those who are small”. And he speaks with skilled economic knowledge, having served as vice president of the São Paulo Stock Exchange (Bovespa) between 2008 and 2010, and director of the Bank of New York Brazil.

Sharoon Sarfraz

A Former corporate professional turned Christian ministry leader, dedicated to spreading faith and compassion by developing digital gospel products. As the CEO of Glee Technologies, Sharoon Sarfraz is dedicated to helping people, promoting harmony, and spreading the word of hope and transformation via faith. He also uses his technical expertise to encourage spiritual development, community service with a passion of making greater kingdom Impact. He is married and has a daughter and a son. He is based in Pakistan and has joined FaithTech as Islamabad City Lead.