The mission of Mary Kay is stated explicitly: “to enrich the lives of women and their families around the world.” My mom used to be a consultant for this company for several years and I just found out recently that it is a Christian business. The founder, Mary Kay Ash, set out with a goal […]
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Farming God’s Way: Sustainable Agriculture
I was introduced to Farming God’s Way through my friend, Sherrill, who works in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Four years ago, she was stationed in Zambia where I had the privilege of joining her for a summer in remote villages. I had little to no knowledge of agriculture and was fascinated by this non-profit […]
New Life Churches
This past summer, my fiancé and I worked in Colorado Springs with a Navigators organization called Eagle Lake Camps. During our three month stay, we decided to plant ourselves in a church congregation. Colorado Springs is a hub for ministries and churches, so there were many options. We visited a Baptist church and then found […]
Coffee Culture and Community
Alabaster Coffee Roaster and Tea Co. is a small, family-owned coffee bar located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Since 2010, the mission of Alabaster’s has been to create community through coffee culture. In their mission statement, they stress the importance of respecting all people in the process, from their employees to the farmers in Central and South […]
Cultural Creativity in Canada
In the northern regions of Canada, several people groups have been isolated. Tribes of broken men, women, and children were hurt in unspeakable ways by the Catholic Church in the late 1900s which created a deep mistrust of Christians and foreign religions. A mission organization saw this and sent missionaries to these people. After years […]
Eagle Lake Camps: Redemptive Relationships
Eagle Lake Camps is based out of Colorado Springs and connected to the broader ministry of the Navigators. Each summer, college students dedicate ten weeks to sharing the gospel with kids all around the Midwest. From overnight camp to traveling day camps, this non-profit organization continues to impact the lives of children as well as […]