Freedom bakery
When I started to think about what exactly a redemptive enterprise is, I did some research and learned that it is a form of creative restoration. I thought that was really interesting, and that is when I stumbled upon Freedom Bakery. It is a bakery that started in Low Moss, Scotland, where they train inmates…
Read MoreCenter for Hope
The Center for Hope was a non-profit in Ambridge, PA where my ICO team and I had the opportunity to serve at during our spring break. Their mission is being a “faith-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing food, clothing, education, and youth programs to underserved residents of Ambridge, Pennsylvania.” It was such a fun experience…
Read MoreAltar’d State
I personally am a huge fan of Altar’d State, which is a women’s clothing brand. It is known for having cute and unique clothing/accessories that typically stand out. What I have noticed on my own first, and then through actually researching it deeper for this post, I that they are a company who strives to…
Read MoreMet By Love
An example that comes to mind of a highly effective ministry is Met By Love (MBL), specifically the one on campus of Grove. It is known across campus that MBL is a very cool experience, as it is a unique and impactful ministry. The bulk of it consists of worship, but there is also a…
Read MoreHillcrest Bruce Mission – Ashland Kentucky
Over Spring Break, I was able to go on an ICO trip to Ashland, Kentucky. We worked with three different Non-profit organizations, serving them and learning about their ministries. One of the coolest was Hillcrest Bruce Mission. They provide several goods and services to neighbors in the community – food, clothes, dental work, preschool, a…
Read MoreJelly Roll – Real Redemption in Action
Jason DeFord, aka Jelly Roll, grew up in Antioch, Tennessee amid addiction and crime that landed him in jail multiple times as a teen. By 2016, when many fans like me first tuned in, he was deep in underground rap, dropping raw mixtapes about hustling, pain, and survival. His unfiltered style built a loyal following…
Read MoreEd Bolian – Vinwiki
Ed Bolian is a Christian entrepreneur best known for founding VINwiki, the crowdsourced vehicle history app, and building a devoted audience through the VINwiki and personal YouTube channels where he shares stories, business lessons, and faith-informed life advice. In his “10 rules Ed lives by” video, Ed frames his guidance as personal principles forged through…
Read MoreRedeemer City to City
Why do global cities matter so much for the future of Christianity? If culture flows downstream from cities, how should the church respond? These are two questions that I am sure Tim Keller, the founder of Redeemer City to City, was thinking about. Keller founded Redeemer City to City in 2001. This is a faith-based…
Read MoreParks Project
Most apparel brands are built on an extractive model, extracting materials, labor, and profit. Parks Project offers a different vision: business as restoration. Rather than simply selling park-inspired clothing, Parks Project directs a portion of every purchase toward conservation efforts in national parks. The company partners with organizations that fund trail restoration, environmental education, and…
Read MoreNew Creation Farm
New Creation Farm is a redemptive farming business near my house that sells pastured poultry, beef, and eggs. Our family loves going to this farm because it’s a Christian business, and we know that they genuinely care about the quality of their products. The owners of New Creation have 7 adopted children from the foster…
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