Posts by Isabele Crouse
Pros and Cons of the Megachurch Model
Megachurches in recent years have developed heavy pushback based on scandals that arise from corrupt pastors and abuse that is swept under the rugs. However, with increasing globalization, megachurches have been more accessible than ever. Online church becomes more and more possible with developments after covid. Churches as they grow larger have been planting church…
Read MoreBAM
I wanted to explore more the concept of business as mission. BAM as an organization aids in creating redemptively minded for-profit businesses dedicated to helping vulnerable people and committed to the kingdom of God. The organization has thousands of resources available to enable business owners to allow the work of their business to be focused…
Read MoreGospel Contextualization in South Asia
Contextualization of the gospel is massively important in effective disciple-making. At the heart of contextualizing the gospel is the understanding that Christianity in America is not the only form of Christianity. Recently in a class I am taking on Byzantium and Islam, we learned that Christianity was the largest confessional community in Iraq of…
Read MoreTether – Digital Ventures to Help People Engage with Each Other
Tether is an online platform that is intended to help Christians connect and engage with other believers in their area. Originally created as a personal app for individuals to be reminded to pray for others and reach out, Tether eventually formed into an LMS system used by Churches to help train and connect those…
Read MoreEvery Shelter Non-Profit
When considering redemptive entrepreneurship, I wanted to consider companies that are having a genuine impact across the world. One company I found doing this is called Every Shelter. Based on their understanding of the basic need of humans for shelter, a pair of architects created a company focused on providing shelter for refugees around the…
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