Christianity and Business
Early Church Contextualization
I’ve really been thinking about contextualization. For another class, I recently read Patient Ferment of the Early Church by Alan Kreider. The book seeks to answer the question: How did the early church grow? Kreider does not use the words of entrepreneurship, but I think he may have some insight that can relate to the…
Read MorePatagonia and Redemptive Entrepreneurship
When it comes to businesses that put an emphasis on redemptive entrepreneurship, Patagonia is one that has a purpose driven mission and aims to make a profit from it. Patagonia is a company that creates quality outdoor clothing and gear for a wide variety of sports and activities, including snow, surfing, fishing, hiking, and more.…
Read MoreChristian in the Workplace
Living out your Christian faith in a non-Christian workplace can feel a bit tricky, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s less about preaching and more about how you live and interact with others. One of the best ways to show your faith is through kindness—whether it’s being patient with a coworker, offering a…
Read MorePittsburgh Project
The Pittsburgh Project is a unique initiative that blends business and Christian mission by providing community service through a Christian lens. It offers opportunities for volunteers, particularly young adults, to engage in hands-on work that meets practical needs in Pittsburgh, such as home repairs and maintenance for low-income families. The project not only aims to…
Read MoreThe Pittsburgh Project
The Pittsburgh Project is a unique initiative that blends business and Christian mission by providing community service through a Christian lens. It offers opportunities for volunteers, particularly young adults, to engage in hands-on work that meets practical needs in Pittsburgh, such as home repairs and maintenance for low-income families. The project not only aims to…
Read MoreHobby Lobby: A Business Built on Faith and Family
When you walk into a Hobby Lobby store, you’ll find everything from craft supplies to home décor, but the story behind this company is just as inspiring as the creative projects it helps bring to life. Hobby Lobby started as a small family business in 1972, founded by David and Barbara Green. What began as…
Read MoreeduKenya and Redemptive Entrepreneurship
eduKenya is an organization that helps to break the cycle of poverty through education. It is a Christ-centered business that wants to evoke change that will impact generations to come. They work specifically in Nairobi, Kenya where they serve 600,000 people. Their vision is to help these families live a full life in-Christ through education. …
Read MoreImportance of Local Economy: Then and Now
This summer, I had the opportunity to preach at my church. I was able to pick whatever passage that I wanted, and I picked Revelation 2:1-7, which is the letter to the church at Ephesus. While I was doing research for the message, I decided to look into the background information on the Ephesus in…
Read MorePrison Fellowship
Prison Fellowship There are a lot of Christian organizations all over the world. Some are very public about their faith and others are more reserved about projecting their faith. I want to focus on the Christian organization Prison Fellowship. By the name you can already tell it is a Christian ministry, so they are a…
Read MoreLife.Church
Life.Church Life.Church I would say has been one of the most innovative churches. The first church was in Edmond, Oakland and it has expanded from there. They currently operate 44 churches and also reach viewers online. They were one of the first to take that step to use the online platform and it has further…
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