Christianity and Business
Hobby Lobby-A Different Type of Christian Business
As many individuals look at companies today, many may think that the success of the businesses solely came from hard work, struggle, pain, and luck, but that just isn’t all of it. For example, if you observe Hobby Lobby, you can see how a Christian Man used his faith, resources, and beliefs to guide his…
Read MoreGrace Community Church: Grace Beyond
As a large church, Grace Community Church has the ability to reach individuals across the globe. With domestic outreach programs to global ones from Latin America to Asia. I was most interested in their work in Southeast Asia. Islam is the most widespread religion in Southeast Asia, with over 280 million participating members. It is…
Read MoreEyes of Faith
My family friends Jim and Amy Schneider began an eyewear company in 2008 called Eyes of Faith Optical. Their goal was simple, to create an eyewear company that shares the message of God to anyone who wears their glasses. This was a big step for them, but they saw a great opportunity in the optical…
Read MoreHow Non-Redemptive Companies Can Embody Christ
When we discuss redemptive entrepreneurship, we mainly think of Christ-oriented businesses and how they are changing the world for good. However, other companies with more standard business models like the impact model or financial model can still do good work to encourage Christ-oriented behavior and Godly activity. One of my favorite stores, Target, can be…
Read MoreEmbodying the Gospel.
There are four mindsets that we ought to have when are trying to spread the gospel to those around us. However, it is critical to have these values when we are establishing a gospel-minded organization. They are the following… Embody the gospel. Seek empathy. Prototype everything. Multiply your impact. Embodying the gospel is– at least…
Read MoreCru
In 1951, Bill Bright had this unique call to invest his life in helping reach the entire world for Christ. With a willing heart, he began what we know as Campus Crusade For Christ, or “Cru.” He began this ministry on UCLA campus fall of 1951 with a 24 hour prayer chain. Within the first…
Read MoreDo We Need Servant Evangelism?
It is said that deeds of love plus words of love plus adequate time equals servant evangelism. But what is servant evangelism? Servant evangelism is a way often used to guide people to Christ through generous and kind actions. These can range anywhere from free car washes, holiday outreaches, leaf raking, or even toilet cleaning!…
Read MoreHow to Recapture the Lost
As Christians, we are called to spread the gospel message to those who do not know God. We are to go out to all the world and preach this wonderful news to those who are lost. But, how should we as Christians recapture the individuals who have been in and actively part of church? The…
Read MorePraxis
“Praxis is a creative engine for redemptive entrepreneurship, supporting founders, funders, and innovators motivated by their faith to love their neighbors and renew culture” (praxislabs.org). Praxis enhances their message as the future of culture. They believe that the world needs entrepreneurs and builders who follow an alternative script of purpose, success & human flourishing. Praxis highlights…
Read MoreSeat King – A Redemptive Opportunity
What defines a “redemptive business?” For starters, we can think of this concept of a “redemptive entrepreneur” as someone who seeks to embody the gospel in creating and building a venture that leaves a meaningful impact on the world (faithdriveninvestor.org). “Businesses built by these kinds of entrepreneurs may engage in ‘evangelism’ as traditionally defined –…
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