Christianity and Business
Why is Christianity on the Decline?
Over its 30-year history, Barna Group, a company focused on faith and culture research has conducted over one million surveys to gain insights about the spiritual lives of current and past generations. In recent years, this company organized a survey that led to the conclusion that Christianity is on a decline, while the rate of…
Read MoreHobby Lobby
I know that many in our class are familiar with Hobby Lobby as a business but more specifically as a Christian business. Not hearing about them before being mentioned in class, I decided to do some research for this blog post. Hobby Lobby, formerly Hobby Lobby Creative Centers, is a US retail store for arts…
Read MoreThe Christian Burger Joint of the South: Cook-Out
Many Christians wonder how they can partake in redemptive entrepreneurship to serve the Lord with their businesses while at the same time making a profit. There are many ways to engage in redemptive entrepreneurship with any business. A simple example of a business engaging in redemptive entrepreneurship is Cook-Out. Cook-Out is a burger joint in…
Read MoreHow Companies Can Include Faith in the Workplace: Tyson Foods
Whenever you think of Tyson Foods, you might think of chicken tenders, Any’tizers, or even breakfast sandwiches. Tyson Foods accounts for 20% of the beef, pork, and chicken sales in the United States with a total of $43.2 billion in sales. Something that is often overlooked, however, is their strong Christian values. John Tyson, founder,…
Read MoreJohn Piper
John Piper is a world-renowned author in the theology field. Having authored over 50 books, he is yet to receive a penny of the earnings from any of his books. Piper works with Desiring God who pays him a yearly salary, and he believes that salary is enough to support him and his wife. The…
Read MoreMusic to God’s Ears.
For a very long time, there was a stereotype about rap and the kind of music that was appropriate for worship. Many did not like the idea of music that was often so vulgar being appropriate to the Lord. Is this perception still the case? Many would say yes, but there has been substantial change…
Read MoreFaithStreet
Many of us have churches that we call home – but what happens when we move? It can be hard to find a congregation in an unfamiliar area. I remember when I was a freshman at Grove City College, trying to find a church that was close but also matched my beliefs was a challenge. …
Read MoreWe Need Entrepreneurs, Not More Fishermen
One of the most important and versatile skills that can be learned today is how to be an entrepreneur. This does not necessarily mean starting your own business, but it could mean employing entrepreneurial practices like empathy, experimentation, creativity, and reflection in day-to-day life. This is especially true in modern day churches. As more people…
Read MoreRightNow Media
One of the most important parts of church is the act of being able to gather together and hear the word of God. In times of coronavirus, though, we may avoid going to church for various reasons. Some churches offer video streaming of sermons, but not all. In class, we’ve talked about contextualizing the gospel,…
Read MoreEntrepreneurship and ministry
Entrepreneurs readily champion causes that contribute to the good of the world. While the world needs all the charities, orphanages, and non-profits it has and more, ministry is limited when one puts social causes first. Where is one to go, then, when he wants to do good and aid in the spread of the gospel?…
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