Christianity and Business
Importance 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…
Read MoreThe Trijicon Controversy
Popular firearm optics company Trijicon came under heat in 2010 for inscribing Bible verses on optics issued to both consumers and the United States military. In the Trijicon forum, the question was asked: Does Trijicon inscribe Biblical references on its consumer products? The reply from the optics team is as follows: Yes, Trijicon places a…
Read MoreBarberShop Ministry- Kenny Williams
Greg Weese and I chose to discuss barber shop ministry together this semester in class, and pursue that as our project for the semester. On Tuesday, as Greg and I were searching for some inspiration on how to pursue barber shop ministry, we were able to get in contact with a guy named Kenny Williams,…
Read MoreConviction: The Importance of Holding to Valuse in Redemptive Entrepreneurship
In redemptive entrepreneurship, business is driven by care and the desire to create positive social change. Staying true to your values is key. Redemptive entrepreneurs have a strong sense of purpose and aim to make a difference. However, it’s easy to lose sight of these values amid the pressures of running a business. Your values…
Read MoreTim Tebow Foundation
One celebrity who has never been one to shy away from talking about and living out his faith is Tim Tebow. The former Florida Gators QB, who was famous for writing Scripture references into his eye-black as a pre-game ritual, went on to display his talent in the NFL as well. But after a short-lived…
Read MoreElevated Faith
Elevated Faith, a Christian clothing and jewelry brand that has flourished over the past seven years. Elevated Faith’s mission is to share purpose, hope, and love to a lost world. Founded by Josh Gander, he tells us about how he was lost in the world, but through faith he became new and so did his…
Read MoreChick-Fil-A & Hobby Lobby
Chick-Fil-A & Hobby Lobby Since I am going into business after college, I always thought it was interesting to hear how people bring their faith into the workplace. A lot of companies have core values that corelate to Christianity but not all are Christian. However, it is very neat to hear how Christian companies do…
Read MoreThe Role of Government and Policy in Redemptive Entrepreneurship
How Should the Government Be Involved in Entrepreneurship? Many economists prefer minimal government intervention in the market. Obviously, though, some intervention is necessary. The government functions as the officiall alocator of resources and so for that reason alone it will affect the economy. However, it also becomes its role to protect workers and consumers. Navigating…
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