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 […]
Category: Redemptive Entrepreneurship
Cru
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 […]
Do 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! […]
Praxis
“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 […]
Seat 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 – […]
Every Shelter – Scott Key
While a college student at Rice University Scott Key, along with the help of another student founded Every Shelter. The two young men saw the problem of shelter for displaced individuals across the globe, and came up with a solution. Every Shelter is a non profit designed to provide relief goods to those living in […]
RightNow Media: The Netflix of Christian Bible Study
Imagine telling Christians of old that in the future there would be the opportunity to have access to over 10,000 free bible studies and biblical content to utilize at the pressing of a button. This revolutionary achievement is something that is often overlooked as it seems to be the status quo in today’s age. This […]
Interstate Batteries – A Redemptive Core
In class, we have discussed the Praxis redemptive framework model. A company that goes beyond the mere ethical framework of staying within the law and improving the self is Interstate Batteries. On their website, they state that they are a mission-driven company with a purpose. Their company purpose is to glorify God by following their […]
Charity Water: Clean Water can Change Everything.
Approximately 785 million people in the world currently live without clean water. These people without clean water most often live away from any infrastructure which means to get the clean water they have to travel quite a distance. When people have to prioritize most of their day toward traveling to get clean water, they are […]
In-N-Out Burger
In-N-Out Burger, founded in 1948 by couple Harry and Esther Snyder, is not only a great restaurant with a record of selling high quality food at a reasonable price, but it is also a restaurant that has close ties with Christianity and the teachings of the Bible. Most of its restaurants are located in California […]