Redemptive Entrepreneurship
FaithStreet
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 MoreCovid-19 and Its Effect On the State of Church Worship
It is safe to say at this point that Covid-19 has created many difficulties across the world regarding all gatherings and group-related activities. Local Churches and Sunday activities are no exception to this. Due to state mandates and a lack of general safety for their congregations, churches large and small, old and new have all…
Read MoreThe Lion’s Den
Investment is crucial part of entrepreneurship that is needed in almost every business started. And the hardest part of getting investors interested in your business venture is finding those that have the same values as you do and that your company does business by. Often getting these two to line up can be quite difficult…
Read MoreModern Churches Adapting to Change
Amid a sweeping pandemic this past year, one of the most affected groups have been churches and their ministries. During the early days of Covid-19, churches became empty as in-person services stopped and participants watched live-streamed services from the comfort of their own homes. When you think of “entrepreneurship” you might think of new and…
Read MorePraxis What You Preach
Well, here we are. The end of the semester is close at hand, and many of us are finally graduating. I know this isn’t a situation that anyone expected. This “coronavirus” has taken a toll on all of us. Plans have been canceled. Lectures have become virtual. Friendships are harder to maintain. Depression and Anxiety…
Read MoreThere is HOPE in Coffee
No – I don’t mean that there is actual, dependable hope in the wonderful, caffeinated drink too many of us depend on throughout the day, widely known as coffee. This hope I speak of is found in the heart of a company called HOPE Coffee, who proudly serves their customers as an openly Christian coffee…
Read MoreFamily Promise
Family promise is a nationwide organization that seeks to help homeless and low-income families achieve sustainable independence. Their heart lies in seeing people’s lives transform, as well as seeing those they help succeed in what they do. Much of their ministry consists of providing food, shelter, and support services for homeless people. What is astounding…
Read MoreWhat Does a Church or Business That Loves Missions Look Like?
In an article entitled “7 Characteristics of Churches That Love Missions” the author, Meredith Cook, discusses 7 main things that a Church that loves missions should have. I think many of these things can also be translated very well into a business that is looking to have a redemptive impact in the world as well.…
Read MoreRedeemed
Redeemed This organization is extremely interesting. They are based in Houston, Texas, and they work with adult domestic sex trafficking survivors. They work to bring restoration to through restoration services, holistic healing programs, and support from the community. They do this by providing a place for women to heal and the program is uniquely tailored…
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