Culture
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…
Read MoreWhy 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 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 MoreBracelets That Change Lives
Have you ever been on an out of the country vacation and purchased a neat little bracelet as a reminder of your stay? Those bracelets may seem insignificant, but often times they are the only source of income for people living in third world countries. Co founders Griffin and Paul of the company Pura Vida…
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 MoreCompassion International
Compassion International is an awesome company that has the goal of “releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name.” With Compassion, people are able to “sponsor” a child and provide financial support for that child in underdeveloped countries across the world. Compassion has a church focus, meaning that they are committed to sharing the good news…
Read MorePassionCityChurch Responding to the Virus
Earlier this year, in one of our very own classes before returning home as a result of the current viral outbreak, we discussed how churches should engage in the world during this unique time. Over the following months the world has certainly seen a variety of responses from different churches, some even resulting in the…
Read MoreCher Wang – HTC Phones!
The daughter of Taiwanese business icon Y.C. Wang, Cher Wang is the founder of the HTC Corporation. Wang was born into a family of successful moguls and was encouraged early on to take the initiative in everything from extracurricular activities to studying abroad. She eventually earned her master’s degree in economics and founded HTC in…
Read MoreInsta Church
“Quarantine has made church outreach much harder.” Really? This is probably the greatest opportunity for the spread of Christianity in the history of mankind. Virtually EVERYONE is on the internet (no pun intended). However, in the midst of uncertainty within the church, there is one loyal Christian who is taking advantage of the situation. “Insta…
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