Influencers and Redemptive Impact
BarberShop 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 MoreThe Ark Encounter
Most people have heard of “Noah’s Ark”, or maybe just know it as “The Ark”. This ark housed two of every animal on the earth and were kept alive through the global flood to then reproduce all over the world. This Ark was build through God by Noah, and it was massive! This Ark had…
Read MoreThe Chosen
Many have heard the historical stories of Jesus and his disciples. However, who would have thought that a television show about it would become the largest crowdfunded media project in history? When I think of creativity and doing something new, this is one of the greatest redemptive examples that comes to mind. “The Chosen” is…
Read MoreRedemptive Entrepreneurship-Esther Homes
As a great sign of redemptive entrepreneurship, Amber Hornsby and Rachel Hanus have created this organization called Esther Homes. Their main goal and purpose for creating and furnishing these homes is to give places for pregnant women and women with children who are homeless a place to live. First off, as a mother or soon…
Read MorePraxis
“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…
Read MoreSeat 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 –…
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…
Read MoreThe Salvation Army: Why It’s So Great
I remeber going to the salvation army ever since I was a young lad. My aunt worked there, and I loved going there to buy a cart full of cloths for a few bucks. It wasn’t recently until I realized how great of an organization this is. All the way from how they run their…
Read MoreRedemptive Chicken “Nuggies”
I am sure almost everyone has heard of chicken nuggets. They are a great snack! Tyson, one of the leading producers of these scrumptious treats, has a redemptive impact that they strive to achieve in their business. Their core values state: We strive to: Be honorable and operate with INTEGRITY; Be FAITH-FRIENDLY and INCLUSIVE; Serve as STEWARDS OF THE RESOURCES entrusted…
Read MoreWorking Chance: Recruitment Redefined
Working Chance Working Chance is a charity that helps women with criminal convictions find employment. Ex-convicts are some of the most overlooked and rejected members of society, and it is often nearly impossible for them to have a second chance at life. Working Chance was founded in 2009 by Jocelyn Hillman. She saw how stigmatized…
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