Was St. Francis of Assisi On To Something?

St. Francis of Assisi is often quoted with saying, “Preach the Gospel at all times; when necessary, use words.” While he likely never actually spoke these words, I wonder if he was on to something or perhaps this sweet sentiment that we like to put on kitchen decorations falls short of what our true calling…

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Entrepreneurship and how to adapt

Mr. Kilmartin did an excellent job last class when he was able to come and speak on his experience as both in ministry and as an entrepreneur. From his talk, there were several takeaways that I would like to take this time to shed light on. First and foremost, I loved his analogy over the…

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How different Denominations use music differently in worship

For this blog I will be comparing how a Catholic mass uses music in its worship and how a non-denominational church does. First I will start with the Catholic mass. The Catholic mass has a heavy emphasis on music. It is primarily used to proclaim their faith as well as a form of prayer. The…

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Shine Among Them-A Redemptive Soap Business

“Shine Among Them” is an organic soap company that is run out of Greensburg, PA. I am friends with the owner and have had the pleasure to try some of the products myself. The main goal of the company is to provide cleansing soap without all of the junk that is in main brands. The…

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WWJD? HWLF. Effective Contextualization In The Modern Church

WWJD & HWLF The phrase, “What would Jesus do?” has been a religious statement dating to the 1900s. In the 1990s this simple statement impacted a cultural and religious shift and inspired many to wear bracelets as a constant reminder. Many years later this phrase has continued in relevancy among the youth of America, and…

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The Gospel Contextualized

We discussed in class that it is very essential to 1) spread the Gospel, and 2) do so in a contextualized way. In order to do this, we must have a grasp of culture, and more specifically the culture we are proclaiming the Gospel in. A personal experience I have with this is in YoungLife,…

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How Worship Style Relates to Entrepreneurship

All around the world there are so many different kinds of worship styles. Even within just America, the worship styles tend to stem from the many different kinds of denominations and sub-cultures we have formed over time. Some tend to be very stoic and contemplative. Some tend to be traditional and prefer to only sing…

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Light of Life Rescue Mission

There are so many people in the world who are hungry and lost in need of love and care. The Light of Life Rescue Mission meets the immediate needs of homeless men, women, and children while empowering them to transform their lives. Light of Life’s tagline is where hope and healing meet. This redemptive nonprofit…

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