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I have gone to RYM church camps since I was in fifth grade. I worked for them last summer, and I will go with the youth group from my home church to their camps again this summer. I am excited to get a third perspective, but from the two perspectives I already have, I can…

One of the initial questions that I wanted to explore about the mission of the church was: how does church size affect its role? Recently, in class, we have been discussing church size and the various biases for or against small and large churches. I would like to think about the roles of small and…

While searching for a topic to write about this week, I was able to stumble upon a business that is close to my home and that deals with an issue that is close to my heart. Esperanza is an organization that is located in Cleveland, Ohio and has a heart for the United State’s Hispanic…

The church today is still trying to figure out how to make an impact both locally and globally. Some redemptive ventures are taking this task head-on, making both local and global impact through a single venture. Land of 1000 Hills Coffee is a Christian entrepreneurship business that practices business with a Kingdom impact. This venture…

Collage Coffee is a coffee shop that is located right off of the Grove City College campus within walking distance. Because of this, this is a coffee shop location that is known throughout the Grove City Christian community. Surprisingly enough, Collage is not a coffee shop that is outwardly redemptive. However, they do a lot…

Ten Thousand Villages is an incredible business that is making a significant impact on the lives of the people it serves. Ten Thousand Villages collaborates with artisans in underdeveloped and under-resourced communities to help them earn higher incomes by selling their products through its website. The organization has been operating for over 75 years and…

I was looking for different redemptively minded ministries that work to support foster care, and I found Replanted Ministry. Foster care has always been a subject of interest to me, especially as I’ve been studying social work. There is often not enough support for foster care parents, and not enough Christian families are willing to…

Located in Dallas, Texas, this nonprofit restaurant is not only known for its high-quality dining experience, but it is also known for its redemptive mission to help transform the lives of justice-involved youth. It is able to combine the functionality of a restaurant while simultaneously having a deep commitment to mentorship and personal growth. At…

As I was researching redemptive businesses, I decided to look into something that really interests me, which is soccer. I then found Street Soccer USA and was really curious about just how much a soccer organization can have a redemptive impact on the community. I wanted to see if they could really redefine what a…