The Role of Churches in Community Support
Churches play a crucial role in supporting and enriching their communities, embracing the mission to serve others as a reflection of their faith. Across various neighborhoods, these religious institutions initiate programs to meet the immediate needs of those around them. From organizing food drives for the hungry to providing shelter for the homeless, churches are…
Read MoreBlog 3: RightNow Media
RightNow Media is an entertainment company dedicated to providing wholesome and faith-based content for people of all ages. It is a non-profit organization that carefully selects the content it provides, supporting people’s faith through the media they consume in a world so full of media that is tainted. Instead of the form of redemptive entrepreneurship…
Read MoreBlog 2: Interstate Batteries
In sports and entertainment, I’ve found it is more likely to find Christianity within motorsports in particular. The company Interstate Batteries is a company that, predictably, creates batteries for cars. Involved in NASCAR and in every-day cars, the company’s website reads “Interstate Batteries is a mission-driven company fueled by our Purpose (to glorify God) and…
Read MoreBlog 1: Alaska Airlines
Sometimes, a company’s redemptive aspects may slip right under our noses; whether that means it isn’t obvious enough or is just a reflection of society’s lack of attention to detail is up in the air—literally. Alaska Airlines was a company that, unknown to most, was evangelizing with every serving of breakfast on every single flight…
Read MoreDollar For
As I was going through the praxis website I stumbled across this Dollar For. Founded by Jared Walker, Dollar For aims to “crush medical bills and empower patients. Nonprofit hospitals are required to have charity care policies. Dollar For enforces them. Most people don’t know these exist, and that means millions of Americans are on…
Read MoreBiggest Crowed Funded Series Ever
Have you heard about the groundbreaking television show, “The Chosen”? It’s a crowd-funded series that brings the life of Jesus and his disciples to the screen, becoming the largest crowdfunded media project in history. With over 108 million views and 600 language translations, this show is one-of-a-kind. My dad introduced it to me when it…
Read MoreThe History of Hope International
HOPE International, founded by Jeff Rutt, provides financial resources and training to help those living in poverty and create economic empowerment. It was founded in 1997 because Jeff Rutt saw a lot of people living in poverty whilst on a trip to Ukraine. He wanted to create an organization that would help individuals in impoverished…
Read MoreThe History of Hobby Lobby
Hobby Lobby is an arts and crafts store that is a familiar name to most. They even have a commitment to faith-based practices. In 1970 David and Barbara Green opened their first Hobby Lobby in Oklahoma City, USA. It was originally called “Hobby Lobby Creative Centers” and they promoted themselves to hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts…
Read MoreThe History of the Faith Driven Entrepreneurs
Faith Driven Entrepreneur (FDE) is a great example of faith meeting business. It was created out of a shared vision to close the gap between faith and entrepreneurship. This business started in the early 2000s when a group of people saw the potential of integrating faith with professional endeavors. They wanted to create a community…
Read MoreChristian Merch: Potential Pros and Cons
Selling merch, or swag, has been a commonly employed method of advertisement and revenue for businesses. Some Christian businesses have been no different, generating hoodies, t-shirts, jewelry, and more for a profit. Christian clothing brands argue for their approach with multiple lines of reasoning; we will look at some of these reasons. 3rd Day, a…
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