Christian 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…
Read MoreMosaic Community Church
A town in Pennsylvania was once the producer of eighty percent of the world’s glass. The Three Stooges got their start there. The city was booming and productive. Now, that same city is run down; the best students in the local education system are, on average, three grades behind; and the racial disparities and segregation…
Read MoreData Annotation
Artificial Intelligence may be controversial among Christian circles, but this doesn’t change the reality that AI has become a prominent way to receive information and will only continue to grow. Many companies have released statements that ensure that their Artificial Intelligence programs are accountable for following the AI Bill of Rights. The 5 principles of…
Read MoreAbide in Me: Redemptive Entrepreneurship without Heroism
Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me…
Read MoreA business we all know and love, Chick-fil-a
As we know from countless examples in class from Professor Sweet, and the close access we have to it here on campus, Chick-fil-a is a business that is thriving and has a redemptive mission behind all of its success. Andrew Truett Cathy is the current owner, who continues to further the legacy of Chick-fil-a. Their…
Read MoreRedemption in a Secular Economy
In today’s society, some people will go as far as saying that faith is just flat out wrong. They despise it. It’s an extremely unfortunate thing to hear this because our world needs faith right now just as much as it ever did. The decreasing number of believers is becoming more evident as we see…
Read MorePink Stork
This business was founded by a woman named Amy Suzanne who developed this business after having a near death experience due to an infection. Amy’s story began when she received a fatal diagnosis that meant she would never conceive and she was given 24 hours to live. Against all odds, Amy survived and conceived a…
Read MoreThe Role of Government and Policy in Redemptive Entrepreneurship
How Should the Government Be Involved in Entrepreneurship? Many economists prefer minimal government intervention in the market. Obviously, though, some intervention is necessary. The government functions as the officiall alocator of resources and so for that reason alone it will affect the economy. However, it also becomes its role to protect workers and consumers. Navigating…
Read MoreRedemption in the Clothing Industry
One company that has become quite popular in the last few years is He Would Love First. HWLF is a Christian clothing and apparel company created by Casey Shultis. Creating clothing that has modern designs combined with Christian messages is the goal of the company, and their marketing strategies are top tier. In an interview…
Read MoreClose to home but still important
Tucked away in the rolling hills and rough mountains of West Virginia is an organization that is very near and dear to my heart. This organization is called More Grace Outreach or for short MGO. More Grace Outreach is a non-profit organization that supports over 3000 families in the local region around Grafton and Fairmount…
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