Growing up, I always viewed the wealth management and finance industry negatively. I saw it purely as a numbers game and relatively sleazy. It is just something about insurance and service sales that leaves a weird taste in my mouth. This past year, I have met some folks who actually are both in wealth management […]
Jill’s House – Redemptive Entrepreneurship at the Core.
When considering Redemptive Entrepreneurship, Jill’s House is a company that I believe embodies every aspect of a redemptive entrepreneurial culture and mission. Jill’s House helps serve children with intellectual disabilities and their families by offering a safe haven for their parents to help entrust their children to… allowing them to have some respite and renewal. […]
DonorSee
On Monday, we had Chadwyck Cobb come and speak to the class over Zoom, talking about his life and work experiences after graduating from Grove City College. His current job is with DonorSee where he is the head of partnerships since March of 2020. While he was talking about DonorSee, he pulled up videos of […]
ACT. (Advocates for Community Transformation)
A PraxisLab venture, ACT. is a non-profit that has the purpose of transforming communities that have been affected by violence. The violence is a result of decades of violence that has not been addressed, ACT. highlights that this problem is widespread across many communities making families feel trapped in unsafe neighborhoods. The goal of this non-profit […]
Redemptive Chick-Fil-A
One of the most well-known fast-food chains on the east coast, Chick-Fil-A is grounded on Christian beliefs. Truitt Cathy’s founder allowed Biblical principles to be the guidelines for running his business. The current CEO, his son Dan Cathy has continued this Biblical foundation. In addition to every location being closed on Sundays, Chick-Fil-A also supports […]
Hobby Lobby-Christian Mission
There are numerous companies out there that demonstrate redemptive entrepreneurship and there are many food chains and well-known stores that participate in it. Hobby Lobby is a more well-known outlet that has greatly demonstrated what it’s like to have a well-run Christian business. They are a home decor company that facilitates the Christian lifestyle. They […]
Eagle Lake Camps: Redemptive Relationships
Eagle Lake Camps is based out of Colorado Springs and connected to the broader ministry of the Navigators. Each summer, college students dedicate ten weeks to sharing the gospel with kids all around the Midwest. From overnight camp to traveling day camps, this non-profit organization continues to impact the lives of children as well as […]
Christian Fashion: Fabrics of Faith
Fashion and Culture Fashion is a way people express their personality and passions. Yet, Christians are notorious for having either bad taste in fashion or signing it off altogether. The word bland comes to mind for many people when they imagine “Christian clothing.” Christian fashion is considered boring, or Christians just conform to the culture […]
Redemptive Entrepreneurship: The Immigration Coalition
The Immigration Coalition is a non-profit organization operating in and around the Southern Border. It marries the mission of the church with entrepreneurial efforts by connecting churches and other Christian non-profits with the needs of immigrants and refugees currently detained in camps in Mexico, as well as recent immigrants who live in poor neighborhoods in […]
Redemptive 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 […]