What do you think of when you think of a car wash? What immediately comes to my mind is a beat-up crummy establishment that you should probably not go to when the sun goes down. At least that’s what my experience has been. They’re usually free of onsite management and run entirely by high school […]
GAIN: Global Aid Network
There are many companies or non-profits that are very influential and there are some that are unfortunately not. One of these non-profits that are in fact influential and make a notable change is GAIN also known as Global Aid Network. GAIN is a Christian non-profit that is interested in international relief and development. This non-profit […]
Should you care about churchlessness?
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the attention of many Christians another problem that seems to be viral and spreading. Churchlessness has been on a rapid incline for the past 20, but many people in the church do not seem to know or care. But since the pandemic has exacerbated everyone’s ability to go to […]
Matthew 25
Simple acts of service are often underrated in western culture. As a senior, it’s easy for me to think and hope big, and hope I will have a big impact for the kingdom of God. If there is a time where I will do something crazy, or cool, or bring about some change, then awesome. […]
YoungLife
Young Life has been the model for youth ministry for almost the past hundred years. High school and college students alike have flocked to their camps, meetings, and Bible studies. What is it about their model that makes it so effective? Young Life focuses on forming connections with the students before evangelizing, so it allows […]
Redemptive ENTR
Chick-fil-A does a quality job of walking in the world of redemptive entrepreneurship. While they do not classify themselves as a ‘Christian’ company, they certainly reflect God’s love. Chick-fil-A is known for having great customer service. People actively choose to go there as a consumer because of the quality service that they will get. The […]
Path Less Traveled
It is easy to fall victim to routines. They provide comfort, and so to walk outside of what is known as status-quo, is a path not so often taken. However, some people and organizations do take this path. They do this because they see the potential for a higher level of impact than the traditional […]
Christian Organizations with ENTR Styles
World Vision is a Christian organization that operates with entrepreneurial practices. It is not uncommon for a non-profit of any sort to to ask for donations, however, World Vision goes about this in a unique sense. They have people sponsor specific children, in which people can actually put a face with the child to which […]
Kingdom Impact
Business is a valid arena to have a Kingdom impact. Businesses have a platform (their customers), they have funds, and they have cultural authority over those employed by them. All of these things can be used on their own to make a positive impact for the Kingdom, but when a single source (a company) puts […]
Best Practices in Church Growth, Effective Ministry and Mission
One of the best practices in church growth comes from being involved and engaged with the community surrounding the church. When people see a local church serving the community, they are more willing to try the church since they see examples of the members practicing what they preach, which can not be said for every […]