David Batstone – Not for Sale
David Batstone is an American social entrepreneur born on April 4, 1958. David was born and raised in Illinois and earned his bachelor’s in psychology from Westmont College. Later in life, David earned two Master of Divinity degrees from International Baptist Seminary and Pacific School of Religion and a doctorate in systematic theology from the…
Read MoreBolivian Enterprise Provides Hope Amidst Human Trafficking
This week, while talking to one of my professors, the organization SutiSana came up in conversation. SutiSana is a redemptive organization based in Bolivia that shows both how to run a practical business and how to genuinely change someone’s everyday life. They have two different aspects to their business. They have the ministry side of…
Read MoreNehemiah Manufacturing
Nehemiah Manufacturing is an example of what is called a second chance company, meaning they specifically hire people who are considered hard to hire or have a blemished work or behavioral history. Nehemiah has worked with many very successful companies, meaning that they have earned the trust of these companies by consistently keeping promises and doing good work. The story behind the name…
Read MoreChick-Fil-A: 60 Years of Devotion
Founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy, Chick-Fil-A has faithfully served for over a half-century with a unique business-model even to this day. In fact, modern day America pushes further and further away from CFA’s practice which makes it all-the-more impressive and respectable that they stick to their special style. I am,…
Read MoreFreedom bakery
When I started to think about what exactly a redemptive enterprise is, I did some research and learned that it is a form of creative restoration. I thought that was really interesting, and that is when I stumbled upon Freedom Bakery. It is a bakery that started in Low Moss, Scotland, where they train inmates…
Read MoreCenter for Hope
The Center for Hope was a non-profit in Ambridge, PA where my ICO team and I had the opportunity to serve at during our spring break. Their mission is being a “faith-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing food, clothing, education, and youth programs to underserved residents of Ambridge, Pennsylvania.” It was such a fun experience…
Read MoreAltar’d State
I personally am a huge fan of Altar’d State, which is a women’s clothing brand. It is known for having cute and unique clothing/accessories that typically stand out. What I have noticed on my own first, and then through actually researching it deeper for this post, I that they are a company who strives to…
Read MoreMet By Love
An example that comes to mind of a highly effective ministry is Met By Love (MBL), specifically the one on campus of Grove. It is known across campus that MBL is a very cool experience, as it is a unique and impactful ministry. The bulk of it consists of worship, but there is also a…
Read MoreHillcrest Bruce Mission – Ashland Kentucky
Over Spring Break, I was able to go on an ICO trip to Ashland, Kentucky. We worked with three different Non-profit organizations, serving them and learning about their ministries. One of the coolest was Hillcrest Bruce Mission. They provide several goods and services to neighbors in the community – food, clothes, dental work, preschool, a…
Read MoreJelly Roll – Real Redemption in Action
Jason DeFord, aka Jelly Roll, grew up in Antioch, Tennessee amid addiction and crime that landed him in jail multiple times as a teen. By 2016, when many fans like me first tuned in, he was deep in underground rap, dropping raw mixtapes about hustling, pain, and survival. His unfiltered style built a loyal following…
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