Redemptive Phone Repair
Recently, I had broken my “beloved” iPhone 8… After 5 years, it finally bit the bullet. Before going to the T-Mobile store, I wanted to take it to a repair shop to see if there was anything to fix it so I didn’t have to buy a new one. My wife and I ended up…
Read MoreThe Subtle Redemptive Business
Typically, with redemptive businesses, there are two routes’ entrepreneurs can take. The first route is one that puts their faith at the forefront of everything they do. Just by looking at the logo, it can be quite certain that this is a Christian business. The second route is one that is a bit more subtle.…
Read MoreSutiSana: Bringing Healing to Bolivian Women
Last semester and this semester, I have had the privilege of working with SutiSana. Started by Cara Strauss, Sutisana is a business that hires woman who were previously trapped in the sex trafficking industry and trains them as artisans. In addition to receiving dignified employment, these women also receive counseling and childcare for their children.…
Read MoreRedemptive ducks
In this last sales class, Professor Sweet gave us an opportunity to sell ducks for an ABT event. The event is a duck’s race down Wolf Creek which is also a fundraiser for women with breast cancer in Beaver. All proceeds are going to them as a result. I think this whole idea is a…
Read MoreFabrics of Faith
Fabrics of Faith is a small clothing brand that was started to create products that would reveal Christ to people who don’t know him. On the website in the “About Us” section, the company writes, “Through Christian fashion, we as believers can be a true light by spreading the Word of God without even…
Read MoreImproving the Market: The Story of Ten Thousand Villages
Ten Thousand Villages has a very well-known online platform and they sell a diverse range of products created by a myriad of styles. They stand apart because all of their products are ethically-crafted. Their goal as a business is to “share the joy of empowering makers in ten thousand villages.” Fair trade is the air…
Read MoreDave Ramsey and His Entrepreneurial Story
One entrepreneurial venture that I personally enjoy, is the story of Dave Ramsey. Today, people know him as a millionaire who is famous for his trusted sourcing of financial advice. But he was not always this successful. At age 26, Dave Ramsey was bringing home a quarter of a million dollars a year and had…
Read MoreBarberShop Ministry- Kenny Williams
Greg Weese and I chose to discuss barber shop ministry together this semester in class, and pursue that as our project for the semester. On Tuesday, as Greg and I were searching for some inspiration on how to pursue barber shop ministry, we were able to get in contact with a guy named Kenny Williams,…
Read MoreConviction: The Importance of Holding to Valuse in Redemptive Entrepreneurship
In redemptive entrepreneurship, business is driven by care and the desire to create positive social change. Staying true to your values is key. Redemptive entrepreneurs have a strong sense of purpose and aim to make a difference. However, it’s easy to lose sight of these values amid the pressures of running a business. Your values…
Read MoreAXIS
As I have been reflecting on the past year of my time here at Grove City, I have recognized a theme in learning about how to engage with the culture. It can be so difficult for many families to have conversations about cultural issues and we can often take very rigid views on topics without…
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