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From Humble Beginnings | The CRF Story
Business is more than profit—it’s about purpose. In this video, Erik Cooper, president of The Stone Table, shares how his family’s business journey led to the founding of CRF (Community Reinvestment Foundation) and ultimately The Stone Table. What started as one property grew into thousands of housing units, channeling profits into global missions and fueling the Great Commission. Erik unpacks how marketplace stewardship, obedience, and faith at work can create eternal impact.
From a childhood shaped by a church passionate about missions, to a father who chose eternal returns over financial gain, this story will encourage you to see your career and business as kingdom assets. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a business leader, or a professional in the marketplace, you’ll be challenged to say “yes” to God’s call on your life and to use your skills for His mission around the world.
Erik Cooper
Erik began his career in the business world before spending twelve years in full-time ministry, serving on staff at a large suburban church and later as a church planter in downtown Indianapolis. Today, he serves as the President of a family of business-oriented nonprofit organizations that work together to mobilize the marketplace to make Jesus known in the world. He leads The Stone Table, which equips marketplace believers and invests in global mission initiatives, and Community Reinvestment Foundation, a nonprofit real estate company providing high-quality affordable housing in Indiana and directing its profits to missions through The Stone Table.
