Principles of Biblical Entrepreneurship: Lessons from Matthew 6:33 Entrepreneurship is a tough assignment. There are many challenges that business owners face daily. Through our “Principles of Biblical Entrepreneurship” letters, I hope that you are encouraged...
Nothing like some valuable #teambuilding advice from Erik Cooper for your Monday morning!
Preunderstanding: What is Workism? Workism is “the belief that work is not only necessary to economic production, but also the centerpiece of one’s identity and life’s purpose; and the belief that any policy to promote human welfare must always encourage more...
We have a passion for unreached people groups and BAM consulting here at The Stone Table. Three billion people around the world have no adequate witness of the Gospel, and a major portion of our mission investment is aimed at proclaiming Jesus and planting the...
Being a leader of any kind is scary. The responsibility can be incredibly heavy – for the vision, for the finances, for the people, for the impact on your family. But over the past few years, I've uncovered the most terrifying reality I face as a Christian...
Recently, I was thinking about business and life, and I realized that I tend to have many daily reflections of the work I do. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t reflect on my work every day, 24/7, but I’ll notice when specific ideas start to come up more during...
Back in 2017, The Stone Table partnered with four Indiana churches to underwrite the start-up costs of a small portfolio of BAM (Business as Mission) projects around the world. One of the most impactful (and let’s face it, most fun) is a CrossFit Gym in...
A few years ago, in her mission to unreached peoples in Africa, a white woman from Wisconsin in her own words, was “all dry-cleaning and catered lunches.” She moved hours from civilization to the middle of the African bush and married a tribal leader from an...
How can Business as Mission, bring true Kingdom impact to the people around us? Well, a couple years ago, I spent 8 days in China with a group of pastors and businessmen. We spent a week exploring some powerful new BAM platforms taking root in the area. We plan...
Did anyone else grow up going to summer church camp? Every summer, I spent a week in Hartford City, Indiana, at Lake Placid campground, home of the sanctuary made out of a rusty old airplane hanger. The place had sulfur-infused water that smelled like rotten...
Erik Cooper delves into the pervasive influence of fear and anger in society and media, highlighting their role as tools of persuasion and control. He contrasts this with the teachings of Jesus, emphasizing peace and love as alternative paths. Cooper urges listeners...
.Brittany shares her unexpected journey from aspiring pastor to successful State Farm agent. Coming from a family of pastors, she initially pursued ministry but found herself working in insurance to pay off student loans. Despite doubts, Brittany discovered her...
What does an Indigenous farmer high in the Andes, a Muslim shop owner in East Africa, an Arab oil executive in Abu Dhabi, a street vendor in Kolkata, or a middle-class American running a real estate nonprofit in Indiana all have in common? One profound truth: Jesus...