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Workism and Worship: A Student’s Perspective

Workism and Worship: A Student’s Perspective

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 work.”1...

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BAM: Leveraging the CrossFit Craze for Missions

BAM: Leveraging the CrossFit Craze for Missions

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 Alexandria,...

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BAM: The Power of We, Bottom Lines, and Expectations

BAM: The Power of We, Bottom Lines, and Expectations

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 to...

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When Boldness Turns into Foreclosure: Lessons from a Failed Development

This week we discuss the misconception that people of faith are always bold and irrational risk-takers. Erik shares a personal story about a partially developed property in southern Indiana that was foreclosed on by a bank. The property was being developed by Christian builders who had a vision but lacked the funds to complete the project. He emphasizes that faith and risk are not synonymous, but faith always requires obedience. Erik highlights the importance of discerning what God is saying and being obedient to His guidance. He concludes by encouraging listeners to consider whether they are being obedient to God’s calling, whether it requires taking a bold step or exercising the discipline of waiting.

Unlocking the Secrets of Strong Leadership | The Stone Table

What does it look like to be a strong leader? A decisive leader to step into conflict, to deal with difficult situations, and yet do it with the fruit of the spirit? With love, with joy, with peace, patience, kindness, goodness, with faithfulness, with gentleness, and with self-control?

Engaging as Believers in the Marketplace | Q&A with Senator John Crane

John Crane discusses the topic of engaging as believers in the marketplace and the importance of humility in leadership. He highlights how power is not inherently bad but should be approached in a way that aligns with Christ’s example. John also shares his experiences in politics, including the challenges he faced during a special session and the importance of hope in difficult times. He emphasizes that success should not be measured solely by external factors but by the impact one has in their role. John’s focus on leadership development and his efforts to establish processes for onboarding new senators demonstrate his commitment to creating a positive and impactful culture within the Senate.