During a recent trip to Springfield, Missouri, Erik Cooper found time to visit his 86-year-old aunt and uncle—faithful missionaries and bivocational pastors who have spent their lives serving Jesus without fanfare or headlines. As they reminisced, Erik was reminded of...
Erik Cooper reflects on the intricate relationship between marketplace skills and missionary work, weaving personal insights through the lens of his new health-tracking ring. He explores how life’s uncertainties require a long-term perspective, drawing parallels...
Erik Cooper explores the emotional complexities of life's transitions, whether entering adulthood, changing careers, or embracing retirement. Through personal reflections and professional insights, he illustrates how discomfort during these times is natural and...
Explore a transformative perspective on generosity with Stone Table board member David Wigington as he challenges conventional views at the Chi Alpha Commission Conference. Discover the biblical formula of “joy plus poverty equals generosity,” and learn how heartfelt...
In Part 2 of this series, we unpack the research and findings behind the creation of the BAM Ecosystem Map. Learn about key exclusions, historic moves and more.
What if true wealth isn’t about money but something far more meaningful? In this week's video, discover how collecting friends and investing in relationships can impact your life and God’s kingdom. Drawing wisdom from scripture and heartfelt stories, this video...
Interact with this new tool designed to connect you to the broader BAM Ecosystem. Check out investment funds, coaching and training organizations, incubators, recruiting companies, networks, and more!
How do marketplace skills connect with God’s mission in the world? In this video, we explore how every believer, regardless of profession, is called to participate in the Great Commission. This inspiring message from The Stone Table challenges the traditional views of...
Learn how two brothers reunite after fifty years in this amazing story of redemption. You don't want to miss this!
It's amazing how a life of generosity is impacting the Mosquito Coast in Nicaragua. You have to hear how Ricky and Gloria are impacting this area of the world with the love of Jesus.
In this kickoff session of the 2025 CBB series, Erik Cooper unpacks “The Great Separation”—the false divide between sacred and secular that leaves many believers feeling like second-class citizens in God’s Kingdom. Through stories, humor, and theology, Erik challenges...
Erik Cooper shares a story about his son’s journey to making the C Team in middle school basketball—a reminder of how so many marketplace believers feel about their role in God's Kingdom. They see pastors and missionaries as the A Team, while they feel like B Team or...
During a recent trip to Springfield, Missouri, Erik Cooper found time to visit his 86-year-old aunt and uncle—faithful missionaries and bivocational pastors who have spent their lives serving Jesus without fanfare or headlines. As they reminisced, Erik was reminded of...