Tom Paino is the first man I ever called Pastor. To this day, I still can’t call him Tom. It just doesn’t feel right. He’s Pastor Tom, a title of respect that forever belongs attached to his name. His voice is as familiar to me as my own family. From the time I was a...
My dad grew up in a poor pastor’s home. My grandfather pastored small Assemblies of God churches all up and down the east coast of the United States. Sometimes the church had actual money for his salary and sometimes they would have to pay him in chickens. Live...
We love hearing (and sharing) stories from the field. It helps us to see that this is more than just an idea, but that real people are being touched each and every day by those who are on the "front lines." This is a short story from our good friends at Live Dead:...
This week we sat down with Anca Enache from Agency Boon, located in Bucharest, Romania, to hear more of her marketplace ministry story. What she shares with us is a powerful message we all need to hear about how we see our work and our ministry. Agency Boon is doing...
This suburban boy from middle America just spent a day in the middle of nowhere. If you know anything about The Stone Table, you know we have a huge passion for the unreached places in the world. We leverage our resources, often through business as mission (BAM), to...
Chuck E. Cheese is a casino for kids. Debate me if you want, but I firmly believe the trail of ownership for this gambling franchise masquerading as a pizza place will lead you straight to Caesar’s Palace, The Mirage, and MGM Grand. The bright flashing lights. The...
Is It Possible To Find Meaning In Our Daily Work? This week Erik Cooper, The Stone Table President, shares that after speaking on Faith and Work with a number of churches, pastors, and business leaders, they all echoed the same idea: they want their work to be...
Every few weeks I find myself in the same dilemma. Entering a place far from my Christian upbringing right in the middle of my neighborhood. The atmosphere is different from anything I’ve ever known. A staunch golden buddha greets each guest as they enter. Adding to...
Incredible things are happening in certain parts of the Middle East. There is a true awakening taking place amongst Muslims, a sovereign move of God like we’ve never seen in our lifetime. In one strategic area you would know well, Muslims are coming to Jesus in mass...
Will There Be Work In Heaven? Childhood cartoons would have us believe eternity consists of floating around on clouds playing a harp all day. So, what does work look like in Heaven? Is there work at all? Here are some thoughts on a fascinating question.
On a recent trip to Africa Erik, the President of The Stone Table, had the privilege of witnessing a Muslim background believer's baptism. On average it takes about seven years for a Muslim to find faith in Jesus so this was a special moment and one that he will never...
Todd Scoggins is a brilliant architect and photographer who has traveled the world taking taking pictures and documenting his experiences. We love it when we get the chance to hear one of his amazing stories. This week we sat down with him to ask how he has seen God's...
One of the toughest parts as a leader is learning how to manage relationships when disagreements arise? How can you truly care for people while leading a team forward. This week we say down with long time project manager, Bob Carrell, of T&W Construction to gain...