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Archives for November 2017

Economics of Love at ETS, Human Flourishing at AAR

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Heads up if you’re attending ETS in Providence or AAR in Boston this November! The ON will be serving up stimulating panels at both meetings. The Economics of Love at ETS Tom Nelson will discuss his transformative new book, The Economics of Neighborly Love, at the Oikonomia Network’s annual lunch event during the Evangelical Theological Society […]

Two New EWP Talks: Jesus and Paul as Economic Teachers

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Two New EWP Talks: Jesus and Paul as Economic Teachers Following our unique flipped conference model, the Oikonomia Network is proud to present the first two talks for Karam Forum 2018. The future is now! Check out these talks on Jesus as an economic teacher and Paul’s idea of the oikonomia theou ­– the economy […]

Spirit of Hope: Church Resources

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Note: This article is the latest in a series highlighting resources for classrooms and churches. Spirit of Hope is a new collection of resources from the Center for Transformational Churches at Trinity International University. These resources will help local churches catalyze conversations about how to live out the gospel in every area of our lives. […]

Road Reflections: The Journey of Vocational Identity

byDarrell Cosden, author of A Theology of Work and The Heavenly Good of Earthly Work

Note: The author, a longtime leader in the faith and work movement, has embarked on a road trip over several months to have conversations with ordinary people about their work in these challenging times. This is the latest in a series of articles on his discoveries and reflections. The conversation will continue with Darrell and […]

Spotlight: Fuller Theological Seminary

byMark D. Roberts, executive director, Max De Pree Center for Leadership

One year ago, Fuller Seminary joined the Oikonomia Network because we embraced ON’s vision and were eager to join with other seminaries in the vital work of “helping pastors equip people for whole-life discipleship, fruitful work and economic wisdom.” We continue to put vocation at the center of our formation of students, requiring four core […]

Spotlight: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

byKenneth Barnes, Mockler-Phillips Associate Professor of Workplace Theology and Business Ethics and director of the Mockler Center

With a heritage that dates back 175 years, Gordon-Conwell is constantly evaluating its present with one eye on the future and one on the past. The last two months have been a perfect example of that reality. On September 7, the Hamilton campus hosted a memorial service for its former president and longtime Harold John […]