by Oikonomia Network | Feb 9, 2017 | Newsletter Articles
For those of you who are joining us for the Karam Forum, we are excited to see you! Our amazing line up of speakers continues to grow. A few notes as the event approaches: First, if you are joining us from out of town, please be sure to book your hotel room at the...
by Alistair Mackenzie, teaching fellow at Laidlaw College and member of the Theology of Work Project Steering Committee | Feb 9, 2017 | Newsletter Articles
Most of our models for prayer, contemplation and conversing with God are based upon the idea of retreat. They involve withdrawing from the distractions and busyness of everyday life. Is this because we think God is far removed from us and not involved in our...
by Skye Jethani and Luke Bobo | Feb 9, 2017 | Newsletter Articles
In the past several years, there has been a growing awareness among pastors of the Biblical foundations of integrating faith with work and the economy. Books like David Miller’s God at Work: The History and Promise of the Faith at Work Movement and Tom Nelson’s Work...
by Randy Walls, associate professor of pastoral leadership | Feb 9, 2017 | Newsletter Articles
The 2015-16 academic year for the Oikonomia Network program at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS) has been one of transition. Johan Mostert and Charles Self, co-facilitators of the ON/AGTS partnership, have undertaken new leadership opportunities that...
by Justin Irving, professor of ministry leadership | Feb 9, 2017 | Newsletter Articles
Bethel Seminary joined the Oikonomia Network in 2012, and since 2013 has intentionally worked to prepare pastors and church leaders in the topics of faith, flourishing, and economic wisdom through its Work with Purpose Initiative. At the heart of the Work with Purpose...
