by Kenneth Barnes, Mockler-Phillips Chair in Workplace Theology and Business Ethics and director, Mocker Center for Faith and Ethics in the Workplace | Mar 14, 2017 | Newsletter Articles
There are few things more daunting to an academic then returning to one’s alma mater to give a talk. When that talk is part of an interview for a teaching position however, the emotional stakes are even higher. That was my experience when I visited Gordon-Conwell...
by Oikonomia Network | Feb 9, 2017 | Newsletter Articles
The Oikonomia Network is proud to announce the latest and most substantial addition to its growing family of Economic Wisdom Project resources. A new minibook, Economic Wisdom for Churches: A Primer on Stewardship, Poverty and Flourishing, edited by Adam Joyce and...
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...
