The vision of the Economic Wisdom Project is summarized in twelve “elements” that provide starting points for thoughtful, biblically informed understanding of contemporary opportunities and challenges. For a handy guide to the twelve elements, download this one-page summary, taken from our EWP vision paper “A Christian Vision for Flourishing Communities”: Below is an excerpt from the paper “Twelve Elements of Economic […]
Theological Education and Mission for All God’s People
Note: Excerpt from Whole-Life Mission for the Whole Church, ed. Mark Greene and Ian Shaw (Langham Global Library, 2021). Used by permission. Citations have been omitted. This project began in 2012 with a question: If the church inadvertently reflects the sacred-secular divide (SSD) in its practice, do the theological colleges that train the church leaders […]
Seminary Spotlight: Dallas Theological Seminary
About a year ago, the Hendricks Center was going through its normal routine. Little did we know that the word “normal” was about to become abnormal. The year of pandemic brought abrupt change. We could no longer pursue our usual community approach, in which we held personal, interactive meetings and conferences. I’m not telling you […]
Join Tom Tanner on Feb. 11 to Discuss the Future of Theological Education
If you enjoyed the catalytic conversation at Karam Forum 2021, either live or on video, we’ve got another treat for you! The Oikonomia Network will be convening three webinars this spring to keep exploring how we can live into a flourishing future in theological education. Our focus is how theological faculty and schools can pursue […]
Theological Education after Pentecost
Note: Excerpt from Renewing the Church by the Spirit (Eerdmans 2020) as part of the book series Theological Education between the Times. Reprinted by permission of the publisher. Citations have been omitted. This introduction lays out in brief the current global sociohistorical context within which anxiety about theological education is being felt, presents the theological […]
Swords and Ploughshares in a Divided Nation
So sorry, everybody, I didn’t get a chance to look at the news on January 6. I was busy listening to Dallas Willard’s two absolutely magnificent lectures at the first Oikonomia Network faculty retreat in 2013, just before he died, in which he explained why a social order that defines human flourishing as getting what […]
Responsible to Flourish – and Help Others Flourish
The vision of the Economic Wisdom Project is summarized in twelve “elements” that provide starting points for thoughtful, biblically informed understanding of contemporary opportunities and challenges. For a handy guide to the twelve elements, download this one-page summary, taken from our EWP vision paper “A Christian Vision for Flourishing Communities”: Below is an excerpt from the paper “Twelve Elements of Economic […]
Karam Forum Global Session Video Available
The Karam Forum Global Session – on January 20 or 21, depending on where in the world you were – was a rich discussion about the future of theological education. The session content was collaboratively designed by a growing network of Australian educators leading the way in cultivating whole-life discipleship. We also heard from a […]
Seminary Spotlight: Moody Theological Seminary
The Faith and Work Program at Moody Theological Seminary (MTS) is blessed by the encouragement and full support of the new vice president and dean of the seminary, Winfred Neely. Distinguished Speaker Lectureship on Faith and Work The pandemic has changed our method of hosting the Moody Distinguished Speaker Lectureship on Faith and Work, from […]
Karam Forum Global Session Coming January 20/21
Karam Forum 2021 isn’t over! We are holding a Global Session on January 20 or 21 – depending on where in the world you are. We’re eager for the opportunity to connect and collaborate with our partners and friends around the globe, including those in the Pacific region who would have had to be up […]
Karam Forum 2021 Event Videos Available Now
Karam Forum 2021 met on January 5, and full videos of the event sessions are available below. It was a very different year for Karam Forum, especially because we had to meet digitally, but the Lord richly blessed our time. Our speakers challenged and inspired us with insights about the big opportunities for theological education […]
Impact Report: Over 1,300 EWP Video Assignments per Year
The Oikonomia Network is proud to release its 2020 Impact Report. This document introduces the mission and vision of the network, with an overview of who our partners are and what we’re doing; provides testimonies and statistics on the scope of our impact; and previews our needs and opportunities for the years ahead. Who are these […]
Spanish Resources from Proyecto Nehemias
Note: Proyecto Nehemias is one of two organizations that have recently become affiliate partners of the Oikonomia Network. We’re grateful to PN and also the InTrust Center for Theological Schools! Proyecto Nehemías exists in part to help make the faith and work conversation possible in the Spanish-speaking world. We produce professional Spanish-language translations of key […]
Seminary Spotlight: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Greetings from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary! Our update in this extraordinary year includes a new name, a new vision, a new reality – and a new face on our team! A Long, Strange Trip for All of Us This time last year, I was boarding a plane bound for Australia for the final residency of Gordon-Conwell’s […]
Seminary Spotlight: Sioux Falls Seminary
The Oikonomia Network’s student outcome goals include desired outcomes for “pastors, Christian leaders and local churches.” Sioux Falls Seminary wholeheartedly endorses these outcomes and has worked to integrate them thoroughly as we develop “servants for their participation in the kingdom mission,” regardless of the context of their ministry. To give but one very recent example, […]