by Oikonomia Network | May 5, 2020 | Newsletter Articles
At Karam Forum 2020, we convened a panel of leading theological educators from across the country to discuss the relationship between entrepreneurship, theological education and pastoral ministry. In this brand new video release from Karam Forum, three speakers cast a...
by Benjamin Musyoka, executive director, Africa Mission Training Institute | May 5, 2020 | Newsletter Articles
Through my over 20 years of experience in teaching and administration in Christian higher education institutions in Kenya, two main challenges have become apparent. The first is the challenge of long-term financial sustainability of theological institutions. Students’...
by Greg Forster, director, Oikonomia Network | May 5, 2020 | Newsletter Articles
My friend and colleague Bruce Fields joined the church triumphant late last month, after a 21-month battle with cancer. The Oikonomia Network’s Vincent Bacote offers him a magnificent tribute in Christianity Today. In the various remembrances of Bruce, one quote...
by Joe Gorra, writer/researcher, Veritas Life Center | May 5, 2020 | Newsletter Articles
Powerful disruptions to the status quo, such as a pandemic, job loss or death of a loved one, can also create opportunities to think and act differently. In our own “cultural moment,” I have found myself contemplating how the Holy Spirit is at work among the...
by Dean Blevins, professor of practical theology and Christian discipleship | May 5, 2020 | Newsletter Articles
Note: The author is an individual faculty partner in the Oikonomia Network. “A gym really needs a pastor.” Observations like this one sprinkle across a new curriculum offered by Nazarene Theological Seminary (NTS) focusing on entrepreneurship with...
by Justin Irving, professor of ministry leadership | May 5, 2020 | Newsletter Articles
This spring has found COVID-19 disrupting every facet of life. As a family, the Irvings are coming up on our fifth week of gathering with our church small group using Zoom, getting ready for our fifth week of online worship with our church community using Facebook...
