What’s Going on at Biola-Talbot? By Scott Rae At the Talbot School of Theology (Biola University), we are grateful to be participants in the Oikonomia Network as we pursue our commitment to whole-life discipleship by connecting theology to work and economics. When we began the Oikonomia project, many of our students held deeply entrenched ideas […]
Willard on Wisdom
“Love of God and love of neighbor requires us to address these issues of living with economic wisdom. They are too important for human life to be set aside. There is much else for pastors to do, of course, and not every pastor will engage the issues of economic wisdom to the same extent; but […]
ON Topic
Don’t miss our ON Topic webinar with Tom Nelson, author of “Work Matters,” on May 2 at 1 p.m. CST (2 p.m. EST, 11 a.m. PST). Nelson has made several appearances at seminaries in our network, so many of you are already familiar with his book. In this webinar, however, we will go beyond the introductory level […]
On Screen
Here are some new and “new to us” video resources to consider: Oikonomia Network introductory video & one-minute trailer: This short video, shot in the unique environment of the Grohmann Museum, offers the perfect introduction to our network. Share this video with your peers and anyone else who’s interested in what you’re up to! We […]
Best of Bob Lupton
Note, 11/6/20: Some of the resources linked in this older article are no longer available. The post has been updated to include resources that are available. We apologize for the inconvenience. Around 20 people participated in our first ON Topic webinar with Bob Lupton, author of “Toxic Charity,” on March 27. You can watch the […]
Acton University
Renew and Reconnect at Acton University This year’s Acton University (AU) conference on theology, economics, and the good society promises to be the biggest and best yet. The conference, to be held June 18-21, will feature new speakers, fresh opportunities to develop the ON mission, and more Kern Fellows than ever before representing evangelical seminaries […]
Seminary Spotlight
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary By Charlie Self The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS) hosted a Flourishing Churches and Communities event on January 29 highlighting the integration of faith, work, and economics for discipleship and mission both locally and globally. More than 70 faculty, students, and others attended this cornerstone moment sponsored by the […]
Upcoming Events
Have more events to add to this calendar? Let us know! April 11-12 at Seattle Pacific University Theology and Economics in Creative Partnership: Toward a Fully Thriving Society Bob Doll, Nuveen Asset Management David Wright, Indiana Wesleyan University Stephen Grabill, Acton Institute Chris Armstrong, Bethel Seminary Sondra Wheeler, Wesley Theological Seminary June 18-21 at the […]
ON Topic
“Toxic Charity” Author Kicks Off ON Topic Webinars On March 27, faculty at ON seminaries can participate in an interactive webinar discussion with Robert Lupton, author of the new book “Toxic Charity.” Sharing lessons gained from four decades of work in community development ministry, Lupton challenges the predominant model of outreach to the poor. His […]
ON Screen
A good video can be a fantastic teaching tool. Here are three video resources to consider: “Work as Worship,” RightNow Media A great little video reframing our daily work as something that honors God, both when we love what we do and when we do it out of necessity. “200 Countries, 200 Years, 4 Minutes,” […]
ON Point
By Greg Forster This has been an amazing roller coaster of a year. Together, in 12 short months, our community of partners has built itself into a major national network of theological educators dedicated to reconnecting sound theology and biblical wisdom to work and economics. I’m honored and humbled to work with you as the […]