Theology that Works
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Teaching Formation: Prayer in the Fast Lane
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...
Discipleship With Monday in Mind: How Churches Across the Country Are Helping Their People Connect Faith and Work
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...
Spotlight: Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
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...
Spotlight: Bethel Seminary
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...
Aleshire on Theological Education’s Future
This year, the Oikonomia Network’s annual faculty retreat featured Daniel Aleshire, executive director of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, on the present and future of evangelical theological education. You can listen to his full...
Bacote Joins Karam Forum
We are excited to announce Vincent Bacote will be speaking at Karam Forum! Dr. Bacote is an associate professor of theology and the director of the Center for Applied Christian Ethics at Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL. He is author and contributor to numerous books,...
God’s Story of Work for Kids
This review of God’s Story of Work for Kids, a theology of work curriculum by Helen C. Kim, was originally published at The Green Room, a blog for faith and work leaders. Dr. Helen Kim has been involved in children’s ministry as a church staff professional...
Teaching Ethics: Faith in Business
Jennifer Woodruff Tait is managing editor of Christian History, content editor for The High Calling at the Theology of Work Project, an Episcopal priest and the author of The Poisoned Chalice. How can theological educators help the business world...
Spotlight: SBTS
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary The Commonweal Project at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is dedicated to bringing the unchanging truth of God’s word to bear on matters of work and changing economic conditions, and to promote discipleship in all areas of...
Spotlight: Denver
Denver Seminary David Buschart, professor of theology and historical studies, associate dean Don Payne, associate professor of theology and Christian formation Dan Steiner, mentoring director “Breadth of impact.” Like the Oikonomia Network, those of us involved in...