Theology that Works
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Sample Assignments across the Curriculum
Here are sample assignments to help inspire fresh thinking about how to incorporate a concern for vocation, flourishing and economic justice across the curriculum. Several of these ideas were adapted from the Theology of Work Project article “TOW For Scholars and...
Christian Resistance to a Culture of Persecution and Dependence
Note: This is an excerpt from Silence and Beauty: Hidden Faith Born of Suffering. The Oikonomia Network is pleased to announce that Mako will speak at Karam Forum 2018, Jan. 4-5 in the Los Angeles area. See more resources at Mako’s book website. On a day I spent in...
Spotlight: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
The Land Center for Cultural Engagement coordinates Oikonomia Network programs at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. As part of our faith and work initiative, we plan student events, conferences, colloquia and other activities that seek to bring attention to...
Spotlight: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
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...
New Economic Wisdom Minibook
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...
Final Tips for Karam Forum
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...
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...