Theology that Works
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Theology of Work Project – Classroom Resources
More than fifty Oikonomia Fellows crowded into a conference room to eat their lunch on their laps with minimal napkins, while hearing a presentation from Theology of Work Project (TOW) about the resources available from TOW’s online Bible commentary. A particular...
New ON Faith Statement, Goals and Member Process
The ON steering committee has adopted the following new measures: Faith Statement: The ON has committed itself to the World Evangelical Alliance statement of faith. We rejoice to affirm our commitment to historic Christian and evangelical orthodoxy and orthopraxy....
What Your ON Peers Are Up To
We asked leading Oikonomia Network faculty to share their experiences in programs that integrate whole-life discipleship, fruitful work and economic wisdom. These brief video testimonies provide fruitful models and lessons learned. Nathan Hitchcock describes Sioux...
Acton University and Acton Outreach
Acton University 2016 has come and gone. Where did the time go? More than 1,000 individuals from 54 countries came to Grand Rapids for three and a half days of learning and networking on what it takes to create and sustain a free and virtuous society. This year we had...
Teaching History: John Wesley and Economics
Jennifer Woodruff Tait, managing editor of Christian History, content editor for The High Calling at the Theology of Work Project, Episcopal priest and the author of The Poisoned Chalice. A while ago, my daughter received a video intended to tell the story of John...
Karam Forum: Chris Brooks & More Added
Last month, the Oikonomia Network was excited to announce the Karam Forum, a two-day gathering for theological educators and Christian academics. Today, we are excited to announce three additional speakers at the event: Christopher Brooks, Celeste Cranston and Mark...
Paul Williams on the Paradigms of Theological Education
Adam Joyce, program assistant, Center for Transformational Churches The Oikonomia Network’s annual faculty retreat featured provocative and stimulating talks from three leaders of the faith and work movement. Access their talks and slides here: David Miller, “God...
Charlie Self Joins Made to Flourish Leadership Team
Friendships and partnerships are growing throughout the body of Christ and Oikonomia Network members. We are excited to announce that ON steering committee member Charlie Self, professor of church history at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, is now director...
Seminary Spotlight
Seattle Pacific University Eli Ritchie, program assistant, Center for Biblical and Theological Education Matthew Sigler, assistant professor of Wesleyan theology/United Methodist liaison The city of Seattle evokes a number of strong and diverse images - the bustling...
More Highlights
David Brooks on Being Religious in the Public Square Adam Joyce, program assistant, Center for Transformational Churches This February, the Center for Transformational Churches and Trinity International University hosted New York Times columnist and author David...