As a follower of Jesus, my go-to place for inspiration is the Bible, which says, “Remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth.” (Deuteronomy 8:18). Clearly, wealth creation is a gift of God, not a gift of capitalism.
Read MoreWhat can we do about people with barriers to employment who are excluded from the economy?
Read MoreLaws and policies regarding diversity and inclusion are important, but they are not the end goal.
Read MoreJoin Dr. Paul White in discussing how the principles that are so useful in our marriages and relationships can also apply to how we lead our businesses—even, and perhaps especially, in a virtual office.
Read MoreToday’s guest is one that needs no introduction, and we’re so excited we got to have a conversation with him and that we get to share it with you. Horst Schulze is co-founder of The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company and an expert in employee and customer experience. Our conversation with Horst is full of insight, wisdom, and experience that is ripe for any Faith Driven Entrepreneur, so stop reading this and tune in today!
Read MoreFrom Seattle Pacific University's Faith & Co., this short business documentary profiles Camcraft, a family-owned, precision-manufacturing company in Chicago with a mission “to glorify God.” They have learned to thrive in a competitive market by using automation to grow the company AND enlarge and improve people’s jobs. Their commitment to people is reinforced by involving them in decision-making and their holistic approach to supporting employees’ lives.
Read MoreFrom Seattle Pacific University's Faith & Co., this short business documentary profiles Victor Ho, who founded Fivestars with the mission of “transforming transactions into relationships.” When the start-up hit a rough patch and needed to lay off 50 people, Victor felt compelled to take an approach that was consistent with the company’s values: humbly admitting his mistakes, honoring the workers’ contributions, and mobilizing the entire firm to help those being displaced.
Read MoreSearch Funds may be a familiar idea to you, or maybe you’ve never heard of them. Either way, today’s episode with Nick and Giovanni Gallo will give you insights into what a search fund is, why they work, and how to deal with the unique circumstances and challenges that come with them. We’re grateful to Nick and Gio for sharing their story with us, and we think what they’ve experienced will encourage you on your journey. Listen in today…
Read MoreYou’ve probably seen them on the side of NASCAR winners, but what you may not know is that Norm and Scott Miller of Interstate Batteries have let their faith lead their business for years. In addition to producing outrageous dependability with over 12,000 different batteries and more than 300 million sold, they’re also leading the conversation around the generational transfer of business. Listen in to hear how they’ve created an award-winning culture and what it looks like to faithfully pass the faith-driven baton to the next generation…
Read MoreToday’s episode takes us to jail. Well...not exactly. But we are interviewing a man who owns and operates a business that is run out of a high-security prison. His name is Pete Ochs, and in addition to working as founder and chairman of an impact investing company, he’s also working to make Hutchinson Correctional Facility in Kansas the best prison in America. How? Well, we’ll let him tell you...
Read MoreRightNow Media shares the inspiring story of an entrepreneur who used his pain to bless others. Peter and his steel manufacturing plant to provide employment and support for people in his community that need a step up.
Read MoreHAPPY MONDAY! We wanted to start the week with an encouraging video from a reader just like you. Jon Porter shares a video story of a dairy processing business that God called him to start in Rwanda employing the deaf. As he puts it, “It was an exciting, overwhelming, full-of-miracles experience …” and from what we can see, we couldn’t agree more!
Read MoreToday, we’re talking to Chris Chancey, Found and CEO of Amplio Recruiting. Amplio is a multi-city staffing agency helping companies like Chick-fil-a, WeWork, and others find dependable talent in a surprising place—the refugee workforce. This is coming at a time where we all know the labor shortage in America is at an all-time high, and as Chris shared with us, this may be one of the most emotionally-charged debates in our country. But it may also be the source of one of the best kept secrets for the American economy. Listen in to hear what Chris has to share that might have a lasting effect on faith driven entrepreneurs...
Read MoreMats Tunehag shares stories from around the world. In this piece, he reminds the reader that we cannot convert anyone by pushing through or forcing a spiritual impact. This is essential as we do business as mission.
Read MoreDIFW shares stories to exemplify just some of the ways Christians can enter into the crisis of work to make a real, tangible difference every day. Watch the video below to hear Eduardo and Josh share their experiences as participants in The Master's Apprentice job skills training program.
Read MoreThe news is repetitive and blaring: employers are complaining about the inability to find qualified applicants for positions that need to be filled. The discussion is rather ironic — having 10+ million workers who can’t find work, while employers report they can’t find potential employees who meet the needs they have.
Read MorePursuing business with a “kingdom mindset” doesn’t necessarily mean adopting new or experimental business models, but for Pete Ochs, a successful investment banker in Wichita, Kansas, his calling came alive through a new approach that brought jobs and skills training to inmates in a maximum security prison.
Read MoreTo start the week, we check out a great documentary from RightNow Media. The story of NatureSweet shows that there's real power in people. The best solutions to communal problems is often the very people of the community.
Read MoreDo you often find yourself at a crossroads- trying to decide whether to hire a candidate from within or look to the outside? Do you have an effective candidate screening processes? The C12 Group shares their FREE guide and work toward a 90% hiring success rate!
Read MoreRusty Rueff shares with Recruiting Trends that is "a real responsibility to eliminate the bad hire.” Keeping a candidate who looked good initially but goes downhill shortly after hiring can lead to problems not always obvious to companies.
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