Author: Jenna Watson “The team consisted of some of the smartest students that I’ve worked with across multiple universities. Not only are they talented, but also have a strong heart and desire to lead.” —Julian Cheng, Gen 1 Capital The CFI Innovation Lab (iLab) is at the heart of CFI. It forms the core of the Innovation Scholars experience and is one of the most … Continue reading iLab Roundup
Authors: Dr. Hannah Stolze & Jenna Watson https://wisdombasedbusiness.org Perhaps you picture your work in the marketplace as funding the kingdom. Kind of like Paul’s tentmaking—it’s there on the side to fuel the real kingdom work. I used to think that way, too. But after many years of researching, teaching, and leading in the marketplace, I have become convinced that many are called to the marketplace … Continue reading Wisdom-Based Business: Participating in the Kingdom
Author: Jenna Watson At CFI, we are observing Black History Month with particular attention to the groundbreaking social innovation of the Black community. As a recent Forbes feature notes, African Americans have created technological innovations we use every day, such as the traffic light, caller ID, and automatic elevator doors [1]. Some have called the Civil Rights Movement the greatest period of social innovation in … Continue reading A History of Innovation: Remembering Mound Bayou, MS
The following is a transcript of the talk given by Dr. L Gregory Jones at CFI’s 2020 Fall Executive Forum. Dr. Jones is Dean of Duke Divinity School, A. Morris and Ruth W. Williams Professor of Christian Theology and Ministry, senior fellow at the Fuqua-Coach K Center on Leadership and Ethics, and senior fellow at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity. He is the author or … Continue reading Christian Social Innovation
“Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” -Romans 12:13 On October 29-31, CFI hosted its annual Fall Executive Forum, an event that offers Christian business leaders a chance for connection and renewal. With over half of participants attending virtually, our team was presented with unique opportunities for innovation as we considered how best to engage and serve those who couldn’t … Continue reading How to Offer Virtual Hospitality
This blog is the first in a four part series addressing the impact of COVID-19 on the marketplace. Each blog will look at one of four emergent opportunities for Christians to participate in God’s restoration of the world during this pandemic. Continue reading Corona Virus and Faith Part 1: Spiritual Engaguement
CFI’s Director Dr. Hannah Stolze recently returned from a sabbatical teaching in Jakarta Indonesia. Due to COVID-19, her semester was cut short. Here are some of her experiences. Continue reading Teaching Global Supply Chain Distribution and Risk Management in Indonesia During Covid-19
Three steps to put your faith into action wherever you are throughout your vocational life. Continue reading Moving Toward Redemptive Action
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