Ross Chapman
The Challenge of (Not) Seeking Credit

It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change. I started rereading Good to Great by Jim Collins. One of the things I want to continue developing is my understanding of what makes organizations great, whether that’s a business, educational institution, church, or […]

Abby Worland, Brian Gray
The Lord’s Prayer as a Workplace Liturgy

Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. […]

Hannah Echols-Grieser
The Flourish Real Estate Network

How one group of real estate agents is using their resources to restore hope in Denver and beyond. “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19Americans are becoming less hopeful about their […]

Ross Chapman
A Letter from the CEO

When I joined the Denver Institute team for the final quarter of 2022, I relished the excitement of starting a new role with an exceptionally talented team that had contributed significantly to the faith and work movement. I was and still am motivated by the thrill of imagining the possibilities that emerge when those who […]

Jeff Hoffmeyer
On Earth as it is in Heaven: The Possibility and Promise of Christian Investing

Overview Put your finger in the middle of the Lord’s Prayer and it will land on this phrase: on earth as it is in heaven. Given this prominent position within a prayer that is itself central to Jesus’ call to his disciples to practice the kingdom, it is no stretch to say that these seven […]

David Spickard
The Mural That Lit the Match: A Question of Justice

Written by David Spickard, Founder & CEO of 11 Ten Leadership Overview Paul’s company specializes in the acquisition of high end multifamily housing communities. Having developed and reinvigorated over 30,000 units since 2009, his company provides a wide selection of properties for its residents that result in a positive return for its investors.Recently, one of […]

Cameron Blom
Virtue and Vice at Work: Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Age | A Personal Review

The workplace is a hot topic these days. From the recent popularization of remote work to the present issue of “quiet quitting,” things often taken for granted about the office are now a post-COVID no man’s land. One thing that has stayed the same, however, is human nature. Overview In his new book Virtue and […]

Jeff Haanen
Anxious America: How to Faithfully Respond to the Mental Health Crisis

This article was written by Jeff Haanen and was originally published by The Reformed Journal. Reposted with author’s permission.I shut my laptop abruptly late one afternoon. I realized I was holding my breath. My neck and scalp were tingling and my shoulders were tight. I put my hand over my chest and felt my heart […]

How a Bible Written Before Stock Markets Can Guide Stock Investing

This article was written by Greg Forster, and was originally published by Eventide Center for Faith & Investing. Reposted with permission.We want our investing to be guided by the Bible. But the Bible doesn’t talk directly about modern markets, because they didn’t exist when it was written. What do we do?In part one, we saw […]

Cameron Blom
Hannah Stolze: Business as Kingdom Work

Hannah Stolze, the author profiled in this post, spoke at 2022’s Women, Work, & Calling event. For details about the gathering, please visit the Women, Work, & Calling website.Have you ever felt a disconnect between your  “sacred” and “secular” life? You may leave a Sunday church service feeling enlivened, excitedly mulling over what the message […]

Hannah Echols-Grieser
Former Duolingo CMO Shares Her Secret to Creating Good Work

Cammie Dunaway was the featured executive interview at 2022’s Women, Work, & Calling event.As Christians, we want to create good work that serves our organizations and communities. However, every worker faces real obstacles to that goal: stress, difficult coworkers, disliking your job, and Zoom malfunctions are all common culprits. In today’s hustle culture, the push […]

My Final Reflections as CEO

Dear DIFW Family,Wrapping up my time as CEO is both strange and exciting for me. It’s strange because I’ve spent most of my career building DIFW. Since our inception in a small office in Denver, board members, donors, staff, and ultimately thousands of people in Denver helped build something thoroughly good. Committed centrally to the […]