Chris Horst
A 411 for Fundraising

 Chris Horst, vice president of development at HOPE International, first shared this post on his blog in 2013. A few weeks ago, I sat down with a friend-of-a-friend who just started her first fundraising job.Because I’ve now been in a fundraising role for years, I have meetings and calls with new fundraisers often. Sometimes they’re new fundraisers […]

“DealMakers”: A Documentary Look at Labor and Hope in America

I often imagine what collective impact between business leaders, churches, government, nonprofits and ministries might look like. What would it look like for us partner together to make a permanent, generational impact on American society?When it comes to work, in many ways, our society is hemorrhaging. The labor participation rate for men age 24-55 is […]

Laura Bernero
A Partnership of Values and Vision

“Who is my neighbor?”That’s the question Robin John, CEO of Eventide Funds, encourages organizations to ask themselves. Business, he believes, has six neighbors: customers, employees, supply chains, communities, the environment, and society. Upon meeting John and his leadership team, we discovered their mutual interest in, and dedication to, the intersection of faith and work. This conversation has […]

Laura Bernero
“Be At Peace With All Men”

Earlier this year, I had a chance to sit down with Rachel Anderson and Shannon Allen, two lawyers whose paths crossed several years ago as they sought a new way to practice law and serve families facing deep relational conflict. They founded Anderson Allen LLC, a Christian mediation firm that uses Biblical principles to guide […]

Laura Bernero
Biblical Conflict Resolution

This post originally appeared on the blog of Anderson Allen LLC, a Christian Mediation firm based in Denver. Founders Rachel Anderson and Shannon Allen share their perspective on how the Bible informs and instructs believers in relational conflict, and how that guides their practice as attorneys and mediators. Check back on the blog later this […]

Jessica Schroeder
What Wine Taught Me About Wonder

I will now be smelling everything. Well, not everything. But I will be holding fruit, spices, vegetables, herbs, tea, coffee, bread, bowls of yogurt and granola… and certainly wine …up to my nose. If I learned anything from Gisela Kreglinger’s beautiful wine tasting hosted by the Denver Institute for Faith & Work, it is that […]

Jeff Haanen
“Wine is God’s Way of Kissing Humanity”

On Sunday evening, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Gisela Kreglinger, who holds a PhD in historical theology from the University of St. Andrews, at Denver Institute for Faith & Work. She spoke on her delightful, powerful book The Spirituality of Wine (Eerdmans, 2016).Here are nine quotes from the event that gave me new […]

Jeff Haanen
Resources for Work-Themed Worship

Again from of our friends at the Theology of Work project, here’s a great compilation of prayers, songs, and other worship service materials on the themes of work and vocation. This is a great place to begin if you’re looking for ways to equip the members of your congregation or group with encouragement and Biblical […]

David Rupert
Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker

Handmade soaps. Artisan ginger ale. Bottled perfumes. Small-batch roasted coffee. Custom meats.  Craft breweries. If you are noticing resurgence in goods and services produced by people using traditional artisan skills, you’re not alone. There is a growing respect and deep interest in the do-it-yourself trades. It’s no longer a surprise to find people actually making […]

Joanna Meyer
Look Past the Label

The other day I savored a glass of wine described as having “panache,” just one of many wine words that confound me. At times, I wonder if vintners scour a thesaurus when designing wine labels, or if I just don’t understand and appreciate a good wine.That’s why I’m thrilled to be organizing Denver Institute’s past […]

Joanna Meyer
A Celebration of The Senses…Through Wine

“The Spirituality of Wine.” When you read this phrase – the title of Gisela Kreglinger’s unique book on the role of wine throughout the Bible and Christian history – what challenges, biases, reservations or opportunities come to mind for you? If you’re as curious as we are about this topic, we are excited to invite […]

Jeff Haanen, Laura Bernero
Video: The Purpose of Business Today

On June 15, church and business leaders from across the region – as well as speakers from around the country – gathered at “For Whose Glory: Exploring Faithful Practice in Life, Leadership & Business.” It was an honor to see partners, peers and thought leaders join us for discussion and deep questions. For instance, in […]