2014 Highlight Video

As I look back at 2014, I’m filled with gratitude. We saw God move among us in amazing ways. In our first full year, we:Welcomed 681 attendees to 6 public eventsIncreased from 5 to 9 vocation groups, and 1 to 16 vocation group leadersHired our first 2 staff membersHad 13 churches co-sponsor events, and 9 […]

Denver’s 4 p.m. rush hour … to go play

Chris Horst is the vice president of development at HOPE International, where he employs his passion for advancing initiatives at the intersection of entrepreneurship and Christian faith. He recently wrote this op-ed for The Denver Post on Denver’s recreation obsession – and how to restore a proper balance between work and sabbath.  The workaholism surge […]

Jeff Haanen
The DIFW Mission

Why is it that the world we read about in The Economist and the world of the Bible seem so incredibly different? Why are 87% of the world’s workers disengaged from their work? And why do 84% of Christian 18-29 year old have no idea how the Bible applies to their field or professional interests? […]

Jeff Haanen
Why here? Why now? Part II

To summarize the last blog post, at the outset of Denver Institute for Faith & Work, we needed to (1) create a new institution that (2) brings quality thinking to bear on practical work contexts, (3) is multidisciplinary, (4) unites both church and city leaders, (5) unites ideas and practical action, and (6) does so […]

Jeff Haanen
Why here? Why now? Pt. I

Today we launch Denver Institute for Faith & Work, a new nonprofit dedicated to the integration of faith and work. The journey began a little over a year ago, and since then, God has faithfully gathered leaders, aligned ideas, and inspired a shared vision. We on the board recognize a great debt we owe to […]

Jeff Haanen
Welcome to the Denver Institute Blog

Welcome to the Denver Institute Blog, a place for theological reflection and local story telling around the theme of work. Every day people across Denver apply their faith in Jesus to their work. Spending extra time with a student, speaking hope to a patient, constructing a building that reflects God’s beauty, creating a new business […]