Understanding God’s Economy

Joy Anderson, President of the Criterion Institute and a mentor at the Unreasonable Institute and Praxis Labs, spoke at a Pastor's Breakfast on the topic of social investment and God's economy. The following interviews focus on her 1K Churches initiative, including 5 distinct investment pathways that churches can use to become more involved in investing in micro-businesses in their communities.

In the first video, Joy addresses:

• Economics and the Missio Dei
• The Church as an economic being
• Common barriers that keep the church from engaging the economic principles expressed in Scripture
• Practical steps churches can take to invest in the economic health of their communities

Q & A with Joy Anderson

Local Denver pastors respond to Joy's presentation. Topics addressed:

• What are the primary issues keeping the local church from engaging their communities economically?
• The strategic nature of community banking
• Practical ways congregations can support the economic health of their communities