Marketplace skills are missionary skills. This is a phrase we use often around The Stone Table because we actually believe it. Business does not belong to the “secular world,” it’s part of God’s Kingdom plan for His world. Is it broken by sin? Of course. Creation is...
Gospel theology must transform work theology for the Christian. We have financial needs – requirements such as bills, tuition, and groceries that need to be covered. With workism knocking at the door of our needs, how can we manage the tension of resting effectively while still meeting these needs for ourselves & our families?
Today, right about the time this newsletter hits your inbox, The Stone Table will be hosting its first ever business prayer gathering. The Stone Table is a global missions organization rooted in the marketplace, so why are we hosting a prayer event? Our heart is to...
In the 12th and final episode of our first season of the Missional Marketplace Podcast, we unpacked what our hosts call “the currency of the kingdom,” and that is relationships.
I'm on a long flight home as I type this week's newsletter, heading back from a transformative week in Johannesburg, South Africa. My wife and I were graciously invited to attend a once-every-four-years gathering of all the AGWM missionaries investing their lives on...
In episode 11 of the Missional Marketplace Podcast, the biggest takeaway is this… “Marketplace skills are missionary skills. So, marketplace people, what are you doing to forward the Great Commission?”
This time of year sparks some healthy introspection. Resolutions abound as we ponder our latest trip around the sun and look ahead into our next orbital adventure. What worked? What didn’t? What would I like to see change this year? What successes can I build on? How...
It’s that eclectic week between Christmas and the New Year. As Christians, this “already-but-not-yet” reality is where we find ourselves today – charged with a calling to embody and proclaim Jesus in this great overlap. This in between.
Merry Christmas from the Stone Table! I just wanted to share with you this scripture and hopefully encourage you a little bit heading into this holiday…
Being an overtly faith-based company has its obvious advantages. We try to honor the diverse backgrounds of our staff, but we've never been afraid to talk about Jesus. That's especially true during the holiday season. When I talk with our team about Christmas, I...
As I look back at old photos, I realize the true value in life lies in the relationships we cherish. Take a moment to appreciate the people who have made a difference in your life. "You know, when I take time to contemplate the most valuable things that I own,...
Are you tired of feeling like you have to do it all on your own? Learn how dependence on God can lead to true strength and success. "If you're like me, you probably hate that feeling of being in over your head. You know, in whatever sphere of life— in...
"Hey leaders, let's deal with our insecurities. Marketplace skills are missionary skills; we all deal with insecurities—all of us. Those nagging little voices that whisper, "You're not enough"—this, of course, is completely true. On our own, you and I are not nearly...