Most of us genuinely believe in the power of the gospel. We have experienced it. We have watched it touch parts of our lives that no self-help book ever could. Some of us can even point to the exact moment Jesus interrupted our story. But believing the gospel and...
In this unforgettable testimony, you’ll hear the journey of a soldier who carried unimaginable trauma, hatred, and grief after witnessing the death of lifelong friends—both at home and on the battlefield. His heart grew cold. His pain became armor. And bitterness...
Back when I began this whole Missional Marketplace journey, I attended a faith and work conference in New York. The event drew attendees from all over the country and from a wide variety of faith backgrounds and denominational affiliations. The conference was...
What does it mean for people to have access to the gospel? In this short conversation from the streets of Prague, Erik Cooper talks with John Easter, Executive Director of Assemblies of God World Missions, about the global reality of gospel access—and why it should...
We were grilling a feast of teriyaki chicken by the pool, with a pot of rice and enough watermelon to feed an army. It was starting to become our routine—overcooking food, that is, not necessarily the teriyaki—though we did love that sweet, tangy glaze over a...
I was at a missions meeting recently with the new Executive Director of the agency we have worked with for decades. He said something sobering I have been chewing on for a month now. I’ll paraphrase: “I have a short window here in this job. Really, we all have short...
What does your work really mean to God? At the Christian Business Breakfast, Erik Cooper unpacks the third pillar of the Missional Marketplace framework: Work and the Great Commandment. Too often we look to our careers for identity, security, and fulfillment—turning...
So I decided to lean in. I discovered her favorite drink and occasionally blessed her with it. I jumped in to carry packages when the pile threatened to topple over. I made sure her boss knew when she quietly went above and beyond. And when the stress finally spilled...
Back in 2006, I worked in international finance. Yes, right at the beginning of the economic collapse. And yes, at a company you would recognize. (It’s gone now. That tells you everything you need to know.) Company culture was hypercharged, mostly due to the Loan...
Business is more than profit—it’s about purpose. In this video, Erik Cooper, president of The Stone Table, shares how his family’s business journey led to the founding of CRF (Community Reinvestment Foundation) and ultimately The Stone Table. What started as one...
Europe, Gospel Access, and the Mission Field We Often Overlook Walking along the river in Prague, it’s easy to assume Europe is already “reached.” But as Larry Henderson—Regional Director for Europe—explains, the reality is far different. In many cities across Europe,...
In this unforgettable testimony, you’ll hear the journey of a soldier who carried unimaginable trauma, hatred, and grief after witnessing the death of lifelong friends—both at home and on the battlefield. His heart grew cold. His pain became armor. And bitterness...
What does your work really mean to God? At the Christian Business Breakfast, Erik Cooper unpacks the third pillar of the Missional Marketplace framework: Work and the Great Commandment. Too often we look to our careers for identity, security, and fulfillment—turning...