Tom Paino is the first man I ever called Pastor. To this day, I still can’t call him Tom. It just doesn’t feel right. He’s Pastor Tom, a title of respect that forever belongs attached to his name. His voice is as familiar to me as my own family. From the time I was a...
My dad grew up in a poor pastor’s home. My grandfather pastored small Assemblies of God churches all up and down the east coast of the United States. Sometimes the church had actual money for his salary and sometimes they would have to pay him in chickens. Live...
We love hearing (and sharing) stories from the field. It helps us to see that this is more than just an idea, but that real people are being touched each and every day by those who are on the "front lines." This is a short story from our good friends at Live Dead:...
This week we sat down with Anca Enache from Agency Boon, located in Bucharest, Romania, to hear more of her marketplace ministry story. What she shares with us is a powerful message we all need to hear about how we see our work and our ministry. Agency Boon is doing...
This suburban boy from middle America just spent a day in the middle of nowhere. If you know anything about The Stone Table, you know we have a huge passion for the unreached places in the world. We leverage our resources, often through business as mission (BAM), to...
Chuck E. Cheese is a casino for kids. Debate me if you want, but I firmly believe the trail of ownership for this gambling franchise masquerading as a pizza place will lead you straight to Caesar’s Palace, The Mirage, and MGM Grand. The bright flashing lights. The...
Is It Possible To Find Meaning In Our Daily Work? This week Erik Cooper, The Stone Table President, shares that after speaking on Faith and Work with a number of churches, pastors, and business leaders, they all echoed the same idea: they want their work to be...
Every few weeks I find myself in the same dilemma. Entering a place far from my Christian upbringing right in the middle of my neighborhood. The atmosphere is different from anything I’ve ever known. A staunch golden buddha greets each guest as they enter. Adding to...
Incredible things are happening in certain parts of the Middle East. There is a true awakening taking place amongst Muslims, a sovereign move of God like we’ve never seen in our lifetime. In one strategic area you would know well, Muslims are coming to Jesus in mass...
Will There Be Work In Heaven? Childhood cartoons would have us believe eternity consists of floating around on clouds playing a harp all day. So, what does work look like in Heaven? Is there work at all? Here are some thoughts on a fascinating question.
https://youtu.be/nu1yCnW7ifI We've all heard stories of incredible faith, the kind that puts you back in your chair, but not often are you in the room with those people. Recently, David Tripple, of Covenant Christian High School, had the humbling opportunity to visit...
https://youtu.be/u9SbQBbztis What do you do when you know for a fact that God has called you to a certain type of work, but then one day it all goes away. The dream dies and you are left questioning if you ever really heard God in the first place. How do you walk...
https://youtu.be/z5-oruLXdIc Here at The Stone Table we believe that there is no sacred secular divide. We honestly believe that your work matters and that it can be used to worship God and serve your fellow man. Work isn't punishment for the fall and together we can...