Can we be faithful without being fruitful? It is a crucial question for each one of us to ponder. When Jesus gathered his apprentices around him in the upper room the night before his crucifixion, he said something of great importance.
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At Access Ventures, they talk a lot about one-pocket investing and what it means for their organization.
And as they say themselves, we can’t do it all—no one can. Access Ventures partners with the Caprock Group as financial advocates for their values within the broader asset management system.
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Any conversation about real estate investment comes down to two words: risk and reward. All investments have both, but let’s talk about some rewards that go beyond just financial to an even more significant impact for the Kingdom of God.
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We believe that God speaks to us through His word and that all of Scripture is useful for instruction on how to formulate and execute an investment strategy. This includes our motive for investing well, the importance of saving, and how we might invest.
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Faith-based investors represent trillions of AUM and have a long history as pioneers in sustainable investing. However, despite leadership in responsible investing strategies such as shareholder advocacy, divestment, and negative screening, faith-based investors, as a whole, have yet to pursue major impact investing portfolios.
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Have you ever wondered what it looks like when HOPE invests in the dreams of families? This video will walk you through the process.
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We have all seen the various stereotypes of the Wall Street tycoon grinding the little guy under his thousand-dollar dress shoes on his way to the top. In the popular imagination, it is almost inconceivable to think that someone could obtain economic success or wealth without exploiting the vulnerable.
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We can’t think of a better place to start the Faith Driven Investor Podcast than with the great story of Apartment Life, led by Pete Kelly. Since 2000, Pete and his team have helped apartment owners care for residents by connecting them in relationships, which pays incredible dividends for everyone.
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No matter where we live or what our income is, we’re all familiar with feelings of loneliness. And for all of us, God is inviting us to step out of our isolation into relationships, into His family the Church. Discover the power of Christ-centered community to fight poverty and call us out of isolation into flourishing.
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“Jobs, not aid, are the most urgent need of these starving people,” I thought. We crouched on the dirt floor of a twelve-foot diameter grass hut in the Omo River Valley of Southern Ethiopia.
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There is nothing like the power of getting together. There's something catalytic about spending time praying for what God might do in this space. What started off as a small gathering of 30 friends we had to cap out at 175 leaders of the Faith Driven Investor gathering in Deer Valley, Utah for a day of prayer and shaping the conversation.
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On March 17 many people around the globe celebrate St. Patrick. He was a human trafficking victim in the 5th century, who became a missionary to the people and land (Ireland) where he was a slave.
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There are two commonly asked questions when the Christian Investment Forum introduces our mission of “Advancing the Awareness and Use of Biblically Responsible Investing“. They are “What is BRI?” and “Why should BRI be used?”.
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We’re so excited to finally launch the Faith Driven Investor podcast. Over the next several weeks, we’ll feature episodes tailored for fund managers, investors, business owners, and pastors who believe God owns it all and who care deeply about how we steward our investments for financial return and gospel-centered transformation.
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When we talk about investing, it’s easier to define what you don’t want to do. But it’s not just about avoiding the bad, right? Watch this video to learn about Business 360—a framework where you can look at how businesses engage with various stakeholder to make sure that you’re investing in ethical and positive organizations.
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Watch Helen Young Hayes tell the story of one of the hardest times in her faith—a time when she wasn’t hearing clearly from God—and the decision she had to make in this time. Her story of having a full-time job while staying committed to her husband and children is valuable for anyone struggling to balance work and family.
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Over the last few years, our paradigm about how best to provide financial support to organizations serving those in greatest need has been shaken up, if not blasted apart, by the notion of “impact investing.”
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A recent UBS Investor Watch study notes that a whopping 41% of business owners expect to exit their business within the next 5 years.
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From officially being coined as a term in 2006 to being named as Forbes' top trend in philanthropy for 2015 and 2016, impact investing is enjoying rapid growth. Philanthropy is changing quickly with donors increasingly looking to invest charitable capital in companies and charities that pursue impact alongside financial profit.
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Every organization has a What, a How, and a Why. Our What is wealth management and trust services. Our How is through experienced financial advisors building relationships and applying tools such as proprietary financial planning software, investment vehicles, and estate planning strategies.
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