The Bible teaches that we are stewards of all we have. Everything, including “our” money, has been entrusted to us by God so we may faithfully steward it for His glory and our joy. This is true of each dollar (or pound, euro, shilling, or peso!) we have, whether we spend it today, save it for later, or give it away. Our financial choices should reflect our faith.
Read MoreWe strive to do our best, knowing that our best only happens when God does it with us.
Francis Schaeffer once said that it’s to the degree we do our work well, that we have an opportunity to witness and be heard. Excellence should be obvious and not need to be stated.
Read MoreSynergy Village started when Loren and Adele Funk invited homeless people to participate in a Christmas celebration. After singing carols and handing out gifts though, they found out that there was something more these people needed—homes.
Read MoreAre wealthy people greedier than others?
According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, wealth breeds greed and other vices:
The rich really are different from the rest of us, scientists have found—they are more apt to commit unethical acts because they are more motivated by greed.
Read MoreDid you consult the Bible before you bought into your investment portfolio?
That may seem like a strange question, but the Bible has a lot to say to Christians about how to manage investments with both financial and moral implications.
Read MoreSo much of investing is focused on the “how” and “where.” But for the Faith Driven Investor, the biggest question we can ask is “why?”
Read MoreThis week, we featured Christeen Rico on our podcast, and she gave us some great information about what Employee Resource Groups are and what it takes to form them. If you haven’t listened to her episode, it’s definitely worth checking out.
Read MoreIn his 13 years working at Sears’ world headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Ill., Michael Valleskey has survived recessions, manager changes, several rounds of layoffs and the Sears-Kmart merger of 2005.
So what has kept him going? His Christian faith — and his Christian co-workers.
Read MoreFaith-Based Employee Resource Groups. This term may be new to you, or it may be something you’re already participating in. Either way, this episode is for you. Christeen Rico is leading the conversation around ERGs, and what she shared in our conversation was both informative and insightful.
Read MoreFaith-based ERGs, once unheard of, are becoming more and more popular among companies on the cutting edge of diversity and inclusion. At Tanenbaum, we have advised many clients at all stages of the process—from deciding if the time is right to establish a faith-based ERG, to inclusive communications, to planning a launch event. Use these five tips as a starting point to creating a successful faith-based ERG at your company.
Read MoreThe simple truth is that where we create abundance, we decrease competition and increase cooperation. When we view resources as abundant as opposed to scarce, we create an environment where we can work together to do the most good.
Read MoreInspire Investing, a global leader in the faith-based, biblically responsible investing (BRI) movement, ranked as the 8th fastest growing firm in Financial Advisor Magazine’s (FA) annual “RIA Ranking” report. This marks the third consecutive year that Inspire has been recognized in the RIA Ranking of fastest growing firms.
Read MoreWhen Thomas Piketty’s Capital in the Twenty-First Century was published in English in 2014, the issue of income inequality was brought again to the forefront of a very heated discussion. More than three years later, the topic is still being discussed, and I’m glad.
Read MoreIn Scripture, when God’s people approach Him with their dreams and desires, He sometimes answers with an unexpected question: “What do you have in your hands?” In this short video, HOPE International explores how God invites His people, both in Scripture and today around the world, to play an active role in restoring brokenness.
Read MoreInvestments reward shareholders by increasing value (increased share price) and/or generating income (dividends). In short, we can refer to these as the economic benefits of ownership/financial returns from investments. A shareholder may be primarily interested in one or the other (value or income), or may want a healthy balance.
Read MoreInvestment capital affords the stakeholder with the opportunity to steward influence. Shareholders in both public and private companies can call investor relations with concerns, or advocate for the launch of faith-based employee resource groups (as now exist at Google, Apple, Facebook, SalesForce, Uber and other companies), or even advocate for chaplaincy in some form.
Read MoreA Princeton educated, Wall Street Financial Analyst lost millions in the 2007 financial crash. Watch to see how after much praying, fasting and support from her Fellowship of Companies for Christ International group, she rebounds to live out her life's calling to bring wealth creation and jobs to her native New Mexico.
Read MoreToday’s episode takes us to Silicon Valley connecting with Trae Stephens. You may have seen Trae on CNBC, or you may know him as one of the Partners at Founders Fund. It was an honor to have Trae on to share about his experiences—everything from his time in politics working for Congressmen and in Embassies to now working alongside Peter Thiel.
Read MoreAgainst all the striving of sustainable, responsible, and impact investors today, there still exists a strong, prevailing headwind: the popular belief that the purpose of business is to create wealth. To make profit. To maximize shareholder value.
Read MoreAdam didn’t create the Garden—he cultivated it. So, what has God put under your care? We believe that God owns it all—our finances, our influence, our everything. We will be held accountable for our faithfulness in stewarding His resources.
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