David Rupert
Be Rich Toward God

This post highlights the work of Peak Financial Management, a presenting sponsor at a past February’s “Business for the Common Good” event. Many thanks to Peak Financial for their generous support! For some, financial planning sounds like something reserved for those with mounds of money and investment savvy. But for Nick Wolverton of Peak Financial […]

Patrick Riley
How to Keep Going in 2018

On the Friday before New Year’s, I came into the office with no one here. (I tell the team to take a “holiday, holiday” where no one works between Christmas and New Years—it’s amazingly refreshing for all of us.) And coming in gave me a chance to plan out my calendar perfectly. You should see […]

Tim Macready
Integrating Faith Into the Way We Invest

As Chief Investment Officer of a Christian pension fund, it occurs to me frequently that 25,000 Australians have entrusted their retirement savings to us. This is a substantial responsibility. Our beneficiaries trust that we will work to the utmost of our abilities to ensure they are well-provided for so they can live a fruitful and […]

“DealMakers”: A Documentary Look at Labor and Hope in America

I often imagine what collective impact between business leaders, churches, government, nonprofits and ministries might look like. What would it look like for us partner together to make a permanent, generational impact on American society?When it comes to work, in many ways, our society is hemorrhaging. The labor participation rate for men age 24-55 is […]

Laura Bernero
“Be At Peace With All Men”

Earlier this year, I had a chance to sit down with Rachel Anderson and Shannon Allen, two lawyers whose paths crossed several years ago as they sought a new way to practice law and serve families facing deep relational conflict. They founded Anderson Allen LLC, a Christian mediation firm that uses Biblical principles to guide […]

Jeff Haanen, Laura Bernero
Video: The Purpose of Business Today

On June 15, church and business leaders from across the region – as well as speakers from around the country – gathered at “For Whose Glory: Exploring Faithful Practice in Life, Leadership & Business.” It was an honor to see partners, peers and thought leaders join us for discussion and deep questions. For instance, in […]

Jeff Haanen
Local leaders ask: “For Whose Glory?”

On June 15, church and business leaders from across the region – as well as speakers from around the country – gathered at “For Whose Glory: Exploring Faithful Practice in Life, Leadership & Business.”This Denver Institute event called to mind the unique challenges and opportunities that followers of Christ face when engaging in business practice […]

Laura Bernero
Video: Apprenticeship in Action

Karla Nugent, chief business development officer of Denver-based Weifield Group, and CEO Seth Anderson know the business of connections – both electrical and otherwise. The executives were starting to interact with nonprofits in the Denver community as they built their philanthropy as a company several years ago. From those connections, they realized that many graduates […]

Brian Gray
Top Five Books to Read with Businesspeople in Your Congregation

One of the keys to preparing your people to walk with God in every area of life is understanding their day-t0-day life, especially the hours they spend at work. Don’t assume you understand the unique pressures and opportunities they face. Reading a book, or excerpts of a book, together can deepen your understanding and spark meaningful conversation. […]

Helen Young Hayes
Work Works

In 1964, Lyndon B. Johnson instituted America’s War on Poverty.  Since then, American taxpayers have spent trillions on anti-poverty programs.1 Despite vast resources dedicated to fighting poverty, the U.S. appears to be losing the battle.  Today, some 43 million Americans fall under the poverty line; an estimated 30 million Americans are underemployed or unemployed.2  Meanwhile, […]

Max Anderson
Part II: Is Silicon Valley Immoral?

This is the second half of a piece republished with permission from Medium.com. Find the first installment here.Is Silicon Valley Immoral?Second verse, same as the first.If you think Harvard is an immoral place you probably think Silicon Valley is too, given the preponderance of HBS alumni in positions of leadership. The valley’s self-image is the nerdy […]

Max Anderson
Part I: Is Harvard Business School Immoral?

Let’s do a morality thought experiment. Suppose you are a junior in college and just got a job as an investment banker in New York City. You’re excited because the job was hard to get and pays a lot of money. It comes with all these perks — free dinner, free car service home instead of the […]