Joy Anderson, President of the Criterion Institute and a mentor at the Unreasonable Institute and Praxis Labs, spoke at a Pastor's Breakfast on the topic of social investment and God's economy. The following interviews focus on her 1K Churches initiative, including 5 distinct investment pathways that churches can use to become more involved in investing in micro-businesses in their communities.
In the first video, Joy addresses:
- Economics and the Missio Dei
- The Church as an economic being
- Common barriers that keep the church from engaging the economic principles expressed in Scripture
- Practical steps churches can take to invest in the economic health of their communities
Q & A with Joy Anderson
Local Denver pastors respond to Joy's presentation. Topics addressed:
- What are the primary issues keeping the local church from engaging their communities economically?
- The strategic nature of community banking
- Practical ways congregations can support the economic health of their communities
