Missional Enterprise

Missional Enterprise is a concept that blends the mission of the church with the principles of business and entrepreneurship. Join Simon and Ross as they speak with Sarah Louise Martin who is the Regional Director of Community for Europe & U.K. with Faith Driven Entrepreneur, as they discuss the themes of Missional Enterprise and how it relates to the church and mission in the modern world.

Notes on Resources:

The Deeply Formed Life - Rich Villodas

Faith Driven Entrepreneur Website / Podcast - https://faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/

Christian Social Innovation - Gregory Jones

Brave Cities - Hugh Halter

The Secret Business Practices of the Trappist Monks - August Turak

Forge Course - https://www.forgeireland.com/training/

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