Now in our third year of interest-free lending to small businesses in greater Austin, University United Methodist’s most valuable...
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Congregational Stories: Youth and Adults Combine to Complete 1K Bible Study in a One-Day Retreat
, Congregations, ResourcesLeaders from Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Naples, Florida, report this month on their highly successful intergenerational retreat, during which...
In October 2017, after nearly two years of study, prayer and planning, the Union Church in Waban, Massachusetts, officially...
More than two years ago, The Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal) in Ruxton, Maryland, launched its Micro-Lending Program....
The following is a story of Amazing Grace Lutheran Church in East Baltimore and its 1K Churches ministry...
Congregational Stories: Micro-loan Curriculum by University United Methodist Church
, Congregations, ResourcesIn 2016, University United Methodist began offering interest-free micro-loans of up to $1,000 to existing small businesses and start-ups in...
Congregational Stories: This is What Discovering God’s Economy Looks Like
, Congregations, ResourcesCriterion Institute’s develops congregational guides and support in an initiative to build a base of congregations and individuals committed...
Swapping stories is how we make friends. It is also how we learn from one another and build community....
Congregations Stories: Emmanuel Lutheran’s Micro-lending Initiative Part II
, Congregations, Resources, Social Change LeadersFrom Mountaintop through the Valley of Implementation Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Naples, FL conducted its first 1K micro-lending retreat in...
1K Churches: Congregations Using Finance for Social Change
, UncategorizedAt the Clinton Global Initiative in 2012 we launched a campaign to have churches invest in small businesses in their...
“I love your materials!” That is a direct quote from Marlene Kroeker on a call with Criterion Institute via...
Solomon Community Temple United Methodist Church is a small black congregation that sits amid Milwaukee’s north side. What Solomon...
Meet Rev. Philip Waite, a new friend of Criterion Institute, who has a passion for connecting faith and finance...
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