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Lessons from Marketplace Ministry with Erik Cooper

Marketplace ministry and public square ministry share something in common–the belief that, as Christians, we should live out the gospel in every area of life. Rather than separating our faith into “sacred” and “secular” spheres, we should do all to the glory of God and apply our faith at home, at school, at work and in the public square (to name a few). Marketplace ministries likes The Stone Table are equipping Christians to “mobilize the marketplace for the mission of God and the world,” and I have been interested for some time in (1) the parallels between marketplace ministry and ministry in the public square and (2) what lessons I might learn from efforts in that ministry space. Here’s my conversation with Erik Cooper on that topic. Erik Cooper is the President of The Stone Table, a ministry that leverages business to create sustainable revenue for global missions work while serving the Church in the arena of faith and work. Erik spent 12 years in full-time ministry, both on staff at a large suburban church and as a church planter in a downtown urban context. In addition to his role at The Stone Table, he also serves as the Vice President of Community Reinvestment Foundation, a nonprofit real estate company that provides high-quality affordable housing all over Indiana while investing its profits into missions through The Stone Table. Key Takeaways: Erik’s new book, Missional Marketplace: Finding Your Everyday Work in God’s Eternal Plan, launched this week. You can pick up a copy here. How ministries can champion the call to full-time/vocational ministry while also equipping believers to frame their marketplace efforts as part of God’s plan. A fantastic example of how not to do the Christian life: a cafeteria lunch tray. Key ways The Stone Table is equipping Christians to impact the workplace. How the Community Reinvestment Foundation (the “business” side of his efforts) is able to dedicate 50% of its revenue to global missions. A discussion about ministry funding models, and the potential for business as mission to make up for generational giving trends. Why Christians should ask how they can fit their story into God’s great plans to redeem the world. The Stone Table’s unique (or at least new-to-me) approach of connecting church leaders, business leaders and foreign missionaries and then asking the church and business leaders to give with (rather than to) The Stone Table to missions project. How to utilize distance work opportunities to help foreign church plants or become a missionary without raising support. Why the American church must renew its heart for the nations amidst secularization in the US. Our website: https://www.goodcitizen.us Read our latest blog posts: https://bit.ly/2CGeaUh Follow Josh on Twitter:   / joshershberger   Listen to The Good Citizen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3eSdecC Listen to The Good Citizen on Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3kq8nmA Listen to The Good Citizen on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3k9xclz Listen to The Good Citizen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IvlEMN Persuasion Points Book: https://amzn.to/2OPTA6n The Bold Church Strategy Book: https://amzn.to/2WPMfs0 The Good Citizen Book: https://amzn.to/2SFOMmc Bulk order books directly from our website: https://www.goodcitizen.us/shop/ This video is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is being provided to church and ministry leaders with the understanding that The Good Citizen Project is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, tax, or other professional services. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Laws vary by jurisdiction, and the specific application of laws to particular facts requires the advice of an attorney.