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SUMMARY:Lunch + Learn: Wisdom Over Wealth
DESCRIPTION:Scripture is not often considered as a source of wisdom when making financial decisions\, yet it is rich with financial principles\, from Genesis to Revelation. \nOn Tuesday\, March 11\, John Cortines\, Director of Grantmaking at Maclellan Foundation\, will share and discuss a key passage on wisdom and wealth from Ecclesiastes. From this book packed full of wisdom\, we’ll discover what and who biblical financial wisdom is. \nThis Lunch + Learn is sponsored by SmartBank. \nAbout John Cortines\nJohn Cortines oversees the Maclellan Foundation’s global granting\, leading a team that speaks 30+ languages and works in every corner of the globe. John began his career as a Petroleum Engineer with Chevron. While at Harvard Business School\, he encountered a radical call from God to reframe his perspective on generosity and shift his career into the nonprofit sector\, where he has held various leadership roles for the past 10 years. \nJohn’s books include God and Money (2016)\, True Riches (2019)\, and Wisdom Over Wealth (forthcoming\, 2025)\, which together have over 70\,000 copies in circulation. \nJohn lives in Tennessee with his lovely wife Megan and their six children\, where they homeschool and homestead. In his free time\, John enjoys writing and speaking\, serving on various boards\, and building farm fences. He holds a MBA\, MS in Geophysics\, and BS in Chemical Engineering. \nAbout the series\nJames 3 tells us “wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving\, considerate\, submissive\, full of mercy and good fruit\, impartial and sincere.” James also tells us “if any of you lacks wisdom\, you should ask God\, who gives generously to all without finding fault\, and it will be given to you.” But how do we actually receive and live this out in our workplace? How does the wisdom of God affect our practical daily decisions? \nIn our 2024-25 Lunch + Learn series we will be looking at what it means to lean into wisdom in our vocational lives. We will look at: \n\nWhat does it look like to seek wisdom in job/career transitions?\nHow do we lean into wisdom in daily decisions in the workplace?\nHow does wisdom change how we posture ourselves in the world?\nWhat are practices we can build into our work rhythms that help to lead with wisdom?
URL:https://faithcoop.org/event/lunch-learn-wisdom-over-wealth/
LOCATION:The Lantern\, 757 E. Martin Luther King Boulevard\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37403
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T083000
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SUMMARY:Pastor & Entrepreneur Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Conference for Pastors to Connect to Entrepreneurs and Unleash them to be Fully Alive in their Business\, Church\, and Cities.  \nEntrepreneurs are all around you.\nIn today’s side hustle and gig economy\, as many as 20% of church attendees consider themselves entrepreneurially minded\, according to a study conducted by Barna and Faith Driven Entrepreneur. More than likely\, pastors have 10\, 20\, or 30+ entrepreneurs in their congregation at this very moment. And yet\, less than 1 percent of entrepreneurs are being discipled in their work. Millions of Christ-following business leaders and founders feel alone\, misunderstood\, and disheartened. Many have mortgaged their future to pursue God’s call for them to create. They’ve staked their very livelihood on their big idea. but this pressure causes many to sleepwalk on their journey of faith. \nWhat if the Church was a go-to for entrepreneurs to find support and affirmation?\nFewer people are coming inside the church for answers\, but it doesn’t mean they’ve stopped searching. They’re still building community\, but they’re connecting in the workplace. According to a recent Gallup Poll\, small businesses are trusted 9x more than politicians and 2x more than churches. Every day\, the people around us where we live and work are looking to entrepreneurs for leadership. How entrepreneurs build and invest shapes culture. They can be sources of brokenness or instruments of redemption. Research from Faith Driven partners worldwide shows entrepreneurs who come alive in their faith and work tend to become more committed and generous partners in the work the church is doing. How beautiful a vision of entrepreneurs partnering with the church to spread the gospel! \nRegister for this 2-hour conference on February 20\, hosted by Faith Driven Entrepreneur\, to be inspired and equipped with practical tools to become an outpost for business leaders in your community.
URL:https://faithcoop.org/event/pastor-entrepreneur-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Faith Co-Op\, 1805 Bailey Ave\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37404\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch + Learn: Gaining Daily Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:As Christians\, we know that Godly wisdom is an important part of our faith. But how do we 1) receive wisdom and 2) continually grow in that wisdom on a daily basis? \nWe’re excited to have Courtney Doctor\, Director of Women’s Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition\, share her experiences\, learnings\, and reflections on what part we play in laying hold of this wisdom God offers us in Christ. We hope to see you there! \nThis Lunch + Learn is sponsored by Elder’s Ace Hardware. \nAbout Courtney Doctor\nCourtney Doctor received an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary and currently serves as the Director of Women’s Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition. She is a Bible teacher and author of From Garden to Glory as well as several Bible studies including In View of God’s Mercies\, Behold and Believe\, and Remember your Joy. Courtney and her husband Craig have four children and five beautiful grandchildren. \nAbout the series\nJames 3 tells us “wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving\, considerate\, submissive\, full of mercy and good fruit\, impartial and sincere.” James also tells us “if any of you lacks wisdom\, you should ask God\, who gives generously to all without finding fault\, and it will be given to you.” But how do we actually receive and live this out in our workplace? How does the wisdom of God affect our practical daily decisions? \nIn our 2024-25 Lunch + Learn series we will be looking at what it means to lean into wisdom in our vocational lives. We will look at: \n\nWhat does it look like to seek wisdom in job/career transitions?\nHow do we lean into wisdom in daily decisions in the workplace?\nHow does wisdom change how we posture ourselves in the world?\nWhat are practices we can build into our work rhythms that help to lead with wisdom?
URL:https://faithcoop.org/event/lunch-learn-gaining-daily-wisdom/
LOCATION:First Things First\, 1427 Williams St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37408\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T113000
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SUMMARY:Lunch + Learn: Wise at Work: Extending God's Glory in All of Life
DESCRIPTION:If the wisdom of God is embedded in the universe\, then we have opportunities to exercise Godly wisdom in every area of life. What does this mean for our lives in the workplace\, be it in making basic ethical decisions or the way in which we lead our teams? \nJoin K.A. Ellis as we create a biblical foundation together to find God’s wisdom in our workplaces and develop strategies to see others to grow in wisdom\, grace\, and the knowledge of the Creator of the Universe Who is Wisdom Himself. We hope to see you there! \nThis Lunch + Learn is sponsored by Silberman Group. \nAbout K.A. Ellis\nK.A Ellis’ areas of interest include World Christianity and Ethics\, and she’s passionate about preparing the next generations to live faithfully under anti-Christian hostility. Her research areas include Bible\, theology\, ethics\, human rights and global religious freedom\, and has spoken and written often on Christian endurance under persecution. \nMrs. Ellis teaches and disciples young people at her local church on Bible and Global Christianity\, and is the Director of the Edmiston Center at Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta\, Georgia. She is also the Robert Cannada Fellow in World Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary. \nAbout the series\nJames 3 tells us “wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving\, considerate\, submissive\, full of mercy and good fruit\, impartial and sincere.” James also tells us “if any of you lacks wisdom\, you should ask God\, who gives generously to all without finding fault\, and it will be given to you.” But how do we actually receive and live this out in our workplace? How does the wisdom of God affect our practical daily decisions? \nIn our 2024-25 Lunch + Learn series we will be looking at what it means to lean into wisdom in our vocational lives. We will look at: \n\nWhat does it look like to seek wisdom in job/career transitions?\nHow do we lean into wisdom in daily decisions in the workplace?\nHow does wisdom change how we posture ourselves in the world?\nWhat are practices we can build into our work rhythms that help to lead with wisdom?
URL:https://faithcoop.org/event/lunch-learn-wise-at-work-extending-gods-glory/
LOCATION:The Feed\, 201 W. Main St.\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Faith Driven Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:The life of an entrepreneur is full of many joys but also numerous challenges. There is opportunity to create meaningful products and services for others\, but often times there can be feelings of extreme loneliness. There is the chance to provide life changing work for employees\, but also the burden of meeting financial quotas. Founders can earn the praise of the public\, while at the same time the fiduciary scrutiny of investors. The ups and downs of this journey can feel isolating and often discouraging with no clear person to share the struggle with. Christians working in this space are not immune to these challenges. Understanding how to trust God in this journey can feel daunting. \nWith this in mind\, Faith Co-Op is partnering with Faith Driven Entrepreneur to host quarterly gatherings for founders\, freelance workers\, investors\, and those in the startup space. The desire for these events is to create regular opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors to network\, make new connections\, and hear encouraging stories of how God is faithful even in the ups and downs of the business journey. \nThe next networking event is Wednesday\, November 13 from 5-7pm at the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga. We will provide drinks\, snacks\, and the space to meet and share stories with other entrepreneurs who are navigating what it means to lead an endeavor while also faithfully following Christ. \nWe are excited to have Antonio Tate\, owner of Party Bites Kitchen + Catering\, as our speaker. Antonio and his wife will talk about the importance of stewarding their businesses for the sake of others\, and how being faithful with a little has helped them be faithful as the business has grown. \nWe hope you will make time to join us for a time of networking and encouragement.
URL:https://faithcoop.org/event/faith-driven-networking-event/
LOCATION:Urban League\, 401 E M.L. King Blvd. Suite 301\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T170000
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SUMMARY:Women\, Work\, & Calling
DESCRIPTION:Women\, Work\, & Calling is a movement of individuals and organizations passionate about equipping Christian women for godly influence in public life. \nEvery year\, Women\, Work\, & Calling hosts an annual event to inspire and empower women that are passionate about combining faith\, influence\, and femininity as they love God and serve others through their work. This year\, Faith Co-Op will be a host site for the conference with a livestream of the event at our office here in Chattanooga. \nTickets are $35 and include lunch\, coffee\, and the full event livestream from 11am to 5pm. Check out the speaker line up here! \nReasons to attend the conference:\n\nExplore rich principles of the Christian faith combined with the latest research about work. WW&C combines belief\, spirit\, and practice to integrate personal and professional growth.\nHear from practitioners leading across industries. WW&C platforms a different kind of “influencer”: women working in the corporate sector\, healthcare\, real estate development\, education\, government\, nonprofits\, and more.\nGrow in your leadership. WW&C is passionate about equipping women for lasting influence\, to bring Christ’s life and hope to workplaces\, industries\, and communities.\nBuild your network. You’ll connect with like-minded women throughout the day right here in Chattanooga and gathering across the country as well.\n\nWe hope you’ll join us!
URL:https://faithcoop.org/event/women-work-calling/
LOCATION:Faith Co-Op\, 1805 Bailey Ave\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37404\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T113000
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SUMMARY:Lunch + Learn: Finding Wisdom Between the Sacred and Secular
DESCRIPTION:James 3 tells us “wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving\, considerate\, submissive\, full of mercy and good fruit\, impartial and sincere.” James also tells us “if any of you lacks wisdom\, you should ask God\, who gives generously to all without finding fault\, and it will be given to you.” But how do we actually receive and live this out in our workplace? How does the wisdom of God affect our practical daily decisions? \nIn our 2024-25 Lunch + Learn series we will be looking at what it means to lean into wisdom in our vocational lives. We will look at: \n\nWhat does it look like to seek wisdom in job/career transitions?\nHow do we lean into wisdom in daily decisions in the workplace?\nHow does wisdom change how we posture ourselves in the world?\nWhat are practices we can build into our work rhythms that help to lead with wisdom?\n\n \nIn our first luncheon in the series\, we are honored to have Shannon Greer\, owner of Mayfly Coffee and Cadence Coffee and pastor of RiverChurch Chattanooga\, share how he has learned to see Jesus in the ordinary\, sharing insights from his recent book Behind The Bar\, a compilation of stories and lessons learned from his customers at the coffee shop. \nWe hope you’ll join us as we begin to look at practical stories of people leading with wisdom in their work contexts. Tickets are $15 and include lunch!
URL:https://faithcoop.org/event/lunch-learn-finding-wisdom-between-the-sacred-and-secular/
LOCATION:The Feed\, 201 W. Main St.\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T120000
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SUMMARY:Faith Driven Entrepreneur
DESCRIPTION:8-Week Foundation Group\nJoin a global movement dedicated to helping Christ-following entrepreneurs fulfill their God-given call to create. Through the resources of the global Faith Driven Entrepreneur organization\, Faith Co-Op hosts local foundation groups that gather kingdom-minded entrepreneurs in Chattanooga and equips them to walk the journey of entrepreneurship together. \nABOUT THE GROUP: \n\nMeetings are 1 hour/week for 8 weeks\nGroups consists of 10-15 people\nWatch video stories of real life entrepreneurs each week and discuss learnings and challenges\nLearn what it means to embrace your call to create and fulfill God’s purpose for your life and work\n\nNo Cost. No Catch. Journey with 10-15 other Entrepreneurs through the 8-week Study. \nDon’t Journey Alone. Find your Community. \nNot sure this group is for you? Hear from past participants about why they recommend joining a group and walking through this free course with community.
URL:https://faithcoop.org/event/faith-driven-entrepreneur/
LOCATION:The Arena\, 1271 Market St. B\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T153000
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SUMMARY:The Posture of Our Politics
DESCRIPTION:Exploring What Gospel-Centered Political Engagement Looks Like\nAs we approach the 2024 presidential election our country is in an extremely polarized climate. According to a Pew Research Center study in 2019\, “85% of Americans say that politics in the U.S. has become less respectful\, fact-based\, and substantive.” Conflicting political ideologies have left many citizens (and Christians) forced to decide which extreme party to align with. For others\, this polarization has caused them to disengage fully from the political process. Another Pew Research Center study conducted in 2023 found that “nearly two-thirds of Americans (65%) say they always or often feel exhausted when thinking about politics\, while 55% feel angry.” \nAs Christians\, our ultimate allegiance is not to this world and our eternal citizenship is not found in any earthly country. But even in this place of being a sojourn\, God calls us to care about the political process. Jeremiah 29:7 commands the people of God to “seek the peace and prosperity of the city” where they are placed. The Bible makes it clear that politics will be part of the Christian life (Rom. 13:2\, 1 Tim. 2:1-2)\, but this can leave us with big questions about what it means to actively engage today. \nThat’s why we’re gathering Christians from different denominations\, professions\, ethnicities\, and political ideologies to have a gospel-driven conversation on what it means to posture ourselves in ways where we can engage the political process with faithfulness and also love one another in the midst of differences. With special guests Michael Wear\, Kaitlyn Schiess\, Justin Giboney\, Micah Fries\, and more\, we’ll spend the day discussing how our political engagement is forming us spiritually. \nJoin us on August 23\, 2024\, for a day of discussion on the posture of our political engagement as a Christian\, that we may approach this election year with unity as the body of Christ\, even among differences and disagreements\, and with confidence because we know the end of the Gospel story – that God will restore all things to himself. \nGET TICKETS\n  \nKeynote Speakers\n \nMichael Wear\nMicheal Wear is founder\, president\, and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life\, a nonpartisan\, nonprofit institution based in the nation’s capital with the mission to contend for the credibility of Christian resources in public life\, for the public good. He has served as a trusted resource and advisor for a range of civic leaders on matters of faith and public life for the last fifteen years\, including as a White House and presidential campaign staffer. Wear previously led Public Square Strategies\, a consulting firm he founded that helps religious organizations\, political organizations\, businesses and others effectively navigate the rapidly changing American religious and political landscape. He is the author of “The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life\,” which argues that the kind of people we are has much to do with the kind of politics and public life we will have. \n  \n \nKaitlyn Schiess\nKaitlyn Schiess is an author\, speaker\, and perpetual theology student. She is the author of The Ballot and the Bible (Brazos\, 2023) and The Liturgy of Politics (IVP\, 2020)\, and her writing has appeared in Christianity Today\, The New York Times\, Christ and Pop Culture\, RELEVANT\, and Sojourner. She is a co-host and Senior Editor of the Holy Post podcast. She has a ThM in systematic theology from Dallas Theological Seminary and is currently a doctoral student in theology at Duke Divinity School. \n  \n \nJustin Giboney\nJustin Giboney is an ordained minister\, attorney\, political strategist in Atlanta\, GA. As the co-founder and president of the AND Campaign\, a Christian civic organization\, Justin focuses on the intersection between faith and politics. In 2012 and 2016 Georgia’s 5th congressional district elected him as a delegate for the Democratic National Convention. He’s the co-author of Compassion (&) Conviction – The AND Campaign’s Guide to Faithful Civic Engagement and his work has been featured in publications such as the New York Times and Christianity Today. \n  \n \nMicah Fries\nMicah Fries (pronounced Freeze) is the Director of Engagement at Glocal.net and the Director of Programs at the Multi-Faith Neighbor’s Network. He has served as a Senior Pastor in Tennessee & Missouri\, at LifeWay Christian Resources in Nashville\, TN\, as a Christian minister in Burkina Faso\, West Africa and as a frequent speaker in churches and conferences. He holds a Master of Divinity from Midwestern Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from The Baptist College of Florida. Micah is currently a Ph.D. student at Southeastern Seminary. Micah is married to Tracy\, and father to Sarah Grace\, Kessed Noel and Haddon. \nMicah is the co-editor and an author of Islam & North America: Loving our Muslim Neighbors. He has also authored Leveling the Church and a commentary volume on Haggai and Zephaniah in the Christ-Centered Commentary Series. Micah is an adjunct professor in the Clamp Divinity School at Anderson University. \nGET TICKETS\n  \nFeatured Local Speakers\n \nLakweshia Ewing\nLakweshia is the CEO and Lead Principle of Unlearn Everything and Live. With over 25 years of experience\, Ewing has been ministering\, advising\, mentoring and coaching individuals and organizations through various personal\, professional and institutional development experiences. With a passion for living every day to the fullest\, she is committed to supporting individuals and organizations around the world as they strive toward their goals. She has impacted thousands of lives with her universal message of “Unlearn Everything and Live”. Lakweshia works to dissect professional and personal life concepts\, shift mindsets and create movements that will impact the world forever. LIVE YOUR LEGACY. \n  \n \nTodd Womack\nTodd Womack is the president and CEO of Bridge Public Affairs and former chief of staff and staff director for U.S. Senator Bob Corker\, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Womack’s focus as Bridge president and CEO is helping clients navigate the nexus of policy\, politics and strategy in successfully achieving their state\, national and international business objectives. \n \nCandy Johnson\nJohnson’s professional experience includes nearly two decades of leadership in nonprofit\, government\, education and various civic roles. Her most recent role started in 2021\, when Johnson was named the first female President and CEO for the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga (ULGC). \nBefore joining the Urban League\, she served as a senior advisor to Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke\, where she acted as a member of the mayor’s senior leadership team. Johnson has also worked as an independent consultant focusing on nonprofit organizations\, strategic planning\, diversity and inclusion\, resource development\, and education equity advocacy. Johnson holds a bachelor’s degree in public management from Austin Peay State University and a master’s degree in public administration from Murray State University. \n  \n \nMarco Pérez\nMarco Pérez is the Founder of Prospera Strategies\, a small business and nonprofit consulting firm helping clients create sustainable prosperity. Marco ran and was elected for the Hamilton County Schools Board in 2020. He is the husband of Leah for 27 years\, and father of three daughters. He attends Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church.
URL:https://faithcoop.org/event/the-posture-of-our-politics/
LOCATION:Restoration Southside\, 3146 Broad Street\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37408\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Book Clubs
DESCRIPTION:We have three separate book discussions this summer and we’d love for you to join us! With all of the joys that summer brings — longer days\, pool parties\, vacations — the lack of routine can be both relaxing and daunting. If you’re looking for a way to stay connected with community\, we encourage you to sign up for one of the book discussions below. \n  \nWomen\, Work\, & Calling by Joanna Meyer\n\nMonday evenings from 6-7pm at the Faith Co-Op office (1805 Bailey Ave)\n5-week discussion starting June 24 through July 22\nLed by Megan Cassell\n\n  \nThe Wise Leader by Uli Chi\n\nTuesdays from 12-1pm at the Faith Co-Op office (1805 Bailey Ave)\n5-week discussion starting June 25 through July 30 (with a break for the week of July 4th)\nLed by Jonathan Ingraham\n\n  \nAI in the Workplace (a topical discussion)\n\nThursday from 12-1pm at the Faith Co-Op office (1805 Bailey Ave)\n4-week discussion starting July 11 through August 1\nLed by Dr. Ben Mitchell
URL:https://faithcoop.org/event/summer-books-clubs/
LOCATION:TBD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch + Learn: Who is My Neighbor in Remote Work
DESCRIPTION:Last fall we started a new Lunch + Learn series focused on what it means to love our neighbor in our vocational lives. Leaders across marketing\, finance\, food and hospitality\, and parks and rec have all shared with us specific practices they’ve built into their work setting to care for people around them and live out the command to love their neighbor. \nWe invite you to join us for our final conversation of the 2023-24 Lunch + Learn series\, “Who is my neighbor?” on May 9th. We’re honored to close out the series with David and Natalie Martin\, co-founders of Heed Public Relations\, and Joseph Schlabs\, director at Wizardly and owner of Cinderella Wedding Co. David\, Natalie\, and Joseph all work remotely and know both the joys and frustrations of being a remote employee. We’ll hear how their faith shapes their posture of love in the workplace and what it means to each of them to love their neighbor in their daily work. \nWe hope to see you on May 9th at Cadence Coffee (downtown) from 11:30am – 1:00pm. Tickets are $15 and include lunch.
URL:https://faithcoop.org/event/lunch-learn-who-is-my-neighbor-in-remote-work/
LOCATION:Cadence Coffee\, 11 E 7th Street\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lunch + Learn: Who is My Neighbor in Parks and Recreation?
DESCRIPTION:In Mark 12:29-30\, Jesus tells us that the two greatest commandments are to “love God and love our neighbor.” Oftentimes when Christians apply this passage it only encompasses their personal life. In this Lunch + Learn series we’ll be looking at what it means to love our neighbor in our vocational lives. Our hope is that God will use stories of faithful women and men across our city to inspire imagination for what living out your Christian identity in the workplace could look like. In this series we’ll explore topics like: \n\nWho is my neighbor in the workplace?\nWhat does love look like in a corporate setting?\nWhat are practices I can build into my work to live out these truths?\n\nIn this next Lunch + Learn\, we are honored to have with us JK Willis\, Founder of Kind Hearts Community\, an organization focused on spreading kindness through play\, education and community\, and Scott Martin\, Administrator for Chattanooga’s Department of Parks & Outdoors. \nWe invite you to bring a friend and join us at Coolidge Park for an interactive discussion as we think about what it looks like to love our neighbors in our parks and public spaces. We’ll see you on April 17th at 11:30am! Lunch is included with purchase of a ticket. \nAbout the speakers:\n\nJK Willis\nJK ‘GM’ Willis is the visionary founder behind Kind Hearts Community Inc.\, a non-profit organization on a mission to spread kindness through play\, education\, and community engagement. With a profound belief in the power of inclusive play spaces\, JK envisions parks as essential resources and natural classrooms. Ensuring they are accessible\, so all abilities can come together in the universal language of play – the essence of true kindness! \nFollow JK on Instagram: @kindheartscommunity and @jkthegm \n \nScott Martin\nScott Martin is the Administrator for Chattanooga’s Department of Parks & Outdoors. Before this\, he was the founding Director of River Heritage Conservancy\, Inc\, the conservancy creating ORIGIN Park on the North Shore of the Falls of the Ohio. Scott has been part of teams in Idaho\, Virginia\, and Kentucky that have created some of our nation’s largest new public park and urban open space conservation systems. \nHe is presently a member of the Executive Board for World Urban Parks. In this role he has delivered talks on urban park and conservation systems to audiences in Australia\, Canada\, Europe\, and Mexico. His work has been featured in the Australasia Parks and Leisure Journal\, Landscape Architecture Magazine\, Virginia Review\, the National Association for Olmsted Parks\, National Geographic\, Creative Mornings\, and the global “Nature in Cities Network”. Scott holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Boise State University (Go Broncos!)\, and was elected a Fellow in the American Academy for Parks & Recreation Administration in 2021. He and his wife\, Jennifer\, live in Chattanooga with their two marginally well-behaved Dalmatians. They enjoy birding\, hiking\, and whitewater kayaking. \nScott can be followed on social media at: \n\nLinkedIn: scott-martin-945930b7/\nTwitter: @smartin_scott
URL:https://faithcoop.org/event/lunch-learn-who-is-my-neighbor-in-parks-and-recreation/
LOCATION:Walker Pavilion at Coolidge Park\, 120 River Street\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch + Learn: Who is My Neighbor in Human Resources?
DESCRIPTION:In Mark 12:29-30\, Jesus tells us that the two greatest commandments are to “love God and love our neighbor.” Oftentimes when Christians apply this passage it only encompasses their personal life. In this Lunch + Learn series we’ll be looking at what it means to love our neighbor in our vocational lives. We will look at: \n\nWho is my neighbor in the workplace?\nWhat does love look like in a corporate setting?\nWhat are practices I can build into my work to live out these truths?\n\nTo kick off the first Lunch + Learn of 2024\, we are honored to have Karis Tucker\, Network HR Manager at Kenco\, and Angela Sharps\, VP of HR at Bridges Consumer Healthcare\, share about how their faith shapes the way they love and serve their teams. \nWe invite you to join us for a time of connection and conversation around practical ways that people in our city are living into Jesus’ teaching in their work context. \nNot in HR? You’re still invited! Our hope in these conversations is that God will use stories of faithful women and men across our city to inspire imagination for what living out your Christian identity in the workplace could look like. \nWe hope to see you March 5 at 11:30am. Please get tickets in advance with the link below.
URL:https://faithcoop.org/event/lunch-learn-who-is-my-neighbor-in-human-resources/
LOCATION:The Feed\, 201 W. Main St.\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T140000
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SUMMARY:Faith Driven Investor Conference
DESCRIPTION:A Conference for Those Looking to Use Their Capital for Good\nIf you look\, you can see a movement growing. Around the world and across industries people are seeing what can happen when they let their faith shape their investing. The movement isn’t new\, but it is accelerating. Leaders from every corner of the earth are using capital to shape their communities\, cities\, and nations. \nGod is calling us to steward our capital for his glory and the good of others. And for too long we’ve created a divide between our charitable giving and our investment portfolios. But what if God is calling us to a more holistic view of stewardship where all that we deploy aligns with his will? \nJoin us here in Chattanooga for a local watch party of the Faith Driven Investor annual conference on January 24th from 11:30am – 2:00pm. The conference will outline a threefold framework for investors that empowers them to build\, give\, and invest with different types of capital coming from the same pocket. Together\, we’ll learn that God really owns it all and we can begin to invest in light of that reality. We’ll wrestle with what it looks like to steward the resources God has entrusted us with to bring good to the world and glory to God. \nWe’d love for you to join us as we gather here in Chattanooga at Keel Point on Main Street. As we gather together\, we’ll look to answer three main questions: \n\nWhat is Faith Driven Investing?\nWhat does it look like in various fields?\nHow do we get involved?\n\nRegister for the Chattanooga watch party below. We encourage you to invite a friend or two and join us as we look at faith driven investing and how we can make an impact with our capital here in the city.
URL:https://faithcoop.org/event/faith-driven-investor-conference/
LOCATION:Keel Point\, 25 E Main St #201\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37408\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch + Learn: Who is My Neighbor in the Food and Hospitality Industry?
DESCRIPTION:About the series:\nIn Mark 12:29-30 Jesus tells us that the two greatest commandments are to “love God and love our neighbor.” Oftentimes when Christians apply this passage it only encompasses their personal life. In our 2023-24 Lunch + Learn series we will be looking at what it means to love our neighbor in our vocational lives. We will look at: \n\nWho are our neighbors at work?\nWhat does love look like in a corporate setting?\nWhat are practices we can build into our work to live out these truths?\n\nAbout the event:\nThis is the third event in our 2023-24 Lunch + Learn series\, “Who is my neighbor?”. This series is for believers in Chattanooga who desire to connect with other local Christians and begin to think together about how their daily work can be part of their service to God. \nWe’re so excited to have Kenyatta Ashford\, chef/owner at Neutral Ground\, and Jay Boyd\, brewer/co-owner of Odd Story Brewing Company\, share how their faith shapes the way they serve others in the hospitality/food industry and what it means to love their neighbor through their daily work. \nWe hope to see you on Dec. 6 at First Things First (on Williams St.) from 11:30am – 1:00pm. Tickets are $15 and include lunch.
URL:https://faithcoop.org/event/lunch-learn-who-is-my-neighbor-in-the-food-and-hospitality-industry/
LOCATION:First Things First\, 1427 Williams St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37408\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch + Learn: Who is My Neighbor in Financial Planning and Wealth Management
DESCRIPTION:About the series:\nIn Mark 12:29-30 Jesus tells us that the two greatest commandments are to “love God and love our neighbor.” Oftentimes when Christians apply this passage it only encompasses their personal life. In our 2023-24 Lunch + Learn series we will be looking at what it means to love our neighbor in our vocational lives. We will look at: \n\nWho are our neighbors at work?\nWhat does love look like in a corporate setting?\nWhat are practices we can build into our work to live out these truths?\n\nIn this session:\nIn our second luncheon in the series\, we are honored to have Jody Riggs from Ameriprise Financial and Teresa Whitton from Southeastern Trust Company. Jody and Teresa will share how their faith shapes the way they view relationships within the financial planning and wealth management industry and what it means to love and serve their neighbor in their daily work. \nWe’ll hear about how both women got started\, why they do what they do\, and the ways their faith guides their work in both the joy of contributing to the common good and the challenges of how to do that well. \nWe hope you will join us as we take a look at practical stories of people living into Jesus’ teaching in their work contexts. See you there.
URL:https://faithcoop.org/event/lunch-learn-who-is-my-neighbor-in-financial-planning-and-wealth-management/
LOCATION:First Things First\, 1427 Williams St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37408\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T183000
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SUMMARY:Theology on Tap: The Trinity & Work with Dr. Scott Swain
DESCRIPTION:The Trinity & Work: How God’s Work Informs Our Work \nHow does the work of the triune God inform our work? In 1 Corinthians 12:4-6\, Paul provides an illuminating framework for addressing this question. In our various fields of labor\, we are called to cooperate with God the Father in service to the Lord Jesus Christ by the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Under God’s blessing\, such work holds the promise of glorifying God and serving the common good. \nJoin us at The Camp House on Tuesday\, October 10 at 6:30pm to hear from Dr. Scott Swain as he discusses Paul’s framework and what it teaches us about connecting our work with God’s work. \n  \nAbout the speaker: \nDr. Scott R. Swain is President and James Woodrow Hassell Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando\, Florida. Dr. Swain has served on the RTS faculty since 2006\, having previously taught at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth\, Texas. \nHis main research interests include the doctrine of God\, theological interpretation of Scripture\, and modern Protestant theology\, and he has published a number of books and essays on these topics. With Dr. Michael Allen\, he serves as general editor of two series: Zondervan Academic’s New Studies in Dogmatics and T & T Clark’s International Theological Commentary.\n\n\nAbout our host:\nTheology on Tap is a podcast hosted by Matt Busby and Joseph Schlabs. In each episode\, they feature a lecture given by a different writer\, scholar\, or public intellectual. Each of these talks explores the intersection between theology and culture and how theology can help better guide us towards the common good of society. These talks are given live at their monthly Theology on Tap events at The Camp House in Chattanooga\, Tennessee.
URL:https://faithcoop.org/event/theology-on-tap-the-trinity-work-with-dr-scott-swain/
LOCATION:The Camp House\, 806 E 12th St.\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37403
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230919T114500
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SUMMARY:Faith Driven Networking Lunch: Branch Technology
DESCRIPTION:The startup space is full of many joys but also numerous challenges. There is the ability to create meaningful products and services for others\, but often times there can be feelings of extreme loneliness. There is the chance to provide life changing work for employees\, but also the burden of meeting financial quotas. Founders can earn the praise of the public\, while at the same time the fiduciary scrutiny of investors. The ups and downs of this journey can feel isolating and often discouraging with no clear person to share the struggle with. Christians working in this space are not immune to these challenges. Understanding how to trust God in this journey can feel daunting. \nWith this in mind\, we are partnering with Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor to host quarterly gatherings for founders\, freelance workers\, those in the startup space\, and investors. The desire for these events is to create regular opportunities for entrepreneurs to gather\, make new connections\, and hear encouraging stories of how God is faithful even in the ups and downs of a business journey. The next event will be a luncheon Tuesday\, September 19\, from 11:45am-1:00pm at Branch Technology. Lunch will be served and you will have the chance to meet and share stories with other founders who are navigating what it means to lead or fund an endeavor while also faithfully following Christ. \nWe are excited to have Branch Technology host this event and also have their leadership team share about what it has looked like to trust God in the building of the company. \nWe hope you will join us for a time of networking and encouragement.
URL:https://faithcoop.org/event/faith-driven-networking-lunch-branch-technology/
LOCATION:Branch Technology
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SUMMARY:Faith Driven Entrepreneur Live Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Chattanooga Faith + Work + Culture is excited to partner with AlloHire to host the 2023 Faith Driven Entrepreneur Live watch party for the Chattanooga area. \nEconomic headwinds may be causing us to tighten our grip more than ever. Carrying the very burdens of worry about tomorrow’s manna. \nThis year we dive deep into our battle for control. \nWe’ll spotlight stories and push into this theme of what it looks like to let go of this idol of control and create space for God to work in our groups\, in our churches for the year to come. We encourage you\, this year more than ever. Do not come alone. Bring your partners or spouse. Whether they are your bookkeeper in the day to day\, or the board member on the paperwork and sharing in the pressures and the profits. \nThis watch party will take place on Wednesday\, September 13 from 8:30-11:30 at AlloHire headquarters in the heart of downtown Chattanooga. Register today because space is limited!
URL:https://faithcoop.org/event/faith-driven-entrepreneur-live-watch-party/
LOCATION:AlloHire\, 1271 Market Street\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37402\, United States
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