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Toward a Biblical and Missiological Framework for Transformational Advocacy in the Seventh-Day-Adventist Church
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“You Must Prophecy Again”: The Mission of God’s People in Revelation 10–14
No full textThis is a dissertation abstract
Music Festival 2025 - AUWS Vespers Concert
No full textThe Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Denisse Santos, presents a Vespers Concert during the AU Music Festival 2025.https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/posters-2024-2025/1015/thumbnail.jp
String Studio Recital Spring 2025
No full textThe String Studio, led by Professor Carla Trynchuk, presents its Spring 2025 Violin and Viola Recitalhttps://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/events-2024-2025/1010/thumbnail.jp
My Journey Toward Faith Integration in Business
No full textIn 2017, Michael E. Cafferky, DBA, MDiv, retired from his position as the Ruth McKee Chair for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics at Southern Adventist University (TN). He completed the Doctor of Business Administration at Anderson University, Anderson, Indiana and the Master of Divinity at Andrews University SDA Theological Seminary. Dr. Cafferky is the author of Management: A faith-based perspective (Pearson, 2012) and Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective (InterVarsity, 2015), other books and many published articles. For the last twenty years, he has given scores of presentations and academic papers on the theme of the Bible and applied economics in the USA and internationally. Currently, he is writing the Thesis for the Master of Fine Arts in creative writing at Lindenwood University (St. Charles, MO), expecting to complete the degree requirements at the end of July, 2025. In October, 2024 the Lindenwood University faculty nominated him for membership in the Alpha Chi honor society. Michael expects to see his debut novel, On the Brink, released in 2025 by Elk Lake Publishing
Innovation as Strategy: Leveraging Change for Market Leadership
No full textMatias Soto is the Director of the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Andrews University, where he endeavors to help students and faculty ideate, create, and launch their own products, ventures, and ministries. Prior to coming to Andrews, Matias worked on various startups, started his own consulting firm, developed several products, applied for patents, and received funding through government innovation grants. He enjoys doing triathlons, going to the beach with his family, and playing sports
Navigating Economic Uncertainty with Small Business
No full textAbstract: In recent years, economic uncertainty has present significant challenges for many, particularly those with irregular jobs and unstable wages. This study examined the perspectives of the faith-based casual and contract employees on how they navigate the economic uncertainty with small businesses. The objective of study was to explore how contract/casual employees in faith-based organizations (FBOs) navigate financial instability by engaging in small businesses as a supplementary income source. All participants were workers of organizations of the same religious affiliation and the same employment policies guiding their operations in Kenya. Using a case study research design and purposive sampling techinque, nine (9) on a one-on-one and two focus groups discussion (4 person per group) participants were interviewed in-depth for the study, with five thematic areas emerging. The emerging data found that participants have unique experiences regarding economic challenges, motivation to engage in small business activities, utilization of small businesses to cope with economic uncertainty, challenges in balancing the small businesses with employment and the role of faith-based organizations in providing support. Based on the findings, the study offers actionable recommendations to help the faith-based casual and contract employees navigate turbulent times. Key areas of focus include entrepreneurial training, loan and grant programs collaboration, and long-term economic sustainability.
Keywords: Economic Uncertainty, Small Business, Faith-Based Organizations, Casual Employees, Contract Employees, Financial Sustainabilit