Join the Center for Faith & Work for its 3rd annual conference, November 8-9, to explore this year’s theme: Humanizing Work. Dr. Timothy Keller, founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, will give Friday’s keynote address. Dr. Keller’s books, including the New York Times bestselling The Reason for God and&nbs...
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The Decline of
Psychotherapy
By: Lauren Gill A recent NYTimes Op-Ed piece points out that the number of patients receiving psychotherapy treatments has fallen by 34 percent from 1998 to 2007 while the number of people on medications with no therapy has increased by 23 percent. This is not because therapy has been found to be less effective or less preferred than medication but rather is the result of...
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EI Applied Case
Studies
New for 2013! Entrepreneurship & Innovation is launching an Applied Case Study series. As part of our targeted focus on supporting New York City entrepreneurs and beyond, we will be implementing a year-long series of real case studies from our community to provide a combination of practical, tactical, theological, and pastoral advice to common issues faced by entrepreneurs. ...
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Redemption
of the Finance
Industry
By: A.B. The consequences of the 2008 financial crisis continue to linger over the world today. The crisis and the years following it brought to light the structural deformities that have over time permeated the financial industry. The premise of the financial markets is an inherently good one – liquid markets, where capital moves with ease from those who have it in ...
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NYC Fashion
District Tour
By: Melissa Ng The Fashion industry is glamorous on the outside but there is a lot of history and strong work ethic that makes it a thriving & challenging business. There will always be a desire and need for clothes. As part of CFW’s Fashion & Finance month, on September 28th a tour of NYC’s Fashion District was given. Following is a recap of the places included...
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Grace for the
Homeless
By: Esther Larson I was recently waiting in line for a NYC public bathroom (total rookie mistake for a girl whose lived in NY for 6 years…) – waited for a few minutes, knocked, waited a few minutes, knocked. Finally, a guy opened the door and said “I’m homeless, I have a job interview I’m washing up for, could you give some grace?”&nb...
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