Dr. Charlie Self is an author, minister, professor of Church History, and co-founder of Discipleship Dynamics. He’s also a senior advisor for The Acton Institute of Religion and Liberty, a board member for the new Missio Alliance and an advisory board member of the Oikonomia Network. Charlie’s passion is in biblical-historical-and theological approaches to economics and work and the integration of faithful churches that create flourishing communities.
Four exciting new short talks on theology and economics from national leaders are now available. These talks are designed to be used as assignments to help you introduce students to these vital issues in your classes. Featuring dynamic and engaging presentations from highly credible figures, and only 15 minutes in length, these talks promise to be a powerful curricular tool.
Compassion is a marvelous virtue. Feeling concern for others and acting sacrificially – especially on behalf of those that cannot return the favor – reveals mature character and contributes to human flourishing. Compassion moves missionaries and monks to great efforts as they plant churches, pioneer institutions and work for justice across cultures and geographies. Paul’s words are the motivation for his apostolic proclamation that, “…the love of Christ compels us…” and, “one died for all, therefore all died. And those who live should not live for themselves but for him who died and rose again.” (2 Cor. 5) This agape love includes moral conviction and missional wisdom.
