David Hataj was one of those shop kids. Relegated to classrooms at the end of long hallways, these students in some schools are offered technical college as a consolation prize, a second-best choice to four-year college. They live in the demeaning worlds of “justs” that diminish confidence: just technical college, just a mechanic, just a carpenter, just a mason.Hataj’s journey from those hallways led to him becoming president and co-owner of Edgerton Gear. He recently was named the Blackhawk Technical College distinguished alumnus for 2018. … [Read more...]
The Value of Craftsmanship: David Hataj Named Distinguished Alumni
Pillows with a Purpose
What does Theology of Work mean in practice? Here we share a letter to our faculty member, Dr. Paul Stevens describing the story of our alumn, Steve Van Diest and his business, Everpillow. As an exeptional transformational leader, Steve created a company representing Biblical values. He employs former homeless people, men and women with criminal records, and the ones who are healed from addiction. As the company's mission statement says: they create transformational employment opportunities. Here comes the letter:Dr. Stevens, Back in 2009, … [Read more...]
God’s Pleasure At Work by Christian Overman
This book is An introduction to "Theology of Work," designed for use with small groups in churches or neighborhoods. For more detail, see http://www.maximizemeaning.blogspot.com/ God's Pleasure at Work can be purchased at: http://www.amazon.com/Gods-Pleasure-Work-Bridging-Sacred-Secular/dp/0974342521/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405542313&sr=8-1&keywords=god%27s+pleasure+at+work+bridging+the+sacred-secular+divideDr. Christian Overman is a 2007 BGU graduate. He is the founder and director of Worldview Matters® … [Read more...]
