About Ei

The Entrepreneurship Initiative (EI) was created to encourage and support entrepreneurs within our congregation who have a bold vision to start a new arts, for-profit, or not-for-profit venture that fosters shalom and brings about gospel-centered renewal to New York City and beyond. The initiative is now expanding as a movement beyond Redeemer, as churches in other cities join our Ei Forum and develop ways to serve entrepreneurs in their communities.

Why are we doing this?

+  To live out the gospel, bringing its message of hope, love, and justice to the whole city

+  To start new organizations that address unmet needs and challenge the status quo

+  To unleash the church's untapped potential to accomplish more together than we ever could on our own - some people risk their time and money; others lend their creativity, expertise and resources

+  To accelerate change through city-serving, gospel-manifesting new ventures launched by people in our congregations

What can we provide?

+  THE Ei NETWORK - A network of people with skills and experience to mentor, partner, and consult with new ventures and their entrepreneurs.

+  THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS - A solid Biblical foundation for our role in cultural renewal and God-glorifying approaches to leadership, serving customers, and benefiting society.

+  THE ENTREPRENEURS FELLOWSHIP - A monthly meeting aimed at connecting entrepreneurs, new and experienced, in a community  

+  THE BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION - An annual offering to draw out the best ideas and entrepreneurs from our midst and provide them with visibility, connections, and resources.

+  THE FORUM - Our gathering of investors and entrepreneurs committed to building a movement of innovative, gospel-centered, culture-renewing institutions and ventures.