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Inspiring Journey: Faith and Redemptive Entrepreneurship on 100 Huntley Street
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We’re grateful to see our director, Philip Yan, featured once again on 100 Huntley Street. In this episode, Philip shares his personal faith journey and how co-founding two social enterprises—employment for former offenders and tackling e-waste—shaped his vision for redemptive entrepreneurship.

Ottawa Redemptive Business Studio: Building Beyond Profit
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On June 19-20, 15 leaders from across industries joined CRE’s Redemptive Business Studio in Ottawa. It wasn’t just a conversation about business—it was an invitation to reimagine our work through a redemptive lens.

Edmonton Marketplace Leaders Reimagine Work as Mission
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On May 23, the Centre for Redemptive Entrepreneurship (CRE) joined the YEG Supper Club in Edmonton for an honest conversation about faith, work, and influence.
Our director, Philip Yan, shared on “Your Mission as a Marketplace Influencer”, inviting 25 entrepreneurs and business leaders to rethink how their work connects to God’s redemptive purpose.

Marketplace Mission: CRE Director Speaks at EFC New Life Gospel Church
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On Sunday, June 30, Philip Yan, Founding Director of the Centre for Redemptive Entrepreneurship (CRE), shared a message that resonates with believers navigating life beyond Sunday mornings.
“Mission doesn’t stop at church doors—it continues in boardrooms, businesses, and every corner of the marketplace,” Philip reminded the congregation at EFC New Life Gospel Church.

CRE Shares the Mission of Marketplace Influence at TMC 2025
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The Centre for Redemptive Entrepreneurship had the honour of conducting a workshop on "Your Mission as a Marketplace Influencer" at the Toronto Missions Conference 2025 at Light Presbyterian Church.

Introducing the CRE’s Redemptive Business Ambassadors
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We are excited to announce the launch of a new initiative from the Centre for Redemptive Entrepreneurship (CRE): the Redemptive Business Ambassadors.
The Redemptive Business Ambassadors is a strategic sponsorship initiative from the Centre for Redemptive Entrepreneurship (CRE)—created for leaders who believe that business is a calling to serve, shape culture, and display Christ in the marketplace.

Paneling Social Impact at Toronto Business Summit
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On Sept 7, the CRE participated in the Toronto Business Summit as both a panel speaker and an exhibitor. It was an exciting event attended by thousands. It took place at University of Toronto (Scarborough Campus) and saw attendees from the local community and beyond.

Marketplace Leaders on Kingdom Mission at Sanctus
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Thank you, Sanctus Church, for the incredible opportunity to share with 130 passionate entrepreneurial leaders. The power of like-minded individuals, gathering around the worldview of redemptive entrepreneurship, cannot be overstated. While no two entrepreneurs are the same, and their businesses are certainly unique, the journey needs to be walked in community. This is what will keep our light shining strong.

Centre aims to transform business in Canada — Faith Today Article
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Thankful for our friends at FaithToday for the opportunity to share our passion and mission! If you’re interested in any of the programs mentioned in the article, reach out to us at cre [at] tyndale [dot] ca and we’d love to tell you more!

Redemptive Venture Builder Series
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Because we believe our businesses are God's businesses, we want to help entrepreneurs build their ventures to deliver redemptive impact.
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Christian entrepreneurs, particularly younger generations, have great potential to shape culture through businesses aligned with the biblical principles of stewardship and restoration. With the CRE, we are beginning a movement to reclaim the public square across Canada, demonstrating our faith in all spheres of God’s kingdom.
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