Being Christian disciples implies that the values of our faith inform all aspects of our lives – including our investment choices. God calls us to live in harmony with creation, to work for justice, to seek benefit for the poor and the oppressed and to be a voice for the voiceless. We should seek to fulfill our stewardship responsibilities by ensuring that the resources we manage reflect our faith and God’s desires for our lives and our world. In this pursuit, we have the dual responsibility to seek justice and work for the benefit of the poor and oppressed while we provide for the economic needs of our families, churches, and charitable institutions, so that all can enjoy the benefits of God’s gifts.

Money and investments play a powerful role within our society. We’ve seen how the global economy impacts humankind in both positive and negative ways. Corporations can provide positive work environments, help create sustainable communities, and operate in accord with creation. hrough our investments, we are connected to corporate activity around the world. As investors with a faith perspective, we have a responsibility to manage all aspects of the resources we have been entrusted in accordance with God’s call for faithful stewardship.

Community investing provides financial capital for economic development in communities that are often overlooked or excluded by traditional financial structures. Community banks, credit unions, and loan funds, along with other community-based businesses, build opportunity by helping to provide market-based jobs, housing and local services. Designating a portion of investment capital for community investing supports the building of sustainable economies in communities where it is needed most.

Mountain Movers is committed to making loans globally to economic development projects benefiting the poorest people in their societies.

With these tools of faith-based investing, we can give meaning to the affirmation, “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it. (Psalm 24:1).”