Author

Mark Elsdon

Social entrepreneur, strategic executive and author

Mark Elsdon is a social entrepreneur, strategic executive and author who lives in Madison, Wisconsin. He is a national thought leader and speaker on faith-based impact investing, social enterprise and property development. Elsdon is author of “We Aren’t Broke: Uncovering Hidden Resources for Mission and Ministry” and editor of “Gone for Good? Negotiating the Coming Wave of Church Property Transition.”

He holds degrees from the University of California, Berkeley; Princeton Theological Seminary; and the University of Wisconsin School of Business. In addition, he is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and serves as co-founder of RootedGood and principal at Threshold Sacred Development.

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The Art & Science of Vocational Discernment Course from FTE

This five-week course from The Forum For Theological Exploration is designed for ministry leaders who accompany young adults in exploring meaning and purpose. With this course, you will learn a framework that is adaptable, simple and deep to accompany young adults in hearing God's voice in how they can contribute to the world in powerful, meaningful ways. Enroll by April 12, 2026.

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