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Brilliance Labs — Bright Ideas Think Tank

Bright Ideas Think Tank

Academic papers, original research, and popular-level writing at the intersection of faith, innovation, and culture. This is where the lab thinks out loud.

Our Mission

Real
Questions,
Rigorous
Research

Every initiative in the lab generates questions that deserve more than surface-level answers. Bright Ideas Think Tank is where we do that work — producing academic papers, original survey research, and accessible writing on topics the church needs to engage with seriously.

Our research intern is a PhD candidate at Oxford University. Our topics are shaped by what we encounter in the field — real problems that surface through our consulting, our grants program, and our partnerships with missionaries and organizations around the world. Some of it gets published in journals. Some of it becomes the foundation for a new initiative.

Academic Research Original Surveys Popular Writing Field-Informed

Research led by Jacob Evans, PhD candidate at Oxford University

Working at the intersection of faith, finance, and technology to help the church understand the critical questions of our time.

Research Library

From the
Think Tank

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What We Study

Where Faith
Meets Innovation

Research Area

Theology
of Money

What does Scripture actually say about money, value, and stewardship in a digital age? We’re exploring how the church should think about emerging monetary systems — not reactively, but theologically.

Research Area

Ethics
of AI

As artificial intelligence reshapes every industry, the church needs a thoughtful framework — not fear-based resistance or uncritical adoption. We’re developing practical ethical guidance for mission-driven organizations.

Research Area

Decentralized
Systems &
Missions

Bitcoin, open-source networks, and peer-to-peer tools are changing how value moves across borders. We study these systems with a focus on their real-world application in global missions — where the stakes are highest.

Collaborate With Us

Got a Question
Worth Researching?

We’re always looking for the next question the church needs answered. If your organization is facing a challenge at the intersection of faith, finance, or technology — let’s talk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bright Ideas Think Tank?
The Bright Ideas Think Tank is the research arm of Brilliance Labs, producing academic papers, original research, and popular-level writing at the intersection of faith, innovation, and culture.
What topics does the Think Tank research?
We research theology of money, ethics of AI, decentralized systems and missions, and the intersection of faith and technology—exploring how biblical principles inform innovation.
Who leads the Think Tank research?
Jacob Evans, a PhD candidate at Oxford University, leads our research efforts under the direction of Brilliance Labs. His academic work bridges faith, technology, and innovation.
How can I contribute to the Think Tank?
We welcome research collaboration, paper submissions, and topic suggestions. Contact Brilliance Labs to discuss how you might contribute to our research initiatives.
Where is Think Tank research published?
Our research is published through Brilliance Labs and shared on the From the Lab blog, making academic work accessible to practitioners and thinkers across the faith and technology sectors.