Blurring the Boundaries: Emerging Legal Forms for Hybrid Organizations— Implications for Christian Social Entrepreneurs

Abstract

Hybrid social enterprise organizations, which combine profit and social goals, are one of the emerging trends in the business world. Christians are also using new forms to pursue ministry. This article explores the legal and practical limitations of combining social mission with profit generation in the same organizational structure. This article also addresses some of the broader implications of this trend, especially for Christian social ventures.