Adam James
Adam is a barista, social entrepreneur, musician, hiker, man of faith and public speaker. He was the founder of a social enterprise cafe called Cup From Above which was based in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. While running the cafe, Adam also launched Liberty Enterprises, a charity that helped the most disadvantaged and vulnerable members of Brisbane.
Adam has also founded a property maintenance enterprise called Liberty Services to create employment opportunities for individuals who are chronically unemployed. For over a decade, Adam has worked in the community sector with people with complex barriers including violent criminals, people with disabilities, behavioural problems, poor mental health and trauma survivors. He is passionate about helping struggling individuals achieve sustainable success.
Articles by Adam James:
15 June 2021
6.1 MINS
I just finished reading Robert Lupton's book, Toxic Charity. He is the founder of FCS Urban Ministries, and has 40 years of experience in urban ministries and community development. In the book he directly challenges the “white missionary colonialist saviour” approach to charity. If you’re [...]
8 June 2021
6.4 MINS
This is John on his arrival back in Brisbane after travelling overseas on his first holiday in a very, very long time. When I met John on a fateful evening in March 2016 in a park in Aspley, he never thought he’d be where he [...]
