Business as Mission Think Tank Releases Unique Report on BAM in and from China main The Business as Mission (BAM) Think Tank has recently released its eleventh paper, "Business as Mission in and from China". China’s astounding economic growth for the last twenty years creates an ideal commercial environment for business as mission (BAM) within China. But the growing church in China also has an increasing involvement in BAM from China. At the same time, as one BAM practitioner in China has noted, “China has one of the largest unreached populations in the world, business is a significant channel for Christians to effectively impact countless people”. The unique report includes nine case studies: “The business as mission companies profiled in this report tell the stories of many decisions for Christ, the discipleship of new believers, Bible study groups for0med, church leaders trained and local churches added to or planted. The China report is part of a series of reports. · Think Tank Reports are available here:
Resources on Holistic Business | ChinaSource A look at one business that is being used effectively to bring the gospel to the people of one community. Holistic Entrepreneurs in China, Tetsunao Yamamori and Kim-Kwong Chan, A Review by John Swem 250 Chinese NGOs: Civil Society in the Making, Nick Young ed., A Special Report from China Development Brief. A review by Jim Nickel A look at the recent growth of NGOs in China. A brief description of some of the characteristics of effective nonprofit work in China illustrated with concrete examples of how this kind of work relates to gospel ministry.
Triple Bottom Line #1: A BAM business will be profitable and sustainable The Triple Bottom Line is a guiding force for the Business As Mission (BAM) movement. This is the first of a 3-part series briefly examining the meaning of each of the three bottom lines that drive BAM businesses, starting with Triple Bottom Line #1: For most of the 20th century businesses and MBA programs would answer the question, “What is the goal of your business?” However, the real goal of business is more importantly to serve others and bring glory to God. “To provide the community with goods and services that will enable it to flourish” and "To provide opportunities for meaningful work that will allow employees to express their God-given creativity.”1 Clearly the command of Jesus to “engage in business until I come” (Luke 19:13) carried with it the expectation of a profit. In recent years, many business people have come to the conclusion that there is a wider purpose of business. "Business as Mission is about business with a Kingdom of God perspective, purpose and impact."
How is business penetrating China's vast unreached populations with the Good News? A vendor rides her tricycle near a coal-fired power plant in Beijing in this photo dated Friday, April 12, 2013. Business is a "significant channel for Christians to effectively impact countless people and help set them free from sin", says one business as mission (BAM) practitioner in China. The practitioner's comments are shared in a new report from the Think Tank group on the opportunities and challenges for BAM in China. With China's huge economic growth and large amounts of foreign investment, there are many opportunities for doing business in the country that can be tied in with spreading the Gospel. For Christians, the business can open many doors to those who have never heard the Gospel and BAM practitioners are making the most of the opportunities to build on their close relationships with employees and business contacts. Planting churches was less frequent and only occurred at four of the BAM businesses, all of which were large companies with 250 or more employees.
Business as Mission with Chinese Characteristics | ChinaSource Business as mission is an increasingly popular ministry approach, particularly in areas and regions that are not open to more traditional types of missionary work. Joe Maxwell, writing for Christianity Today in 2007, gives an excellent overview: BAM practitioners use business ventures not only to make a financial profit, but to act as an avenue for the gospel. They administer their companies like any Christian running a business: ethically, honestly, and with concern for the business's neighbors. Yes, they exist to provide jobs and services and to make profits. But BAM companies are more than examples of Christian capitalism. As the church in China matures, and looks for more ways to be salt and light in society, business as mission is increasingly seen as a viable means for evangelism. Zhao Xiao, a Christian economist in China is one if its most out-spoken proponents. Regarding workplace missionaries, Dr. Both articles are worth a fresh look.
Business as Missions - BAM Resources, Training & Education 011 Ken Eldred – Silicon Valley Entrepreneur of the Year on Perfect Alignment | Leaders Living Life Fully Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: iTunes | Android | | More Subscribe Options Click to Download and Listen Now! Download and Listen for Android In this interview with Ken Eldred, Founder, Former President & CEO Inmac, a Public Company, and Silicon Valley Entrepreneur of the Year, shares how he integrated the secular and sacred to create an incredible life. Many of us believe the key to resolving the tension between work and faith lies in a more balanced life. “Compartmentalization is a serious problem that confronts Christians everyday. The key to changing that mindset is “redeeming” the vast majority of our time and the hours devoted to work. What You Will Learn Resources Click Here for The Integrated Life Click here for God is at Work Join Mr. Bio Ken Eldred is CEO of Living Stones Foundation Charitable Trust and Chairman of the Board of Advisors of Parakletos @ Ventures. Mr.
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