But remember the “ businesses in other cultures that have the potential to revolutionize nations economically and provide platforms for spiritual revival.”
Landa Cope – Old Testament Template
Business as Mission rests on three distinct Biblical mandates:
- The creation mandate is to “till, care for, exercise stewardship, multiply, work, prosper”. This is about being creative; create good things for ourselves and others – also in and through business. This also means being good stewards of our talents, resources and callings, but also caring for creation and people. It is also acknowledging and affirming the gifts and calling of entrepreneurs.
- The great commandment mandate is to “love your neighbor as yourself”. We know that business can and should serve people and meet various needs. For example: Unemployment is a major underlying cause to malnourishment and starvation, homelessness, disease and limited access to medical treatment, as well as to debt and crime. Providing people with jobs is alleviating and preventing these dire conditions.
- The great commission mandate is to “make disciples of all nations”. As followers of Jesus we have a global mission – to all peoples. BAM has a missional and global intent. BAM takes B and M seriously: real business and intentional mission, especially to areas with dire spiritual, economical and social needs. BAM businesses want to see Christ revealed and God glorified, in and through business, among all peoples and nations. – Mats Tunehag
WHAT CAN GLOBAL INTENT DO FOR YOUR BAM COMPANY?
Let us help your Business as Mission (BAM) to do the “M” better.
We are available to do an on site consultation for 7-10 days.
This includes talking to and listening to, your workers, managers, consultants and business partners.
We will spend daily time with locals, eating where they eat, having coffee with them, visiting the local religious leaders to gain an understanding of the community your BAM project is serving.
You will receive a detailed plan for ministry that is unique to your company, your community and your goals for impact.
We will continue to mentor and monitor the plan we have agreed on to hold you accountable to the process.
Consultation fee & travel expenses to be covered by the BAM project.
Interested? Contact us!
References from BAM companies we have consulted available by request.
