Does the Bible talk about inputs and outputs? How about process and outcomes? Well, it doesn’t do so in business terminology, but it sure does. What is an input? Input metrics, also known as leading indicators or process metrics, focus on the resources, activities, or inputs that contribute to desired outcomes. They help us understand […]
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Don Simmons is arguably the most articulate spokesperson for investing in a biblical manner. He is well qualified to do so and does it in a convincing manner. This article and video from November 2025 is worth reading, watching, and passing on to others. IBEC is grateful to have him on our board. Larry W.
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It is Christmas time as I write this, and my wife and I with some friends just attended a joyful Christmas sing-along at a church in Everett. One comment caught my attention as the moderator referenced some verses in Revelation chapters 7 and 9. The verses talk about a great multitude “…from every tribe and
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From reflection to action: Managing Director, Bob Bush, reviews 2025 at IBEC and calls believers to deeper marketplace impact in 2026. Larry W. Sharp, BAM Support Specialist, IBEC Ventures Larry.Sharp@ibecventures.com —– As we look forward to another year, let’s not forget what God has done in 2025. Here at IBEC Ventures, He has impacted us
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Country singer Alan Jackson starts one of his Christmas albums with the song, “Let it be Christmas everywhere.” Good idea– but not yet a reality! Jesus came to earth about 2000 years ago, but it was not until about 950 years ago that His followers decided it would be a good idea to celebrate it
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In a survey1 of business instructors both inside and outside of academia, it was discovered that 88% use a lean canvas to teach a business model. Even Fortune 500 companies use it internally to clarify business operations. It is clear that business plans are no longer the defacto standard for helping entrepreneurs think about their
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“Mats Tunehag is the best person to review the growth of the BAM movement over the past 25 years. Thanks Mats for your amazing leadership!” Larry W. Sharp, BAM Support Specialist, IBEC Ventures Larry.Sharp@ibecventures.com —– By God’s grace we have seen an exponential growth of the global business as mission movement in the last 25
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If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together. – Traditional Proverb Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. – Old Testament Consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. – New Testament It is expected
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I can imagine that you are like me in this: You go off to conference where you participate, listen and learn (in my case, a BAM conference). You fly home exhausted, and your spouse picks you up. I ask her about her four days at home, and she asks me about mine! But mine is
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Her story begins in the northern reaches of the country, where she was born to a destitute family amid the chaos of a brutal civil war. Named Lawana, meaning graceful and beautiful, she grew into a striking young girl in a nation ravaged by conflict. The grip of a neighboring country, guerrilla warfare, and a