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In the 2022 book Missions Disrupted: From Professional Missionaries to Missional Professionals, I shared 27 stories of transformational businesses which were turning a profit, creating jobs, stewarding God’s creation, and making disciples of Jesus. One of those stories, “Engineering Spreadsheets – Relevant to God’s Purposes” (p. 73ff) tells the story of Brandon and Ashley who […]

Have you ever heard a statement made so succinctly that it made a deep impression?  I encourage you to take one minute and 14 seconds to listen to Tom Ngboi, the Uganda Country Director for Kingdom Exchange.  I also encourage you to keep an eye on www.kingdomexchange.org, as it is an amazingly wise contemporary forum

I have known Patrice Tsague since the time my wife and I lived in Oregon. I taught classes at Multnomah University as an adjunct, and I invited Patrice to the class.  It was a highlight for all of us.  I recommend the Nehemiah Project for their training materials, Patrice’s devotionals and just about anything they

In the book Missions Disrupted: From Professional Missionaries to Missional Professionals I feature 27 stories of missional businesses which have come to some level of success in all four aspects of the Quadruple Bottom Line (QBL). These are: Profitable and sustainable Job Creating business model Disciple-making goal Stewardship of all of creation However, the book

A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog related to AI, but I took a spin that reminded us of that which is certain, while starting and operating businesses related to Business as Mission. Since then, I came across an article by well informed authors who write about AI in terms I can understand.  I

Jan Erik Larsen and son Viggo in the Husoy, Norway Prayer House. My wife and I spent a week in Norway last month exploring the roots of our son-in-law in that country. It was a privilege to be with his family, and learn about this amazing country. One of the interesting things was to have

Monday is Labor Day in the US and Canada, a national holiday that dates back to the 1880s.  It has its roots in the labor movement and is celebrated in September in North America, distinct from most of the world which celebrates the International Workers Day on May 1. Our Christian faith has much to

IBEC Board member Dave Kier writes a regular “Leadership Tip”  using stories from his career as a business owner.  This one includes several principles which apply to us all and he uses a real-life example from a well-known company. Larry W. Sharp, BAM Support Specialist, IBEC Ventures Larry.Sharp@ibecventures.com —– I am starting to write my

Here are seven questions that can provide you with a framework for a good idea: Are you passionate about it? Do you have the gifts, skills, and experience to carry it out? Is it unique, and can you monetize it? Is there a growing market for the idea? Does the idea align with your calling?