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Want to know more about BAM?

I gave a workshop at a conference in Seattle in October on themes related to BAM. The coordinator asked that I provide a list of resources so the participants would have some “go to” places for next steps. Here is the handout I provided. Larry Sharp, Director of Training, IBEC Ventures Larry.Sharp@ibecventures.com —– The best

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Five Historical Examples of Spreading the Good News in the Marketplace Faith and Work: Did you know?

Jesus is the primary example of integration of faith and the marketplace. He practiced a trade, and earned respect of the community, not entering “ministry” until he was thirty. Then his “ministry” was primarily in the context of the marketplace, not the synagogue (church). It is difficult to think of a Jesus teaching and not

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Lausanne Movement: Work is Ministry

In September 2024, the Lausanne Movement celebrated 50 years since the first Lausanne in 1974 when Billy Graham and John Stott declared the necessity that “the whole church take the whole gospel to the whole world.”  This years’ Lausanne IV gathering in Seoul, Korea was attended by about 5,000 delegates.  I was invited to attend

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Dave Kier: Leadership Tip- Lesson From A Business Woman

This is Thanksgiving week in the USA. Let’s take the opportunity to highlight one of the many things to be thankful for.  I am thankful for historical models for us to learn from. Once again, IBEC Board member and entrepreneur, Dave Kier, shares some interesting stuff. Larry Sharp, Director of Training, IBEC Ventures Larry.Sharp@ibecventures.com —–

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Coaching is a must for business success

My father’s father was a small businessman; three of my uncles owned their own businesses. All of them, as most of their generation, apprenticed with their family or with senior businesspeople. The world today is amazingly different. Robotics, Blockchain, metaverse, Generative AI, Coopetition, big data, and machine learning were unheard of a generation ago. Then,

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Kijani Forestry – a Progress Report

Business as Mission (BAM) measures itself with four key indicators (KPIs).  These are: Is the business continually moving toward profitability? Does the business create jobs? Does the business make Jesus known and make disciples? Is the business careful with creation? These questions are on our mind constantly as we coach and consult with BAM businesses.

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