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What makes for a prosperous country? A growing country? Economists would say Per Capita GDP is an excellent indicator. Nutritionists might say a country that can feed itself with healthy foods. Resource managers will measure renewable energy, water tables, energy resources, and environmental indicators. Climatologists will measure pollution indexes, deforestation, and weather stability. Researchers like […]

The link below contains a 3-minute video that helps us describe BAM to contacts who might not yet understand the term. https://businessasmission.com/start-here/ Larry Sharp, Director of Training, IBEC Ventures Larry.Sharp@ibecventures.com

IBEC Managing Director, Bob Bush, takes a moment to extend gratitude for all that God did through IBEC in 2024, while providing a challenge to impact the world in 2025 with our God-given gifts.  Larry W. Sharp, BAM Support Specialist, IBEC Ventures Larry.Sharp@ibecventures.com —– As we enter into another year here at IBEC Ventures, I

“Mike Baer is the founder of Third Path Initiative and a vital part of www.triventure.com, and a real friend of IBEC. He has given his permission to share the wisdom-laden article.” Larry Sharp, Director of Training, IBEC Ventures Larry.Sharp@ibecventures.com —– This is the nineteenth entry in our series on Starting a BAM Company. Customers are

”I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has been born … who is Messiah and Master…Glory to God in the heavenly heights. Peace to all men and women on earth who please him.” (Luke 2:10,14) Why was the first Christmas such a big deal?  What

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

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

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

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 —–

Freedom businesses are businesses committed to the Quadruple Bottom Line just like any other BAM business, but with an added dimension.  They focus on training and hiring survivors of human slavery.  The employees have been rescued from the trafficking industry, and are being restored to the dignity God intended for them. The process is not complete