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We are living in a time in history where character doesn’t seem to matter as much as it used to. We see it in politics. We see it in business. We see it in sports. We see it in education. We even see it in the church.  How can we keep it important and relevant […]

IBEC appreciates the pioneering great work being done by Patrice Tsague and the Nehemiah Project. We have permission to republish this article along with the 6-minute video. Larry W. Sharp, BAM Support Specialist, IBEC Ventures Larry.Sharp@ibecventures.com —— Then they said to one another, “look this dreamer is coming!” – Genesis 37:19 (NKJV) Are you aware

This week’s blog is similar to last week, July 15, 2024 as we think about what makes our startup fail or even brings us down some years into it.  Toby Miles* has written about the seven reasons why missional businesses fail, and I have expanded on them here. Think about it – are you at

I recently realized that sometimes, business owners seem oblivious to economic, social and planning factors, which can bring them down.  I have been the board chair of an association of businesses committed to a wonderful social cause, but I have been increasingly concerned that some feel that their social enterprise will somehow survive because of

IBEC has received permission to reprint this story set in country that is unfriendly to mission workers and Jesus followers. I am grateful to know Brandon and cross paths with him occasionally. A segment of his journey is told in the book, “Missions Disrupted” 2022. Larry W. Sharp, BAM Support Specialist, IBEC Ventures Larry.Sharp@ibecventures.com —–

This week, Americans celebrate Independence Day; a term used by many other countries which celebrate their freedom from colonial powers. Some other countries call it National Day like Spain and Thailand do; but what does it mean to be independent? Independent from what? What does it mean?  How about freedom? Is freedom absolute or conditional?

IBEC Managing Director, Bob Bush, takes a moment to share a powerful account of his trip to Brazil in May 2024. We are excited to witness how God continues to advance His Kingdom and message across the world through the medium of BAM! Larry W. Sharp, BAM Support Specialist, IBEC Ventures Larry.Sharp@ibecventures.com —– Here at

IBEC is very grateful for our partnership with The Center. They have given permission to share this article by Jay Desko originally posted on their website  www.centerconsulting.org. All BAM businesses would do well to consider these eight truths. Larry W. Sharp, BAM Support Specialist, IBEC Ventures Larry.Sharp@ibecventures.com —– Try this experiment: think about something that

The Biblical narrative of David and Goliath is well known. To a lesser degree, similar events are scattered through the historical landscape. Sparta’s 300 Greeks held the giant Persian army at Thermopylae; Hannibal and his elephants defeated Roman legion after legion, and Sam Houston defeated Santa Anna in an 18-minute battle with less than half

It is natural for us in our privileged world to respond to those who are unemployed or victims of exploitation, or those suffering in heartbreaking poverty in a developing country slum, or a child begging on the street of a faraway city, or millions without access to basic education. We want to go there, do