The Business as Mission Movement

BAM is not actually a new thing. The concept of all aspects of life being lived under the Lordship of Jesus Christ for his glory and aligned with his eternal purpose lives on every page of Scripture—Old and New Testament.

Lost in church history for centuries, in the late 20th century this wonderful concept was rediscovered. As more and more followers of Jesus begin to understand that business is a high and holy calling from God and a powerful strategy for achieving global discipleship, especially in the unreached and restricted areas of the world.

Today, BAM has sprung up literally on every continent and virtually every country. There are hundreds of BAM companies and BAM programs ranging from micro-enterprise development to larger companies with hundreds of employees. All of these are, by definition, deliberately and intentionally connected to what God is doing on earth.

The challenge is to scale this movement. Frankly, we need more practitioners (as entrepreneurs, managers, and employees), more support mechanisms, and more investors. That’s where Third Path fits in. As part of the BAM Launching Pad, our mission is to equip a whole new generation of world changers—disciples in business making disciples.

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BAM is not actually a new thing. The concept of all aspects of life being lived under the Lordship of Jesus Christ for his glory and aligned with his eternal purpose lives on every page of Scripture—Old and New Testament.

Lost in church history for centuries, in the late 20th century this wonderful concept was rediscovered. As more and more followers of Jesus begin to understand that business is a high and holy calling from God and a powerful strategy for achieving global discipleship, especially in the unreached and restricted areas of the world.

Today, BAM has sprung up literally on every continent and virtually every country. There are hundreds of BAM companies and BAM programs ranging from micro-enterprise development to larger companies with hundreds of employees. All of these are, by definition, deliberately and intentionally connected to what God is doing on earth.

The challenge is to scale this movement. Frankly, we need more practitioners (as entrepreneurs, managers, and employees), more support mechanisms, and more investors. That’s where Third Path fits in. As part of the BAM Launching Pad, our mission is to equip a whole new generation of world changers—disciples in business making disciples.

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Our Founder

Mike is a veteran of modern BAM. He is a pastor, entrepreneur, theologian, and executive. Mike has led and taught BAM on every continent (except Antarctica). He is a prolific author, speaker, and founder of the Jholdas Project. Mike graduated from Flagler College and Dallas Theological Seminary. Today, he and his wife live in the North Carolina mountains.

Testimonials

"My wife and I have wanted to open a business for the glory of God since we first got married, but never really knew where to start. Triventure’s three-part approach was just what we needed! The courses really helped put handles on concepts we knew about, but had never carried out in practice on our own. Learning how to apply the Lean Canvas approach to our business ideas really helped make the process feel more tangible and less daunting, and the network of support offered is absolutely incredible! The coaches at Triventure truly desire to help us thrive in Christ, and the genuine relationships formed have been absolutely priceless to us. We have so much more learning ahead of us, and I am thrilled to have the Triventure Team as partners in that journey as we follow God in this business He is creating."

"The combination of courses, coaching, and capital was exactly what I was searching for. The courses pointed me to resources that enabled me to evaluate our young business and make improvements. The coaches did a fantastic job pinpointing the main things that we needed to focus on to get the business moving in the right direction. This all helped us get ready for giving our pitch which allowed us to secure the needed capital to keep our business growing. I highly recommend Triventure for all new business as well as for those that may need refining. It will surely help you like it did us."

"The coaches took me step by step in defining my goals and helping me develop the strategy to achieve the goals.  As a businessman, so far, there have been numerous occasions, given the challenges we face in this field, I felt depressed and wanted to give up but the Triventure team not only supported me with prayers but further suggested the roads that helped me overcome the challenges.  The essence of this relationship, that I admire the most, is this feeling of being a family, wherein, the brothers have genuine concern and each and every time I have fellowship with them over our calls, it, indeed, is encouraging.  I really appreciate from the depth of my heart the efforts, love and guidance that I have received, and the relationship that I will continue to enjoy throughout my life."

"Coming into this line of work, I had the impression that my previous experiences would carry me through a business startup. Since the Lord is faithful, He gave me hope that I could become a business person, and so He set me on a path of business startup preparation. Third Path Initiative coursework has provided an important framework for that to happen. Every point of discussion in the training was relevant to me and gives points of reference for my coaches to use in helping me move forward. I highly recommend the coursework for anyone thinking about doing business, or anyone who wants to help others discern business opportunities especially for those like me who think they are business people, but aren’t really."

"My wife and I have wanted to open a business for the glory of God since we first got married, but never really knew where to start. Triventure’s three-part approach was just what we needed! The courses really helped put handles on concepts we knew about, but had never carried out in practice on our own. Learning how to apply the Lean Canvas approach to our business ideas really helped make the process feel more tangible and less daunting, and the network of support offered is absolutely incredible! The coaches at Triventure truly desire to help us thrive in Christ, and the genuine relationships formed have been absolutely priceless to us. We have so much more learning ahead of us, and I am thrilled to have the Triventure Team as partners in that journey as we follow God in this business He is creating."

"The combination of courses, coaching, and capital was exactly what I was searching for. The courses pointed me to resources that enabled me to evaluate our young business and make improvements. The coaches did a fantastic job pinpointing the main things that we needed to focus on to get the business moving in the right direction. This all helped us get ready for giving our pitch which allowed us to secure the needed capital to keep our business growing. I highly recommend Triventure for all new business as well as for those that may need refining. It will surely help you like it did us."

"The coaches took me step by step in defining my goals and helping me develop the strategy to achieve the goals.  As a businessman, so far, there have been numerous occasions, given the challenges we face in this field, I felt depressed and wanted to give up but the Triventure team not only supported me with prayers but further suggested the roads that helped me overcome the challenges.  The essence of this relationship, that I admire the most, is this feeling of being a family, wherein, the brothers have genuine concern and each and every time I have fellowship with them over our calls, it, indeed, is encouraging.  I really appreciate from the depth of my heart the efforts, love and guidance that I have received, and the relationship that I will continue to enjoy throughout my life."

"Coming into this line of work, I had the impression that my previous experiences would carry me through a business startup. Since the Lord is faithful, He gave me hope that I could become a business person, and so He set me on a path of business startup preparation. Third Path Initiative coursework has provided an important framework for that to happen. Every point of discussion in the training was relevant to me and gives points of reference for my coaches to use in helping me move forward. I highly recommend the coursework for anyone thinking about doing business, or anyone who wants to help others discern business opportunities especially for those like me who think they are business people, but aren’t really."

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