Posts by Mike Baer
5 Keys to Building a Business as Mission (BAM) Company That Lasts for Generations
If you’ve been called to launch a Business as Mission (BAM) company, you’re not in it for a quick flip or early retirement. You’re building a business that serves God’s Kingdom, not just your bank account. But how do you ensure your BAM company doesn’t just survive five years—but thrives for fifty? How do you…
Read MoreNone of Us Is as Strong as All of Us
The Power of Unity in Business as Mission Why Unity Matters in the Mission of God In the ever-growing landscape of Christian mission—including Business as Mission (BAM)—there’s one simple, powerful truth we must not overlook: None of us is as strong as all of us—together. From the earliest days of the Church, division has been…
Read MoreBAM: It’s Not Exotic — Understanding Business as Mission
What Is BAM (Business as Mission), Really? Over the years, I’ve encountered many people who struggle to define BAM—Business as Mission. And that confusion might be the biggest reason we don’t see more people engaging in it. So let’s break it down clearly and simply. 1. BAM Is Business Let’s start here:BAM is real business.…
Read MoreWhen Being Liked Gets in the Way of Leading
Are You Leading… or Just Trying to Be Liked? Hey friend, Let’s shoot straight: if you’re feeling stressed every time you make a tough call or enforce a decision that people don’t love, you’re not alone. But you may be caught in a leadership trap—the need to be liked more than respected. Let’s break this…
Read MoreThere’s Always Risk: A Kingdom Perspective on Entrepreneurship
Risk and Faith: The Reality for Kingdom Entrepreneurs In the world of Business as Mission (BAM), many aspiring entrepreneurs believe that because they’re building a business for God’s Kingdom, they’ll be shielded from failure. Let’s be clear: But business? Business still carries risk. Always has. Always will. The Unavoidable Reality of Risk in Business Here’s…
Read MoreBAM and UPG
BAM: Global But Not Yet Universal By Mike Baer Rewinding the Tape: The Origins of Business as Mission Back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the modern Business as Mission (BAM) movement had one driving focus: UPGs—Unreached People Groups. That wasn’t a side note—it was the main mission. We were obsessed with reaching the…
Read MoreHeaven Inspired Business
Bringing the Qualities of Heaven into the Marketplace By John Gibson What Does Heaven Have to Do with Business? What are the qualities of heaven—and how could they transform our businesses today? This question isn’t just spiritual or philosophical. It’s profoundly practical, and it touches our companies, our teams, our nations, and even our personal…
Read MoreThe Fifth Bottom Line: Why Business as Mission Must Reclaim Its Focus on the Unreached
What Is the Bottom Line in Business as Mission? In the business world, the phrase “What’s the bottom line?” is common. In Business as Mission (BAM), the answer has become deeper and more purpose-driven over time. Today, many BAM practitioners embrace the Quadruple Bottom Line, a framework that blends spiritual purpose with entrepreneurial practice: This…
Read MoreThe Productivity Trap: Why Slowing Down Could Be the Key to Doing More
Reclaim Your Peace in a World Obsessed with Hustle In today’s high-speed world, productivity is the gold standard. Every app, AI tool, TED Talk, and bestselling book is aimed at one thing: getting more done, faster. Sounds like progress, right? But beneath the surface, this relentless pace comes at a high cost—mental exhaustion, broken relationships,…
Read MoreA Vision Trip to the Balkans: Uncovering BAM Opportunities By Sandra Lynn
Introduction: Why the Balkans and Business As Mission (BAM)? As a first-generation American with German roots, I’ve always had a global perspective. My early passion for cross-cultural experiences began at age 15 during my first solo trip abroad to Venezuela. This journey, combined with a career in international settings, naturally led me to explore Business…
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