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Retirement as Mission: A New Chapter of Kingdom Impact
Rethinking Retirement for Kingdom Purpose With apologies to George Jones, let’s trade the rocking chair for a Kingdom chair. In a culture where retirement often signals rest and withdrawal, the Bible offers a radical alternative: retirement is a season of redirection, not resignation. When my wife and I planted a church in a popular retirement…
Read MoreGlobal Approaches to Business as Mission (BAM): Beyond Borders and Definitions
What Is the True Meaning of BAM? The meaning of Business as Mission (BAM) has sparked plenty of debate—but not much progress. The truth? BAM isn’t limited to one definition or model. What unites the movement is the belief that: Business is a sacred calling—a way to glorify God and advance His Kingdom. So the…
Read More5 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 MoreWhat Does It Mean to Be Rich? A Biblical Perspective on Wealth and Discipleship
By Richard H. Weidner, General Partner The Meaning of “Rich” Depends on Where You Stand The word “rich” is one of the most subjective in any language. So what’s the big deal about being rich—especially from a Christian point of view? According to Jesus in Mark 10:25: “It is easier for a camel to go…
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…
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