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In the early to mid 1990’s, as BAM was beginning to be rediscovered in Scripture and the world of missions activity, there was a phrase floating around to describe what we were thinking and doing. Our company, The Jholdas Group, for example, actually built it into our mission statement. “Our purpose,” we wrote, “is to…

Business as Mission (BAM) is more than just a corporate strategy; it is a powerful tool for global restoration. From gaining ethical entry into closed countries to alleviating systemic poverty, BAM serves as a bridge for the Kingdom of God. Perhaps its most urgent application today is providing a path to liberty for victims of…

Hint: This cannot be overdone! In every period of time, human beings love celebration and recognition. In a time like this, especially in a remote workforce setting, recognizing wins and progress matters more than ever for engagement and morale. What Should You Celebrate? When thinking about what to celebrate, don’t just focus on the final…

It’s an oversimplification from a physics perspective but, essentially, a laser is nothing more than extremely focused light. Think about that. The same sun that you walk under, work under, and tan under, when focused, can fry steel. Now that’s power. 🎯 Why Focus is Your Superpower People are similar. There’s very little limit to…

Why Business as Mission Is Not the Same as Prosperity Teaching A Story That Reveals a Bigger Problem About twenty years ago, while teaching on Business as Mission at a church conference in Orlando, I noticed a woman looking distressed—confused, even hurt. During the break, I went straight to her and asked what was troubling…

In times of rapid, unplanned, or intense change, there’s a powerful yet counterintuitive strategy to maximize your impact: go backward. Not literally backward, but revisiting your foundational purpose and core values to navigate turbulence effectively. Why Going Backward is Essential in Times of ChangeWhen facing upheaval, it’s tempting to focus solely on moving forward. However,…

Part 1: From OG to NG (Next Gen) — Why the Future of BAM Depends on Them Becoming the “OG” Being called an “OG” means we’ve been around long enough to see the fruit of what God has done through business beyond our own borders. But it also means something else: the next generation is…

At the heart of our company culture is the essential Core Value: Family First. During this pivotal time in our personal and professional lives, embracing this value has never been more important. Why Family First Matters Now More Than Ever Our Core Values are interconnected and equally vital. You can’t simply choose one over the…

What Is a Spiritual Awakening? “Awakening” has meant many things—the Great Awakening in the 1700s, the Jesus Movement in the 1970s, or Chuck Swindoll’s Grace Awakening in the 1990s. At its core, an awakening happens when God’s people rediscover timeless truth. Not new revelation, but old truth remembered. I believe God is waking us up…

People often tell me I’m an optimist, that I always see the bright side, the silver lining behind every cloud. That’s not exactly true (and my family would testify under oath). Others might be labeled pessimists, always spotting the problem, the storm in every sunny day. I’m not that either. I’d like to think I’m…