Posted in Business as Mission on Oct 28th, 2013
In August I gave a lecture on Business as Mission, BAM, at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama USA. Enclosed below are the video link as well as a copy of the powerpoint used. The presentation includes Biblical and historical perspectives on BAM, it introduces the global BAM Think Tank and also presents contemporary BAM case studies. […]
Posted in Business as Mission on Oct 19th, 2013
Slavery is illegal but continues. Up to 30 million people are held as slaves today. Human trafficking is not only illegal – it is an evil. It degrades human beings, it tramples human dignity, and it creates untold pain and unbelievable misery. The global awareness is rising quickly and manifestations against it multiply. But we […]
Posted in Business as Mission on Oct 1st, 2013
The purpose of the Global Business as Mission Think Tank has been to invigorate the global business as mission movement, to equip and encourage those who want to serve God and the common good in and through businesses – among all peoples. To that end we launched over 30 national, regional and international working groups. […]
Posted in Business as Mission on May 8th, 2013
There have been movements of societal transformation throughout history. Key leaders like Luther, Calvin, Knox, and Zwingli catalyzed the Protestant reformation. Approximately 200 years ago William Wilberforce and others spearheaded the movement fighting for the abolition slavery and slave trade. The civil rights movement in the USA brought about significant change and Martin Luther King […]
Posted in Business as Mission on Feb 1st, 2013
The Global Congress on Business as Mission, BAM, will be a unique gathering of leaders and practitioners from all continents. The Congress is the culmination of a yearlong think tank process engaging hundreds people from all over the world, addressing key strategic issues related to Business as Mission. Over 30 national, regional and international working […]