Posted in Business as Mission on Jan 9th, 2013
There is a fascinating book* about Mother Teresa and her life journey. Most people know of her dedicated and commendable work among the least and the lowliest. But fewer are aware of the intense struggle she suffered for years regarding the silence of God. She experienced immense pain when her bridegroom Jesus felt absent, far […]
Posted in Business as Mission on Jan 7th, 2013
We know that businesses can fail and hurt people (Enron) and harm nature (BP). But it is equally true that we all depend on businesses and that they can do good. The woman in Proverbs 31 was an astute businesswoman whose ventures served people and her community. The Quakers practiced a kind of Corporate Social […]
Posted in Business as Mission on Nov 16th, 2012
It is 50 years since the 2nd Vatican Council started. It has been a major influence on the church’s beliefs and praxis, and will be for generations to come. The Council lasted for three years; they met for four sessions in the autumns of the years 1962 to 1965, with committees doing a lot of […]
Posted in Business as Mission on Sep 29th, 2012
Business as Mission, BAM, may sometimes be a tricky term, but it is an important concept and an essential praxis. But BAM it is not a silver bullet; it is not the ultimate strategy. It is, however, a growing global movement of Christians in the market place asking: How can we shape business to serve […]
Posted in Business as Mission on Aug 18th, 2012
It was warm and humid. One may say almost too hot for a Swede. But the story that emerged was more than cool. I listened to the mayor of a small Muslim village. We sat outside his house, drank tea and nibbled on fruit, nuts and sweets. He was enthusiastic and composed. As a devout […]