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Business & Missions Bulletin

April 1998

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A Report on the Progress of Business and Missions in Creative Access Nations
   In April I attended a Seminar on Business and Missions Intiatives to Creative Access Nations hosted by a Great Commission Company in a Creative Access Nation.  The seminar was sponsored by the Center for Entrepreneurial and Economic Development (CEED). The topics included teaching on cultural transformation; Joseph as the Entrepreneur that saves the Prototype Mission (Israel); Success Factors in Business & Missions initiatives; Character Qualities for the Christian Entrepreneur and working models of Business as a means to missions.
    I found the teaching on cultural transformation positively transforming! I plan to apply the analogy used in Hebrews 13:12-13 of the different altar that is outside of the camp to challenge Christians in the marketplace to give up their worldly business identity in exchange for a Christ-like kingdom identity.
    The emphasis of the seminar was on the INTEGRATION of Business and Missions as the point of the arrow that will bring the gospel to many unreached people’s groups. It was balanced with the emphasis that there is a distinction in callings between Christian Service Callings and Business Callings although I consider both a "ministry" in the general sense of the word. This distinction is important to make because it enables us to know which structures and rules need to be applied to be successful in business as well as in missions.
    The stories and role models presented by Great Commission Companies and Nation Discipling Enterprises were inspiring. God is SO good! He is at work EVEN in business to bring the gospel to the ends of the earth.
    Finally, the challenge is to have a heavenly vision (like Joseph) as we work out our earthly business affairs.  This is an absolute MUST if we are going to answer God’s call and serve HIS purposes in business. What is your heavenly vision? I see an explosion of Great Commission Businesses penetrating the walls of darkness that surround many nations, spreading the good news of Jesus Christ, blessing the people and planting indigenous congregations as a witness to the glory of God. Hallelujah!

For more information on future Business and Missions seminars e mail: CEED_UofN@compuserve.com  

International Christian Chamber of Commerce to host Annual Meeting in Sweden
The (ICCC) International General Meeting and Conference goes May 20-23 in Orebro. Theme:"...So Send I You" Speakers to include: Landa Cope- from the USA, is the international Dean of the College of Communications, University of the Nations. Dr. Myles Munroe- Nassau, Bahamas, is a multi-gifted and dynamic international motivational speaker, author, government consultant, advisor and businessman, addressing critical issues affecting every aspect of human, social and spiritual development. Dr. Munroe serves as Chairman of the Third World Leaders Association incorporating over 40 nations. Emeka Nwankpa, Nigeria is the African Coordinator of Intercessors International. A member of the Nigerian Bar Association and a highly esteemed lawyer. Has been serving as a judge of the Nigerian High Court and has earned a high reputation in his nation. Contact ICCC for more information.

INTENT To Convene National Tentmakers Gathering
With the theme, "INTENT '98: MANY JOBS; ONE TASK - Networking Professionals For Global Impact," INTENT's National Gathering will convene May 15-17, 1998 at the Divine Word Retreat Center, "Techny Towers," located about 20 minutes from O'Hare International Airport in Techny, IL. Dr. Christy Wilson will be the featured speaker, supported by other plenary speakers, and selected workshop/breakout sessions in two tracks -- Job Takers and Job Makers. There will be an emphasis on Afghanistan and lots of networking time. Simultaneously, the content of INTENT '98 will focus on what God is doing through tentmaking, as well as what He will do through the Finisher's Project in mobilizing second career baby boomers to "move beyond success to significance," as Bob Buford of Tyler, Texas puts it so well. Contact INTENT AT  1 (800) 478-2598  or email info@intent.org

IMPACT Teams looking for Business Teachers for China
IMPACT has opportunities for business folks to come and teach business administration in a major city in China. This is in conjunction with a Christian operated company who is invited by the local Chamber of Commerce. One week or ten days at a time would work. Contact impactteams@compuserve.com

Annual "Ethics in Action Awards" 
with Guest Speaker John Ralston Saul. Sponsored by The Workplace Ministry Society in Vancouver, BC, CANADA. June 11th, 1998.  The EIA Awards recognize organizations and individuals whose decision-making balances competing needs and values. The awards program also honours ongoing socially responsible actions that have made a positive impact on our communities. FMI Contact  wrkplace@axionet.com

Scruples Opens Business & Missions Site
Located at www.scruples.org/bizetmiz/ The Business and Missions Home Page is full of resources for Business and Missions Initiatives. It features a Directory of organizations or networks promoting  opportunities, a Library of Tentmaking Teaching Resources, a secure Forum for discussing issues, a list of Business and Mission Articles and the latest Bulletins from Scruples. Please visit and see what are the latest events in Business and Missions .

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