Scruples April 1998 Update >
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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