07:10:2007
 
Greetings!
 
Bono's worldwide call for aid in Africa is widely known and supported. But what are the side effects of dropping billions of dollars of aid into an economy when it cannot be sustained?
 
In this issue, Jennifer Brea from the America Magazine suggests that maybe the help that is really needed isn't aid but jobs.
 
Controversial?  Maybe. Challenging?  Absolutely.
 
Also, be sure to check out the story of Wyn Fountain, a man who went from the front lines of World War II to 62 years of integrating business and faith.
 
Justin Forman
Director

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  Every Tribe Imports
Africans to Bono: "For God's Sake Please Stop!" 
African Farmers"We can fight malaria by distributing free mosquito nets, which may cost $10 - $60 each by the time you get them down often impassable dirt roads. Or ... we can train locals how to operate a business spraying homes with an insecticide that will keep them mosquito-free for six months at about $2 a family.
Connecting Faith and Life in the Next Generation

650Last week our Rightnow Team celebrated another year of connecting twenty and thirty somethings to opportunities to fuse faith+life. This year our team, led by Felicity Tinker met over 6,000 people at events and through our website, www.rightnow.org. Through personal phone calls and emails they've had the opportunity to coach and connect over 650 people to hands on opportunities to fuse faith and life together.

Top 10 Job Opportunities :: July07
Job OpportunitiesThe number of job opportunities with kingdom companies continues to increase. Here's a look at the top 10 positions business as mission companies are looking to fill as of the first week of July.
  1. Business as Mission Training Course
  2. HR Managers Needed in Central Asia
  3. IT Project Manager for Indian Based Company
  4. Client Support for a Christian IT Company
  5. Sales Team Director in China

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A Letter to the Future
Jonathan ShibleyIn the 1800s, missionary David Livingston wrote in journals about his exploits and adventures in Africa. God allowed Livingston to see things in the Spirit that would not even occur in his lifetime. Nevertheless, he had the privilege of setting events into motion by blazing new trails and laying foundations for future generations.
Business = Poverty's Long Term Solution
Poverty in AfricaWhat is poverty? Let's take a look at some statistics: About 50% of the world's population lives on less than the equivalent of $2 a day. That represents a staggering number of over 2.8 billion people. Of these, about half live on less than $1 a day. In addition to poverty, there are the devastating effects of disease that plague the poorest nations like Rwanda.
 
From WW II to a Life of Integrating Business+Faith
WW II SoldierWhen I returned from World War II, I sought the Lord as to whether I should train for the Baptist Ministry or continue my training as an accountant.
 
62 years later I know that decision to continue as an accountant was right for me. But I was surprised at the time that I had such a peace about it because in those days business was regarded as a secular occupation and it had never occurred to me that God would turn down anyone that offered himself for "ministry" in the local church, "the Lord's work".

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Blogging About Starting a Kingdom Company in China
Business Without BordersStarting a business is a daunting task. Starting a business in China can be a journey filled with adventure. In the same style as the "India or Bust" blog that was featured a few months ago a new blog, Transforming China has been launched by the Globe Serve Network. Through the eyes of one of their interns, this blog provides a glimpse into the process of formulating bringing a kingdom company to China.
Business as Mission 101 Class Coming to Dallas this Fall
Business 101Glenn White and Joe Galindo at Business Without Borders have just announced that a Business as Missions 101 Training Track will be held in Dallas sometime this fall.
 
The 4 Tracks include: Heavens Blueprint for Transformation, Your Business is Mission, Starting Fires that Fuel the Faith, Reconnecting the Power of Prayer in the Marketplace.

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Partner With The Network
3000+ key leaders from churches and businesses have subscribed to the Business as Mission Network E-Zine. Now you can join groups like the C12 Group, Kingdom Catalyst Conference, Every Tribe, Global CEO Network, Rightnow.org and Bluefish TV that are getting the word by being featured sponsors.
To request more information and reserve your spot ::  justin@businessasmissionnetwork.com.  
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