07:24:2007
 
Book on the BeachAmong many other things, summer is a time for trips and vacations. I've always found these to be times to recharge and refresh the batteries by digging into a good book.
 
In this issue we recap the top 25 books addressing the issues of business as mission and highlight some recently featured on the site.
  1. God is at Work :: Ken Eldred
  2. Lausanne Forum Papers
  3. Business as Mission :: Michael Baer
  4. On Kingdom Business :: Eldred and Yamamori
  5. Great Commission Companies :: Steven Rundle
  6. Kingdom Catalyst :: Johnny Combs
  7. Business for the Glory of God :: Wayne Grudem
  8. God at Work :: David Miller
  9. Tentmaking :: Patrick Lai
  10. Kingdom Companies :: Knoblauch and Opprecht

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Business for the Glory of God :: Wayne Grudem
The God's of BusinessBusiness itself glorifies God when it is conducted in a way that imitates God's character and creation. In this book we see that all aspects of business, including ownership, profit, money, competition, and borrowing and lending, glorify God because they are reflective of God's nature.

Doing God's Business :: Paul Stevens

Doing God's BusinessChristians have likely been struggling with the place of business in the life of faith ever since Paul's days as a tentmaker. Just how do the spheres of private devotion and public business intersect in a meaningful way?

Anointed for Business :: Ed Silvoso
Annointed for Business"The notion that labor for profit and worship of God are now, and always have been, worlds apart, is patently false. The Early Church founders were mostly community leaders and highly successful business people. The writing of the Gospels was entrusted to Luke, a medical doctor; Matthew, a retired tax collector; Mark, the manager of a family trust; and John, a food supplier. Lydia was "a dealer in purple cloth." Dorcas was a clothes designer.
Tentmaking: Business as Missions :: Patrick Lai
TentmakingWhat makes this book even stronger is that it's based not just on the author's formidable experience, but also upon his research among 450 tentmakers laboring in the 10/40 Window. The focus is on what has been proven to be effective in tentmaking, as supported by Lai's experience and research - and yet pragmatism never takes a back seat to the yearning to see God's kingdom spread as people around the world come to know Jesus.
How 24 Executives Serve Christ Through Their Business
Kingdom Companies"Today, many Christian business owners and workplace leaders around the world see their companies as "Kingdom Companies." They are operating their businesses along the lines of Biblical principles, spreading Gospel of Jesus Christ, and advancing the Kingdom of God into the workplace. A number of stories of companies in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America have been brought together in the book "Kingdom Companies."
 
Business as a Calling :: Michael Novak
WW II SoldierMichael Novak, the 1994 winner of the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion, wrote this book over 10 years ago. As a college textbook, an inspirational reading, and a fundamental part of the Business and Faith conversation and inspired several other reading. Here's the review from Publishers Weekly.

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The God's of Business :: Todd Albertson
The God's of BusinessJust released last Monday, this book brings a bigger sense of scope to the idea of Business and Mission in globalized world. It is intended to help business people who are dealing with people from different cultures around the world and who likely have different religious faiths than they hold themselves.
The Entrepreneur's Creed :: Merrill Oster
CreedThe Business as Mission movement is reliant upon the entrepreneurial drive of business leaders around the world. While not an overt 'Business as Mission' book, the stories in this book can be an encouragement and inspiration that fusing faith and business together is possible.

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