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Donald Miller, the best selling author of Blue Like Jazz was recently on the cover of Christianity Today talking about how a well told story has the power to change the way we think and live.
 
The International Business as Mission training that is taking place in Thailand is creating some very powerful stories that have the power to change the way we view business and ministry.
 
The stories of these students who have just returned from China, Thailand, Indonesia and Cambodia have the ability to remind us the power of business to truly be ministry.
 
Also be sure to checkout the "story" in the great video illustration "The Door to Door Doorknob Salesman from Delaware. This would be a great clip to share with a small group at church or in your business.
 
Justin Forman
Director
Business as Mission Network

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From Missions to Business as Mission, Imapct Stories

YWAM TrainingAfter already being involved in missions through an organization called Youth With a Mission my wife and I had business on our minds because we saw the potential transformation it could bring in developing countries. I have a BS in Mechanical Engineering and my wife has a background in real estate. During our time in missions, we stumbled upon this movement of Business as Mission and heard about the Introduction to Business as Mission course. (Read the Rest of the Story)
Week 3 ... A look inside the International Business as Mission Training Course
Thanks for checking in again this week for the update from the Business as Mission course in Thailand. It's exciting to share with you how the events are unfolding here in Asia. It's been another fantastic week of learning practically how BAM can be used to further the kingdom of God in this world. The students had 3 packed days of lectures, coaching sessions and working together in business development groups before the field trip teams left for a week in Indonesia, China, Cambodia or N. Thailand.
 
 
Introduction to Business as Mission and Global CEO Network in Dallas
Dallas SkylineGod is using business in a transformational way! Join us for an inspiring and informative session to learn from CEO's who are using their international businesses in countries closed to traditional missions, to impact the kingdom. You will gain a fundamental understanding of the emerging Business as Mission movement as a powerful self-funding tool for missions and hear case studies from the field on successes as well as challenges. This event is open to all, so plan to join us for a great afternoon!
 
C12 Enters the 16th Year of Ministry :: Buck Jacobs + Don Barefoot
C12C12 enters its 16th year as America's leader in equipping Christian chief executives with more than 60 groups operating in 42 metro areas across America. The Lord continues to raise up godly successful business leaders as C12 Chairs in new markets and we are prayerfully expecting to see the Lord's work expand through C12 in the coming year. We are privileged to offer proven business help, ministry inspiration and encouragement, peer accountability and sharpening, consistent with Biblical principles.
 
Using our Business Skills to Extend our Impact :: Corey Cleek
Corey CleekHave you ever wondered if you can use your business skills and experiences in an overseas missions context?

Have you ever wondered if you can use your business skills and experiences to serve your local community?

Have you ever wondered if you can use your business skills and experiences to serve your church?

Think about it. You and I are gifted with skill, passion and experience in an area that is in demand in our churches, communities, and many parts of the world: business management.
Our day-to-day work in business provides opportunities to serve every day within our companies and within our communities. Our work in business is ministry. This is a beautiful thing.
Video Illustration - The Door to Door Doorknob Salesman From Deleware
Door to DoorThis video makes me laugh. a door to door doorknob salesman from Delaware! As ridiculous as this situation is, it also makes me think of all of my friends whose jobs completely suck the life out of them. My generation is desperately trying to figure out how we connect our faith with our work life. Maybe you have people in your church that also struggle with this idea of how our faith plays out in every day life. This quirky video clip comes from a small group study on the life of Joseph. Click here to preview more videos from the Small Group Study and see how you can use this series in your small group to help our generation wrestle with practical ways to put our faith in action.

Former ServiceMaster CEO Pollard Recognzed with Business as Mission Award
Bill PollardLong-time Wheaton, IL resident and retired ServiceMaster CEO C. William Pollard recently received the Robert A. Fulton award for excellence in Business-as-Mission. Pollard was honored at a gala event on the campus of Gordon College in the Boston area on November 10th. Sponsored by Wheaton, IL based nonprofit Integra Ventures USA, the Fulton award is presented to an outstanding community leader adept at integrating personal faith in the work place internationally. Pollard was chosen because of his proactive efforts in this arena.
Steve Marr's Business Proverbs Merges with Fellowship of Companies for Christ International
Steve MarrI am pleased to announce the merger of Steve Marr's Business Proverbs with the Fellowship of Companies for Christ International (FCCI). As of February 27th, 2008, Business Proverbs will offer biblical business solutions to the members of our Business Leader Groups (also known in the United States as Christ@Work and in Canada as Corpath).
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4000+ 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 business or ministry. Opportunities to advertise in 2008 are now available.

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