B4T Blog
Greg M, Patrick Lai, and guest bloggers write about the joys, challenges, and rewards that come with taking the Gospel to the least reached through real business.
PRAYING CONSTANTLY AT WORK
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 B4Ters have asked, how can you find time to pray when there’s so much to do at work? So what does it mean when Paul writes,...
PRAY IS A PRIORITY
As the picnickers frolicked on the bank of the river rapids, a shout rang out, “A child fell in the river!” A crowd quickly gathered and anxious eyes searched the rushing water for a glimpse of the child. Thinking quickly, the captain of the high school swim team...
MINDING OUR MOTIVES
I met a young woman recently who said she wanted to do B4T like me. When I asked her “Why?” her reply was, “I don’t like the idea of raising financial support.” Many people have noble goals but fail to take the steps to achieve them. Why? Because of the myths they...
WE CAME FOR BUSINESS – INSTEAD WE FOUND GOD!
OPEN Connect Update The OPEN Connect wrapped up a few days ago. 193 adults attended, more than the previous 2 Connects held in 2012 and 2014 combined. Add 73 children and it was a colossal meeting. The speakers spoke their minds, but with His heart. To say all 7...
RISE UP, MILLENNIALS
In my study of millennials, one of the more interesting articles I read was written by Stephen Greenwall; it’s titled “There will be Blood, Millennial Blood.” Greenwall gives 7 reasons why employers are currently firing Millennials on a broader level. These reasons...
CREATING A BUSINESS CULTURE WHERE PEOPLE ARE NOT EMPLOYEES, BUT FAMILY
In His Hands (not its real name) is a business operating in a poor country, based in a rural city 8+ hours away from the capital. The following was written by one of their local staff posted on their company blog. In His Hands business owners are part of the OPEN...
THE 8 BEST QUESTIONS I’VE BEEN ASKED BY INVESTORS
Next week the Lion’s Den is being held in Asia. Eleven Lions and eight martyrs are entering the colosseum to do battle. The Lions are investors, hungry to invest in solid B4T businesses. They hope to make money, as well as create new opportunities for the Good News...
FITTING IN
My dear friend Mike wrote me the following. When we were serving in Brazil, I gradually and intentionally, tried to dress more and more like a Brazilian would. It wasn’t much of a sacrifice, because I liked the styles that most men wore and I perceived that...
HIRING IDEAS
Three times in the past month B4Ters asked me, “How do I hire good people?” Obviously there’s no guarantees, but starting by asking good questions helps. Here’s 6 questions we use in our interviews. 1. What’s the biggest misperception people have of you? It’s good...
IMPACT–CONFERENCE FOR B4Ters
I am overbooked and need a break this week, so here’s more input on the B4T conference. "I just wanted to send you a quick note regarding the [B4T Conference]. I normally don't like to quickly give reflections immediately after experiences like that (it’s my first...
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