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.

GET WISDOM

GET WISDOM

…  and whatever you get, get wisdom.    Proverbs 4:7 There’s nothing new today, just a review of things we all know, but by the time you get to the bottom I am sure you’ll agree this review was worth the 3 minutes. Occasionally I am asked, “What are the key...

A SOLUTION FOR REACHING THE UNREACHED: JOBS

A SOLUTION FOR REACHING THE UNREACHED: JOBS

The world has changed in many ways the past two decades, especially spiritually. Countries that were closing their doors to the Gospel in the 20th century are now closed. If we believe that only God’s truth can bring healing and peace to the world, what are we to do? ...

SOLD OUT!

SOLD OUT!

The sign read “SOLD OUT”. I was walking down Orchid Road in Singapore when I saw a K-Mart sign that read, “GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE – EVERYTHING REDUCED 50%-90%.”  Seeing an opportunity, and having a few minutes, I bounded up the stairs to the store’s entrance where...

MAKE THE JOURNEY FUN

MAKE THE JOURNEY FUN

B4T should be fun.  The more fun a person has, the more s/he will learn and the better s/he will perform. Treat each discovery like a present: unwrap it, and see what surprises it has in store. In your business, you have permission and in fact are obligated to...

SOMETIMES OTHERS CAN SAY IT BETTER!

SOMETIMES OTHERS CAN SAY IT BETTER!

Some interns just returned from spending two days with a missionary family working nearby.  As part of our training we attempt to expose interns to a variety of works and organizations.  When asked, What is this family doing? the interns remarked, "We are not sure, it...

MOVE FORWARD

MOVE FORWARD

I have studied the concepts of risk and faith for several years.  I have come to the conclusion that as a Christian, risk and faith are the same thing.  I conclude this in that everything I do must be done in faith.  Paul clarifies, Whatever you do, work heartily, as...

REPORTING VS. ACCOUNTABILITY

REPORTING VS. ACCOUNTABILITY

Many mission agencies place a big priority on reporting, however, I believe we should emphasize accountability instead.  If you think accountability and reporting are the same thing – sorry it’s not. Most mission organizations use a monthly or bi-monthly report form...

TRANSPARENCY

TRANSPARENCY

Question: Why has Coca Cola gone to the ends of the earth in less than a hundred years but the gospel has not in two thousand years?  I think the answer is this: the world welcomes economic wealth.  People want jobs and when we provide jobs, they invite us.  Jesus...

TIME TO RE-THINK MISSIONS

TIME TO RE-THINK MISSIONS

When most people think about missions, they think about overcoming barriers, overcoming walls, building bridges to get beyond where they are so that they can connect with locals.  This is old school missiology.  It’s a new day.  Today the way to connect with people is...

TWO BOTTOM LINES

TWO BOTTOM LINES

I am headed for the BAM Think Tank in Thailand next week and I note that in at least one paper there is reference to the four bottom lines of BAM; economic, environment, social and spiritual.  These all can be good, godly and helpful.  Each is to be encouraged.  But...