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.
QUALITY VS GROWTH – TWO QUESTIONS ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER
When I’ve asked Christian leaders, What is your priority, growth or quality? They invariably answer, We seek to do both. We don’t see them as mutually exclusive. But if we look with our eyes and hear with our ears, as Jesus exhorts us to do, we know them by their...
BUSINESS AS USUAL WON’T DO
John Beckett talks about the evolution of power through the centuries. He points out, Before 500BC the nations with the biggest militaries ruled. From 500BC to 1500AD the nations were ruled by religion. Religious leaders influenced military leaders or kings. Examples...
JOB ONE
Many times since 9/11, people have questioned me: "Muslims are really hateful people aren’t they?" I am usually quick to disagree. Muslims are not hateful, but many are angry. My experience reflects that Muslims are not angry at me, or America or Jesus. Rather they...
GALLOP POLL
Donna Robertson, dear friend and B4T advocate sent us the following. In 2007, Jim Clifton, Chairman and CEO of Gallup, published an article revealing the findings of the polling organization’s first ever World Poll. In making the decision to undertake this gargantuan...
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
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!
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
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!
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
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...
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