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Recommended Books Business as Mission: The Power of Business in the Kingdom of God
Michael. R. Baer
YWAM Publishing, 2006
Like never before, Christian business leaders have the chance to play a pivotal role in transforming society and spreading the gospel. But seizing this opportunity requires thinking differently about God, about his kingdom, about his purposes in the world, and about business. In this book, Mike Baer rejects the unbiblical thinking that ministry and business are by definition separate activities - that our lives can be compartmentalized into the sacred and secular. Instead he guides business leaders in developing the vital characteristics of a kingdom business - the kind of business that will free them live fully integrated lives and lead organizations that significantly impact the world. Available @ YWAM Publishing or WorldChristian.com |
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Business as Mission: From Impoverished to Empowered
Tom Steffen and Mike Barnett (eds)
William Carey Library, 2006
In 2005 the Evangelical Missiological Society devoted their regional and annual conferences to the subject of Business as Mission. This book is a collection of resulting essays on this subject. "To put it bluntly," wrote Doug Pennoyer, President of EMS, when announcing the call for BAM papers, "Business as mission (BAM) is a work in progress. It is a field that needs definition, theological clarity, and missiological focus... While this volume will certainly not bring total clarity to the topic, it will provide some needed definition and precision while at the same time identify areas that will demand further discussion, clarification, and maturity. Available @ William Carey Library | 
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_________________________________________________________________ The Old Testament Template: Rediscovering God’s Principles for Discipling all Nations
By Landa Cope (2006) Nations are being reached, but the quality of life in most is unacceptable. Why? After nearly two centuries of dynamic influence, how has the church in the last two hundred years become so contained? What do we do to restore the power of the gospel to change lives and communities as it has done in history? The world of God gives us the insight and the path back to influential faith, a faith with words and deeds. This book initiates a discovery study of the Bible and what it has to say about how we disciple our communities and nations.
Avialable in CD and book format @ Template institute |
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_________________________________________________________________ Tentmaking Missionaries
Principles of Business and Employment for our Lord Jesus Christ
Patrick Lai and Bryan Hilton
The Missionary Training Service, 2002
This booklet, developed by Patrick Lai and Bryan Hilton, is a practical guide to tentmaking, especially establishing tentmaking businesses. It covers: · Principles, ethics and dangers of tentmaking · Organizing a tentmaking team · Successful businesses for church planting · Self-evaluation for business · Business plan and planning charts It is part of the Missionary Training Series. To view and obtain the whole series, or for help in tentmaking missionary work, visit The Missionary Training Service. _________________________________________________________________ | |
Where There Are No Jobs
David Befus
Latin American Mission, 2005
People are expected to work to be able to earn their daily bread. But in a world with increasing levels of unemployment, it gets harder every day to find work. This book presents a variety of methodologies to respond to this need, and explains how the promotion of productive economic activity contributes to the health of communities. Available @ Latin American Mission Bookstore For more information Click Here | 
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God Is At Work: Transforming People & Nations Through Business
Kenneth A. Eldred
Regal Books, 2005
There is an important role for Christian business people in effecting real change in developing countries, and many are already taking up the mantle. They are pursuing Kingdom business, for-profit business ventures designed to facilitate the transformation of people and nations. God Is at Work deals with this emerging missions movement, one in which Christians are meeting significant spiritual and economic needs in the developing world. Available @ WorldChristian.com For more information Click Here | 
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_________________________________________________________________Great Commission Companies: The Emerging Role of Business in Mission
Steve Rundle & Tom Steffen
InterVarsity Press, 2003
In recent decades global missions have been revolutionized by such movements as microenterprise development efforts and tentmaking professionals working in restricted access countries. But little has yet been said about the new missions opportunities created by today's globalized economy. Nor has much been documented about the role that corporations and businesses can have in the missionary enterprise. Economist Steve Rundle and missiologist Tom Steffen offer a new paradigm for the convergence of business and missions--the Great Commission Company. Available @ WorldChristian.com _____________________________________________________ | 
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On Kingdom Business: Transforming Missions Through Entrepreneurial Strategies
Ted Yamamori and Kenneth A. Eldred (Editors)
Crossway Books, Good News Publishers, July 2003
On Kingdom Business proposes a new model for using business in missions: kingdom entrepreneurship. Kingdom entrepreneurs are "job-makers," starting for-profit businesses of all sizes--real businesses that meet real needs. This book provides a conceptual foundation for kingdom entrepreneurship and explores its contemporary development using case studies of kingdom businesses and reflecting on the lessons kingdom entrepreneurs have already learned. Available @ WorldChristian.com and Crossway Books For more information Click Here | 
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_________________________________________________________________ Tentmaking: Business as Missions
Patrick Lai
Authentic Media, 2005
Those who are unfamiliar with the world of tentmaking will find valuable information to introduce them to the concept and to help in getting started. Designed to be a manual, Tentmaking is more than just an overview of questions and issues. This work will serve as an in-depth reference for existing tentmakers. This thoroughly researched collection is the result of interviews from over 450 people serving in the 10/40 window. It provides a unique viewpoint on missions, sharing proven, workable alternatives to conventional missionary life. Available @ WorldChristian.com | 
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_________________________________________________________________ Transform the World: Biblical Vision and Purpose for Business
Sharon B Swarr, Dwight Nordstrom
"The Businessperson's Handbook for Understanding and Practising Kingdom Business: Manual One". The first in a series intended for those who are involved in 'frontier business creation'. Write-up and order @ CEED Resources | 
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________________________________________________________________Business Power for God's Purpose : Partnership with the Unreached
Heinz Suter, Dr Marco Gmur
VKG (Switzerland), 1997
Are you a Christian businessperson? Willing to share in God's concern for unreached ethnic groups? If you want to know how you can be a part of this great task, this book is for you.
Available @ WorldChristian.com | 
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_________________________________________________________________Kingdom Business: The Ministry of Promoting Economic Activity
David Befus
Latin American Mission 2002
Offers a variety of methodologies to address employment issues. Explains how the development of productive economic activity contributes to the growth of the church and to a presentation of a holistic Gospel. Order @ LAM Bookstore | 
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________________________________________________________________Christian Microenterprise Development: An Introduction David Bussau and Russell Mask
Regnum Books 2003
Microenterprise Development (MED) has arrested the imagination and enthusiasm of many mission organizations. Alas, many of these efforts begin with little understanding of the basic fundamentals of creating a credit culture, with the discipline and knowledge of the best practices required. The objective of this handbook is therefore to provide information to help Christian MED practitioners and donors better understand how to apply Christian MED in ways that build Christ's kingdom. The book draws from literature on secular MED and undertakes eight case studies of Christian MED programs from around the world. It then compares the findings from both to identify the strengths and weaknesses of Christian MED. Write up and order @ Regnum Books | 
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_________________________________________________________________ Don't Look Back: The David Bussau Story
Philippa Tyndale
Allen & Unwin, 2004
David Bussau has lived and worked among the world's poor, had his life threatened by corrupt profiteers, been kidnapped by pirates and born witness to natural and man-made disasters. For the first time this orphan turned millionaire, entrepreneur, humanitarian and ultimately co-founder of Opportunity International, allows his full story to be told. Buy @ Opportunity International or at bookstores throughout Australia. Royalties from sale of this publication will be donated to the work of Opportunity International. |  |
_________________________________________________________________ Profit for the Lord
William J. Danker
Wipf & Stock, 2002
Danker's informative book is a study of the Moravians and the Basel Mission Trading Company, particularly on the economic structures they created to support their mission work. Available @ WorldChristian.com _________________________________________________ | 
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My Father's Business: Guidelines for Ministry in the Market Place
Peter Tsukahira, 2000
"There is a great need today among the Lord's people for a way to help businesspeople find their spiritual calling and to train them effectively for the task...an individual may be called by God to business but have a parallel call to ministry at home or on the field. Is it really possible to succeed in business and ministry concurrently? Business and ministry may indeed require distinct skill-sets, but integration is possible through proper training and discipleship." Available @ WorldChristian.com or CEED Resources | 
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Working Your Way to the Nations: A Guide to Effective Tentmaking
Jonathan Lewis
InterVarsity Press, 1997
Tentmaking is a subject of strategic importance to world evangelisation. The concept is biblical, historical precedents abound, and today’s missionary context demands it. This book will fill a gap in the area since it provides a set of essays on effective tentmaking by experienced and knowledgeable missions specialists from around the world. Available @ WorldChristian.com or Global Opportunities or Download free English, Portugese, Spanish, Korean and Arabic versions @ Tentmakernet | 
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_________________________________________________________________Annointed For Business
Ed Silvoso
Regal Books, 2002
How Christians can use their influence in the Marketplace to change the world. Ed Silvoso invites all Christians in business to know down the "wall" between commercial pursuit and service to God - and build the foundation for an uparalleled marketplace revival. Only then can we extend God's kingdom to every corner of the world. Available @ WorldChristian.com | 
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The 9 to 5 Window: How Faith Can Transform the Workplace
Os Hillman
Gospel Light/Regal Books, 2005
What happens when Christian believers take the Word of God literally and begin to apply it where they spend 60 to 70 percent of their waking hours? What happens when Christians move in a spiritual dimension in their work lives as few have endeavored to do before now? What happens is that lives, workplaces, cities and nations become transformed by the power of Jesus Christ. In The 9 to 5 Window, Os Hillman, one of the leading authorities on faith at work today, introduces you to the new breed of worker who has gone beyond the status quo to become a transformer. Available @ WorldChristian.com
------------------------------------------------------ Same mission. Same Editor. More resources
From the founding editor of Regent Business Review comes Christianity 9 to 5, an online magazine and resource center that will equip and encourage you to live your faith at work.
On this free site, developed at Charleston Southern University, you'll find: a library of the best workplace Christianity articles; case studies for small group or classroom use; online and our bi-monthly electronic magazine. Visit the site | 
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Doing Business God's Way: Almighty & Sons
Dennis Peacocke
Destiny Image, 1995
Bible teaching on all aspects of running a business and underlying principles. The author has used this material to launch a School of Business and Biblical Economics.
Available @ ALCC Bookstore | 
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The Marketplace Annotated Bibliography
Pete Hammond, R. Paul Stevens, Todd Svanoe
InterVarsity Press, June 2002
The largest and most complete resource for putting work in its proper Christian perspective. (The authors) provide annotated reviews of hundreds of books on topics such as career guidance, leisure, termination and layoffs, business ethics, time and financial management, ... They also include a historical survey of the marketplace-faith movement and other thematic indexes. Available @ WorkplaceMinistry.com
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Online Bookstores & Recommendation Lists: World Christian Bookstore - Browse their 'Business in mission' category - they stock over 25 titles in this section. WorkplaceMinistry.com Resource Centre - The Amazon.com for the Workplace movement. Marketplace Leaders - Faith & Work Resources The Avodah Institute - Meanings of Work, Christian Faith & Business, New books... Please email us with any useful books that you are aware of.
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