Transformational… From YWAM's Business as Mission Resource Team The Introduction to Business as Mission (iBAM) course took place in Chiang Mai, Thailand, starting at the end of January earlier this year. This 6 week training course, the first of its kind, was designed to take men and women with a calling to business and equip them to become cross-cultural entrepreneurs for the kingdom of God. This first iBAM course brought together people from all continents to learn and to share. It was an exciting and transformational experience... Read the report... The iBAM course will take place in 2009 in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from 24th January to 7th March. Find out more on our website or email us.
An African experience Eli, iBAM Participant, Shares His Experience Eli has been working with YWAM in Africa for a few years. His heart has been burning to see his continent break out of poverty. He made the journey from West Africa to Thailand to take part in the first Introduction to Business as Mission (iBAM) course. “It was a privilege to see Eli come to life through the teaching and in wrestling over the tensions and issues raised with the other participants. It was as if his passion and gifting as an entrepreneur were polished during the course so that he can now go out to display them. ”, comments a course staff. A few weeks after the course Eli shares what God has been doing through this experience. Read the article...
Business focus Field Trips – Indonesia & Cambodia Reports “Wow! This business owner talked about everything we have been hearing in the classroom.” This was the statement of one participant of the Introduction to Business as Mission (iBAM) course after visiting a business as mission enterprise on the first day of the field trip. As part of the iBAM’s intensive six weeks of learning, one week was set aside to go on a field trip to China, Indonesia, Cambodia or Northern Thailand. In each location a group of participants visited business as mission enterprises that are working out the reality of building the kingdom of God in business. Will and Alena share their experience on field trips to Indonesia and Cambodia. Read more about the field trip reports... The iBAM 2009 course potential field trip locations are: Cambodia, China, India and Indonesia.
Featured Resource Mission Means Business Conference Global Connections is hosting a Business and Mission Forum event on Thursday 8th May 2008 at LICC, St Peter’s, De Vere Street, London W1G 0DQ. Keynote speakers Peter Shaukat and Keith Wall are both active and experienced in this field. They will be sharing their knowledge and experience in order to open up Q&A times and further opportunities for informal interaction and networking. Mark Green, executive director of LICC, will also share over lunch about getting Christian values into Work. For more info and to apply go to the Global Connections Website
Business As Mission International Resource Centre www.businessasmission.com Highfield Oval | Harpenden | Hertfordshire | AL5 4BX | UK Registered Office of Youth With A Mission Limited as above. Registered charity No. 264078. Company Registration No. 1049516 in England and Wales.
