Faith and business do mix...

This morning I was reading a book that covers the history of the first company in England, Some account of the Worshipful company of grocers of the city of London By John Benjamin Heath When they officially incorporated they appointed two wardens, and a priest. All the members then contributed one penny a week to to upkeep of the priest “to pray for the same company and for all...

Part 3 – Businesses reach Business...

The Institute has a small part to play in reaching the GBCs. Our purpose statement is “Repurposing leaders and corporations to discover and implement personal and corporate callings, thereby transforming communities and nations.” Our tag line is Repurposing Business—Transforming Society®. We have a particular focus on restoring God’s intended purpose for business simply because...

Part 2 – The Global Business Consu...

Their location is global. The word “globalization” is not academic for them, but it is a force that has already given them opportunities to work globally, without regard to physical location. They answer phones for Lufthansa from Cape Town. They handle technical support for Cisco from Hyderabad, and they trouble shoot washing machines in the Mid-West from who knows where. They do...

Part 1 – Beyond Business as Missio...

(A presentation given at WCC in February, 2010) In 1977 I faced a challenging decision. I had just graduated from the University of Cape Town and was approached by Youth for Christ to join their “full time staff.” I really wanted to do it because my wife, Lyn, and I had been active in serving youth for many years. My dad said, “If you want to, then go ahead.” But my mom said,...

“So that…”...

This morning I woke up thinking about how many organizations, and especially businesses run by ‘Christians’, lack a “so that” in the purpose. The inputs are there and they are laudible. But the reason for it all is more milk toast than mind blowing. I am glad we have created a “Kingdom Business Assessment” this past year to much the business is in...