I'm going to say something that may initially sound crazy and counterproductive, but hang with me. I'm suspect of our obsession with leadership development in Christian circles today. This may seem strange since I serve on the board of the Sagamore Leadership...
I recently attended a missionary conference in Johannesburg, South Africa. It's an event that only happens once every four years – like a "Missions Olympics" of sorts – where 400 missionaries and their families gather together to learn, be encouraged, and connect with...
Step 4 of the B4T Canvas is financial analysis to determine the viability of the business model.
Business as mission (BAM) is a Christian approach to business that applies biblical principles to business and views business as an opportunity to serve God and build relationships.
Step 3 of the B4T Canvas begins to describe the operations side of the business. With this section, we want to determine both how and what we need to fulfill the customer needs we are selling a solution to.
If we were to chart time versus level of authenticity, what would that curve look like?
I recently spoke to a class of senior marketing students at Indiana Wesleyan University. The professor is a new friend and a member of one of The Stone Table's church partners. He asked me to share about Business as Mission (BAM) as a way to open these students' minds...
Now that you have an idea that solves a problem and an initial transformation plan for your B4T, the next step is to determine how you will connect with your customers. We are going to draw on two foundational principles for sales and marketing that will determine the rest of your strategy in this section: Target Market, and Sales Channels.
We can indeed engage the Great Commission wherever we go – even in the marketplace. What does that look like for you?
There's a self-soothing saying I've heard for most of my life: "God will never give you more than you can handle." It's a bit of psychological gamesmanship, a way of shoring up our courage when we are facing a difficult season – I can do this! If God allowed it, I...
Josh and Morgan delve into Matthew 5:13, exploring the metaphor of being the "salt of the earth." They discuss how followers of Jesus can preserve and enhance the world, reflecting God's beauty and goodness. Through anecdotes, like a sunrise in St. Augustine, they...
Erik Cooper delves into the pervasive influence of fear and anger in society and media, highlighting their role as tools of persuasion and control. He contrasts this with the teachings of Jesus, emphasizing peace and love as alternative paths. Cooper urges listeners...
.Brittany shares her unexpected journey from aspiring pastor to successful State Farm agent. Coming from a family of pastors, she initially pursued ministry but found herself working in insurance to pay off student loans. Despite doubts, Brittany discovered her...