Focus on Business Success 
As we defined it in our first post, Business as Mission is about real, viable, sustainable and profitable businesses. However, it is a business with a Kingdom of God purpose, perspective and impact. Our desire is that it will lead to transformation of people and societies spiritually, economically and socially – to the greater glory of God.
- Business must be financially sustainable.
- They must produce goods or services that people are willing to pay for.
Sustainability implies that the activity is profitable. Profits are an essential element of all businesses, in all cultures. Without profit the business cannot survive and fulfill its purpose. Accordingly, Business as Mission projects are real business that genuinely exist to generate wealth and profits.
Profits are not inherently evil, bad or unbiblical. In fact, profits are good, desired and beneficial to God and His purposes.
As leaders we assure that profits are generated honestly and in a manner that honors Christ and His gospel.
So, profits are a goal of BAM projects. We must simply keep in mind that creating jobs and earning money is not an end in itself. Work and business are ordained by God. When we can do this in a manner that honors God and increases his Kingdom, we have a very special opportunity.
We desire for God’s will to be done on earth as in heaven, including in the marketplace.
Next time – Jesus’ team knew about business
Blessings,
Larry
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