1. “A HEART FOR MISSIONS A CALL TO BUSINESS” Business Professional Network

2. The Biblical Strategy for Church Growth Internationally [Christ] …from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by that which every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love. Ephesians 4:16

3. Why Work With National Entrepreneurs? “Entrepreneurs who launch successful businesses create employment, expand market segments, increase production and services, and can bring new vigor to their Communities” From Inter-American Development Bank Study “Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies”, March 2002

4. “Kyrgyzstan's Uprising Fueled by Anger Over Poverty” AOL’s headline on its news coverage of events in Kyrgyzstan-March 29, 2005

5. Important Definitions Kingdom Business “A market-driven, sustainable business activity that operates according to Biblical principles for Kingdom purposes”

6. 7 Models for Doing Missions Through Business Trans-National Corporations (public) Multi-National Corporations (private) New Ventures Venture Capital Training & Consultancy Small & Medium Size Enterprise (SME) Micro-Enterprise

7. #1 Trans-National Corporations (TNCs) Christian employees of publicly held, international corporations.

8. Ministry Opportunities with TNCs Influence corporate foreign policies Help national believers qualify for training and advancement Offer training in local churches Advocate for good business conditions Mentor national business leaders Maintain a BDG relationship Secure foundation grants

9. Multinational Corporations (MNC) Privately held, Christian–led businesses

10. Ministry Opportunities with MNCs Teach Biblical principles of business and leadership Model Godly business practice Mentor national businessmen Recruit talented, dedicated believers Generate good wages for believers Plant churches

11. New Ventures Christian entrepreneurs developing sustainable new business ventures overseas

12. Ministry Opportunities in New Ventures Apply international experience and resources Achieve job-creation Prepare national entrepreneurs for managerial positions All of MNC opportunities above

13. Venture Capital Funds VC funds make growth possible for businesses of Christians overseas who are ready to: expand the business accept counsel achieve Kingdom purposes.

14. Ministry Opportunities for VCs Operate on larger scale Overcome restricted access to capital for Christian entrepreneurs Participate as desired Earn a return on your capital Leverage your expertise

15. Training and Consultancy Providing training and consulting in business in a Kingdom context.

16. Ministry Opportunities in Training and Consultancy Draw on vast management and training skills of West Follow-on can be provided by resident missions personnel Very specific management topics can be addressed as needed Huge need overseas

17. Small and Medium size Enterprise (SME) Owned by national entrepreneurs 3-100 employees Expanded with debt Nurtured with local support Aided by Western business help

18. Ministry Opportunities with SMEs Largest sector for job creation Greater sustainability Build a Christian middle class Best options for direct involvement by Western professionals

19. Micro Enterprise (MED) Christian agencies providing very small ($100) loans to alleviate poverty and create self-sufficiency

20. Ministry Opportunities for MED Non-believers can be exposed to Christians and Biblical truth Very high rates of repayment Spiritual and social transformation Universally recognized as good

21. Criteria for Getting Involved Leading of God’s Spirit Method Appropriate to Local Conditions Commensurate to your Capacity Cooperating with other Church Programs

22. Business Professional Network 503-670-7970 john@bpn.org P.O. Box 230399 Portland, OR 97281 john@bpn.org