As I shared in my first post in this series, the first component of transformation our communities, villages, cities, regions and nations is discipleship. Without the heart changed, there will be no lasting change. Alongside discipleship, business is a very important component for transformation. One of the key building blocks of a society is business. If […]
Why discipleship and business are key to transforming communities (1)
As followers of Jesus we want to see spiritual, economic and social transformation of our communities, villages, cities, regions and countries. We want to see the Kingdom of God grow and expand on the earth. We want to stop the power of sickness, poverty, environmental change, fear, wars, and broken marriages. We hope that love, […]
“I never thought I could start a business” – Malawi training
“I never thought I could start a business. Now I have the confidence I can.” In August we facilitated a Pioneer Business Planting training with our workers in Malawi. Oliver and Rhoda Banda, along with about 27 other Malawians gathered to learn the biblical principles of business, how to seek out entrepreneurial business ideas by learning […]
8 reasons why writing a business plan increases your probability of success
A few weeks ago I talked to a friend who was in the process of starting his business. He had a great idea, had some investors on board and was building an app. I asked him if he had written a business plan and put a business budget together. He said he didn’t. He was really […]
The Cycle of Business Planting
Entrepreneurship can be compared with planting seeds. Planting seeds has the following components: 1. Finding the right soil When you start out, you first need to find the right soil. You remove rocks, weeds and anything that might hinder the growth. You determine how much sun, shade and rain there will be. You will investigate […]