BUSINESS AS MISSION
Bring the Kingdom of God to the least reached peoples by creating businesses that operate with Biblical principles to bring spiritual, social, environmental and economic transformation to a community.
What is BAM?
Business as Mission (BAM) is a strategy for the specific purpose of the transformation of people and communities: spiritually, economically, environmentally and socially – for the glory of God through a viable and sustainable business which has Kingdom of God values, purpose, perspective, and impact. Ultimately, the business is the ministry.
What others are saying
For many years, I was told that the only way I could have an impact on the world for Christ was to either be a missionary or a pastor. Both of those roles are critically important in Kingdom work, but God never wanted to keep out the rest of us from what He is doing around the globe. In fact, He still calls us all in Acts 1:8 to “be witnesses” to the “ends of the earth”. That includes people like me who love Him and love doing business in His name. This is what the YWAM-Strategic Frontiers Business as Mission (“BAM”) team understands and implements so well. Through teaching and mentoring aspiring Christ-empowered entrepreneurs and executives, they are creating and growing impactful business opportunities throughout the world. This team introduced me to a whole new world of opportunities where I can effectively and passionately serve through teaching, mentoring, and supporting those who are doing Business as Mission. I now serve in my local community as well as a number of communities around the globe. They have encouraged and equipped me to better serve and understand the “least reached” people in the “10/40 Window” – an area that is challenged by severe poverty and the desperate need to hear the Gospel. This BAM team may see my involvement as a partnership, but it’s way more than that – it’s about growing, deepening relationships and seeing God’s work accomplished through transformed lives and communities. It’s impossible to put the entire experience into words – it’s just that special. If you are looking to make a significant impact in God’s Kingdom work through business, either as an aspiring BAM entrepreneur or executive or as a Partner who is interested in a role like mine, I can tell you that you will be forever impacted by the work God is accomplishing through this team. - John H