Episode 4 - John

BAM is the intentional integration of business and ministry to create a sustainable missional presence of The Kingdon Of God in a particular community.  But what if that sustainable impact reaches beyond just that community? What if buying a quality cup of coffee can literally save a child from sex slavery? That's the story that Tony brings to us today, the power of using your business to bring about social change as well as eternal change.

Pizza, latte art, and sparks in the microwave...  All of those things are a part of John's story as he follows the leading of the Lord to start a business venture from scratch. He doesn't come from from a business background, yet he has taken a deeply profession approach to build a sustainable business that carries on the message of the gospel and brings value to those that he's called to. 

 Today, we are going to talk with James who has become an entrepreneur in Asia. What's unique about James' story is that he saw business would transform the way that people in his community would see him. He tells a fascinating story about being a "user of money" versus being a "maker of money" and how that makes a difference in the culture he lives in and in his ability to bring the hope of Jesus to people.

Today, we get to interview Joe, who for the last decade, has been using his business as a platform to gain access to majority communities. He talks about how he originally saw business as a means to gain access to a country, but it actually becomes an access point to relationship.

Today, we have a powerful, moving story about Grant and his family who are using coffee and the relationships it brings to save lives. We're going to hear Grant share his story and you're going to hear about his journey and his challenge to become more comfortable around people who aren't following Christ.