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The B4T Canvas: Problem & Solution

by Jon B | Apr 11, 2023 | Articles, Faith and Work, Resources

If you’ve ever developed a business plan, you’re probably familiar with the overwhelming task of researching, writing, and late nights drinking copious amounts of coffee or whatever your favorite energy drink is just to stay sane amidst the never-ending process. On...

The 3 Missional Marketplace Models

by Jon B | Feb 14, 2023 | Articles, Faith and Work, Missions, Resources

So you want to start a Missional Business, a BAM, a B4T, a tentmaking business… insert whatever term fits your marketplace positioning best. The question many people ask themselves at this point is, how do we embed our vision for ministry in a business model? In the...

The B4T Canvas: Part 1

by Jon B | Nov 28, 2022 | Resources

The B4T Canvas: Part 4

by Jon B | May 23, 2022 | Articles, Faith and Work, Resources

Read Part 3 of The B4T Canvas Here. Step 4: Is it viable? Last, and all-to-often neglected, step 4 is determining the viability of the business model. It has been said that for B4T, profit is like blood. You don’t want to think about it. When everything is running...

The B4T Canvas: Part 3

by Jon B | May 9, 2022 | Articles, Faith and Work, Resources

Read Part 2 of The B4T Canvas Here. Step 3: Can we fulfill it? Step 3 begins to describe the operations side of the business. Operations is another way of saying, “How will we deliver value?” With this template, we also want to determine if we actually can. In order...