Defining BAM: Navigating Terminology in a Decentralized Movement
“What do you mean by Business as Mission?” It’s not a silly question. In fact, sometimes it is the only way to start a conversation with someone about BAM. The phrase sounds simple enough. Business. Mission. Put them together and surely we all know what we...
HISTORY OF BAM: EARLY FIGURES & BIBLICAL CONTEXT
PART 2 – HISTORY OF BAM: EARLY FIGURES & BIBLICAL CONTEXT This is part 2 of 2 in a “History of BAM” series. Click here for Part 1. When you read the headline “early figures” of BAM, you might think 20 years ago, maybe even 50 years ago. BAM is not...
HISTORY OF BAM: ORIGINS, MANIFESTO, AND THE DIVIDE
For days the discussions stretched late into the night. Drafts were written, revised, and intently analyzed. Words were chosen carefully. Diverse opinions had to be honored. Intense discussions arose from every corner of the room. Their decision here would pave the...
Unreached is About Access: A Response to Recent Conversations on Global Missions
A few years ago, I spoke at a faith-and-work event here in Indianapolis. It was a day-long gathering filled with popular speakers talking about God’s work through the business world—tech CEOs, entrepreneurs, sports personalities…and me. I had 13 minutes to...