Lance Vantine introduces the IBAM Biblical Entrepreneurship show, which aims to inspire and equip Christian entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses that honor God and uplift impoverished communities globally.

Host Introduction:

Steve Adams, the founder and president of International Businesses Mission (IBAM), welcomes listeners to the first episode. He outlines the purpose of the podcast: integrating faith into the marketplace for various types of professionals and entrepreneurs.

The Integration of Faith and Work

>> Misconception of Separating Business and Ministry:

Steve discusses a common misconception that business and ministry operate separately, advocating instead for integrating faith into daily work.

>> Neighbor Concept:

He emphasizes the importance of recognizing coworkers and clients as one's neighbors and engaging in spiritual conversations and relationships as part of one's ministry at work.

Purpose and Structure of IBAM

>> Mission and Training Model:

Steve elaborates on IBAM’s mission to combine business and biblical teachings by giving startup loans, providing entrepreneurial training, and promoting disciple-making.

>>Three Fish Metaphor:

-Give a Fish: IBAM raises funds to provide startup loans to aspiring entrepreneurs through national partners.

-Teach to Fish: Extensive training on biblical entrepreneurship practices, including financial management, marketing, and business planning.

-Equip for Disciple-Making: Simple models provided for helping entrepreneurs engage in disciple-making within their communities.

Vision and Future Goals

>> Long-term Vision: IBAM aims to have a business as mission practitioner in every village globally and a million entrepreneurs as disciple-making missionary entrepreneurs within ten years.

>> Master Trainer Model: Explanation of the model where local partners are trained to act as master trainers, who then train others, expanding IBAM's impact worldwide.

Personal Stories and Experiences

>> Steve’s Personal Journey: Steve shares his background and calling to missions, detailing his extensive travel and mission work over the past 20 years.

>> Encouragement to Listeners: Encouraging listeners to support and join IBAM’s vision, highlighting the benefits of integrating faith with professional work.

How to Get Involved

>> Becoming a Donor:Encouragement for listeners to become donors, with illustrative examples of how donations can change lives, such as funding small businesses in impoverished regions.

>> Membership Portal: Announcement of a new membership portal offering access to IBAM’s curriculum, expert interviews, and business planning software, aimed at catalyzing entrepreneurs.

Conclusion

>> Call to Action: Steve calls on listeners to subscribe, share, and support the podcast and IBAM’s mission through donations and joining their membership.

>> Vision and Impact: Emphasis on the broader vision of breaking generational poverty cycles through sustainable, Christ-centered businesses and the transformative power of biblical entrepreneurship.