Business as Mission is the practice of using business to advance God’s Kingdom—by meeting real needs, creating jobs, and discipling people through everyday work.

Unlike charity, BAM isn’t about handouts—it’s about empowerment.
It’s how you “teach a man to fish” while also teaching him about the Fisher of Men.

At IBAM, we summarize this with the Three-Fish Model:

 1️⃣ Give a Fish — Provide startup capital or micro-loans to launch small businesses.
2️⃣ Teach to Fish — Train entrepreneurs in biblical business practices.
3️⃣ Equip for Discipleship — Help them use their companies to share the Gospel and mentor others.

This model creates a ripple effect:
Business owners grow → Employees thrive → Communities are transformed → The Gospel advances.

These aren’t theories—they’re living testimonies of transformation through IBAM.

💐 Aziza from Central Asia: Coffee, Flowers, and Discipleship

Aziza started with two things: coffee and flowers.

From her kitchen in Kazakhstan, she began selling bouquets and cappuccinos—just trying to make ends meet.
But after going through IBAM’s entrepreneurship training, everything changed.

She learned to see her shop not just as a business, but as a mission field.
Today, Aziza oversees five thriving branches across Central Asia.
Each shop employs young missionaries who pray, disciple, and serve customers daily.

“IBAM helped me see that my business is God’s business.” – Aziza

Every cup of coffee funds missions.
Every bouquet supports local churches.
That’s Business as Mission in real time.

👨‍🏫 Suryan from Indonesia: Hiring as Discipleship

Suryan didn’t start with much.
He simply wanted to help college students in need.
So, he launched a small business—and started hiring.

But unlike most employers, Surya used his business to disciple employees.
He prays with them, shares Scripture weekly, and mentors them in both faith and finances.

Now his team has grown, and so has his vision.
His business doesn’t just provide income—it provides purpose.

“My business helps students grow financially and spiritually.” – Surya

In Surya’s world, a paycheck comes with prayer.

🚛 Africa Partners: Building Kingdom Ecosystems

Across parts of Africa, IBAM-trained entrepreneurs are proving that integrity and profitability can coexist.

One logistics company employs dozens while funding local churches and youth programs.
Another poultry business supports discipleship training and children’s ministries.

“Seek the peace and prosperity of the city… for if it prospers, you too will prosper.” – Jeremiah 29:7

These business owners aren’t waiting for aid—they’re creating opportunity.
They’re showing their communities that Jesus changes lives through honest work and Kingdom leadership.

One of IBAM’s most effective frameworks for sustainable impact is called the Kingdom Culture Flywheel.

Here’s how it works:

• Hire for Heart, Not Just Skill — Look for people with teachable spirits and integrity.

• Coach Both Skill and Soul — Integrate discipleship into your weekly 1:1 meetings.

• Measure Excellence and Kingdom Fruit — Track both performance and spiritual growth.

• Celebrate What You Want Repeated — Recognize wins rooted in Kingdom values.

• Correct with Grace and Truth — Model godly leadership in hard conversations.

• Multiply Leaders Who Reproduce the Culture — Develop others who can carry the mission forward.
  
  

This rhythm doesn’t replace business—it redeems it.
It transforms a company from a place of production into a place of formation.

In a world obsessed with profit margins, God measures success differently.

He’s looking for faithfulness, not just finances.
For transformation, not just transactions.

At IBAM, we call it Kingdom ROI:

• Spiritual: How many people are discipled through your leadership?

• Economic: How many jobs and resources are you stewarding for good?

• Social: How many families and communities are strengthened by your work?
  
  

When you start measuring what heaven measures, business becomes your greatest tool for mission.

Pastors often ask: “Isn’t this just for entrepreneurs?”

Not at all.

Business as Mission gives churches a sustainable, scalable way to extend their impact.

Instead of funding short-term mission trips that fade after a week, churches can equip entrepreneurs in their congregation to become long-term missionaries in the marketplace.

Through the IBAM Church Partner Membership, pastors receive:

• A turnkey curriculum to train business owners in biblical entrepreneurship

• A step-by-step guide to launch a “Business as Mission” ministry

• Access to a global network of churches doing the same
  
  

It’s discipleship that doesn’t depend on budgets—it multiplies them.

Your congregation already has the talent. IBAM gives you the framework.

Ready to turn your work into worship? Here are five actionable steps:

• Redefine Your Mission Statement
  
  Don’t just describe what your company does—define who it serves and why.
  Example: “We exist to glorify God by serving our community through excellence.”

• Start Each Workday in Prayer
  
  Invite the Holy Spirit into your meetings, decisions, and challenges.

• Disciple Through Leadership
  
  Use 1:1 meetings to mentor employees—not just manage them.

• Measure Kingdom ROI
  
  Track both revenue and relationships—spiritual growth is measurable.
  
  

Join a Community That Models It

Attend the Kingdom Impact Summit (Nov 4–6) to learn directly from experts in Business as Mission.

At this free, online event, you’ll learn from pioneers and practitioners who are proving that business can disciple nations.

🗓️ Day 1 — Foundations: Identity & Culture

With Mike Baer, one of the founding voices of Business as Mission.
Discover how to align your company culture with your calling.

⚙️ Day 2 — Build: Models & Operations That Disciple

With Ken Gosnell, author of Well Done Leadership.
Learn how to translate faith into systems, rituals, and scorecards your team can actually run.

🏗️ Day 3 — Scale & Legacy: Ownership and Ecosystems

With Cary Summers, founder of the Nehemiah Group and former President of the Museum of the Bible.

Discover how to replicate your Kingdom impact across generations.

Each day’s sessions are free for 24 hours, and you’ll receive a Summit Playbook (eBook) packed with action steps and takeaways.

Business isn’t just how you make a living—it’s how you make disciples.

When you do your work with excellence, generosity, and grace, you reflect the Creator Himself.

You don’t need a pulpit to preach.
You just need to show up where God has already placed you.

So whether you’re a CEO, a pastor, or a stay-at-home parent with a dream—your work matters to God.

The marketplace is waiting for your obedience.

Let’s redefine missions together.
Let’s turn the marketplace into a place of ministry.
Let’s build what outlives us.

👉 Register for free today atibam.org/summit

and discover how to build businesses that make disciples.