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Business As Mission: The Power of Business in the Kingdom of God Paperback – September 15, 2006

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While some Christian professionals dream of being "freed from business" to go into the ministry or see business as enemy territory to be invaded for Christ, others are convinced that Christian principles simply don't work in the "real world". In this book, Michael Baer challenges each of these positions. He rejects the unbiblical thinking that ministry and business are by definition separate activities - that our lives can be compartmentalized into the sacred and secular. Instead he guides business leaders in developing the vital characteristics of a kingdom business - the kind of business that will free them live fully integrated lives and lead organizations that significantly impact the world.
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"A great movement is beginning across the North America and around the world - the kingdom business or "business as mission" movement. I say this is a great movement not because it is large, but because I sense the hand of God in it and see a huge potential for impacting the world for Christ.

Imagine what could happen if every Christian businessperson recognized that God had a purpose for his or her company that was greater than profit, employment, or the satisfaction of customers. Imagine if the vast number of believing business owners and operators were to turn their companies over to God to use for His glory. Imagine the power and joy of integrating business and faith for God's kingdom.

Think of the financial, technological, and human resources that would come into play. Think of the ways in which entire societies could be transformed for Christ."

- Michael R. Baer, author, from the preface to Business as Mission

  • This book is also available in Spanish

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"Mike Baer explodes the myth that ministry is sacred and business is secular. His own pilgrimage from pastor to businessman to international empowerer of the church is a great example of what can happen when we realize that business and ministry can and should be the same thing." --Durwood Snead, Director of World Missions, North Point Community Church, Atlanta

"Business as Mission is well outlined, concisely written, and easy to read. Mike Baer's dual background as pastor and businessman is well suited to writing this volume that is biblically sound, missiologically strategic, and accurate in elucidating the characteristics of kingdom business. I highly recommend this book." --Tetsunao Yamamori, International Director, Lausanne Committee on World Evangelism

"While many Christians have gone into business with a sense that they should minimize their commitment to their career so they can devote their energies to ministry, or a sense of despair that they weren't able to go into the ministry, this book holds the antidote to those mistaken views." --John H. Warton Jr., President, Business Professional Network

"Business as Mission is well outlined, concisely written, and easy to read. Mike Baer's dual background as pastor and businessman is well suited to writing this volume that is biblically sound, missiologically strategic, and accurate in elucidating the characteristics of kingdom business. I highly recommend this book." --Tetsunao Yamamori, International Director, Lausanne Committee on World Evangelism

"While many Christians have gone into business with a sense that they should minimize their commitment to their career so they can devote their energies to ministry, or a sense of despair that they weren't able to go into the ministry, this book holds the antidote to those mistaken views." --John H. Warton Jr., President, Business Professional Network

About the Author

Michael R. Baer has worked in the field of organizational and leadership development for over twenty-five years. He has founded several businesses, including a business advisory and strategic consulting firm (his current company), a construction and remodeling business, and a bed and breakfast inn. In addition, as executive director of an international mission organization specializing in microenterprise, Mike has launched a small business incubation process used in over seventeen countries.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Y W A M Pub (September 15, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 156 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1576583880
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1576583883
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Mike Baer has over 25 years experience in organizational and leadership development and is the author of ‘Business as Mission – The Power of Business in the Kingdom of God’. He is the founder of several businesses including a strategic consulting and business advisory firm, a construction company, and a bed and breakfast inn. Mike also serves as Executive Director of an international mission organization specializing in microenterprise and in this role he has launched a small business incubation process which is in use in over seventeen countries. As well as his rich experience of the business as mission (BAM) movement, Mike brings an understanding of the biblical basis for business that rejects the compartmentalizing of ‘sacred / secular’ thinking and presents an exciting perspective on the role of business in the Kingdom of God. Mike is also the Founder and CEO of a business professional training organization that trains and equips the next generation of business as mission (BAM) leaders called Third Path Initiative. Third Path Initiative is a non-residential, collaborative equipping process designed to accelerate the understanding and impact of the next generation of BAM leaders and practitioners worldwide. By building a network of universities, mission agencies, business leaders, business as mission thought leaders and practitioners, the goal is to lead participants through academic, experiential, practical and relational exposure to real Business as Mission and to launch them into BAM careers at home or abroad, as employees or as entrepreneurs. Historically, the Christian system, has only offered two paths—ministry or business. This effort is to offer young people a third path: integration of faith and work, business as mission. Hence the name.

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Elijah Elkins
5.0 out of 5 stars The Intro to BAM (business as mission) Book
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2014
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This is a great starter book on BAM (business as mission). It helps give you a solid biblical foundation for business and BAM specifically, while also giving you ideas for next actions to take. I would highly encourage you to read this short book on BAM to see what God is doing through business being done for His glory all around the world. It truly is a movement of God.

If you would like to learn about BAM in a more in-depth and practical way, you can checkout Mike Baer's organization called Third Path Initiative. "Third Path equips young professionals to have a Kingdom impact through profitable business in the global marketplace."
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Nate Uttley
5.0 out of 5 stars plain and simple
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2013
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I really liked the clear straightforward teaching that business is good and should be used to glorify God. I'm encouraged to see how often Christians are able to better relate to unbelievers through doing business with them. It's good to do business for the glory of God!
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James C Martin
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2015
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This is a great book about integrating business and faith!
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Paula
5.0 out of 5 stars Although business success is important, you are in business for something greater than just profits. Denny Smith
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2015
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Absolutely wonderful book, and a blessing to anyone who is looking to be a witness for Christ Jesus without joining the clergy in the local church.
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Merl Beiler
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Steven Arnold
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2008
This is a good book. It teaches you about love and relationships and how they are vital in business. It is a very short book, but it has alot of content and will teach you alot.
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NNEKA
5.0 out of 5 stars Complete satisfaction
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2021
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I got what I wanted from this book and much more! I will definitely read this book over and over again and use it as my training manual for my leaders.
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Deepak
3.0 out of 5 stars Bored to read after few chapters
Reviewed in India on April 19, 2016
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Never judge a book by its COVER, aptly applies to this book. It lacks the soul and spirit. Bored to read after few chapters...
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william withers
3.0 out of 5 stars Text Proofing and theory
Reviewed in Canada on October 8, 2013
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I guess I was hoping for something more practical. Ideas in how to apply bibical principals to the nuts and bolts of business. eg. how does BAM effect HR, recruiting, advertising, employee retention, profit sharing, board selection, going public and so on.

I found the defense of business using proof texts a bit elementary. I guess it must be necessary for those who think business and Christianity can't mix. I haven't finished the book yet though
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Nicholas Tuohy
4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth a read
Reviewed in Australia on June 8, 2015
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Great overview and solid case for rethinking business and enterprise not just as a tool in mission, but as a place of mission.
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