Kingdom News from Around the World

In our second edition of Global News, we continue to highlight Business as Mission ventures and projects making a difference in people's lives around the world. I hope you will take time to be encouraged by how God is using people all over the world to impact people and nations through business. Business training in Liberia and Ukraine, television in Mongolia, ice cream in Haiti, farming in Zambia, food service in Southeast Asia, a group of Regent grads in the Czech Republic... in many places and in many different ways, God is at work! (Click here if this page does not display properly in your browser.)

We trust you'll enjoy reading about what God is doing through Kingdom Business. As always, may it prompt you to praise and pray, and consider how you might join Him in what He is doing around the globe today.

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Wise Investment Pays Off in Zambia

Today, through hard work and dedication, Maliko Banda is providing for his large family by farming, and through his small, yet growing business.

In 1999, Banda opened up a grinding mill for grinding maize into meal, used in one of Zambia’s staple foods. He invested in equipment and began operations right in front of his home. Assisted by a savings and loan program operated by Christian Business with Integrity (a Zambian association of businesspeople affiliated with Partners Worldwide), Banda now continues to invest in and grow his business, benefitting his family and community.

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Hagar Catering: Providing Nutrition and Jobs in Cambodia

Business as a tool for transformation, that's what TBN (Transformational Business Network) is all about. Hagar Catering, one business connected with TBN, has a mission to supply "good quality and affordable food while providing employment opportunities for disadvantaged Cambodian people and building a successful business.” Through their meal catering service, Hagar Catering improves the nutrition and health of hotel staff and garment factory workers and provides jobs for Cambodians.
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RCE's Russ Wendell Coaches Business Leaders in Ukraine

Russ Wendell is currently in Odessa, on a last-minute, unplanned trip to Ukraine. He joins Bob Crowe (Breakthrough to People Network), Ivan Papish (RCE in Ternopil, Ukraine) and a dozen other business people providing coaching and business training so that pastor-identified entrepreneurs there can be raised up in business.

"I am excited about the prospects of using my business and spiritual giftings to invest in the future of a nation that God loves so deeply. I am grateful to God for the opportunity to serve Him and the people of Ukraine..."

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Freedom Serving Faith: Eagle TV in Mongolia

Originally founded to advance the gospel and contribute to Mongolia’s growth as a democratic nation with independent news and public information, when relaunched as Eagle Broadcasting Company (EBC) in 2003, Eagle TV was determined that the original two-fold vision would remain intact. Tom Terry, Managing Director, is proud of the fact that Eagle TV is now one of the most trusted news services in the country, and about new business and news programs offered this summer, as well as ministry programming. One example is the Together thru the Bible program, which will be available not only on TV, but online and as a DVD package with study notes.

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The Ice Cream Lady

Fifteen years ago, Madame LeFevre was a young teacher supplementing her salary by selling frozen juice packets on the streets of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Today, she produces and sells 20,000 iced juice and ice cream packs a day and employs 40 people! This amazing life transformation was made possible through mentoring and a small loan from CRWRC (Christian Reformed World Relief Committee).

Lefevre supplies her products to 400 street vendors, whom she also mentors. She donates a portion of her income to support literacy classes, because she knows every person, regardless of his economic situation, has a gift to contribute to society. If you are a businessperson with experience in ice-cream making and a heart for mentoring, please contact Dave Genzink.
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(Original story: Kristen DeRoo VanderBerg)

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Regent Students Offering Support Services to Czech Businesses

The Fingerprint Project, the vision of upcoming Regent University MBA Finance graduate Aaron Kelley, is a dream becoming reality. Kelley and three friends (Jennifer Langley, Hannah Miltenberger, and Christopher Woodworth) will use what they learned in their MBA program to aid in building the economics of developing nations, while leaving fingerprints across the world. This summer, the team is in the Czech Republic offering to come alongside businesses and provide assistance, while gaining experience in international business.
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Investing in Businesses Creates Jobs

LEAD stands for Liberian Entrepreneurial and Asset Development, and offers a 36-hour business management course and a matching loan program to help small to medium sized businesses grow. For its first year, LEAD focused on businesses around Monrovia, and over 90 businesses have benefited from the program. Ultimately the goal is increased employment for Liberians in a land with 85% unemployment. Since the first loans were distributed in July (2006), LEAD businesses have created new jobs for about 20 people.
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Save the Date!

Join an RCE Expedition Team to Ukraine, August 31 - September 2

Experience the Kingdom Business adventure of your life--travel to Ternopil to be a Business Coach and help emerging entrepreneurs do a feasibility study and prepare a business plan. Read more...

Business 2007: An Outstanding Christian Calling, October 4-6

Come and network with dynamic businesspeople who are walking the talk in the ultimate faith journey of business. Learn together how you can transform the world through the marketplace locally and globally! For information, email Partners Worldwide.

The date of the next Global CEO Network Meeting is October 17-19 in Washington DC.

A 6-week training course on Business as Mission will be held January 26 - March 8, 2008, by YWAM's Business as Mission Resource Center. For more information, click here.

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Endnotes

Business as Mission Network published a great list of the Top 25 Business as Mission Companies. Read it here.

Business Week recently published an article on The Greatest Entrepreneurs of All Time. You may know of Ben Franklin and Milton Hershey, but to read about Admiral Zheng He, Madam C.J. Walker, and the rest of the select group, click here to view the slide show. 

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