Have you ever wondered what would happen if we built our businesses on something more eternal than quarterly profits? Imagine a business model where success isn't just measured in dollars and cents, but in lives transformed and communities uplifted. This isn't just a dream – it's the reality of biblical entrepreneurship.

The Foundation: More Than Just Business as Usual

"When we start with God, we will end with God. That's the goal," shares Lance Vantine, host of the IBAM Biblical Entrepreneurship show. In a world where business often feels like a cutthroat race to the bottom, this perspective feels like a breath of fresh air.

Think of building a business like constructing a house. You wouldn't build a mansion on shifting sand, would you? Yet that's exactly what many entrepreneurs do when they build their businesses on ever-changing market trends and fleeting opinions.

As Lance wisely notes, "The reason certain things crumble and fail is because there was never a strong foundation to begin with. When someone isn't wholly invested in reality and the truth, obviously their foundation is weakened... And those who don't stand for anything obviously succumb to everything."

The Problem with Traditional Business Models

Traditional business wisdom often treats profit as the ultimate goal, pushing everything else – including ethics, community impact, and spiritual values – to the sidelines. This approach has led to:

• Businesses that sacrifice long-term sustainability for short-term gains
• Communities left behind in the pursuit of profit
• Entrepreneurs struggling with burnout and lack of purpose
• A disconnect between business practices and spiritual values

The Biblical Blueprint for Business Success

Building a biblical business isn't about plastering Bible verses on your office walls. It's about integrating God's principles into every aspect of your business operations. Here's how:

1. Start with Divine Vision

"A business that is biblical starts with God's vision, seeking God for His vision," Lance emphasizes. Before writing your business plan, spend time in prayer and meditation, seeking God's direction for your venture.

2. Establish Biblical Principles

Just as a building needs supporting columns, your business needs core principles. These aren't just nice-to-have guidelines – they're non-negotiable foundations. As Lance puts it, "Principles cannot be overridden or they can't be excused away, can only be denied."

3. Build the Right Team

Look for team members who align with your biblical values. Lance suggests identifying three core characteristics for all employees:

• Humility
• Commitment to the vision
• Honesty

4. Integrate Faith into Operations

Some practical ways to keep God at the center of your business:

• Monthly Bible studies with your team
• Regular prayer meetings
• Wisdom-seeking sessions for major decisions
• Mentorship programs rooted in biblical principles

The Power of Biblical Entrepreneurship in Action

Picture Sarah, a single mother in rural Africa. Through biblical entrepreneurship training and a small business loan, she started a sustainable farming venture. Not only does she now feed her children and send them to school, but she's also becoming a spiritual leader in her community.

Or consider James, a young entrepreneur in Southeast Asia who transformed his small startup into a thriving business that employs dozens from his impoverished community. These aren't just success stories – they're testimonies of God's faithfulness when we build businesses His way.

Your Role in the Kingdom Business Movement

"God wants to do far more than we ever ask or think," Lance reminds us. The question is: Will you be part of this movement?

IBAM (International Business as Mission) follows the three FISH principles:

Give a fish: Providing startup loans

Teach to fish: Offering entrepreneurial training

Equip for disciple-making: Building supportive communities

Become an Impact Partner

Imagine a world where every impoverished community has the opportunity to thrive both economically and spiritually. This vision isn't just a dream – it's becoming reality through biblical entrepreneurship. But we need partners like you to make it happen.

Your investment goes beyond mere charity. As an impact partner, you're:

• Funding sustainable business solutions
• Breaking generational poverty cycles
• Spreading the Gospel through business
• Creating lasting change in communities worldwide

Ready to make an eternal impact? Visit ibam.org today to become an impact partner. Your contribution could be the seed that grows into a thriving business, transforming lives and communities for God's kingdom.kingdom.

Remember: "As heaven is far above earth, so it is God's ways from our ways." Join us in building businesses God's way – where profit meets purpose, and success is measured in lives transformed.