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Wednesday, December 10, 2025

SfK December 2025 Newsletter

 

 

Isaiah 7:14


“Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel." 
 

Christmas, Mission, and the Year to Come
By Grace Kim, SfK Editor 

As we enter the Christmas season, we are reminded of the heart of our faith: God’s incredible act of love in sending Jesus into the world. Christmas draws us back to the simplicity and power of the gospel. It invites us to celebrate the hope that came to us in a humble manger and to renew our commitment to joining God’s work in the world.

For SfK, this season echoes the very foundation of its mission. The birth of Christ reflects the spirit of incarnation and transformation that guides SfK’s work. The ministry exists to see lives changed in under-reached communities across Asia and Africa through Business as Mission. By supporting enterprises that uphold biblical values, SfK seeks to bring long-lasting, holistic impact that touches both economic and spiritual needs.

Over the past year, SfK has focused on deepening relationships with its global partners and strengthening the network of missional businesses it serves. Much of this work has unfolded quietly but meaningfully, as SfK has continued to provide resources, mentorship, and strategic support to entrepreneurs who are serving their communities through Christ-centered business practices. The organization’s commitment to integrity, stewardship, and transformation has shaped every decision and partnership, helping to further its vision of seeing God’s Kingdom expressed in the marketplace.

As we look ahead to 2026, SfK is entering an exciting new chapter as it transitions into the SHINE Alliance. This transition represents an opportunity to broaden the impact of its work, strengthen collaboration, and continue advancing the mission of seeing lives and communities transformed through Business as Mission. We ask for your prayers and support during this important season, trusting that God will guide this next step with wisdom and favor.

This Christmas, as we remember the arrival of our Savior, we also celebrate the privilege of participating in His mission. SfK carries that mission into the world of business, believing that every act of service, every decision rooted in integrity, and every opportunity offered with compassion reflects the light of Christ. May this season inspire all of us to step forward with gratitude, faith, and hope for the transformation that lies ahead.

MINISTRY UPDATES
  • MB Academy - SfK completed its BMT 2025 on November 29. 10 people received their Certificates of Completion, and 1 received a Certificate of Participation. They will continue their learning throughout 2026 by taking part in MB Connect gatherings. 
  • MB Academy - SfK held its November MB Connect on November 20. Four people involved in the education business or profession shared their transformation stories. 
  • SfK Network - SfK held its 10th Anniversary Thanksgiving Worship online on November 14. Approximately 60 people from a dozen countries participated in this important event. We all honored God, who has been gracious and faithful for the past 10 years. 
  • SfK Network - SfK Korea and SfK Life held their respective board meetings in November, still making important decisions towards the governance structure change. 
  • SfK Network - SfK held a gathering in Southern California with Kingdom Fellows in this area, including some members of the SfK Life board of directors. It was a wonderful fellowship and informative session about recent developments within the SfK Network. 
UPCOMING EVENTS
1. MB Academy - December 18 - SfK will hold its December MB Connect session on this day. Several businesses engaged in the food and beverage business will present their stories. Please pray that their preparation will be diligently made and that all participants will benefit from this session.

2. SHINE Alliance - After more than a year-long discussion, prayer, and deliberation, SfK Network will move into a different governance structure with two other ministry organizations, namely Hesed and WiThee Mission. The new governance structure will be called Shine Alliance. The official launch will be made in January 2026, and we are excited about this transition. Please pray with us and for us so that SHINE will receive God's favor from its launch to its implementation. 

3. SHINE News - From January 2026, this SfK Newsletter will change its name to SHINE News. Its contents and formats will also change. 

4. Shine Council will be the governing body for the Alliance, and the SHINE Alliance will have five functional networks. SHINE Council will meet with the expanded leadership on Dec 10, Seoul Standard Time. Please pray for us to make a seamless transition into SHINE. 

5. SHINE Alliance - Under SHINE, there will be many changes, and we need your prayers in this important transition.  We will share more in January 2026
Thank you for standing with us through your prayers and financial support as SfK strives to equip and empower missional businesses in Asia and Africa. 
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May the good and faithful Lord bless you richly so that you may become a greater blessing to people in need around you and the world! We wish you a blessed Christmas!
Please consider partnering with SfK to support missional businesses.
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이사야 7:14


그러므로 주께서 친히 징조를 너희에게 주실 것이라 보라 처녀가 잉태하여 아들을 낳을 것이요 그의 이름을 임마누엘이라 하리라." 
 

Christmas, Mission, and the Year to Come
By Grace Kim, SfK Editor 

As we enter the Christmas season, we are reminded of the heart of our faith: God’s incredible act of love in sending Jesus into the world. Christmas draws us back to the simplicity and power of the gospel. It invites us to celebrate the hope that came to us in a humble manger and to renew our commitment to joining God’s work in the world.

For SfK, this season echoes the very foundation of its mission. The birth of Christ reflects the spirit of incarnation and transformation that guides SfK’s work. The ministry exists to see lives changed in under-reached communities across Asia and Africa through Business as Mission. By supporting enterprises that uphold biblical values, SfK seeks to bring long-lasting, holistic impact that touches both economic and spiritual needs.

Over the past year, SfK has focused on deepening relationships with its global partners and strengthening the network of missional businesses it serves. Much of this work has unfolded quietly but meaningfully, as SfK has continued to provide resources, mentorship, and strategic support to entrepreneurs who are serving their communities through Christ-centered business practices. The organization’s commitment to integrity, stewardship, and transformation has shaped every decision and partnership, helping to further its vision of seeing God’s Kingdom expressed in the marketplace.

As we look ahead to 2026, SfK is entering an exciting new chapter as it transitions into the SHINE Alliance. This transition represents an opportunity to broaden the impact of its work, strengthen collaboration, and continue advancing the mission of seeing lives and communities transformed through Business as Mission. We ask for your prayers and support during this important season, trusting that God will guide this next step with wisdom and favor.

This Christmas, as we remember the arrival of our Savior, we also celebrate the privilege of participating in His mission. SfK carries that mission into the world of business, believing that every act of service, every decision rooted in integrity, and every opportunity offered with compassion reflects the light of Christ. May this season inspire all of us to step forward with gratitude, faith, and hope for the transformation that lies ahead.

사역 동정
  • MB 아카데미 – SfK 11 29 BMT 2025 종료하였습니다. 10명이 수료증을 받았고 1명이 참가증을 받았습니다이번 훈련생들은 2026 12개월 동안 매월 개최되는 MB Connect 모임에 참가하여서 학습을 계속하게 됩니다.
  • MB 아카데미 – SfK 11 20일에 MB Connect 모임 개최하였습니다교육 사업과 교육에 종사하는 전문인들이 그들이 체험하는 변혁 이야기를 공유하였습니다.
  • SfK 네트워크 – SfK 11 14 (한국시간 60명이 참가한 가운데 온라인으로 SfK 10주년 기념 감사예배 드렸습니다모든 참가자들이 지난 10년간 은혜와 신실함으로 인도하신 하나님을 찬양하였습니다.
  • SfK 네트워크 – SfK Korea SfK Life 각기 이사회 11월에 개최하였습니다아래에 소개되는  처럼 governance 구조의 변화를 위하여 아직도 중요한 결정을 해가고 있습니다.
  • SfK 네트워크 – SfK 12 초에 미국 남가주에서 SfK Life 이사 몇분을 포함하여  지역에서 살며 섬기는  SfK Kingdom Fellow여러분과 함께 SfK 네트워크 안에 발생하고 있는 최근 변화를 설명하고 은혜로운 교제의 시간 가졌습니다.  
다가오는 일정
1. MB 아카데미 – 12 18 – SfK   12 MB Connect 모임 개최합니다요식업 종사하는  분이 그들의 이야기를 발표할 예정입니다발표자들이 성실하게 준비하여 모든 참가자들이 함께 은혜와 유익을 얻는 시간되도록 기도해 주시기 바랍니다.


2. SHINE Alliance – 일년 이상의 토의와 기도와 숙고 끝에 SfK 네트워크는  개의 다른 사역 단체와 함께 다른 governance 구조로 전환합니다 단체는 BAM 기업 그룹인 Hesed 이주민 선교단체인 WiThee Mission입니다 새로운 지배구조는 SHINE Alliance라고 불리우게 됩니다.  공식적인 론칭은 2026 1월에 있을텐데 지금까지 인도하신 우리 주님을 찬양합니다론칭하고 실천해 가는 과정에서 하나님의 은총을 입을  있도록 저희와 함께  새로운 변화를 위하여 중보기도해 주시면 고맙겠습니다.


3. SHINE News – 따라서 2026 1 부터는 SfK Newsletter SHINE News 이름이 바꾸어지게 되고 내용과 포맷도 바뀌게 됩니다.


4. SHINE Council –  새로운 지배구조는 기존 Alliance 달리 단체의 Alliance 아니라  다섯개의 독립적인 기능적 네트워크가 연합하여 Alliance 이루고  Alliance 7명으로 구성된 SHINE Council 의해 방침과 정책 등을 논의하고 결정하게 됩니다. 12 10일에 함께 사역하게 되는 확대 리더들이 모여 함께 모임을 가졌고 론칭에 필요한 세부사항을 준비해  것입니다. SHINE으로 순적한 변환이 있을  있도록 기도해 주시기 바랍니다.


5. SHINE Alliance – SHINE으로 변환하게 되면서 많은 변화가 예상됩니다 변화를 위하여 기도로 함께 해주시기를 간절히 부탁 드립니다. 2026년에 보다 자세한 내용을 공유할 계획입니다.                          
아시아와 아프리카에서 섬기는 선교기업을 훈련하고 역량을 강화하는 SfK 사역에 기도와 후원으로 동역해 주셔서 대단히 감사합니다.

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여전히 선하시고 신실하신 우리 주님께서 여러분을 풍성하게 축복하시사 여러분 주변과 세계에

흩어져 있는 많은 사람들에게 보다 큰 복의 근원 되시도록 기도합니다.

Please consider partnering with SfK to support missional businesses.
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Monday, November 10, 2025

SfK November 2025 Newsletter - ***SfK 10th Anniversary Edition***

 






 

Colossians 3:17



And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
 

Looking Back with Thanks, Moving Forward in Faith:
Celebrating 10 Years of SfK Ministry

By Grace Kim, SfK Editor


Ten years ago, SfK Ministry began with a simple yet profound belief that business can be a sacred calling, a way to serve God and transform lives when done in the name of Jesus Christ. Today, as SfK celebrates its 10th anniversary, we pause in deep gratitude to God for His steadfast faithfulness, gentle guidance, and abundant grace through every chapter of this journey.

From the beginning, SfK’s vision has been to use business as a tool for holistic transformation, combining spiritual, social, and economic impact. What started as a small network of faithful pioneers has grown into a global community united by a shared desire to reflect Christ through business and leadership.

Equipping Leaders to Serve with Purpose

Over the past decade, God has allowed SfK to walk alongside hundreds of passionate individuals who believe their work can be an act of worship. Through its training programs—BCT, FT, and BMT, with EDT soon to launch—SfK has trained approximately 300 people who now serve as Kingdom-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders. These programs help participants integrate biblical values with sound business practices, empowering them to lead companies that care deeply about people, stewardship, and integrity.

The ripple effects of this training are felt around the world. Graduates have started and strengthened enterprises that provide dignified jobs, uplift local economies, and build stronger communities. Through every workshop and mentoring session, SfK reminds each participant that success is not measured by profit alone but by the faithfulness and love poured into their work.

Investing in Transformation

Beyond training, SfK has made 24 investments in missional businesses across 9 countries, ranging from small local ventures to established enterprises. Each investment represents a story of hope—a business that exists not only to sustain livelihoods but also to transform lives. These businesses create opportunities for people to rise out of poverty, gain meaningful employment, and experience God’s love through the everyday rhythms of work.

Today, the SfK Network serves in 14 countries and includes 72 Kingdom Fellows and members of the Missional Business Community. Together, they form a living testimony of God’s creativity and compassion at work in the marketplace. Their efforts extend across diverse sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, education, services, and social enterprise, all carrying the same heartbeat: to bring light into their communities and glorify God through their deeds.

Gratitude for the Past, Faith for the Future

As SfK Ministry reflects on its first decade, gratitude fills every story and statistic. Each number represents a life touched, a dream revived, a family restored, and a community strengthened. The past ten years are a testimony not to human effort but to God’s grace and the power of obedience in His service.

Looking ahead, SfK is filled with renewed hope and anticipation for what God will do in the years to come. The next chapter is one of deepening impact by training more leaders, fostering more partnerships, and continuing to shape good in the world through businesses rooted in faith.

With hearts full of thanksgiving, SfK Ministry moves forward, committed to doing all things in the name of the Lord Jesus. May every action, every word, and every endeavor continue to reflect His love and bring glory to His name.
 

To God be all the glory, yesterday, today, and always.

MINISTRY UPDATES
  • MB Academy - SfK held its October session for MB Connect on October 16. The BAM Field Trip team shared their report, and all attendees were both encouraged and challenged. 
  • MB Academy - SfK continued to hold its BMT 2025 program in October on Saturdays. All courses on Accounting/Finance and Operations were completed, while the lectures on Organizational Behavior and Marketing commenced.
  • MB Fund - SfK held a follow-up call with a ministry in one of the Central Asian nations to explore the possibility of establishing a micro credit fund to serve the local pastors in the country. We agreed to continue our dialogue. Please pray that our dialogue will be carried out, seeking God's will and guidance.
  • MB Community - SfK has been serving the board of an important member of the MB Community in Central Asia, and this member has approved the revisions to its Bylaws and the new Policy Standards, which should help improve the governance. Please pray that this new approach will strengthen the governance of this growing business. 
  • SfK Network - The Next Step Task Force completed its mandate and handed over its responsibility to a Council that comprises seven members. The new Council members met online and will complete the preparation for the new governance structure to be launched in January 2026Please continue to pray for all members to work with diligence and discernment, doing His will in their services. 
UPCOMING EVENTS
1. MB Academy - November 20 - SfK will hold its MB Connect on this date. Several members will share their stories about businesses related to EducationPlease pray that the presenters and the participants alike will benefit from the session. 

2. MB Academy - November 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 - SfK will continue holding its BMT 2025 on these days. This month, the program will focus on the topics of Organizational Behaviors and Marketing. All participants should present their Projects on November 29 and graduate. 

3. SfK Network - November 13/14 - SfK will hold its 10th Anniversary Thanksgiving Worship online with stakeholders participating from tens of countries. Please pray that we will honor and glorify the Lord who has been faithfully guiding this ministry for the past 10 years.  

5. SfK Network - November 18 and 21 - SfK Korea and SfK Life will hold their respective board meetings on these dates. Please pray that all board members will finish their services in 2025 well until the end. 

6. SfK Network - December 9/10 - The new Council will hold a meeting to finalize the launch plan in January 2026Please pray that this preparation will be carried out faithfully to the Lord. 
Thank you for standing with us through your prayer and financial support in our ministry of equipping and empowering missional businesses in Asia and Africa.
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May the good and faithful Lord bless you abundantly so that you may become a greater blessing to people in need around you and the world!
Please consider partnering with SfK to support missional businesses.
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