March 2019 Newsletter

SfK Ministries Newsletter - MARCH 2019 - "The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. The cow will feed with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. The infant will play near the hole of the cobra, and the young child put his hand into the viper's nest. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea." (Isaiah 11:6-9) Podcasts on Business as Mission Many of us spend countless hours in our cars commuting and from work, picking up our kids and shuttling them from school to their extracurricular activities, or just trying to get from point A to point B.  Studies show that the average Californian spends approximately 90 hours a year stuck in traffic. Some of us spend those countless hours in the car listening to music.  Some pass the time with books on tape. Still others may spend it pondering and strategize how to tackle all their to-dos.  A great time to reflect and talk to God can be when you're behind the wheel.  We highly recommend spending a few minutes in prayer during your morning commute.  However, if you are inclined to use this time to learn more about BAM, a growing trend of tuning into podcasts has been popularized among students, commuters, and individuals who want to learn more and be entertained about subjects that interest them.  We have come across many great podcasts that touch upon and go into deeper discussions about BAM.  Here is a complication of a handful of podcasts that may interest those who want to hear more about business as missions and stories relating to BAM.   1.  NINE TO FIVE PODCAST A podcast for Christians at work, presented by Christians in Commerce. Christians in Commerce works to encourage and equip Christians to be God’s presence in the workplace by the power of the Holy Spirit, exercising faith, integrity, and excellence. Nine to Five podcasts are conversations with Christians aligning their careers with God’s mission and being Christ in their workplace. 2.  CHRISTIAN BUSINESS INSIGHTS christianbusinessinsights.libsyn.com A weekly Podcast from Dave Kahle, author of The Good Book on Business and The Kahle Way: Sales Management System.The Christian Business Insights Podcast provides ‘out-of-the-box’ views of Christian Businesses, designed to help you build a powerful business, expand your impact, and grow closer to God in the process. 3.  THEOLOGY OF BUSINESS PODCAST Theology of Business with Darren Shearer: Helping Marketplace Christians Partner with God in Business. Theology of Business helps marketplace Christians to partner with God in business to help you make disciples of your co-workers, your company, and your industry. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God, this show is for you.   4.  FAITH DRIVEN ENTREPRENEUR PODCAST The mission of Faith Driven Entrepreneur is to encourage, equip, empower and support Christ following entrepreneurial minded people worldwide with world class content and community. In this podcast, the aim is to answer any questions you might have from our experience and the experience of many others. These can be any type of questions from what does it look like to pray with an employee, to how do I think about choosing a partner, to how do I think about raising money, or growth hacking or intellectual property or hiring the best people.   Click for additional resources and podcasts about BAM   Ministry Updates    1.  Feb 9, 2019 - SfK met with a missionary to a Central Asian nation, to discuss various issues. We are forming a strategy for collaboration. Please pray that this strategy will gain traction going forward to be fruitful in this nation where Christians are being persecuted. 2. Feb 10 - 13, 2019. SfK made a trip to Dhaka, Bangladesh. SfK led a 2-day seminar about BAM and visited a missional business that is thriving in a Muslim village. We were greatly encouraged by what God has been doing through this agricultural farming business. Please pray that this 20-year old business will continue to thrive and produce Kingdom Impact in the Muslim village.     3. Feb 14 - 18, 2019. SfK Life and SfK Korea held their first Joint Board Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. All participants enjoyed fellowship in unity, pursuing the Synergy for the Kingdom of God. SfK Korea made a few important strategic decisions. Please pray that the decisions will come to fruition to produce great Kingdom impact.    4. During the Joint Board Meeting, the participants paid a visit to a couple of faith-based freedom businesses in Bangkok, Thailand. The transformation impact that they are creating was apparent and significant. Please pray that the Lord will continue to bless them with heavenly riches so that they may expand their impact. 5. Hesed is a social enterprise established in Phnom Penh, Cambodia by missional entrepreneurs. It is now involved in running a organic farm product chain store, supplying roasted coffee beans to cafes and exporting quality palm sugar. Through these business lines, Hesed not only provides jobs but also empowers local communities in a sustainable way. Hesed is SfK's implementing member in Cambodia. Please CLICK to read an article about Hesed.  Upcoming Events & Prayer Requests   March 2019 - SfK plans to hold a 3-day strategic meeting with a Kingdom Business in Singapore, which intends to expand to Muslim nations. Please pray that this meeting will provide a clear road map to future plans. April 29 - May 10, 2019 - SfK MBA will hold its 10th BCT in Central Asia #1, primarily for local pastors who try to self-support their living. It is the first attempt to train via an interpreter. Three lecturers will serve as a team. Please pray that this BCT will equip local pastors adequately to start their businesses in this nation where Christians are under persecution.  Remaining SfK MBA's BCT programs in 2019: Arusha, Tanzania - (July 8 - 19, 2019) - English Kathmandu, Nepal - (August 19 - 30, 2019) - Korean Chiang Mai, Thailand - (October 7 - 18, 2019) - Korean May 2019 - SfK will provide a 4-day BAM training for new missionaries at a Korean mission agency training center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Please pray that this new found relationship will expand synergy-producing collaboration opportunities. May 2019 - SfK will hold a Forum in Korea for scholars and missionaries who have been displaced from a particular nation. Please pray that this forum will find creative and synergistic ways to restore these Kingdom workers. June 2019 - SfK will participate in ME Consultation to be held in Beirut, Lebanon. SfK will also hold a meeting with the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary leadership to explore the ways to collaborate. Please pray that the consultation and the meeting will bear fruit that is pleasing to the Lord.  Thank you for standing with us in equipping and empowering missional businesses in Asia and Africa for the Kingdom impact! May the good and faithful Lord bless you abundantly so that you may become greater blessing to people in need around you and around the world. Consider a charitable contribution in partnering with SfK One-Time Donation Recurring Donations Donate Now SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2019 Synergy For the Kingdom Ministry, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Synergy For the Kingdom Ministry 5440 Enfield Way Suwanee, GA 30024 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? 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