Ministry in Nairobi, Kenya (July 2019)

SfK made a stop over in Nairobi, Kenya, where another SfK missional business is serving people in Nairobi. Karen Huduma consists of four businesses: a tour company, a guest house, a used car sales business and an automobile repair business.

This business is owned and operated by Kamal, a Kenya-born third generation Iranian, and Margaret, an authentic Kenyan.

Karen Huduma is a missional business in serving the young people in Kibera, the largest urban slum in Africa. In this area inhabited by an estimated one million people, poverty is rampant and so is crime. They live in tin shacks, paying $10-20 a month. They do not have their own bathroom and have to share public bathrooms and public shower facility. Naturally, sexual assault and rapes are frequently occurring. Reportedly, many live with less than $1.00 a day.

Kamal used to work in a Kibera garage when he became a Christian some 19 years ago because he was cut off from his Muslim family. It is common that the Iranian business is closely knitted to the family and relatives. So he experienced the hardship in Kibera first hand and saw the chronic poverty rampant in the area. Thus, he wanted to help out the young people with the auto repair skills. So far, he has helped approximately 50 people by helping them get a job elsewhere or start a new business. Some are still working with Kamal. John Kennedy is one of them.

They live in Embul Bul, which is close to Karen, an affluent area, yet apparent with poverty. They have lived in their current house for the past 14 years. They could have moved else where for a more comfortable surrounding, but Margaret is happy to be around the people in need so that she can serve their inevitable needs.

It is our prayer that Kamal and Margaret will receive God's favor in continuing to serve the people in need around them and beyond. - Jeffrey

Ministry in Rwanda (July 2019)

SfK has a member of its Missional Business Community in Rwanda. It is Nanuri Limited which as a holding company now operates Nanuri Medical Center, Nanuri Guest House and also 2 & 5 Christian Academy.

Nanuri is a mission community consisting of resident members and several volunteers who serve on and off on either short term or long term. The following members are the resident members.

Nanuri Medical Center aims to serve the patients with the internal medicine and pediatrics under the leadership of a medical doctor couple: Dr. Park, the physician and Dr. Baek, the pediatrician. They went into operations in March so it is still going through the early learning curve and it is premature to establish the sustainability. SfK helped secure some institutional clients for their quality medical services. SfK also led a devotion time with the staff of Medical Center, which takes place twice a week. It is our prayer that they will develop an exemplary missional practice model in the tough health care industry.

Nanuri Guest House has 18 rooms with excellent hardware and quality furnishings. Moreover, they intend to provide excellent services un-parallel to any similar facilities available in town. Thus, there is no doubt that this guest house will also become popular in the City of Kigali.

Nanuri also operates 2 & 5 Christian Academy in collaboration with a Christian denomination. After several years of operations, it now has more than 200 students from K to 6, and the first graduates will take the national exam, a critical stepping stone towards establishing an outstanding Christian education institution in the City of Kigali.

Sfk helped in the area of administrative and financial management. Click here to see a video clip showing how 2 & 5 Christian Academy operates.

We pray that Nanuri businesses will adopt and implement the spirit of missional business as God defined and embedded originally in business as an effective channel of serving people with common good.

SfK spent time with Mr. Ryu who completed SfK's boot camp training in Chiang Mai in 2017. He has since established Kijamii Table, an African cafe restaurant in Kigali, Rwanda. It is a social enterprise and has been in operation for about one year. It still is in the process of figuring out how to achieve operational sustainability while not compromising on empowering young people. Its unique focus on providing African foods while others are trying to do business with foreign foods was somewhat peculiar, but it may be more suitable to establish African sustainability by Africans. It is our prayer that Kijamii Table become sustainable and expand into other nations.

Rwanda remains an impressive developing nation as a reformation model in Africa. May it continue its track record. - Jeffrey

Ministry in Arusha, Tanzania (July 2019)

SfK held its boot camp training in Arusha, Tanzania in July. SfK Tanzania hosted the event at Mianzi Retreat Center that it operates.

SS and Youngsoon Kim minister the Tanzanias through this center. SfK Tanzania also carries out One Egg Project in feeding young children with one egg per day in a sustainable manner. 

The number of participants turned out to be smaller than expected, but they were eager to learn and put the learned knowledge and skills into practice. We have identified one potential member of SfK Missional Business Community. May the Lord nurture this business according to His will!

We also served with the Word of God at Arusha Vineyard Church and Arusha Korean Church. Pastor David Owens is shepherding Arusha Vineyard Church. He used to be a flight attendant while he was pastoring a church. He has a wholistic view of work and business, and we could be great partners for our mutual ministry.

SfK Tanzania will work with Arusha Vineyard Church in its leadership training with BAM. - Jeffrey

Ministry in South Asian Nation (July 2019)

SfK participated in a joint ministry in this nation where Christians are often persecuted together with JES from the U.S. The event was carried out in the name of PBC 2019.

All who participated in ministering to these brothers and sisters were truly men and women of God who were willing to travel and dedicate their time and talents for the cause.

We provided plenary education and training in the afternoon and evening on business management skills and stewardship. SfK gave two lectures about Good Stewardship and Faithful Stewardship.

We also visited in the morning many businesses and a few ministries that endeavor to achieve sustainability through businesses.

They were eager to learn and passionate to improve their business management skills.

SfK held a separate meeting with a dozen businessmen and business professors to see if they are interested in hosting SfK MBA boot camp training.

From this group of people, a few businesses expressed their desire to be part of SfK Missional Business Community. SfK is pursuing further with one of them, which employs 80 employees. Please pray that this potential opportunity may develop into a relationship where equipping and empowering may take place. - Jeffrey

Newsletter - July 2019

SfK Ministries Newsletter - JULY 2019 - "You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love." (Galatians 5:13) THE CALL TO SERVE    The following is a June 25, 2018 devotional by Dr. Charles Stanley, founder of In Touch Ministries and New York Times best-selling author. Galatians 5:13 Jesus commanded that we serve one another, but obeying this is not natural for us. Sure, there are times we like to help others. But service that involves self-sacrifice—especially for someone we deem undeserving—is much more difficult to do. What does it mean to serve? Consider Christ’s example. He gave up everything in heaven to live among us, subjecting Himself to dishonor and human frailty. And He loved even those who rejected Him. Think about how He humbled Himself and washed the disciples’ feet at Passover. This was a disgusting, lowly task that a slave might be assigned—far from anything a king should do. He even knew these men were about to abandon Him but served them anyway. Ultimately, Christ gave His life for us. And He did so while we were still sinners (Rom. 5:8). Serving others was His lifestyle—part of who He was and what He did. As His followers, we should strive to be like Him. Read more...   Ministry Updates   1.  June 14 - SfK Life held its regular board meeting and two new members have been added to the board through the shareholders' meeting. Steve Kang and John Kim have joined the SfK Life Board, and we are grateful to the Lord for calling them to serve SfK Life and also their willingness to serve.  To learn more about our new board members, as well as our newly elected directors of SfK Korea, Rev. Jae Chul Chung and Mr. Sungho Kim, click on the link below: https://sfkministries.blogspot.com/2019/07/new-members-of-board-of-directors.html Please pray that the board will pursue unity in Christ and work together well for His Kingdom. 2.  Investment in Hesed Cambodia - SfK Korea is making an equity investment in Hesed Cambodia that is engaged in the business of selling organic agricultural products, coffee and palm sugar. We hope that this collaboration between SfK and Hesed Cambodia will be an exemplary model for other BAM ministries in various countries. Please pray that this investment will produce synergy in advancing His Kingdom in other nations.   3.  June 17 - 21 - SfK participated in the Middle East Consultation 2019 held in Beirut, Lebanon. It was a great opportunity to learn about the Muslim and Islam culture and community.  We hope to develop a more culturally sensitive appropriate approaches when reaching out to Muslim nations.  Please pray that the new contacts made will develop into meaningful relationships for the Kingdom.    4.  South Asia initiative - SfK participated in an initiative to equip Christian businessmen and businesswomen in a nation in South Asia where Christians are persecuted. We have presented a few options for collaboration.  Please pray that SfK will discern wisely to see if it is His will to expand our ministry into this nation. Upcoming Events & Prayer Requests   July 8-19, 2019:  SfK MBA BCT Arusha. As this Newsletter is published, this boot camp training is taking place. Please pray that this training program will equip the trainers to continue the program going forward.   The remaining BCT programs for 2019 are: in Kathmandu, Nepal (August 19 - 30) and Chiang Mai, Thailand (October 7 - 18) Please share the information with people who could benefit from this training programs. Please pray that more missional entrepreneurs will be developed to help advance God's Kingdom on earth through their endeavors.   July 19 - 26, 2019:  SfK will visit Kigali, Rwanda and Nairobi, Kenya to follow up on a few businesses that are part of SfK Missional Business Community. Please pray that these meetings will help equip and empower missional entrepreneurs for a more effective impact in the lives of people they serve.  September 20-22, 2019:  Bethel Korean Church in Irvine will hold its BAM Conference and SfK will participate in the conference. SfK will also work with the church's BAM Committee to discuss about the next steps to move forward with its endeavors. Please pray that the conference will draw more people to the BAM movement and the meeting will pave the clear pathway for the next steps. September 27, 28, 2019:  SfK Life will hold its face-to-face board meeting in southern California. The two newly elected board members will join this board meeting for the first time. SfK Kingdom Fellows based in Southern California will also be invited to a dinner with the board members. Please pray that the board meeting and informal gathering will solidify the unity and cooperation among all SfK Kingdom Fellows.  Hesed Global is in the process of establishing its US subsidiary to facilitate the marketing activities in North America and in Europe in the future. Please pray that this effort will pave the way to result in more effective marketing for the members of SfK Missional Business Community.  Thank you for standing with us through prayer and financial support in equipping and empowering missional businesses in Asia and Africa. ...   May the Lord bless you abundantly so that you may become a great 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. 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뉴스레터 - 2019년 7월호

SfK Ministries Newsletter - JULY 2019 - 형제들아 너희가 자유를 위하여 부르심을 입었으나 그러나 그 자유로  육체의 기회를 삼지 말고 오직 사랑으로 서로 종 노릇 하라. (갈라디아서 5:13) THE CALL TO SERVE    The following is a June 25, 2018 devotional by Dr. Charles Stanley, founder of In Touch Ministries and New York Times best-selling author. Galatians 5:13 Jesus commanded that we serve one another, but obeying this is not natural for us. Sure, there are times we like to help others. But service that involves self-sacrifice—especially for someone we deem undeserving—is much more difficult to do. What does it mean to serve? Consider Christ’s example. He gave up everything in heaven to live among us, subjecting Himself to dishonor and human frailty. And He loved even those who rejected Him. Think about how He humbled Himself and washed the disciples’ feet at Passover. This was a disgusting, lowly task that a slave might be assigned—far from anything a king should do. He even knew these men were about to abandon Him but served them anyway. Ultimately, Christ gave His life for us. And He did so while we were still sinners (Rom. 5:8). Serving others was His lifestyle—part of who He was and what He did. As His followers, we should strive to be like Him. Read more...   사역 동정   1. 6월 14일 SfK Life가 정규 이사회를 가졌습니다. 이 이사회에서 새로운 두 멤버가 이사회에 영입되었습니다. 새로 영입된 이사는 Steve Kang  장로님과   John Kim 목사님입니다. SfK Life에서 함께 섬길 수 있도록 부르신 주님께 감사 드리고 기쁜 마음으로 섬기는 두분께 감사드립니다.  이 두 분과 지난 5월 SfK Korea 이사회에 새로영입된 정재철 목사님과 김성호 장로님 두분의 프로필을 아래 링크를 클릭하시면보실 수 있습니다. (Link - https://sfkministries.blogspot.com/2019/07/new-members-of-board-of-directors.html ) 새로 영입된 이사들과 두 이사회가 주님안에서 일체를이뤄 하나님 나라를 위해서 함께 일해 나갈 수 있도록 기도해 주시기 바랍니다.    2. 헤세드 캄보디아에 투자 - SfK Korea가 헤세드 캄보디아에 자본 투자를 진행하고있습니다. 헤세드 캄보디아는 유기농 농작물을 판매하는 사업과 커피, 팜 슈가 사업을 수행하고 있습니다. SfK와 헤세드 캄보디아의 합력이 여러 나라에서 다른 기업들에게 BAM의 모범적인 모델이 되기를 소망합니다. 이 투자가 다른 나라에서 하나님의 나라가 진보되는데 시너지를 창출해낼 수 있도록 기도해 주시기 바랍니다.   3.  6월 17일-21일 - SfK가 레바논 베이루트 Middle East Consultation 2019 에 참여했습니다. 무슬림과 이슬람 문화 공동체에 관해서 배울 수 있는 아주 좋은 기회였습니다. 앞으로 무슬림 국가를 향해 문화적으로 민감하고 적절한 접근방법을 도출해 내는데 유용하게 사용되리라 믿습니다. 이번  Consultation을 통해서 알게된 많은 사람들과 하나님 나라를 위해서 의미있는 관계로 발전해 나갈 수 있도록 기도해 주시기바랍니다.   4. 남아시아 프로젝트 – SfK는 크리스챤들이 핍박을 받고 있는 남아시아의 한 나라에서 크리스챤 사업가들을 훈련시키는 프로젝트에 참여하였습니다. 훈련이 끝난 후 SfK 와 함께 사역할 수 있는 몇가지 방안을 제시하였습니다. 이 나라에서 SfK 사역이 확장되는 것이 하나님의 뜻인지 분별할 수 있도록 기도해 주시기 바랍니다. 다가오는 일정과 기도제목   7월 8일에서 19일 (탄자니아 아루샤): 이 뉴스레터가 발행되는 동안 아루샤에서 기업가 기초훈련이 실시되고 있습니다. 이 훈련 프로그램을 지속적으로 진행해 나갈 수 있는  훈련자들을 잘 훈련시킬 수 있도록 기도해 주시기바랍니다. 2019년에 남은 기업가 기초훈련 프로그램은 네팔, 카트만두(8월 19일에서 30일) 태국, 치앙마이(10월 7일에서 18일)에서 있습니다. 이 훈련 프로그램이 도움이 될 수 있는 분들에게 정보를 공유해 주시기 바랍니다.  이런훈련 프로그램을 통해서 더 많은 선교 기업가들이 훈련되어지고 그들의 수고를 통해서 이 땅 위에서 하나님 나라가 더욱 진보되어 나갈 수 있도록 기도해 주시기 바랍니다 .    7월 19일-26일: SfK가 르완다 키갈리와 케냐 나이로비를 방문해 SfK 선교비즈니스 공동체에 속한  몇몇 기업가들을 만나게 됩니다. 이런 만남들을 통해 그들이 섬기는 그 지역 사람들을 훨씬 효과적으로 변혁을 창출해 낼 수있도록 훈련하고 역량강화하는 일을 잘 감당할 수 있도록 기도해 주시기바랍니다. 9월 20일-22일:  미주 캘리포니아 어바인에 위치한 베델교회가 BAM 컨퍼런스를 개최하는데  SfK가 참여합니다. SfK가 컨퍼런스 후에 BAM 소 위원회 위원들과 함께 앞으로 추진해 나가야될 다음 방안들을 토의하게 됩니다. 이 컨퍼런스가 더 많은 사람들을 BAM 운동(Movement)으로 인도할 수있도록 기도해 주시고  베델교회와의 향후 협력행보를 다져나갈 수 있도록기도해 주시기 바랍니다. 9월 27일, 28일:  SfK Life가 미주 남가주에서 대면 이사회의를 개최합니다. 새롭게 영입된 이사회의 멤버도 참여하게 됩니다. 아울러 남가주에 있는SfK 킹덤 펠로우 멤버들도 이사회와 함께 만찬을 가질 예정입니다. 이런 만남이  SfK 킹덤 펠로우들 간에 일체감과 협력을 다져갈 수 있도록 기도해 주시기 바랍니다. 지난 5월에 SfK 네트워크에 유통을 담당하기 위해 설립된 헤세드 글로벌이미국에 자회사 설립을 추진 중입니다. 이 자회사는 북아메리카와 추후 유럽에서의 마케팅 활동을 촉진할 것입니다. 이러한 노력이 SfK 선교 기업 공동체 멤버들을 돕는 일에 효과적으로 사용될 수 있도록 기도해 주시기 바랍니다. 아시아와 아프리카에 소재한 선교 비즈니스를 훈련하고 역량강화하는 SfK 사역에 동참해 주셔서 감사합니다. 다음 뉴스를 보내드릴 때까지 선하시고 신실하신 주님께서 여러분을 풍성하게 축복하셔서 여러분 주변과세상에 흩어져 있는 많은 소외된 이웃들에게 더 큰 복의 근원이 되시기를 기도합니다. 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? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.