SfK Newsletter - December 2020

SfK December 2020 Newsletter   "The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. Blessed is the man who does not fall away on account of me." (Matthew 11:5,6) Christ-Centered Businesses: Disciple-Making in the Midst of Profit-Making by Darren Shearer Theology of Business Institute https://www.theologyofbusiness.com/christ-centered-businesses-disciple-making-in-the-midst-of-profit-making/   It is true that business institutions cannot be considered as “born-again,” for that unspeakable joy and privilege is reserved for individual people who possess a spirit, soul, and body. However, insofar as certain charities can be considered “Christian” charities and local church institutions can be considered “Christian” organizations—despite that not every person sitting in its pews has been born-again in the John 3:3 sense—businesses may also be labeled as “Christian” in this regard. Rather than labeling a business—or, for that matter, any other organization—as “Christian,” it may be more theologically and biblically consistent to label such businesses as “Christ-centered.” Here is a working definition of a “Christ-centered business”: … a value-creating, profit-generating, and law-abiding organization dedicated to making disciples of Jesus Christ through leadership by born-again Christians who are led and empowered by the Holy Spirit. It is assumed that all business leaders want their companies to survive over the long-term, which is only possible through creating value, generating profit, and abiding by the laws of the land. Given the scope of this article, we will focus on the latter two criteria of what it means to be a Christ-centered business: A Christ-centered business is dedicated to making disciples of Jesus Christ. A Christ-centered business is led by born-again Christians who are, in turn, led and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Continue reading article >>>   Ministry Updates   1. SfK MB Academy led a BAM seminar for Global South Leadership Forum in Korea. A dozen pastors and Christian scholars attended and their response was very encouraging. Please pray that the participants will create significant influence in their spheres of life.    2. SfK Korea held its in-person board meeting on Nov 13, 14. The board welcomed two new directors, Sungsoo Kim and Donghoon Choi, and the shareholders elected Sungho Kim as Standing Auditor. Missionary Min Young Jung, Advisor to SfK Ministries, joined the board meeting to share insights about where the global mission trends are going. Please pray that the expanded board will be more active in serving the Lord through BAM ministries.  3. SfK MBA's first BMT 16 sessions have been completed, thanks to God's grace. As a result, a total of 24 participants have graduated and received their certificates of completion. Please pray that the graduates will apply what they learned to their business and life practices.  4. SfK has in principle agreed to collaborate with a BAM mission agency in Korea. Two ministries plan to sign a memorandum of understanding to document the areas of collaboration. Please pray that this alliance will produce synergy for the Kingdom of God in the BAM ecosystem.  5. SfK Life approved its 2021 budget at its November board meeting. Please pray that the Lord will provide enough resources to carry out the mission entrusted with SfK. 6. Joybells America has started producing sales in the U.S. Although small, it is the first fruit of year-long efforts in developing a new market in the U.S. Please pray that this humble beginning will grow further in 2021, continuously seeking God's grace and guidance.  7. SfK has made an investment in a new venture in L country, a socialist nation  Please pray that this new venture will receive God's favor in getting started and laying the foundation.  8. SfK MB Academy will be strengthened from 2021 as Sungsoo Kim, SfK Tanzania CEO has agreed to assume the office of Deputy Director of SfK MB Academy platform. Please pray that his service will help establish a more solid platform and expand it to the full potential bestowed upon us by the Lord.  Upcoming Events & Prayer Requests   SfK Network is in the process of developing its second 3-year strategic plan. Please pray that we will focus on the Lord for His guidance and insights throughout the development and implementation processes. SfK is still working on restructuring its MB Trading platform to be synergistic in empowering missional businesses. Please pray that the Lord will bless us with His discernment and wisdom in the process. SfK is seeking to solidify its relationship with Joybells Investment Company, a Kingdom Investment company. We are discussing practical ways to implement this intent. Please pray that our intent will be fruitful practically advancing His Kingdom. SfK Korea is yet to consummate the transaction to sell its ownership in Hesed Global to create a fund to expand the MB Fund capacity. Please pray that all transactions will go through smoothly. Srolan Mango in Cambodia is undergoing a large-scale expansion project as a joint venture. Please pray that the intent for His Kingdom may remain the main driving force behind all decision-making processes.  Joybells America in the U.S. will restructure its leadership and management in 2021. Please pray that the process will be edifying and strengthening its marketing activities in the U.S.   Thank you for standing with us with your prayer and support in equipping and empowering missional businesses in Asia and Africa even under the global pandemic.   ...    May God bless you abundantly, particularly during the season for which Jesus Christ is the reason, so that you may become a 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 make a donation SUBSCRIBE

SfK 뉴스레터 - 2020년 12월호

 

SfK December 2020 Newsletter   맹인이 보며 못 걷는 사람이 걸으며 나병환자가 깨끗함을 받으며 못 듣는 자가 들으며 죽은 자가 살아나며 가난한 자에게 복음이 전파된다 하라 누구든지 나로 말미암아 실족하지 아니하는 자는 복이 있도다 하시니라 (마태복음 11:5,6) Christ-Centered Businesses: Disciple-Making in the Midst of Profit-Making by Darren Shearer Theology of Business Institute https://www.theologyofbusiness.com/christ-centered-businesses-disciple-making-in-the-midst-of-profit-making/   It is true that business institutions cannot be considered as “born-again,” for that unspeakable joy and privilege is reserved for individual people who possess a spirit, soul, and body. However, insofar as certain charities can be considered “Christian” charities and local church institutions can be considered “Christian” organizations—despite that not every person sitting in its pews has been born-again in the John 3:3 sense—businesses may also be labeled as “Christian” in this regard. Rather than labeling a business—or, for that matter, any other organization—as “Christian,” it may be more theologically and biblically consistent to label such businesses as “Christ-centered.” Here is a working definition of a “Christ-centered business”: … a value-creating, profit-generating, and law-abiding organization dedicated to making disciples of Jesus Christ through leadership by born-again Christians who are led and empowered by the Holy Spirit. It is assumed that all business leaders want their companies to survive over the long-term, which is only possible through creating value, generating profit, and abiding by the laws of the land. Given the scope of this article, we will focus on the latter two criteria of what it means to be a Christ-centered business: A Christ-centered business is dedicated to making disciples of Jesus Christ. A Christ-centered business is led by born-again Christians who are, in turn, led and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Continue reading article >>>   사역 동정   1. SfK MB Academy는 한국에서 Global South Leadership Forum에서 BAM 세미나를 개최했습니다. 12 명의 목사와 기독교 학자들이 참석했으며 그들의 반응은 매우 고무적이었습니다. 이번 세미나를 통해 참가자들이 그들의 삶의 영역 안에 있는 분들에게 중대한 영향을 미치도록 기도해주십시오.   2. SfK Korea는 11월 13,14일 양일에 거쳐 대면 이사회를 개최했습니다. 이번 이사회는 두 명의 신임 이사(김성수, 최동훈)를 영입했으며 주주총회에서 김성호 님을 감사로 선출했습니다. 이번 이사회에는 SfK 네트워크의 상임고문 정민영 선교사가 초대되어 글로벌 선교 동향에 대한 함께 고찰했습니다. 확대된 이사회가 BAM 사역을 통해 더욱 적극적으로 주님을 섬길 수 있도록 기도해주십시오. 3. 하나님의 은혜로 SfK MBA의 첫 BMT 16 세션이 완료되었습니다. 최종적으로 24 명의 참가자가 졸업하고 수료증을 받았습니다. 졸업생들이 BMT 훈련을통해 배운 것을 그들의 사업과 삶에 적용 할 수 있도록 기도해주십시오. 4. SfK는 한국에 있는 한 BAM 선교단체와 협력하기로 동의했습니다. 두 단체는 협력 분야를 문서화하기 위해 조만간 양해 각서(MOU)에 서명할 계획입니다. 이 동맹이 BAM 생태계에서 하나님의 나라를 위한 시너지 효과를 낼 수 있도록 기도해주십시오. 5. SfK Life는 11 월 이사회에서 2021 년 예산을 승인했습니다. SfK에게 맡겨진 사명을 수행하기에 부족함이 없도록 주님께서 필요한 자원을 제공 해주시도록 기도해주십시오. 6. Joybells America가 미국에서 가공농산품 판매를 시작했습니다. 비록 규모는 작지만 미국에서 새로운 시장을 개척하기위한 1 년 간의 노력의 첫 번째 결실입니다. 이 미약한 시작이 2021 년에도  계속해서 하나님의 은혜와 인도를 힘입어 더욱 성장할 수 있도록 기도해주십시오. 7. SfK는 사회주의 국가 인 L 나라에 세워진 새로운 벤처에 지분 투자를 완료했습니다. 이 새로운 사업이 하나님의 은혜 안에서 순조롭게 시작하고 초기 단계 기초를 잘 쌓아갈 수 있도록 기도해 주시기 바랍니다.  8. 김성수 SfK 탄자니아 대표가 SfK MB 아카데미 부원장으로 취임합니다. 이에 따라 SfK MB 아카데미는 2021 년부터 그 프로그램들이 강화될 계획입니다. 그의 헌신적 심김이 보다 견고한 플랫폼을 구축하고 주님께서 우리에게 주신 잠재력을 최대한으로 확장하는데 도움이 되도록 기도해주십시오.   다가오는 일정과 기도제목   SfK Network는 2차 3 개년 전략 계획을 수립하고 있습니다. 계획의 수립 및 실행 과정 전반에 걸쳐 주님께 촛점을 맞추고 주님의 인도하심과 통찰력을 구하며 진행하도록 기도해주십시오. SfK는 MB Trading 플랫폼을 재구성하는 노력을 지속적으로 진행하고 있습니다. 선교기업들이 힘을 얻고 시너지 효과를 내는 플랫폼이 구축하기 위한 전 과정에서 주님이 허락하시는 분별력과 지혜를 힘입을 수 있도록 기도해주십시오. SfK의 파트너 킹덤 투자 회사인 Joybells Investment Company와의 관계를 공고히하기 위한 구체적인 방안을 추진하고 있습니다. 서로의 의도가 하나님의 나라를 실질적으로 진보하는데 결실을 볼 수 있도록 기도해주십시오. SfK Korea는 SfK MB 펀드의 규모 확대를위해 추진해 온 헤세드 글로벌 지분 일부 매각을 아직 진행하고 있습니다. 끝까지 모든 거래가 순조롭게 진행되도록 기도해주십시오. 캄보디아에서 소재한 쓰럴란 망고 회사는 합작 투자로 대규모 확장 프로젝트를 진행하고 있습니다. 하나님의 나라에 대한 선한 의도가 모든 의사 결정 과정에서 주요 원동력이 되도록 기도해주십시오. 미국 유통회사인 Joybells America는 2021 년에 리더십과 경영을 재편할 계획입니다. 전 과정이 미국에서의 마케팅 활동을 강화하고 관련된 모든 분들을 건덕할 수 있도록 기도해주십시오.   세계적인 전염병 코로나-19 사태 가운데에서도 아시아와 아프리카의 선교 사업체를 훈련하고 역량강화하는 저희 SfK사역을 위해 기도와 후원으로 함께해 주셔서 감사합니다.   ...    특히 예수 그리스도 께서 근본적 이유가 되는 크리스마스 계절에 주님께서 여러분을 크게 축복하셔서 여러분이 속한 공동체의 주변 이웃과 전 세계에 흩어져 있는 많은 소외된 자들에게 큰 복의 통로가 되시길 기도합니다.  Consider a charitable contribution in partnering with SfK One-Time Donation Recurring Donations make a donation SUBSCRIBE