the emerging role of business in missions Rundle, Steve 1959- creator Steffen, Tom A. 1947- text bibliography Electronic books. ilu Downers Grove, Ill IVP Books c2011 2011 Rev. and exp. 2nd ed. monographic eng

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1 online resource (239 p.) : ill., maps. Steve Rundle and om Steffen offer their paradigm for the convergence of business and missions--the Great Commission Company. Such companies intentionally create businesses in strategic locations, pursuing profits while remaining unabashedly Christian in their purpose. By establishing authentic businesses that employ local workers among the least-reached peoples of the world, they contribute to the economic health of the immediate community and also provide avenues for both physical and spiritual ministry. --from publisher description Part 1: Principles of great commission companies:The good news about globalization -- Toward a definition of a great commission company -- Globalization and business -- Globalization and missions -- Turning vision into action -- Sustaining success -- Part 2: Great commission companies in practice: The Silk Road Handicraft Company -- Bajalia Trading Company/Bajalia International Group -- Little Texas -- Global engineering and management solutions -- Olive technology -- Pura Vida Coffee -- Conclusion. Steve Rundle & Tom Steffen. Includes bibliographical references (p. [232]-236) and indexes. Business enterprises Religious aspects Missions Finance RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Missions HF5388 .R86 2011eb 266 Rundle, Steve, 1959- Downers Grove, Ill. : IVP Books, c2011 Rev. and exp. 2nd ed. (DLC) 2010040596 (OCoLC)666573605 9780830879953 (electronic bk.) 0830879951 (electronic bk.) http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=607024 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=607024 N$T 130716 20200709055903.0 ocn852896318