This blog was written by our Winter 2024 Video Editor and Storytelling Intern, Ryan Van Hemert. Ryan is a 4th year Media student in Ancaster, Ontario. He has been able to craft videos for BAM Canada and now has to opportunity to share how he has been able to glorify God through his work. It’s crucial to understand that our work, whether as business leaders or employees, presents a unique opportunity to glorify God. In 1 Peter 4:10-11, we are reminded, “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone s ..read more

On Saturday, March 9, 2024, we held our first Missional Business Bootcamp in partnership with Christian Life Assembly Church (CLA) in Langley, BC. And it was a success!  Our goal was that through this Missional Business Bootcamp, business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs would be equipped for whole-life discipleship and the stewardship of their vocational calling. This was our solution to the need that we’ve seen among Christian business leaders who are looking for practical teaching on how to be missional in and through their business.   What Did the Event Look Li ..read more

On Saturday, March 9, 2024, we held our first Missional Business Bootcamp in partnership with Christian Life Assembly Church (CLA) in Langley, BC. And it was a success!  Our goal was that through this Missional Business Bootcamp, business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs would be equipped for whole-life discipleship and the stewardship of their vocational calling. This was our solution to the need that we’ve seen among Christian business leaders who are looking for practical teaching on how to be missional in and through their business.   What Did the Event Look Lik ..read more

In recent years, the intersection of business and mission has gained traction, giving rise to various approaches aimed at leveraging entrepreneurial endeavours for social and spiritual impact. Among these approaches, one particular model sounds very close to Business as Mission (BAM): Business for Missions (B4M). While these two models share a common goal of integrating business and mission, each approach possesses distinct characteristics and methodologies. To better understand the differences of these two models, we’d encourage you to continue reading.  Business for Missions (B4M ..read more

We have a special BAM Canada team podcast episode for you! Carrie-Anne Ballantyne, Aubrey Tozer, and Abigail Stearns look back on 2023 and share about what's to come in 2024! Take a listen here. ? Looking Back You may notice a first change off the bat something's different— Abigail is hosting this episode! This may be a more regular thing come next year as Carrie-Anne will be off on maternity leave starting Q2.  As for highlights in the year, Carrie-Anne mentioned how she appreciates all the people behind the scenes that have helped move BAM Canada for ..read more

With a mission to equip Canadian Christian business leaders with missional business resources that teach, inspire, and motivate, we’ve curated book resource lists in the past. Yet, we recognize that not all of you are readers. We want to resource you in a way that’s suited to you!  Truth be told, in a world focused on visual content, it wasn’t difficult to curate this list of our favorite video resources. More and more resources surrounding Business as Mission are being created as the years go on. This list includes a variety of videos that will help you integrate your fai ..read more

TL;DR: This blog is about inviting and mobilizing global workers from a different, much larger pond in addition to intercultural studies programs offered through Bible colleges & seminaries. But let’s unpack this!   Yes, BAM Canada exists for business leaders and owners. However, we’re also engaged in conversation with three other critical spheres for missional business to be holistic in our approach. Those spheres are academics, churches and agencies. But why do we engage with these groups? Academics – Our aim is to support the business professors who are shaping the future o ..read more

I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me.      He freed me from all my fears.  Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy;      no shadow of shame will darken their faces.  In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened;      he saved me from all my troubles.  — Psalm 34:1-6 (NLT)  I will praise the Lord at all times.      I will constantly speak his praises.  I will boast only in the Lord;       ..read more

Did you know we host free, public events to help you intentionally be missional in your business? We recently had the privilege to hear from Rachel Rose Nelson, Global Ambassador for Freedom Business Alliance (our Gold Partner!), on Creating Healing-Centered Workplaces as it applies to our biblical businesses. If you’d like to watch the event replay, click here.  One of the four bottom-lines we prioritize within Business As Mission (BAM) as a global movement is People. This pertains to the unique social approach to business we take as missional businesses. Dive into what we learned about ..read more

No doubt, as a church leader, you want to add value to the life of the people who are attending your church. God has called you to preach specific messages that instruct, encourage and add value to their daily lives. And perhaps this is the week that you have been planning to lead a community service opportunity where your church will simply love on others in the community. It is absolutely essential to focus on the spiritual life of the people entrusted to your care and, regardless of the percentage you hope to engage (or re-engage, post-COVID) in community service projects to serv ..read more