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Upcoming OPEN Expo events in 2012

Date:  October 4-6, 2012
Venue:  West Coast , USA (exact location not confirmed)
Date:  October 12-15, 2012
Venue:  Bogota, Columbia

  

Who should attend?

  • Business people seeking to learn how BAM/B4T workers are using businesses to reach the unreached
  • Business people and professionals who want to offer their expertise to those doing BAM/B4T overseas
  • Kingdom minded investors
  • BAM/B4T workers who want to network with business professionals
  • Those who are embarking on doing B4T to reach the unreached

Our Vision: Transforming the Nations through Business

All tribes, nations, and tongues have yet to worship the King of Kings.  "and with your blood you purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation.” Revelations 5:9  

An estimated 6,500 people groups do not yet have a church.  “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come." Matthew 24:14  

The nations have yet to rally to Jesus.  “In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his place of rest will be glorious." Isaiah 11:10

Recommended Resources

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Tentmaking: The Life and Work of Business as Missions
by Patrick Lai 

Giving Wisely: Killing with Kindness or Empowering Lasting Transformation? by Jonathan Martin

Anointed for Business by Ed Silvoso

On Kingdom Business: Transforming Missions Through Entrepreneurial Strategies     edited by Tetsunao Yamamori and Kenneth Eldred

Business as Mission: A Comprehensive Guide to Theory and Practice  by Neal Johnson

Topics include:

Tentmaking Tensions
Coahing BAM/B4T Workers
Missions in the 21st Century
Integrating Business and Mission
Testimonies from around the 10/40 Window
Transforming Communities through Business

Breakout sections include:

Impact of Culture on Business and Missions
Accountability—Evaluating B4T Projects
Preparing New Workers for B4T
Strategies for Investing in B4T
Role of Churches in B4T Work
B4T Startup Capital Funds
Coaching B4Ters
Case Studies



The OPEN Expo is hosted by the OPEN Network - a network of BAM/B4T (see definition below*)  practitioners in the the 10/40 window. 

OPEN Expo Objectives

  1. Introduce experienced BAM/B4T workers who will share their stories of reaching the unreached via business.
  2. Share real-life examples of how business and apostolic ministry work together overseas.
  3. Connect business people with BAM/B4T workers.
  4. Provide practical guidelines to enhance the effectiveness of those working alongside BAM/B4T workers.
  5. Coach business people, mission agencies and church leaders in how to equip potential BAM/B4T workers as they work cross-culturally in the marketplace while reaching the nations.
  6. Link BAM/B4T workers with resources which will enhance their efforts in reaching the unreached.

Who are the presenters?

BAM/B4T practitioners from the OPEN Network who are currently operating profitable businesses for the purpose of transforming communities for His glory.   We regret that names or businesses will not be made available.  Other speakers include experienced BAM/B4T coaches and BAM/B4T service providers.

Comments from past OPEN EXPOs

"Very informative and thought provoking.  I am convinced that B4T can  be a very effective method of evangelizing and impacting the unreached."   Peter   (Expo 2011)

“Good mix of concept and case studies.  Good networking opportunities."  Brad  (Expo 2011) 

"I was at York, but I am so glad I came again.  Plenty of new content, caes studies, and networking opportunities."  Matt  (Expo 2011)

"I am in.  Excited to attend the coaches training so I may use my business experience to further His kingdom"   (Expo 2011)

“I have been to many BAM seminars and conferences; let me assure you none were as challenging and comprehensive as the OPEN Expo. Having so many experienced people there who have really done it, made the difference.”   Tim  (Expo 2010)

"The strongest, most decisive missions related conference I have ever attended/been part of."   Chris N.  (Expo 2009)

"Great for practical steps/info, for networking, for confirmation of calling. The case studies were excellent."  Jeff H.  (Expo 2009)

"Incredible conference. I wish my whole church could have been here."  Jeremy L.

“You guys really do integrate business with mission.”   J.

"It was an outstanding conference that helped to develop and expand the BAM concept in a tangible way for many of us."  Sheldon S

"Thanks for all the hard work you did for the Expo, it really was a great success. It was fun to be a part of. You really do have the ear of many who are looking for the future of BAM, this expo made that clear to me. I also believe that you have the right vision for the future."   Andy 

“I came alone – what a mistake. I’m bringing my friends next time.”    John V.

“As I reflect on the last few days I simply cannot hold it in. I thank you both for your obedience to the call of leadership and to carry His "easy burden" of a heart that is full of fervent passion to see Him glorified among all peoples and nations.”   Al  T.

"Loved the apparent humility - very strong vision for an organic means to the end and excellent equipping and networking"  Tom S

"Came to get 2 specific types of information for 2 specific field workers. Take aways are MUCH more than that and for many more than just two workers."  Karen  S

*B4T (Business for Transformation) refers to businesses stratgically placed in unreached areas which are profitable and serving the local community; generally through transformation, and specifically through evangelism, discipleship, and church planting.

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