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SfK Newsletter Vol. 2017-12 December 8, 2017 View this email in your browser "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body." (2 Corinthians 4:8-10)   When Brethren Disagree It is impossible to always have agreement with people within an organization or an enterprise. It is the case no matter how well they get along and they maintain a good team spirit, even within a church that is supposed to consist of people of the same spirit. This is more so within a business that is composed of people of different motives and goals. A missional business is not an exception. Without conscious attention and intentional efforts, a missional business can face significant challenges in the midst of disagreements. The following article suggests some...

U.S. Americans celebrate the fourth Thursday of November as the Thanksgiving Day. Families gather together and celebrate this special day in their own traditional way. Many people eat turkey, cranberry and pumpkin pie, watching American football game. Also, they typically express thanksgiving to God who has provided many things throughout the year. We can easily remember things that are important to us, things like what we want or need. We do not need to be reminded of what we ask. But, we tend to forget that we need to be thankful unless we are reminded. Even the bible reminds us to be thankful always. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)  I was wondering why people tend to forget to be thankful. The most obvious spiritual reason was the depravity. Sin keeps us from being thankful. Also, we tend to take many things for granted while they may be what someone else is praying for, leading to lack of grateful heart. As I was looking for more reasons why people are not grateful, I have ...

SfK Newsletter Vol. 2017-11 November 10, 2017 View this email in your browser "And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen." (Philippians 4:19,20) Business as Mission (BAM) is not a technique or skill that one can master quickly. Rather it is a substantial change in perspective on work and business. It is a holistic worldview and lifestyle that integrates the Word and the deeds strategically in business on a long-term basis towards the advancement of the gospel on earth. BAM is not a stop gap for the funding shortage that traditional missions experience. BAM is not a means to an end, but in and through itself the gospel of God must be lived out. BAM is clearly a global movement. But it is not complete nor perfect. It still has many needs and gaps. The following article, prepared in 2009 by  Mats Tunehag  (Chairman of BAM Global), addresses...

Freedom business provides hope and freedom for women trapped in modern slavery, including human trafficking. Faith-based freedom business is a missional business or business as mission (BAM). It rescues, educates, equips and empowers these women to be what God designed them to be. SfK Ministries aims to serve the needs of these freedom businesses with intellectual, financial and value chain capital so that they continue to produce significant Kingdom impact in the lives of people and the community they serve. To serve them effectively, SfK Ministries needs like-minded people like you. May I invited you to partner with us? Below is the link to a video clip that presents a faith-based freedom business story. SfK Ministries and Freedom Business Also, for your information, below is the personal letter from Jeffrey Lee on how you may be engaged in this worthwhile ministry. My dear fellow believer in Jesus Christ, As the holiday season is fast approaching, won't you...

SfK Newsletter Vol. 2017-10 October 10, 2017 View this email in your browser "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." (Ephesians 4:11-13)                                                  ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN WEALTH CREATION Lausanne, along with BAM Global Think Tank, has published its second article, "Role of the Church in Wealth Creation," that came out of  Lausanne Consultation on Wealth Creation for Holistic Transformation  in March 2017.   ...