SfK May 2024 Newsletter
Galatians 6:17 "From now on, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus." Upside-Down Kingdom Business: Evangelism Vs Social Responsibility by Jon B | From THESTONETABLE .ORG Mar 11, 2024 issue | Articles , Faith and Work , Missions , Resources If you’re looking for a 480% return on your investment, try blessing people. Yeah? Yes, really. I’m serious. Blessers vs. Converters In 2008, Mark Russell conducted a fascinating study on the efficacy of Business as Mission (BAM) teams in Thailand. He observed two distinct groups: the “blessers” and the “converters.” The blessers believed their primary purpose was to be a blessing to those around them. They saw gospel conversations as a natural outflow of their good works. The converters, on the other hand, defined their purpose as evangelism first. They focused on having as many spiritual conversations as pos...