Faith
Empowering Locals for Faith-Driven Business
Faith Facts
- Faith-based entrepreneurship bridges people to the Gospel where traditional missions cannot reach.
- Empowering local believers to lead businesses results in sustainable and lasting transformation for their communities.
- Biblical models show multiplication and deep impact occur when the faithful act within their own culture and context.
Small businesses provide a unique opportunity to share Christ’s love and build community with those yet to hear the Gospel, but must be guided by biblical wisdom and clear principles.
As the Business as Mission (BAM) movement has expanded globally, the strategic question arises: should the focus be on sending expatriates or equipping nationals to lead these Kingdom-driven efforts?
“Business, like all of life, is created by God for His glory and the good of humanity.”
Biblical truths remind us that God calls His people from every nation to reach all people groups, placing the unreached at the heart of efforts like BAM.
Scripture makes it clear that God desires His whole church to participate in reaching the nations, empowered by the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8) to be witnesses “to the ends of the earth.”
While cross-cultural planting is valuable, lasting change is best achieved by equipping those rooted in their own communities to lead and multiply impact through business.
“The future of BAM depends on a strategic shift toward greater mobilization and equipping of those already embedded in the culture and context.”
Turning to the biblical model, Jesus and Paul empowered local leaders, laying the foundation for church growth and multiplying Kingdom work across cultural lines.
“Outsiders may initiate, but insiders multiply.”
Nationals bring cultural fluency, trust, and a deep understanding that allows for relevant and effective business ministry, unlike the limitations often faced by outsiders.
Community transformation is scalable and sustainable when local believers lead, as their success naturally inspires and mobilizes others within their culture.
Moreover, nationals overcome hurdles that expats cannot—navigating economic, regulatory, and political landscapes with wisdom and resilience.
Finally, local ownership ensures the Gospel presence and faithful witness endures, as expats might eventually move on but indigenous believers remain to nurture Kingdom growth.
Let us commit to prayerfully supporting, equipping, and encouraging our brothers and sisters around the globe as they faithfully transform lives through business grounded in Christ.
Faith Facts
- Pastor Stuart Knechtle shared on a podcast that Barron Trump is deeply interested in faith.
- Knechtle recounted a late-night conversation where Barron engaged with stories of Jesus appearing to Muslims in dreams.
- Reports suggest these supernatural encounters are leading many to Christ, particularly in the Muslim world.
Pastor Stuart Knechtle, assistant pastor at Grace Community Church in Connecticut, revealed his recent late-night call with Barron Trump focused on faith and convincing evidence for Christianity.
On “The George Janko Show,” Knechtle described Barron’s fascination with accounts of Muslims encountering Jesus through dreams, highlighting their effect in leading others to Christ.
“He’s very close to putting his faith in Christ, very close,”
Knechtle said, praying for Barron’s continued journey.
Knechtle stated Barron responded thoughtfully to the mention of widely-reported dreams among Muslims, agreeing that such eyewitness accounts are compelling.
These testimonies, according to Mission Frontiers, lead a significant number of Muslims to faith in Christ, illustrating the continued power of dreams and revelations.
President Trump himself has increasingly spoken on spiritual matters and Heaven, sparking both concern and hope among believers.
After surviving an assassination attempt in 2024, Trump has reportedly reflected more on faith, with Christian leaders expressing hope for greater openness to the Gospel within the Trump family.
Let us continue to lift Barron and the Trump family in prayer, trusting that God moves in hearts and lives through unexpected ways and powerful encounters.
Faith Facts
- The U.S. is imposing visa restrictions on Nigerians involved in religious persecution.
- Thousands of Nigerian Christians have suffered violence and abductions from extremist groups.
- Christian persecution in Nigeria ranks among the highest globally, according to watchdogs.
In a bold move to defend the faithful, the U.S. government has announced new visa restrictions for those complicit in attacks against Christians in Nigeria. These measures also hold accountable immediate family members in some circumstances.
This policy arrives as extremist violence against churches and believers intensifies, leaving thousands murdered and many abducted. American leaders are demanding urgent action to shield innocent Christians from harm.
“The United States is taking decisive action in response to the atrocities and violence against Christians in Nigeria and around the world,”
said U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
With Nigeria ranked seventh for Christian persecution worldwide, the cries of the oppressed must not be ignored. American officials are urging the Nigerian government to demonstrate real commitment to ending this crisis.
The faithful must join in prayerful support for believers in Nigeria, standing firm in hope and perseverance. May God strengthen all who strive for faith, family, and freedom in the face of adversity.
Faith Facts
- Brian Cole Jr. was taken into custody on Thursday for allegedly placing pipe bombs near the headquarters of both major political parties in Washington, D.C. on January 5, 2021.
- Authorities have yet to share specific reasons behind Cole’s actions, leaving his motivation undetermined.
- Recent findings provide insight into his conduct and character before and after the discovery of the explosive devices.
People of faith should stand vigilant and prayerful in times of uncertainty, recognizing the importance of peaceful solutions rooted in biblical principles. Each reminder of unrest in our nation is a call to pray for leaders, protect our freedoms, and seek truth with steadfast courage.
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