Posts by mikeb

Will and Steve just returned from North Africa (closed country) where they completed the second year of the Project there. The graduating class was very small but very serious. Pray for Roger and Louis as they launch their kingdom businesses this year in a very hard place.

Pray for Mike, John, and Perry as they travel to Darjeeling (India) where they will lead a Phase 3 conference with a small group of believers from the neighboring country (B..n). In addition to equipping these eternally minded business leaders, they will also be exploring how to begin the process of turning the project over…

While I was in Thailand last week I had the privilege to meet with Les J. (one of our IMED partners there). Their ministry (which we are a part of for business development) is amazing—they are totally focused on rescuing young Thai girls from the heart-breaking practice of human trafficking (sex slavery). Pray for their…

I just returned from a trip with Pioneers to Chiang Mai where 80+ folks gathered to further explore the meaning and practical application of Business as Mission. The dialogue was healthy, spirited, and thoughtful. I am encouraged to see Pioneers taking a lead in figuring out how to integrate business into missions. For those who…

I (Mike) leave tomorrow (5/15) for Thailand to present at the Pioneers Business as Mission Conference in Chiang Mai. There will be a gathering of internationals to explore if and how they should be involved in kingdom business in several Asian countries. This is a great opportunity.

Be in prayer for Arthur and Steve as they complete Phase III of the training in “E” this week. Pray also for the small class that will be graduating and launching their kingdom businesses over the next few weeks.

With the conclusion of our Phase II in the mountains of North Africa (country M), there are 4 solid businesses ready to start. Unfortunately, a 3-week national strike delayed their actual launch but everyone seems to be taking it in stride. Pray for these 4 brave souls who are seeking to do ethical, kingdom business…

Pray for the folks who are graduating in Egypt. This is a tough place and these brothers and sisters will face extreme challenges in just starting business, much less serving the cause.

Please be praying for a team from Shades Mountain Baptist Church on an IMED trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand. Chiang Mai is a very safe city where UPGs from the northern mountains and Burmese refugees can meet for training. This is the beginning of the second year of the project working among those people. So…

Recently we have had a rash of requests for new Jholdas Project launches—India, North Africa, Middle East, etc. Pray for wisdom and discernment as we consider where the Lord would have us go next.