Something to guide us
a network
of missionally minded entrepreneurs
We have an approach to business that emphasises impact & reflects our values.
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Purpose
The Missional Business Charter is an initiative that highlights, celebrates and encourages Christians in the practice of business.
This Charter defines values and objectives for business practice that are based upon a Biblical worldview.
It is intended for business men & women that seek to demonstrate a serious approach to business ethics and kingdom expansion that
focuses on the impact of their business on it’s staff, supply chain, local community, future generations and support of local Christian churches.
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Motive
This charter was developed to serve as a practical guide as we asked ourselves:
"What does it look like to be a faithful follower of Jesus Christ in business?"
It's intention is to offer a starting point to guide budding entrepreneurs or seasoned business owners in a missional approach to business of any kind.
It is not flawless, there is always room for improvement.
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Values & objectives
The values and objectives of this Charter have been developed with reference to scripture and through the help of many wise counselors.
Businesses are geared to make money, to flourish & grow therefore require an appropriately aggressive business ambition as well as big dreams and hard work, in order to make a lot of money, save a lot of money, give a lot of money.
The values and objectives outlined in this charter cannot be enforced, but are encouraged and we collectively seek to help each other hold to them.
Remember, that being Christian doesn’t automatically equal financial success in business because success is measured by impact.
Marketplace
Mission
Your businesses are geared to make money, to flourish & to grow.
But success is measured by impact.
It requires an appropriately aggressive business ambition as well as big dreams and hard work, in order to make, save, give abundantly.
GOD IS THE ORIGINAL ENTREPRENEUR
WORK IS A FORM OF MINISTRY THAT BLESSES OTHERS AND HONORS GOD
STEWARD VS OWNER
ALL WE HAVE IS FROM HIM, FAITHFULLY MANAGED BY HIS GRACE, TO THE PRAISE OF HIS GLORIOUS GRACE
GENEROSITY AS A NORM
YOU SERVE A GOD OF ABUNDANCE, BE INTENTIONAL ABOUT WHERE & HOW YOU GIVE
FOR THE JOY
RAIN OR SHINE,
THE LORD HIMSELF IS YOUR JOY,
SO ENJOY THE JOURNEY
YOUR MARKETPLACE IS YOUR MINISTRY
LOOK TO LOVE YOUR EMPLOYEES AND THE BROADER COMMUNITIES IN WHICH YOU DO BUSINESS IN A WAY THAT IS EXEMPLARY AND DISTINCT
Worship God
not work
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STAY IN COMMUNITY & THRIVE WITH OTHERS
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THERE'S NOTHOING HEROIC ABOUT WORKING LATE AT THE EXPENSE OF FAMILY
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DON'T NEGLECT YOUR BODY - FEED & MOVE IT WELL
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REST OFTEN, TRUSTING THE LORD NOT YOURSELF
EXCELLENCE MATTERS
IT'S BY THE DEGREE THAT YOU DO YOUR WORK WELL, THAT YOU GAIN AN OPPORTUNITY TO WITNESS AND BE HEARD
FAITHFUL VS WILLFUL
IT TAKES DRIVE TO GET THINGS DONE,
BUT FAITHFULNESS HAPPENS WHEN YOU SURRENDER YOUR WILL TO GOD'S WILL
PARTNERSHIP
GO THROUGH BATTLES TOGETHER NOT AS A LONE RANGER
MINISTRY IN WORD
YOUR OWN BROKENNESS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE THE REASON FOR THE HOPE THAT YOU HAVE
YOUR MARKETPLACE IS YOUR MINISTRY
LOOK TO LOVE YOUR EMPLOYEES AND THE BROADER COMMUNITIES IN WHICH YOU DO BUSINESS IN A WAY THAT IS EXEMPLARY AND DISTINCT
Worship God
not work
-
STAY IN COMMUNITY & THRIVE WITH OTHERS
-
THERE'S NOTHING HEROIC ABOUT WORKING LATE AT THE EXPENSE OF FAMILY
-
DON'T NEGLECT YOUR BODY - FEED & MOVE IT WELL
-
REST OFTEN, TRUSTING THE LORD NOT YOURSELF
Local church
GOD'S MISSION IS HAPPENING IN BOTH
PEWS AND CUBICLES,
DON'T DISCONNECT FROM YOUR LOCAL CHURCH
GLOBAL CHURCH
LEVERAGE YOUR LIFE FOR THE GREAT COMMISSION
GOD IS THE ORIGINAL ENTREPRENEUR
WORK IS A FORM OF MINISTRY THAT BLESSES OTHERS AND HONORS GOD
STEWARD VS OWNER
ALL WE HAVE IS FROM HIM, FAITHFULLY MANAGED BY HIS GRACE, TO THE PRAISE OF HIS GLORIOUS GRACE
GENEROSITY AS A NORM
YOU SERVE A GOD OF ABUNDANCE, BE INTENTIONAL ABOUT WHERE & HOW YOU GIVE
FOR THE JOY
RAIN OR SHINE,
THE LORD HIMSELF IS YOUR JOY,
SO ENJOY THE JOURNEY
EXCELLENCE MATTERS
IT'S BY THE DEGREE THAT YOU DO YOUR WORK WELL, THAT YOU GAIN AN OPPORTUNITY TO WITNESS AND BE HEARD
FAITHFUL VS WILLFUL
IT TAKES DRIVE TO GET THINGS DONE,
BUT FAITHFULNESS HAPPENS WHEN YOU SURRENDER YOUR WILL TO GOD'S WILL
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Download the full charter
PARTNERSHIP
GO THROUGH BATTLES TOGETHER NOT AS A LONE RANGER
MINISTRY IN WORD
YOUR OWN BROKENNESS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE THE REASON FOR THE HOPE THAT YOU HAVE
