Here is a selected list of organizations, groups, and resources that can help MBA students, faculty, and practicing business professionals to think about their Christian faith in the workplace.
Business-as-Mission Organizations
We begin this list by highlighting organizations focused on business-as-mission. Each is committed to helping men and women use their gifts and training in business (and related fields) to seek the economic, social, and spiritual flourishing of communities around the world.
A network of "business people and corporate organizations that uses an enterprise approach to tackle global poverty and that supports commercially sustainable small-medium-size enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries [to] create jobs, empower the poor, and transform communities."
The Institute's primary purpose is to meet the spiritual needs of people
in the marketplace and "to help leaders integrate the claims of their
faith with the demands of their work."
Designed for Christian CEOs, owners, and presidents who desire to lead "thriving, profitable businesses. This unashamed practical focus is combined with our commitment to a Biblical perspective coupled with like-minded peer counsel and accountability."
"Exists to educate, train, and equip Christian students and businesspeople to become intentional and deliberate about integrating their faith and their work so that God will be glorified and his Kingdom expanded."
An organization that seeks to "present Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord to business and professional men and to develop Christian business and professional men to carry out the Great Commission."
"An ecumenical Christian organization whose purpose is to bring
the presence of Jesus Christ into the marketplace so that it more closely
reflects God's will and purpose."
An international network of "Christians and their organizations committed to fostering the affirmation and practice of ministry in daily life by all followers of Christ."
A New Zealand-based ministry which "provides training and resources
related to career and life planning, the theology of work and vocation,
everyday spirituality, ethics for business and the marketplace, and the
ministry and mission of the laity in daily life from a Christian perspective."
Association "whose mission is to enrich the lives of individuals
and institutions by helping people everywhere discover the presence and
will of God in their places of work."
An ecumenical organization to "encourage the Church to join God
where He is moving in the workplace, assisting pastors and the local church
in helping men and woman understand, experience, and fulfill their God-given
calling of work as ministry."
A coalition of "workplace believers who want to encourage and unite leaders by inspiring, connecting, and equipping them for transformation of the workplace for Christ."
"Designed to connect, encourage, and equip Christian business people in the marketplace by sponsoring monthly breakfast meetings and other small group activities, providing connecting experiences for Christians who are seeking to more effectively integrate their work and faith."
A network of Christians "committed to representing God well in
the marketplace and influencing the culture in general. Our goal is to
'live large' with passion, conviction and excellence, reflecting Christ's
values and priorities and making a difference in the world."
Ministry of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship that "exists to help
the church recover the biblical truth that ministry is the calling and
privilege for every Christian believer."
A ministry of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary that "equips
the church and its members to bring the work of Christ into the activities
of daily life, especially life in the workplace."
A independent marketplace-evangelism network; its network of small
groups provides an extensive platform that serves professionals in Silicon
Valley and beyond.
An interdenominational ministry that seeks to "present Jesus Christ
to persons in the workplace, to encourage the development of their Christian
lifestyle and leadership, and to support the local church in marketplace
issues."
"Resource to business and professional men and women, helping them
to develop personally, professionally and spiritually"; a ministry
of Campus Crusade for Christ.
"A venture to organize a series of compact yet high-impact events across major Canadian centers aimed at helping Canadian Asian Christians to live out their faith in the workplace."
An online marketplace community where Christians are invited to discuss topics related to faith and the workplace, such as "Spirituality in the Workplace," "Business and Mission," and "Ethics in Business."
"Forum for young Bay Area business professionals of all Christian
denominations to explore issues of faith in the workplace, build God-centered
relationships, and find encouragement in personal growth."
Their mission: To explore ways to counter the malfunctions of faith in contemporary society by helping people practice their faith responsibly in all spheres of life.
We hope that these organizations and the resources they offer might foster
your further development as a Christian working in the business world.
Faith and Business
What are some of the compromises we feel pressed to make in business school? How do you determine where compromise is acceptable? The prophet Daniel faced similar issues.
Responding to Suffering and Need
How does life in business school encourage or discourage our understanding of and response to people who are poor and economically marginalized? Jesus raises such issues for us in Matthew 25.
