Dr. Gea Gort, a BGU alum who specializes in researching and teaching on Business as a Mission (BAM), has just co-authored and published a new text entitled聽BAM Global Movement.聽This book takes a very informed global approach to BAM. Each chapter鈥檚 introduction focuses on one aspect of BAM, while the rest of the chapter provides case studies of BAM practices all over the world and in a variety of spheres and activities.
God is a missional God. I can still hear our former Board of Regents Chair, Dr. Glenn Smith, emphatically tell our students:聽鈥淕od is Mission!鈥�聽Since the identity of the Church throughout the world is so closely tied to God鈥檚, the Church is a missional Church. This is an intrinsic part of her identity. Consequently, each Church member, in whatever way they think or act, is missional. Therefore, wherever a Church member develops his or her calling and talents, professional or artistic endeavors, this 鈥榖usiness鈥櫬�is聽mission, and needs to be considered as such and evaluated as such. This is what Gort鈥檚 work presents to the reader, mostly in easy-to-read narratives.
The peculiar characteristic of聽BAM Global Movement聽is that it brings forward how members in the global Church, throughout the world, have worked hand in hand with the Triune God to innovatively and creatively bring forth God鈥檚 character in extremely unique ways within each one鈥檚 specific local context. As a result, many professional and community members have been exposed to God鈥檚 character in an irrefutable way and, very often, have been transformed to His image. Reading this text will enhance the reader鈥檚 professional divine calling in the business and professional world, and reaffirm the validity of this biblical text that hung over my bed for years when I was growing up:聽鈥淲hatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him鈥�聽(Colossians 3:17 鈥� NIV).
Don鈥檛 miss out on this very affirming book that will undoubtedly be an encouragement to each of you, in your specific calling and circumstances!
This book can be found at:聽听辞谤听.