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Business as Mission 

What is BAM?

Business as Mission (BAM) is a strategy for the specific purpose of the transformation of people and communities: spiritually, economically, environmentally and socially – for the glory of God through a viable and sustainable business which has Kingdom of God values, purpose, perspective, and impact. Ultimately, the business is the ministry.

 

Learning BAM

SEMINARS (1-10 DAYS)

SCHOOLS (12-WEEKS)

DOING BAM

KAIROS COFFEE HOUSE

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In September 2014 the BAM Team took over what was primarily a campus coffee shop run by volunteers for our staff and students and converted it to a full BAM initiative open and welcoming to the public. The business grew rapidly and was named one of Colorado Springs fastest growing businesses in 2016. Today, the public makes up the vast majority of our customers and we provide 8-10 jobs to local people. Kairos Coffee House is a model that keeps our own staff's business skills sharp while multiplying its brand and values around the world in BAM initiatives amongst the least reached. Kairos Coffee House Website

FIELD BAM INITIATIVES

We have successfully started several BAM initiatives on the field over the last decade. The largest now employ more than 300 people. These businesses are discipling followers of Jesus, impacting the Sphere of Business and in many cases combating human trafficking. For security reason we can not list them here.

KAIROS TRADERS

Kairos Traders is a fulfillment center for our overseas business partners, and sells retail and wholesale products made by businesses fighting human trafficking and exploitation. The businesses we partner with do this in one of two ways; prevention or restoration. Those that are preventing human trafficking and exploitation do so by bringing jobs to impoverished communities that are vulnerable. The businesses that are helping with restoration are intentionally hiring survivors of trafficking and exploitation to provide a safe place for them to rebuild their lives. We love the products we sell and the purpose behind them. Kairos Traders Website

 

SUPPORTING BAM

BAM COACHING NETWORK

Full-time YWAM missionaries cannot reach the least reached alone. Especially when it involves doing BAM. Our growing network of BAM coaches are serving YWAM missionaries around the world who are doing BAM. These coaches take their proven business skills that they use in the marketplace every day and use them to serve BAM practitioners.

BAM INVESTMENT FUND

This fund provides 0% interest loans for BAM startups and growth needs. We also take equity in BAM’s that have shown themselves profitable and successful in the mission. Give to an aid project and your money is spent once. Give a charitable donation to the BAM Investment Funds and your funds will be used again and again to support BAM initiatives around the world! Along with the financial assistance, we provide ongoing coaching and onsite visits to support the businesses as they pay back their loans.

Notice for donations made to this fund.

BAM TRAINERS

Not every successful business person can teach. But for those that can, we have a place for you! Pass on the skills that you have developed through years of doing Kingdom Business by serving as a curriculum facilitator in one or more of our SOBE Cohorts running in locations around the world! 

BAM IMPACT TOURS 

Nothing can replace seeing BAM take place first-hand in some of the hardest places to work on the planet. In the BAM Impact Tours our experienced staff guide you on a short-term mission trip where you see BAM in the 10/40 Window with your own eyes. We will keep you safe and healthy while you build relationships with BAM field practitioners that will lead to years of fruitful service. One-on-one coaching and seminar teaching opportunities will exist throughout the trip as well. 

TESTIMONIALS

Read what our Students and BAM coaches have to say about our programs and the impact they are having. Click HERE for Testimonials!!

 
 

GET INVOLVED!!!

Whether you are a young person exploring a call to mission and to business, or a business professional with a desire to get involved with BAM, we have a place for you! Just complete our inquiry form and one of our staff will get in touch with you shortly!


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