Business as Mission (BAM) - FRIENDSMISSION.COM

Part of our Small Business Development (SBD) strategy

Business as Mission is one of the primary ways we live out our Small Business Development work.
While SBD is the broader strategy, BAM is how it takes shape—through real businesses that serve people, create opportunity, and support ministry in everyday life.

Business as Mission engages in God’s work through sustainable, ethical enterprises. These businesses create jobs, build meaningful relationships, and reflect Christ’s love in practical ways. Through this approach, people are empowered, communities are strengthened, and the Gospel is lived out in both word and action.

Small Business Development (SBD) is the strategy. Business as Mission (BAM) is one way that strategy is lived out.

Equipping Leaders Through Small Business Development

Small Business Development (SBD) is the foundation that equips leaders to engage in ministry through business.

Through SBD, evangelical Friends churches around the world receive practical training that prepares pastors, evangelists, and church planters to start and sustain businesses as part of their ministry.

Business as Mission (BAM) is one expression of this work, where those skills are put into practice through real businesses that create opportunity, build relationships, and open doors to share Christ.

This approach not only supports ministry but also strengthens local communities through meaningful, sustainable work.

What This Looks Like in Practice

Through this approach, leaders are able to:

Launch small businesses that support their ministry
Create jobs within their communities
Build relationships with people who may not otherwise engage with the church
Demonstrate the love of Christ through daily work and interaction

Each business becomes more than an income source—it becomes a platform for ministry, discipleship, and long-term community impact.

Be Part of the Impact

You can support this work by:

Praying for leaders and communities
Giving to support training and business development
Partnering with us to expand Small Business Development efforts worldwide

Upcoming 2026 Small Business Development Trips

More training opportunities are being added as the demand for Small Business Development continues to grow, especially as Evangelical Friends Mission expands new works through the Luke 10 Initiative.

April 26-28 | Small Business Development Training of Trainers (TOT) | Rwanda
October 26-30 | Small Business Development | Bangladesh

Working Together for Greater Impact

We partner with global disciples because of their proven approach to Small Business Development (SBD) as a tool for ministry and church planting. Through this partnership, leaders are equipped with practical skills that allow them to sustain themselves, serve their communities, and share the gospel through everyday work. This model creates lasting impact because:

Business creates natural, daily opportunities to build relationships and share Christ with those who may never enter a church
Leaders can support themselves and their families, reducing dependence on outside funding
People with business skills can directly engage in mission, using their experience to strengthen both ministry and community

Together, this approach equips leaders and empowers local churches to grow in ways that are both spiritually and economically sustainable.

Get Involved

You can be part of what God is doing through Small Business Development and Business as Mission around the world. Here are a few ways to partner with us to expand opportunities for sustainable ministry worldwide:

Pray for leaders, businesses, and communities impacted through this work. Click here to sign up.
Serve as an SBD trainer, equipping others around the world on EFM fields. Click here to sign up.
Give to support training, mentorship, and business development initiatives. Click here to give.

Your involvement helps equip leaders, strengthen communities, and create lasting Gospel impact through everyday work. Together, we can build businesses that build God’s kingdom!