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The purpose of EFM Business as Mission (BAM) is to empower evangelical Friends churches worldwide by providing comprehensive training to equip pastors, evangelists, and church planters with the essential skills needed to develop and implement successful ministry through business. This powerful model not only supports ministry but also opens new doors to reach communities for Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Equipping Leaders Through Small Business Development (SBD)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Business as Mission (BAM)<\/strong> is the foundation that equips leaders to engage in ministry through business. Small Business Development (SBD)<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

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What This Looks Like in Practice<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Through this approach, leaders are able to:<\/p>\n