IBEC Ventures

This is Thanksgiving week in the USA. Let’s take the opportunity to highlight one of the many things to be thankful for.?I am thankful for historical models for us to learn from. Once again, IBEC Board member and entrepreneur, Dave Kier, shares some interesting stuff.

As the Christmas shopping season begins, Larry Sharp discusses meaningful gift ideas from Freedom Business companies.

Business Leadership Lessons from World War 1 Many historians lament the fact that World War One (The War to End All Wars) could have been avoided.?However history dictated otherwise. As with all major events like this, it is always profitable to ask what was learned, and in this case, what was learned that could be easily applied to “Business as Mission”. In honor of Veteran’s Day 11/11/2024, Larry Sharp shares leadership lessons from WW1.

"My father’s father was a small businessman; three of my uncles owned their own businesses. All of them, as most of their generation, apprenticed with their family or with senior businesspeople." These people, and many successful business folk like them, recognize the need for outside input. The idea of being coached, in any form, is crucial to the success of a business and its leaders. In terms of Kingdom impact - it is also good stewardship to have others involved in your journey to have greater impact. This week, Larry Sharp takes time to share about the key role that coaching plays in the success of businesses.

CLIENT UPDATE - Kijani Forests for Change Business as Mission (BAM)?measures itself with four key indicators (KPIs): - Is the business continually moving toward profitability? - Does the business create jobs? - Does the business make Jesus known and make disciples? - Is the business careful with creation? These questions are on our mind constantly as we coach and consult with BAM businesses. One of those businesses is Kijani Forestry in Uganda. IBEC have been key coaches for most of their six-year existence.? Read The Full Update Article.

This week, Larry Sharp?reprints an article by Dr. Jay Desko from The Center Consulting Group, about 8 Truths Every Effective Leader Tells Themselves (Almost) Daily.

This week, Larry Sharp highlights a BAM cross-cultural opportunity with Kindred Exchange in Africa, taking place in the Summer of 2025.

This week, Larry Sharp features an article from C12 on how to effectively measure the ministry impact of a BAM business.

Larry Sharp compares a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset, and emphasizes that a growth mindset is crucial for success in any business endeavor.

This blog is the final part of a series of four which link Olympic themes to that of a BAM startup.?I apologize for those who are not sports fans and appreciate your tolerance for these four weeks.