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Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Michiel’s Journey Back to Purpose and Calling
In this episode, Michiel shares his journey of how his first love was reignited—his relationship with God and a renewed sense of purpose. Having once built a business rooted in faith but ultimately burning out, Michiel speaks candidly about the challenges of maintaining spiritual clarity amid the pressures of entrepreneurship.A turning point came for him at the Business as Mission (BAM) Congress, where an encounter awakened his calling toward business in the Middle East, particularly Iraq. If you want to contact Michiel, please email info@bammoves.com, and we will connect you.Tra...
2025-04-30
37 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
How the Worlds of Business and Ministry Can Work Together
In this episode, Matt Wagner continues to share his experiences of integrating ministry and business. Building on his previous story, he elaborates on his journey as a business and church leader. Matt refers to the five-fold ministry model, which links the church’s structure to the human body, and how the five gifts from Ephesians 4—apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, and evangelists—are essential for a healthy church. This framework also applies to business, where Matt and Bill see a similar need for the various gifts to function within companies. Matt shares how these principles can lead t...
2025-04-16
29 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Bridging the Gap: Uniting Church and Business for God's Kingdom
Matt Wagner believes that the future of ministry involves blending the realms of church and business to fulfill God’s calling in new and transformative ways. He shares his journey of learning to embrace both his talents in church leadership and business entrepreneurship. Matt felt a calling to plant churches early in life, but church planting proved financially difficult, leading him to venture into business. He started a roofing company, which grew rapidly. Eventually, he expanded into custom home building. It was a busy life, and he felt the disconnect between the church and the bus...
2025-04-02
33 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
God’s Hand in Business: A Vision for Kingdom Impact in Iraq
Hana is a business owner in Iraq. He has a desire to create networks of Christian entrepreneurs in his home country, and to develop projects that provide jobs and support ministries. In this podcast he shares his journey into business. Hana was raised in a Catholic family and experienced a profound transformation when he was eighteen years old. He started his business in 2018 after working for many years in non-profits. His journey from employee to business owner was challenging, particularly due to his internal struggle with transitioning from the non-profit to for-profit mindset. Over time, he realized t...
2025-03-19
33 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
A Journey of Resilience: Overcoming Adversity in Business
Bill recounts a journey of entrepreneurial resilience amidst adversity, starting with a small business venture in China. Despite challenges like political tensions and losing his first business partner, he persisted. Through faith and innovation, he diversified into stained glass and later pioneered collectible villages. Each setback, like losing a major client, only spurred creative solutions and spiritual growth. Bill emphasizes relying on God's guidance and maintaining a humble, inclusive workplace culture, empowering unexpected leaders. His story illustrates how faith and business intertwine, urging listeners to see challenges as opportunities for spiritual and professional growth, fostering...
2025-03-05
28 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Intellectual Humility, Childlike Trusts and the Kingdom Journey
This episode with Bill Job encourages listeners to embrace a childlike attitude, characterized by trust, openness to learning, and a playful approach to challenges, which can lead to deeper spiritual growth and connection with God.Bill shares his journey of recognizing the limitations of his own knowledge and the need for intellectual humility. He describes a moment when God revealed to him the idea of having categories for understanding scripture, like wooden mailboxes. Without these categories, certain teachings and ideas would not make sense. Bill reflects on how this realization led to a shift in his thinking...
2025-02-19
30 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Discovering God in the Workplace; His Amazing Personality
In this episode Bill shares how his initial perspective of God as a distant authority, changed through personal experiences that revealed God’s warm, engaging personality. One key moment was calculating the miracle of turning water into wine, which highlighted God’s celebration and relational nature.A reenactment of the prodigal son further showcased unconditional, overwhelming love.Influenced by these insights, Bill now practices inclusive, compassionate business leadership, hiring people based on their potential rather than conventional qualifications. His story encourages a deeper, genuine relationship with God that brings joy, adventure, and abundant life into work and ever...
2025-02-05
30 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Bringing Jobs and Hope; Expanding a Coffee Business to Empower Farmers in Asia
In this podcast Gea talks with Erik and Annabeth, a couple from the Netherlands, who are moving to Asia to expand a coffee business aimed at helping local farmers. While preparing for their move, they decided to work together with the mission organization Interserve, which supports people globally in integrating faith with their work. Because, besides helping farmers economically, they also seek ways to share their Christian faith. Their mission is not just to grow a business, but to bring lasting change to the community. Their goal is to increase the number of farmers from 250 to 1,000, improving t...
2025-01-22
28 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Bart Kuijpers: Co-Founder of Coolblue and His Faith-Fueled Journey
Bart Kuijpers, co-founder of Coolblue, highlights the importance of integrating faith into entrepreneurship. In this conversation, Bart shares how Coolblue was launched in 1999, starting with selling MP3 players online. With a strong emphasis on excellent service and delighting customers, Coolblue became a highly recognized brand across the Netherlands. After 15 years, Bart yearned for more adventure and deeper alignment with God’s guidance. Bart then founded Royalis Investments with Maurits Roose, focusing on Christian entrepreneurs as they see them as potential modern-day pastors who can offer mentorship and guidance to their employees as well as to bro...
2025-01-08
31 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Stepping into God’s Theodrama as Wounded Healers in the Marketplace
In this episode, Gea, Bill and Mats Tunehag (Chairman of BAM Global) discuss the concept of Business as Mission and the realities of being “wounded healers” in the marketplace. Mats emphasizes that personal struggles, whether betrayals or depression, are not disqualifiers but part of a deeper process of transformation. He refers to the Japanese art form kintsugi—repairing broken pottery with gold—to illustrate how God doesn’t merely patch up our wounds but uses them to shape us into something more beautiful and whole. Bill emphasizes that responding to challenges with prayer, forgiveness, and reliance on God leads t...
2024-12-23
32 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Mats Tunehag: The Global Impact of Business as Mission (BAM)
In this podcast episode, Gea Gort, Bill Job, and Mats Tunehag discuss the global Business as Mission (BAM) movement. The movement’s foundation was shaped by global think tanks involving business people, theologians, and church leaders, resulting in over 35 reports exploring various BAM-related topics. One notable output was the Wealth Creation Manifesto, which explores biblical perspectives on wealth.The movement has grown exponentially over the past 30 years, with BAM businesses now operating in over 20 languages across multiple continents. Local, indigenous groups are increasingly adopting BAM principles, driven by their entrepreneurial spirit and the movement's decentralized nature. ...
2024-12-11
32 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Biblical Truths Come Alive; The Power of Imagination
In this episode, Gea Gort and Bill Job explore the role of imagination in deepening one’s spiritual journey and relationship with God. Bill shares his experiences of engaging with scripture through imaginative visualization; as a tool to perceive spiritual realities. He recounts practical examples, like visualizing sitting with God to review his stewardship of resources, which motivated him to implement transformative practices in his business. This included initiating prayer networks among employees, resulting in significant spiritual impact.He also describes reenacting the parable of the Prodigal Son, which profoundly revealed God's overwhelming love for humanity. These im...
2024-11-27
30 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Overcoming Worry; Shifting to a Kingdom Perspective
This episode, titled "Do Not Worry," explores teachings from the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on the idea that Jesus' commands should be viewed as directives rather than suggestions. Bill Job emphasizes that worrying is not just a personal issue but something that displeases God, hindering spiritual growth. He challenges the cultural notion that worry is a sign of responsibility, presenting it instead as a barrier to deeper faith.Bill shares his journey of adopting a kingdom worldview, which shifts focus from a self-centered perspective to one that prioritizes God's Kingdom. He explains that anxiety is not...
2024-11-13
31 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Beyond Prayer: Cultivating an Ongoing Conversation with God
In this episode, Bill and Gea discuss personal relationships with God, focusing on the importance of communication and listening. They refer to the biblical image of God as a shepherd who knows each sheep by name, as seen in John 10. Bill shares his thoughts on hearing God's voice, emphasizing that it's not just a metaphor but a real experience. He highlights the importance of clear guidance from God and our role in listening and obeying. Gea shares her own journey of seeking divine direction during their marriage, which eventually led them to Mercy Ships. They reflect on...
2024-10-30
30 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Bill Job: Receiving Solutions from Heaven
In this episode of the "Kingdom Keys for Business, Life and Work" podcast, Bill Job and Gea Gort explore the theme of receiving divine solutions or "downloads from Heaven." They emphasize that God can be practically involved in addressing the challenges faced at work, which can be life-changing. In this third episode on this theme, they build on their previous discussions, and delve deeper into how listeners can open themselves to receive insights from God, emphasizing that spiritual relationships should feel normal rather than "spiritual".Bill references George Washington Carver, who received profound insights into his work...
2024-10-16
29 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
From R&D to Market: Arun Prabhu's Journey with Lancent
Arun Prabhu needs to take a long-term approach to launch and advance Lancent’s mission: tackling poverty-related diseases through sustainable innovations. 'For the past fifteen years, we've operated as a research and development firm,' Arun explains. 'Now, we're gearing up to enter the market and transition to a commercial phase. That's where the rubber meets the road.'During our first podcast with Arun in June 2023, he recounted how he and his current business partner created their first malaria net at his home in 2008. Since our conversation, a year and a half has passed, and his te...
2024-09-29
35 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Arleen Westerhof; Healing the World through Business
“Release the enabling to heal the world through business,” prays Arleen Westerhof at the end of this insightful conversation. Arleen is pastor, prophet, scientist and the founder of the Economic Summit. In this second podcast with her, she shares why we need to transform Global Aid and gives hopeful examples of how God is working through business to bring hope in needy areas worldwide. She firmly believes that God will grant wisdom to those who seek to align their businesses with His purposes of righteousness and justice, and encourages the listener: “Don’t think too small about what God may want...
2024-09-18
36 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Arleen Westerhof: Divine solutions for Sick Systems
“In prayer, we ask God for divine solutions for sick systems," shares Arleen Westerhof in this episode. Besides being a pastor, prophet, and scientist, she is the initiator of the Economic Summit and initiator and editor of the book 'A Europe Africa Agenda 2025-2100'. She continues, "Through the love and wisdom of Christ, we are called to bring healing and hope to areas where there is no hope." Arleen is globally engaged and connects business practitioners who catalyze positive change, thereby facilitating collaboration and multiplication. Arleen will be speaking at the Business as Mission Congress on Thursday, November 28th...
2024-09-04
30 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Divine Inspiration: Bill’s Miraculous Production Line Story
In this podcast, Bill Job shares the story of how, during a crisis, he received ideas from God that enabled him to build a new production line within two months. The customer, who had seen the product line before, was amazed by the result and repeatedly called it miraculous. According to Bill, receiving solutions like this results from a natural relationship with the Owner of the factory. "I don’t take myself and my own skill sets too seriously," Bill shares, adding, "Stay aligned with God, and be playful about it!"Training Kingdom Mindsets for Business. Starting Se...
2024-08-21
33 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Receiving Divine Solutions for Challenges at Work
"God wants to be involved in our practical daily work," shares Bill. This is the first of three interviews with Bill in which he shares how he receives divine solutions for challenges at work. He shares biblical and historical examples and some of his own experiences. Training Kingdom Mindsets for Business. In the first week of September 2024, Gea and Bill will host another 10-week training. Through joy-filled, to-the-point, easy-to-follow online lessons attractively presented in video, audio, and text, you’ll gain profound insights into how to align with God in life, work, and business.Learn more...
2024-08-09
28 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Mike Davies and the BAM Vancouver Journey
Mike Davies leads Business as Mission (BAM) Vancouver and is also involved in Youth with a Mission (YWAM). In this episode, he shares how he got involved with business leaders, why they started the first yearly BAM Vancouver conference in 2018, what has evolved since that time, and what BAM could look like in a Western context. Regarding his vision for the future, Mike says, “I don’t have particular goals; we take it a step at a time. I want to create the space for business folks to meet, because when people come together, things happen. It’s like facili...
2024-07-24
30 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Grayson Bain's Story; From Success to Significance:
“God pulled the rug out from under me,” shares Grayson Bain. “He loved me more than all the things I was doing.” As the founder of bikes.com, this Canadian entrepreneur had his identity tied to the success of the company. In this podcast, he shares his journey of how God restored his identity. Also, what he learned through a company he started in close companionship with Kenyans: instead of ‘rescuing them’ and going at ‘white speed’, he saw the value of building community. Presently, he is advising business owners and has discovered the value of abiding in God. “The Holy Spirit is...
2024-07-10
35 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
From Abandonment to Leadership: Lina's Transformation
Bill shares the amazing story of Lina, a disabled girl literally thrown away by her family, whom Bill met when she was eight years old. Over the years, he felt God nudging him to keep visiting her. It wasn’t always easy to stay in contact with her. Presently, Lina is in her forties and running their company in China. “From start to finish, it was Him going after Lina,” recalls Bill. “I felt a tug on my shirt that afternoon in that alley. I looked down and saw Lina. What if I hadn’t noticed? We better be attentive...
2024-06-26
30 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Sewing Hope: Ana’s Social Business Mission Across Continents
Ana grew up in Nicaragua, surrounded by her mother’s sewing machines and design patterns. She was deeply moved by the sight of marginalized and abused women searching through garbage cans for anything useful. In her home country, she started using her skills in entrepreneurship and design to develop a social business aimed at providing work for marginalized women to restore their dignity through providing work; while working with them, loving them and sharing Christ's message she saw restoration while her business grew. Political unrest eventually brought her to Canada. Nowadays, Ana has started a social business in...
2024-06-12
35 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Honoring All People has Eternal Value
“I measure my decisions by the 400-year rule,” Bill Job shares in this podcast. “I imagine: how will I look back on my decision 400 years from now? This gives me an eternal perspective that stretches me out of my present life.” Bill continues: “People are eternal by nature, so how will my decision affect that person from an eternal point of view? Losing some productivity today in a work context might get another meaning.” Bill illustrates the practical implications of this decision-making approach, particularly in the context of honoring all people and the culture of honor they developed in the company...
2024-05-29
30 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Beyond the Apron: Sara’s Recipe for Integrating Business and Mission
Sara Robertson runs Dirty Apron, a refined cooking school at a classy location downtown Vancouver. She candidly shares about the learning curves she and her husband went through in integrating business and mission. They had a background in mission (YWAM), but when they embarked on their entrepreneurial journey 17 years ago, they didn’t regard their business ‘as a mission’. “God revealed it to us in the process,” tells Sara and shares what she learned about finances and through a difficult, dark period with their staff. “I used to think that mission meant going to foreign places, but God brings the world he...
2024-05-15
32 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
A Different Take on Generosity
Gea Gort questions Bill on his different view of generosity. "It's not my money, I steward it for the Owner,' shares Bill, "So I can't be generous," is Bill's opinion. An interesting conversation develops on what that view entails.
2024-05-01
30 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Thriving Amidst Adversities. Part 4. Building Fellowship & Expectation.
In this podcast, we invite you to join our 8-week online program, Kingdom Mindsets for Business, starting May 14th. This includes four sessions led by both of us, and a personalized one-on-one session. Register before April 20th to unlock the 20% discount. More details on the BAM Moves page >>Bill shares in-depth on the theme 'Thriving Amidst Adversities', this time about a factory he started three years ago in the States, which hasn't been going well. "In China, I seem to be more spiritually alert, but it is easy to become comfortable in your home country," admits...
2024-04-17
31 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Thriving Amidst Adversities. Part 3. Struggle With People.
In this podcast, also a Special Offer: Increase your alignment with the Lord through our online training program. Including four enriching sessions led by both of us, alongside a personalized one-on-one session. Register before April 20th to unlock the 20% discount. Explore further details on the BAM Moves page >>This is part of a series with Bill on the theme 'Thriving Amidst Adversities'; we'll discuss ways to respond when people turn against us.Do you seek to deepen your alignment with the Lord in your business and work? We invite you to sign up for our...
2024-04-03
28 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Thriving Amidst Adversities. Part 2. No Sales.
Special Offer: Align with the Lord in your daily working life through our online training program! Engage in four enriching sessions led by both of us, alongside a personalized one-on-one session. Register before April 20th to unlock the 20% discount. Explore further details on the BAM Moves page >>This is part of a series with Bill on the theme 'Thriving Amidst Adversities.' Bill shares a present challenge this time: a Texas factory he started and invested in. After 1,5 years of a faulty production process and hardly any sales, he decided to take responsibility for leadership. Even though t...
2024-03-20
26 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Thriving Amidst Adversities. Part 1. Economic Downturn.
This episode marks the beginning of a series with Bill on the theme 'Thriving Amidst Adversities.' Drawing from past experiences and witnessing God coming through time and again, his faith was strengthened. However, not everything unfolded as expected, such as the production line coming to a halt due to the global economic downturn. Despite rehiring some employees later, over a hundred people lost their jobs during that challenging period. Bill felt guided to organize a grieving ceremony, providing people with an opportunity to mourn and receive comfort from the Lord and one another.For Bill...
2024-03-06
30 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
A Seamless Integration of Business and Mission: Mike Baer's Journey
In this episode, we speak with Mike Baer, who has been actively engaged in the Business as Mission (BAM) movement for over 30 years. He shares insights into his journey, recounting how he transitioned from his role as a pastor to enter the business world due to a desire to connect with non-Christians. Over the years, he experienced a transformative shift in his worldview, as God guided him towards developing an integrated perspective on business and mission. Mike is the founder of the Third Path Initiative, a platform offering practical training for individuals aspiring to launch their own...
2024-02-21
39 min
The Business as Mission Podcast with Mike Baer
Driving BAM Impact in the Netherlands—An Interview with BAM Netherlands’ Gea Gort
Gea Gort has come a long way since she and husband, Menno Gort served on Mercy Ships. Learning to see a ship as a floating business, Gea was led more and more into the world of BAM and today, she leads BAM Netherlands. Her insight, passion, and intelligence will challenge and inspire you. Gea will be speaking at the BAM Vancouver conference in early March (for more info, www.bamvancouver.org). She and her team will host another BAM Congress in the Netherlands in November 2024 (www.businessasmission.nl). Recently, she and BAM leader Bill Job launched Kingdom Keys for Business...
2024-02-15
29 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Intentional Gospel Advancement: Colin Crawley's Approach to Success
The Gospel is not just good; it's great," declares Colin Crawley in this engaging discussion about intentional evangelism in a business setting. Colin, owner of Bauhinia Consulting, advises business leaders on advancing the Gospel within their enterprises. When hired by a company, Colin conducts research, provides a diagnostic report on the missional potential of the business, discusses spiritual goals with the leaders and trains for success. Colin acknowledges, "God is the one drawing people to Him, and He is responsible for the output, but we can influence the input." He shares both measured numbers and impactful stories, such as...
2024-02-07
33 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
The Story of Dordrecht's Urban Hostel-Monastery (Stadsklooster Dordt)
"Both business and mission will increase here," shares Erwin Wietses, the visionary behind a modern Urban Hostel-Monastery' (Stadsklooster): a design hostel, hotel, and restaurant, complete with a chapel. With the integration of business and ministry in mind, a beautiful historical building in downtown Dordrecht has undergone a total transformation. Together with his team-mate Rob Veenstra, Erwin shares how the concept started and evolved. Both have a background in youth work and prayer ministry in the city. Prior to launching this hostel-monastery, they gained experience in integrating business and mission through building a prayer community while utilizing the rented church-building...
2024-01-24
35 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Trailblazers of BAM: Hans Hamoen and Bill Job
In this episode Gea and Bill engage in a conversation with Hans Hamoen, a businessman in his seventies, and still ‘on a mission’. He is involved in various Central Asian countries, but his journey began four decades ago as a Bible smuggler, using his trading business to transport Bibles from the Netherlands into communist countries. Witnessing incredible manifestations of God and experiencing miraculous provisions has significantly contributed to building faith and courage in his life. Even though he assures that this hasn’t been the case all the time: ““As in natural life, also in our spiritual life, we should mat...
2024-01-10
34 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Harmen van der Laan: Building Bridges through Social Entrepreneurship
In this episode we talk with social entrepreneur Harmen van der Laan, who is very engaged in his neighborhood – a multicultural area in Delft, The Netherlands. His engagement led him to start a printing business. It is Harmen’s experience that a business can be a great way to build meaningful relationships. He has chosen to be transparent about the daily challenges he encounters as the owner, stating: “My vulnerability gives them permission to also share about their own struggles.” Harmen adds, “The result is an open, family-like culture.” For those with a similar desire, Harmen encourages them not to...
2023-12-27
35 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Investing with Purpose: Unveiling the Joy of Kingdom-Centric Ventures
In this episode, investor Bert* shares his enthusiasm for investing in businesses with a Kingdom purpose. The spiritual bond with committed owners deepens the relationship, surpassing mere financial involvement. This connection brings both joys and challenges. The conversation unfolds as an enlightening exchange on the importance of maintaining a healthy perspective on finances—a crucial 'fuel' for any business. As Bill Job reflects on his own journey in this area, he notes, "So our businesses can transition from survival to thriving and bear much more fruit as a result."As Bert and Gea share in this podcast, th...
2023-12-13
31 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Building Muscle: Bill Job's Journey Through Business Challenges
In this podcast, Bill Job shares how he navigated the initial challenges of conducting business in China. He imparts valuable insights, emphasizing the reality that a smooth journey should not be expected in a world that is inherently imperfect, with flawed individuals—including himself.Bill acknowledges that people may disappoint us, but he draws inspiration from the biblical principle of blessing one's enemies, which they actively practiced. Bill consistently underscores the belief that God is the owner of the company, while emphasizing that God is present every day, desiring to navigate us through turbulent waters.Th...
2023-11-29
28 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
From Insecurity to Innovation: How Abiding in God Enhances Business Performance
Discover the powerful link between abiding in God and business success in this enlightening discussion with Bill Job and Pauline Skeates. They explore the profound influence of these practices – also on business outcomes. Bill, an experienced business professional, and Pauline, a therapist with extensive knowledge of the human mind, present unique viewpoints. Drawing from her neurological research, Pauline explains why these connections may seem unexpected. She delves into the fascinating brain transformations during these processes. Ambitious goals often trigger insecurity and tunnel vision, hindering problem-solving. However, by cultivating a sense of security our brains open up to in...
2023-11-15
32 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Money, Profit, and Faith: A Conversation with Ronald de Bruin
How should we approach money, profit, and wealth? In our discussion with Ronald de Bruin, a construction business owner, Bill Job and Gea Gort engaged in an intriguing conversation about financial matters. Bill shared some of his insights on how he perceives himself as a steward, a perspective that deepened as he explored during his journey the idea that God is the true owner of his business. Bill emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to handling these matters, as our individual histories, contexts, and personalities shape our understanding. There is no fixed "method" apart from building a relationship...
2023-11-01
38 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Exploring Business as Mission: Insights from Mats Tunehag
Today, our guest is Mats Tunehag, a prominent leader within the global Business as Mission (BAM) movement. He shares what motivated him to become involved. This Swedish leader played a key role in facilitating a global ThinkTank, bringing together leaders from various fields with the aim of creating a common language to foster the development of a global movement. In this discussion, he will explain the background and development of BAM; the Concept, Praxis, and Movement. Furthermore, he will provide insights into what is happening worldwide and how a growing number of business leaders from every continent are actively...
2023-10-18
31 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Bless Your Enemies; Journeying in a World at War
Bill Job recounts a harrowing experience when his life was threatened by the very person he had entrusted to manage his business. This incident occurred when he had just started his Business as Mission endeavor in China. It marked the beginning of a transformative journey that led him into a deeper realization of the ‘world at war’ we’ve entered as Christians. A journey also into a deeper understanding of the commands God gave us to keep us safe and even thrive amidst of it. In this case: the command to forgive, and even bless our enemies. Explo...
2023-10-04
30 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Nurturing Flourishing Teams: Insights from Tiemen van Dijk, CEO of Visscher-Caravelle
"Love is like the sun and air for nature; when it's present, teams flourish and become fruitful," is the experience of Tiemen van Dijk. He serves as the CEO of Visscher-Caravelle, a leading company in the car mats industry. Headquartered in the Netherlands and with additional locations in Poland, Mexico, and China, the Visscher-Caravelle group employ 2000 people worldwide. Tiemen's primary focus is on nurturing people's growth through team building, emphasising trust, connection, diversity, and equality. His inspiration draws from biblical roots, influenced by figures like Christian Schwarz (Natural Church Development) and relational thinker Dr. Michael Schluter, founder of the J...
2023-09-20
32 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Does God have a Personality?
Does God have a personality? Bill Job shares how he was one day confronted by God with this question. He had learned in seminary about God’s character but had never considered what God's personality would be like. This question set him on a journey that helped him gain a deeper understanding of beautiful aspects of God's personality. It made him delight in God and desire to develop a relationship with Him. Bill Job and Gea Gort also address the role of awe in our relationship with God. Bill shares some of his experiences in this area bu...
2023-09-06
31 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
How can Prophecy have a Role in Business?
A thought-provoking exchange between business leader Bill Job and prophet Sander Wuister about the role of prophecy in business. Sander regularly prays for businesses and (business)leaders. Bill shares his experiences in this area, and why he decided to have a prophet as a business consultant on the pay-roll. Listen to this revealing talk about the pit-falls and benefits. Bill and Sander also encourage us to develop this gift in our own lives, as a loving Father likes to give us insight and revelation. Sander Wuister has a PhD in chemistry, had a leading job himself in a...
2023-08-23
39 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Jan-Willem Visser 'Sowing in Society & His Kingdom'
Jan-Willem Visser is co-owner of www.Sowmedia.nl an IT company in the Netherlands. Jan-Willem and Bill Job exchange experiences how sowing can be done in a business setting; sowing into society and into Gods Kingdom. Bill shares how he takes Gods ownership seriously and learned to be playful. Jan-Willem tells how he involves their employees in serving society, his choice to take rest seriously, but also shares about the challenging time when he went through the break-up with a former co-owner. An interesting exchange between two business leaders how they follow God in the workspace, hosted by Gea G...
2023-08-09
34 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Bill Job's background and journey into Business as Mission
Bill shares about his background, how his journey into China evolved and how he learned early on about the importance of a personal relationship with the Lord. Looking back, after more than thirty years of BAM-entrepreneurships in China, he has some take-aways: 1. Get a stable partner (when you are a risk-taking entrepreneur) 2. Know your identity in Christ 3. Tap into the resources God has for us 4. Learn to know who the Lord is; the CEO of the Kingdom. The course 'Kingdom Mindsets for Business, Life & Work' developed by Gea Gort and Bill Job will help you uncover more i...
2023-07-26
36 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Gods presence on the workfloor - an honest exchange
Gea and Bill talk with Bob Houter about the desire to be spiritually fruitful in daily working life and the challenges that come with it on the work floor. He founded Sixty Fruits; a business with the main aim to serve people who deal with various challenges in their lives. Sixty Fruits provides jobs and coaching - which is called in the Netherlands a 'Social Business'. The people in the company make beautiful furniture for the high-end market through renovating furniture from the sixties > www.sixtyfruits.nlDo you want to grow in your walk with God i...
2023-07-12
34 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Gods presence on the workfloor - an honest exhange
Gea and Bill talk with Bob Houter about the desire to be spiritually fruitful in daily working life and the challenges that come with it on the work floor. He founded Sixty Fruits; a business with the main aim to serve people who deal with various challenges in their lives. Sixty Fruits provides jobs and coaching - which is called in the Netherlands a 'Social Business'. The people in the company make beautiful furniture for the high-end market through renovating furniture from the sixties > www.sixtyfruits.nlDo you want to grow in your walk with God i...
2023-07-12
34 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Landcent; A Business Addressing Poverty-Related Diseases
Arun Prabhu Stanley shares about his journey with God and how he felt led to start a business dedicated to fighting poverty-related diseases like malaria. It was at his residence in 2008 that he and his friend developed their very first malaria net. One of Landcent’s main mission is to utilize sustainable and paradigm-shifting innovations based on natural herbs and plants to combat diseases of poverty, such as malaria. Landcent’s European office is based in the Netherlands, and you can learn more about them at www.landcent.nl. If you want to know how to specifically support Arun, visi...
2023-06-26
36 min
Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work
Bill Job: a transformational BAM-journey
'All my basic ideas about Christianity turned out to be wrong'. In this first episode of Kingdom Keys for Business, you'll get to know Bill Job as he shares how his ideas were transformed during his journey as a business leader in China where he lived and worked for thirty years. He learned to partner with God in new ways, and saw extraordinary things happen. A bi-weekly podcast where Gea and Bill are searching for Kingdom Keys for Business. The course 'Kingdom Mindsets for Business, Life & Work' developed by Gea and Bill will explore into more detail t...
2023-06-25
39 min