Kingdom News from Around the World  In this issue of Global News, we continue to bring you stories of what God is doing through his people all over the world, as they serve people and communities by doing kingdom business in a variety of ways.
May these global stories motivate us to praise God and pray for more opportunities to extend His kingdom as we serve in the role to which we've been called today.
Did you see our last newsletter? Find out more about what the Center has been up to in Rwanda! Thank you for your involvement in so many ways. Please keep praying for us: our effectiveness is multiplied by your investment in prayer.
Kingdom Innovation  Steve Saint, son of Nate Saint, has followed in his father's footsteps and works with the Waodani tribe at the edge of the Amazon Jungle in Ecuador. He was asked to help them solve a transportation riddle which plagues hard-to-reach regions all over the world: what do you do when the road ends? His solution? Build a flying car.
It's called the Maverick, developed by i-tec, the Indigenous People's Technology and Education Center. I-TEC assists the "hidden" church in its journey toward independence under the lordship of Jesus Christ. The Maverick is now FAA-certified and will hit the market soon! Read more from CNN <<top of page>>
Loans Spark Three Businesses  Given the opportunity to pursue his business dreams, William Nzomo has done so with great vigor. He has used a series of loans from World Vision Micro to establish three businesses in Kenya; he started with goats, then bough grain to sell, and finally, acquired a grain mill used by many in his community. He plans to purchase a truck to transport grain to distant markets.
His family of five has expanded to include an orphan, and lives comfortably off income from the three businesses. William tells a microfinance loan officer,"I am happy because, with you around, poverty will soon be a distant memory." Read more from World Vision <<top of page>>
Kingdom Ethics  The vision for starting a business grew out of a desire to bring dignity and hope to landmine survivors in Asia. Sharon's aim was to make a difference through creating employment. In 2004, she started a factory with six landmine-disabled people making products from locally dried fruit. Despite red tape and officials asking for bribes, her commitment to do things honestly was strong, and God’s hand moved as the factory was established. Today, the business is growing in strength and impact and in many ways is bringing transformation. Read more from YWAM <<top of page>>
MetaSlav--A Solid Finish  In 2003, Christian Slavov received a loan from Integra to expand his small metal construction business, and mentors helped him think strategically about the business and how to apply his faith in the workplace. He invests time teaching his employees how to work, and manages them with integrity, believing that if they feel they are valued, they will value their work—and do their best.
This godly approach has reaped significant benefits. For example, though the materials MetaSlav uses in production are very expensive, for the last two years there have been no problems with employee theft. Today MetaSlav has 18 employees and continues to expand. Read more from Integra <<top of page>>
Events, Resources & Training Entrepreneurship Matters Workshop, Nov 16 in Virginia Beach. Revenues from the event will go to Operation Blessing International to support the SIFE Niger Food Bank project. GO Equipped TENTmaking Course: designed to help current and future tentmakers in planning and improving their ministry. Nov 22-25, 2010: Korntal, Germany; Mar 2-6, 2011: Fort Myers, Florida; June 1-5, 2011: Bergen, Norway. Open Expo: January 20-22, 2011 (Atlanta, GA) and September 15-17, Denver CO
The OPEN Expo is hosted by the OPEN Network - a network of B4T (Business for Transformation*) practitioners in the the 10/40 window. Introduction to Business as Mission Course
Feb - Mar 2011: iBAM Prepare / Explore, Chiang Mai, Thailand
April 2011: iBAM Impact, Stockholm, Sweden World Challenge is a global competition aimed at finding projects or small businesses from around the world that have shown enterprise and innovation at a grassroots level. See this year's finalists and vote for your favorite. BAMMatch: Connect around BAM with like minded professionals. BAMconnect can help you solve problems, foster BAM discussions, network with leading BAM thinkers, and interact with BAM practitioners worldwide. <<top of page>>
Entrepreneurs. Come to Rwanda for one week or a whole term (16 weeks) to train, mentor and consult with aspiring entrepreneurs, sharing your business and life experience with them. (Training will be provided.) Contact RCE University students. Organize a short-term trip or a semester abroad as part of your academic program. Help Rwandan students do market research and help establish import-export businesses. Bring your own business idea! Contact RCE Supporters. If you can't go yourself, you can still be involved! We have opportunities for online coaching, consulting, and encouragement. We need prayer warriors to intercede for the RCE and for the BDC in Rwanda. And, we need financial support to bring the Rwanda Center to breakeven. Contact RCE or give to the project online. <<top of page>>
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