I challenge you to find out just how rich you are financially speaking by going to this web site http://globalrichlist.com/ and simply inserting your annual income in the chart. Don’t be shocked by how rich you because even the poorest of our church will see that God has indeed made us very wealthly. How are we using what God gives us for His honor and glory? We bristle when someone talks of tithing and giving but if you just saw where you stand in comparison to the world it might shock you!
I really love the post that John has put on the BCWE review about character and credit. Click here to go read it! You are missing something special if you don’t read that and then let’s apply it to our lives!
I do not know if you are signed up for the Businessmen Quote of the Day but if you are not you ought to sign up. Each weekday morning a quote comes to your email that just helps to remind you of the importance of serving the Lord Jesus and that that means.
Today’s quote was: “I have watched hundreds of Christians in my time become financially blessed then develop an acquisitive streak that in turn makes their souls as metallic as the coins they seek.” – Selwyn Hughes
What a powerful quote. If you are interested in receiving the quote of the day simply send an email to info@visionbaptist.com or call the church office and give us your email address. We will be glad to add you to the free email quote of the day.
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I am excited to know that God is raising up a generation of men and women who are being blessed in business but know that and use those blessings to further the kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ!
I hope everyone is having a Happy New Year. I wanted to let everyone know that we are still $15,0000.00 short of the amount needed for the church building project in Burkina Faso for Bro. Keith Shumaker. There are many Muslims being saved and converted weekly, and he needs this building to continue spreading the Word and training men to further the gospel. The January 15th date to start the construction is rapidly approaching.
Often times we ask what can we do–if we can not go, we can send others. Keith Shumaker is a fine example of one who has gone, and here is our opportunity to have a part in this work. He needs our help. All funds given will go directly to the building of the church. Please pray and seek God’s guidance in your contribution. If you have any questions, feel free to call me on my cell phone at 404-475-8472 or via email at david@bcwe.net. Sincerely,
I am also excited to tell you that Vision Baptist Church will have an Adult Bible Fellowship starting in January that will deal with practical business advice and application based on the word of God for each of you that feel that God’s will is for you to serve Him in business. Get in touch with john@bcwe.net to learn more.
Bro. Mark Coffey asked me to post this blog for him:
We were very excited to see our new facility today as we made our walk-through and finalized plans for a move within the next two weeks! However, we were surprised to find out from the leasing company that we may have to pay as much as $7,500 that we were not expecting in additional rent this month.
We must be moved into the new building by January 2nd. Will you please pray with us and ask the Lord to provide the extra $7,500 we will need to cover the rent for this month? Would you also consider how you can help us meet this possible need in such a short amount of time? I know the Lord has great things planned for us next year. Let us step out in faith knowing He will provide!
After twenty years in construction in Atlanta, I thought I had built about everything there was to build. I had no idea that my skills were exactly what God needed to touch people a half a world away. I received Christ as my personal Saviour at age 19. Since then I have been in leadership positions in several churches including Vision Baptist Church in Alpharetta, where I currently serve as the director of children’s ministries.
What I have always wanted though, was an avenue to use my business talents for God. The International Construction Team of BCWE, Inc. is that avenue. As ICT director, my goal is to assemble the team and resources for construction, much like a project here in Atlanta. That is where the similarities end. Next we travel half way around the world and put our skills to work impacting lives while we build.
That brings me to Burkina Faso, West Africa. Keith Shumaker, missionary to Burkina Faso is making real headway in Muslim evangelism. Many Muslims are accepting Christ and are being discipled. Its time to put this operation under roof and build a facility that will not only provide worship area but act as a training center during the week. Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Recently God provided $20,000.00 to purchase two lots of land in the capital city of Ouagadougou. Keith’s next challenge is to raise $18,000.00 to pay the construction of a new building. ICT has been helping raise the money for this building. The construction will begin January 15, 2007 and is scheduled to be completed by the first week of March. ICT will be flying to Burkina Faso to assist with the completion of the project. There is a Celebration Day scheduled for the last Sunday we are there, and we are already praying God will send many to hear of the salvation and grace of Jesus Christ. Luke 6:38 “Give, and it shall be given unto you, good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall man give into your bosom. For with the same measure that you mete withal it shall be measured to you again.”
I am convinced that God will raise up the men and provide the funds to complete this project. The only question I have is will you let him use you. There is no greater way to leave a lasting impact on people who could never repay you but would be grateful to you in ways you have never experienced. I am asking you to consider going with us and or supporting this project.
If you have any other questions, you can reach me at 404-475-8472 or email at david@bcwe.net.
Sincerely
David Lundy, Director
International Construction Team
Let me invite you to visit the BCWE Business Review by clicking on the link. This is an exciting new ministry of Vision Baptist Church and John Pearson. We will be starting an Adult Bible Fellowship in January 2007 that will be the most exciting ever as you learn to be truly a Businessperson COMMITTED to World Evangelism and the Lord Jesus Christ. You will want to subscribe to this blog and get all the information that you can.
The BCWE Business Review will also be produced in Spanish and called ECEM Resumen de Empresarios. Don’t miss it and get everyone involved with this great opportunity. I will give you much more information in the very near future.
Each year the classes of the Bible College following Peruvian custom name their class promotion. This year the class called itself “John Pearson, Class of 2006″. I think that is a fitting name and honor for someone who has done so much to help the Peruvian Bible College.
John entered the graduation and was presented with gifts and kind words to honor him. A large banner had a picture of the Bible College with the name of the graduating class which of course had his name on it.
John spoke again in Spanish without the help of an interpreter for about 10 minutes. The way that he has learned Spanish is an inspiration to anyone that wants to learn another language. Living in the US. Working long hours at work and in his church John was able to learn Spanish on the side and speaks very well. I hope that will inspire every missionary to really put forth the effort to learn to speak the language of the people where God sends them.
I was very proud last night as we had nearly 10 members of our church present for the graduation. Though our church is small the members really have a heart for world evangelism. My goal is to see at least 50% of the church on the mission field at least once every 2 years. So far we are on track to do just that. We do not want to just talk about having a mission’s heart we want it to be our lifestyle.
I want to congratulate John Pearson on a great accomplishment today. He spoke to the BCWE group here in Arequipa in Spanish for nearly one hour. He was able to communicate his ideas and his lesson with very little help and surprisingly few mistakes. There were about 60 people or more present for a banquet meal in a local restaurant. He answered their questions and set the stage for 4 businessmen who are here with us visiting to say a few words and to introduce themselves. We have had a wonderful time with all of them.
Also 3 ladies from our church have arrived to do some medical work here in Arequipa. I am very proud that so many of our people are on the mission field this week. We want to do much more than talk about world evangelism. We want our people to get their hands dirty as we reach out to touch a hurting world with the gospel message of Jesus Christ.
I will try to get some pictures that we can put here to let you see what God is doing. Thank you for your prayers
