“Our goal is to connect Christ-followers with opportunities and resources that encourage and enable them to use their vocational skills and passions in unreached communities for the purpose of teaming with others in planting healthy, reproducing churches through the natural… Read More »Uganda: Rising above Poverty
Marketplace and Development Enterprises provides services for a growing number of members making disciples in the “marketplaces” of the world. Thanks to the development of technology, MDE can walk alongside members virtually, although we have never met many of them… Read More »When the Crowd Moves Us to Compassion
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Col 3:17, NIV) In one simple sentence, the Apostle Paul captures our calling… Read More »Business…and Mission
“The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.” Isaiah 9:2 (NLT) As a globally-minded believer, you’re aware of the mounting obstacles to sharing… Read More »Business and Mission Reaches More
MDE entered into a unique business partnership in 2019 with a vision for franchising hydroponic greenhouses in the least-reached areas of the world. This endeavor was called VertaHerb by its founder, Bill Koyl, and would change to VertaFarms. Below is… Read More »Business is a Training School
Expats who are called to be salt and light in unreached communities have many common experiences. MDE seeks to be a student of their histories and insights so that we can offer business and mission support services where they are… Read More »In Good Company
Thank you for praying for MDE in the search for a chief operations officer. On September 1, Bill Burke joined us as COO. His business background, heart, and passion for God’s glory among the nations uniquely fit him for this… Read More »Introducing Bill Burke, COO
When Jim Logan’s father-in-law invited him on a trip to an orphanage in Guatemala, neither of them knew it would turn into a passion. Jim, a design engineer, had degrees in engineering and business and worked in the auto and… Read More »Following the Path of Service
In this member testimonial, Marie* shares her story of running a community development venture in Eurasia. She highlights the benefits of working with MDE. I served in Eurasia for 10 years through a traditional mission agency before transferring to a… Read More »Created to Do Good Works
July marks the seventh anniversary of Marketplace & Development Enterprises. Celebrate with us as we look back at our history and forward to the opportunities that lie ahead. HISTORY As an offspring of SEND International, Marketplace & Development Enterprises is… Read More »Marking MDE’s Anniversary