When I, Mark Canada, was about five years old, I asked Santa for a Superman suit. You can imagine my anticipation on Christmas morning as I ran to the tree. There was a package there with my name on it.… Read More »Committed to Authenticity
Marketplace & Development Enterprises is grateful for its Board of Directors, men, and women who because of their heart, experience, and vision are qualified to help guide our organization. Warren Janzen was instrumental in the founding of MDE. Before the… Read More »Warren Janzen: SENDing Professionals
This story speaks to some of our favorite themes – the powerful influence of relationships formed in the marketplace, the value of personal and business integrity, and the importance of expert services. At MDE, we consider it a privilege to… Read More »When a Business Loss Becomes a Gain
A recent report from Asia illustrates how community development ventures and churches can partner together to reach those in society that would otherwise be unreached by traditional church ministry. Lewis* first met believers when volunteers visited the remote orphanage where… Read More »Finding New Life
Clive* became a member of MDE in 2016 and works in our Disciple Making Employee division. Here is his response to the question, “What does MDE mean to you?” MDE helps me stay grounded. Bi-weekly meetings with my MDE mentor… Read More »Keeping the “Why” Central
In this post, volunteer BAM team manager Jim Schlott, shares why he is sold on MDE’s approach. We are grateful for volunteers like Jim who are helping to shape MDE through their service, expertise, and passion. When I first met… Read More »The MDE Difference
When we speak of international business from a Christian perspective, we understand this requires the entrepreneur to embrace an incarnational lifestyle. Perhaps this is best illustrated through the story of Hannah*, one of our MDE members. “Well, if you wanted… Read More »Incarnational Witness through Business
Eyes are often called the “windows to the soul.” One of our members, Renee*, looked into the souls of Roma children on a daily basis. Seeing the hope and desire for love and acceptance, she was compelled to gather them… Read More »From Start to Finish
Relationships help pave the way. And no one realizes this more than Ben* and his wife. Here is a bit of their recent journey, told from their perspective. Moving to Eurasia late last fall to start up a motorcycle touring… Read More »Cross-Cultural Business Relationships