MDE Member Kirsten* is launching a business which will provide employment and on-the-job training for individuals seeking a way out of the sex industry. In her initial work in Thailand, Kirsten collaborated with an organization that ran a cafe and… Read More »Rescuing the Captives
If you’re a regular reader of our newsletter, you know about BAM: Business and Mission. BAM is at the core of our calling. It’s the synergistic commitment made by missional entrepreneurs to make money and make disciples – through the… Read More »RAM Meets BAM
Marketplace & Development Enterprises has a unique service model. BAM entrepreneurs pay a small monthly membership fee, which provides them access to all of our BAM support services: business guidance and accountability, mission mentoring, personal support, and more. These services… Read More »On a Journey to Meet Needs
Ron Clipp was drawn to Marketplace & Development Enterprises because of a desire to serve with an organization providing vital services to marketplace workers, bringing the gospel to mainly unreached communities. MDE is grateful for its Board of Directors, men… Read More »Ron Clipp: Leveraging Resources
As our days shorten here in the northern hemisphere, our hearts are illuminated by the light of Advent. We anticipate His coming during this season as we light the candles of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love in our churches each… Read More »Light to the Nations
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
By Emily Gehman When Barry Bedford started his pre-med program, he forgot one crucial thing: studying. A good student, Barry hadn’t needed to study much in high school to get good grades. But it didn’t work like that at the… Read More »The Big Change
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. Alan MacDonald was a friend of MDE long before the organization… Read More »Alan MacDonald: Globally Engaged
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
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