The 2023 Gathering offered Marketplace and Development Enterprises (MDE) an opportunity to showcase some of our members’ BAM stories. Each clearly demonstrating that marketplace ministry works!

One member shared his success in creating a soccer academy model to teach sport, values, and the imago dei of each individual. This soccer academy model has the potential of being well-received in many creative access countries.

Another member told of how he joined MDE at a crucial time for his business. Legal experts with MDE helped him to evaluate a contract that would have created problems. His business was able to expand in 2022, bringing growth and new hires. Many of his employees had experienced ill-treatment from other employers and were excited to join a team that was different.

Volunteers with MDE shared how contributing their wisdom, professional expertise, and life experience to specific BAM ventures has been immensely rewarding. One young woman expressed that MDE’s perspective on using her profession for Kingdom advancement is affirming to her personally and in keeping with Matthew 28.