What can we do for a country that has been traumatized by war, genocide and is ranked last in the world in most economic categories, including personal income? One thing we can do is to minister life and hope to their pastors and Christian business community. That’s just what Global Advance did last week through our Frontline Shepherds Conference and Marketplace Leadership Conference in Burundi. Global Advance partners Rick Kingham of Glocal Leadership Institute, Ralph Holland of Mundo de Fe and David Hatley ministered to several hundred pastors from numerous denominations.
Global Advance Marketplace Director, Kevin Pate, led a team of U.S. Christian business leaders to teach Christian principles of business, as well as practical business knowledge to Burundian Christian business professionals. “I believe that Christians in business are called to live out their faith in the marketplace and they will be influencers and difference-makers wherever they are in the world,” Kevin expressed. The Burundi Marketplace team challenged the attendees to give God a chance to prove Himself strong in their businesses. All who attended were hungry to know what the Bible says about business and desired to learn how to grow, expand and be more profitable. In addition, the team visited local businesses offering consultation and prayer with business owners and their staff.
A unique opportunity was presented to the team as they were able to attend an evening service and share a meal with the President of Burundi, his family and cabinet members. It was a memorable night under the African sky that was filled with lively praise and worship. Rick Kingham of Glocal Leadership Institute delivered the message and was able to minister God’s Word to the President and all in attendance. The First Lady attended the Marketplace Conference the following day.
Join with us in praying for the nation of Burundi and its leaders. Pray that the seeds sown for God’s Kingdom will bear much fruit.
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