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Business as Mission
Toward Self-Sustaining Churches in Africa
Enterprise for Vocational Development
© Dr. Tom Stallter. Please do not duplicate in any form with out permission.
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Helping Christians Grow Churches in the Republic of Chad
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We want the African church to be indigenous. We helped to plant it, now we expect it to grow and develop in its cultural context. What’s wrong that they don’t catch the vision?
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A main reason is their poverty. We must seek ways to empower churches for development and ministry in the poverty of urban Africa. We need to facilitate vocational training and employment for Christians.
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Poverty in Africa80% of the
population is
below the
poverty line.
48% of the
population in
Chad is under
15 years of age.
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Economy and SurvivalA functional economy is essential for social structure and social survival.
Employment is essential to personal survival in the society. (1 Thes. 4:11-12)
Employment of church members is essential to indigenous ministry survival.
Indigenous ministry must be self supporting.
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Economy and SurvivalSince societies are integrated systems of
institutions, societal structure is served by each part. Here it is served by enterprise :
Gov’t – Edu – Econ – Rel – Family
Ministry Survival
Personal Survival
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Economy and SurvivalPoverty and Sociological principles, Seen through local cultural systems, andTreated by Evangelical mission endeavor,
Become missiological praxis: EVD, MED, etc.
Contextualized Enterprise for Vocational Development among committed Christians
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Love in Action International
Employment and Vocational Training for African Christians
Enterprise for Vocational Development
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Bicycle MechanicsConstructionTailoringMetal FabricationComputer Word ProcessingMicro Economic DevelopmentWood Working Auto Mechanics
Vocational and Ministry Training Through Business
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Vision Principles of Love in Action
International The church in the 2/3 world is crippled by poverty and Christianity in the West has a responsibility to help.
Authentic relationships with God through Christ are foundational to successful self-help programs among poor peoples.
Poverty is only overcome on its own soil. Poverty elimination methods must be
adapted to the context.
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Vision Principles of Love in Action
International Vocational training through viable business
is a multiplication solution to poverty. Training on all levels, from vocational skills
to management, is best accomplished through apprenticeships.
Management must be able to train apprentices for local ministry.
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Vision Principles of Love in Action
International Management must feel ownership. Subsidies are only used for startup capital;
occasional gifts used for encouragement. People in the partnerships must:
• be authentic in their faith and Christian WV, • possess the skills and aptitudes necessary,• be committed to the vision of LIAI and hard
work.
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Vision Principles of Love in Action
International The purpose of LIAI is to empower local
churches. Local churches are central to the vision but not owners of the businesses.
Local opinion leaders must advise the cultural aspects of the projects.
Enterprise for Vocational Development
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Market Potential Criteria:Every Enterprise for Vocational Development Must Meet One or More of the Following Criteria:
High Demand/Volume Product High Demand Skills Outsider Skills in Demand Rare Product with Fixed Niche Felt Need Satisfaction Quality Niche Outside Market Availability
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LIAI Metal Fabrication Shop
A Local Business with a High Demand Product and Outsider Skills
17LIAI Metal Fabrication shop TraineesInstructor and Four Apprentices
A Market Driven Product for Each Context
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Tricycle for the Handicapped
A Rare Product with Fixed Niche and Felt Need Satisfaction
Future Metal Fabrication Products
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High Demand Product
High Demand Skills
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African Consulting CommitteeInstructor: Expat/Expert
African Apprentices for Vocational Metal Fabrication and Evangelism
Essential People in 2/3 world Vocational Training
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Instructor/Manager Authentic faith and Christian worldview
A commitment to the vision of LIAI
An expert in the business to be used
Intercultural training and above average adaptability aptitude for expatriates
Aptitude for business management and ownership for nationals
People in 2/3 world Vocational Training
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African Consulting Committee
People in 2/3 world Vocational Training
Authentic faith and Christian worldview
A commitment to the vision of LIAI
An understanding of the effects of the culture on the business
Opinion leaders with influence in the wider community
Participates with managers in decisions
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Apprentices for Vocational Training
Authentic faith and Christian worldview
A commitment to the vision of LIAI
Necessary aptitudes
Respect in the Christian community
Willingness for ministry
People in 2/3 world Vocational Training
Enterprise for Vocational Development
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Discipleship and Sharing your Faith while Learning a Vocation
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Mike Retterer Training Center: For Training in Outsider Skills
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Mike Retterer Training Center
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Mike Retterer Training Center
Expat Trainer
National Apprentices
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Mike Retterer Training Center
Ministry Opportunities
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Bicycle Mechanics is a Mobile Vocation
Capital Investment: Initial Tools and Training
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Bicycle Mechanics is a High Demand Skill
And there’s plenty to do in the country of Chad.
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LIAI Sewing Center
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Instructor and Apprentices at Work
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Instructor and Apprentices at Work
Instructor, Owner & Manager
Apprentices
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Using National
Experts
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High Volume Felt Need Satisfaction, Quality Niche,Outside Market
A Marketable Product
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Instructor in Construction and Evangelism
Using Every Opportunity
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Construction Teams are Trained to bring in high demand, outsider skills to fit a quality niche.
39Medical Dispensaries
Bridges to Keep Roads Open to Medical Help
Construction for Community Health and Development
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Construction for Church Development
Bessao Bible School
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The Necessary Elements of Vocational Training for the African Church
• A vision for enabling the national church and their participation in it
• Market potential for the training business (seven criteria)
• Finding African experts or outsiders with expertise for training nationals
• African structure and resources for the venture
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• Respected, influential Africans committed to the venture who can give cultural advice
• Apprentices with an authentic faith, an aptitude for the training and African business
Enterprise for Vocational Development
The Necessary Elements of Vocational Training for the African Church
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Vibrant Self-Sustaining Churches in
Africa
EVD
44Enterprise for Vocational Development
Love in Action International: using business for church development in Africa
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Love in action International, Inc.P.O. Box 805
Winona Lake, IN 46590www.loveinactioninternational.org
Contact for information, newsletters, and contributions:Valerie Crumbley(574) 269-4513
Presenter:Dr. Tom Stallter, Chairman
Department of Intercultural Studies and World MissionGrace Theological Seminary
© 2005 Tom Stallter. Please do not duplicate in any form without permission.
