Ep 2119: The Global Kingdom Impact of Business

Jim and Martha talk with Steve Adams, founder of International Business as Mission (IBAM), about how business can be a powerful vehicle for global ministry—and about the upcoming virtual IBAM Summit bringing together 37 international speakers to inspire believers in the marketplace. Steve shares how God called him out of corporate banking and into entrepreneurship and missions, leading to the launch of IBAM, a ministry that helps church-planting movements around the world create sustainable businesses. 

Steve explains how business gives believers a unique opportunity to impact employees, customers, and communities for Christ. He shares inspiring stories from entrepreneurs in closed and developing nations—like Aziza, who runs a multi-country online gift business despite persecution, and Soiron, a young man in Indonesia using a small shoe-cleaning business to share the gospel with university students. 

The first-ever IBAM Summit explores what it means to live on mission through business, featuring: 

  • 37 speakers from around the world sharing practical and spiritual insights 

  • Topics ranging from integrating faith in business to building legacy and discipling through work (and protecting your marriage!) 

  • Testimonies from entrepreneurs who’ve seen God move in their businesses and nations 

November 4-6, 2025. Sign up for this incredible, free event: https://tinyurl.com/kis-brangenberg 

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Don’t forget about the exciting events and impact Kingdom businesses mentioned in this show: 

  • SaferNet.com - a Kingdom cybersecurity company that will help keep your strategy on track 

  • SWC2026.com - the USCCC “YES&” Expo taking place in Orlando next April (use code IWORK4HIM for your discount)

 Featuring: Steve Adams

Ministry/ Workplace: IBAM (International Business as Mission)

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