Thank You!
We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for your presence at the 2024 BAM Asia Conference. We are truly blessed by the invaluable insights and knowledge shared by our esteemed pastors and speakers.
We believe that your participation was not by chance, but by Divine Appointment. As you return home and to your workplaces, may you carry with you the BAM (Biblical, Authentic, Missional) message we embraced during our time together.
We lift each of you in our prayers, asking the Lord to pour His blessings upon your businesses, employees, and most importantly, your families. As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord!
Together, let us remain steadfast in our commitment to be the salt and light in the marketplace, for His glory alone.
We look forward to a spirit of COLLABORATION and mutual encouragement in the coming year.
Thank you once again, and may the Lord bless you and surround you with His presence.
In Christ's Service,
Tan Family and Business As Mission Philippines Ministry Team
Welcome Remarks by Richard Tan
A Blessed Morning Dear Pastors, Brothers & Sisters, Esteemed guests coming from different parts of the world and fellow Christian Business Owners.
Welcome to the Second Business As Mission Asia Conference. It’s good to see so many familiar and new faces here this morning.
As I welcome all of you, let me also welcome the presence of Our Lord Jesus Christ in our midst, our most important guest, may I ask everyone to give Him your loudest clap offerings in welcoming our Lord.
The theme for this year’s BAM conference over the next two days is “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”, which is found in Joshua 24:15b, this is indeed our heart desires in wanting to serve the Lord but please allow me to put this into its context.
In Joshua 24:1 - “When Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem and summoned the elders, the heads, the judges and the officers of Israel. And they presented themselves before God.”
It’s just like us gathered today in this BAM conference, presenting ourselves before God. Joshua’s purpose was to remind the people of God’s faithfulness which we can see from verses 2 to 13.
Despite all the challenges and difficulties they had to go through, God’s presence never left them, He was with them all the time.
Dear Christian Business Owners, being in business is a divine calling from God Himself and we need to understand that we are His children, we must acknowledge that we are Christian first before we are business owners.
With this divine calling, do we recognize that God is the owner of all things or do we believe that due to our hard work, sweat and tears, the business is where it’s today because of our own efforts. True we did put in the efforts but do we acknowledge this is only possible since it comes from God Himself?
In Joshua 24:13, it gives us a good glimpse of this when we claim it’s all our own works for God says, “I gave you a land on which you had not labored and cities that you had not built, and you dwell in them. You eat the fruit of vineyards and olive orchards that you did not plant.” This is God speaking to His people, and He is still speaking to us today that the businesses which we think we own is not ours, it’s from His divine grace for He has called us for a greater purpose in business to be His stewards, to be missional in the workplace.
Business people wields great economic power and influences and at times even more powerful than governments, as businesses provide employment, livelihoods and hires the most number of people in any given country.
Just imagine when all Christian Business Owners rise up and be united for the Lord and be missional, can we imagine the impact it has for the Gospel.
Christian businesses will have far reaching impact than any church can be for we bring the church into the companies, into the workplace and we will then see lives transformed for the glory of God.
But are we cognizant of the facts that we are not to neglect to bring the Good News to people working under us. Treating them as just mere employees and not giving them the message of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Do we need to be reminded as how Joshua has reminded the Israelites of God’s presence and faithfulness in their lives and bringing them into the land of milk and honey.
Scriptures tells us that time and again after the declaration of God’s people in Joshua 24:24 “The Lord our God we will serve, and His voice we will obey”, they conveniently forget God’s goodness and go after other gods and which puts them in dire situations as written in the Bible and despite all these, how God remains faithful and brings His people out of their misery and by His great love gave us His Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ to atone for our sins and be the sacrificial Lamb for us.
Let us not get caught up in the busyness of managing God’s business that we forget to be missionaries of the company that the Lord entrusted to us.
Let us together rise up to make a difference in the lives of our people, their families and the communities, this is all in the hands of business people like you and me, we can make a difference, like what one of our speakers said during last year first Asia BAM conference,” The Philippines can change but it’s up to you” indeed it’s up to us to bring back God’s glory in the Philippines.
Let’s not the nation be called an impoverished country in a third world status, let us all rise up to make a difference for God and He will bring the glory back to the Philippines and her people and to the countries of our guests here who are attending in this BAM conference.
Our speakers in the next two days will give us insights on God’s Word on how we can depend on the Holy Spirit to make this a reality.
Thank you everyone for your presence here, we are all called to be here by the Lord Himself, it’s not an accident and we will hear from Him on how we can rise up to honor and glorify Him as His stewards.
Let us together declare “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”
Soli Deo Gloria!
BAM Asia Conference 2024: A Journey of Stewardship
Manila, Philippines—The BAM Asia Conference 2024, held on October 18-19, 2024, profoundly impacted attendees, inspiring, equipping, and empowering them to serve the Lord through their businesses. Hosted at the prestigious Shangri-La The Fort, the conference provided a platform for business leaders and church members to connect, learn, and be transformed.
The theme of the conference, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" (Joshua 24:15b), resonated deeply with participants. Through powerful testimonies, insightful talks, and uplifting worship sessions, attendees were encouraged to view their businesses as mission fields and to prioritize God's kingdom in their endeavors.
Highlights from the Conference:
- The Importance of Generational Impact: Rev. Tony Yeo emphasized the significance of making a lasting impact through personal choice, decisive commitment, and inter-generational community.
- The Divine Ownership of Business: Matthew Kok highlighted the biblical perspective of business as a divine calling, emphasizing the need for a God-centered approach.
- The Power of Authentic Faith: Gina Marie Espejo, Kerwin Tansekiao, and Jim Ayala shared their personal journeys, emphasizing the importance of authentic faith and finding contentment.
- The Intentional Pursuit of Kingdom Impact: Mats Tunehag highlighted the need for businesses to be intentional about their Kingdom of God purpose and impact on people and nations.
- The Balance of God, Family, and Work: Dato' Sri Idris Jala emphasized the importance of finding harmony between these three essential areas of life.
The BAM Asia Conference 2024 transcended being just an event; it was a spiritual revival that deeply impacted all who attended. As participants return to their daily routines, they do so with renewed passion and purpose, ready to serve the Lord and make positive changes in their businesses, communities and beyond.
The 2025 BAM Workbook: Created for God's Purpose
By Cathy Tan, Core Lead BAM Philippines
"Thank you to all the local BAM chapters and their representatives who have joined us today," said Cathy Tan, Core Lead of BAM Philippines. "We are grateful for the diverse provinces, cities, and overseas delegates present. Let us continue to strengthen our monthly gatherings as a community of Christian business owners, uniting, supporting, and serving one another in our shared faith journey."
BAM Philippines, a platform for Christian business owners to share their stories of faith and entrepreneurship, has been fostering this supportive community over the past four years. "Remember, you are not alone," Cathy emphasized. "We are a community that can journey with you."
The 2025 BAM Workbook: Created for God's Purpose is a valuable resource designed to guide you on your faith-filled business journey. It features case studies, Bible verses, and reflection questions. "This is more than just a workbook - it's a mirror that reflects your journey as a Christian business owner." Cathy explained.
Take home your 2025 Workbook and cherish it as a tool for personal reflection and growth. Journal your testimonies and use the workbook as a guide during your fellowship with other Christian business owners.
"Once again, my heartfelt thanks to all of you," Cathy concluded. "Together, let us strive to be faithful stewards of the Lord's work and continue to build a thriving community of Christian business owners."
Our Inspiring BAM Journey
By Richard Yin (HK)
Ps Ed and I were truly inspired by the profound impact of BAM on businesses and the Kingdom of God in the Philippines. The two-day conference was an incredible experience that exceeded all our expectations. The speakers were exceptional, delivering insightful and engaging presentations that resonated deeply. The flawless organization of the event, coupled with the warm hospitality extended by the BAM family and team, made it a truly memorable experience. We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a transformative event and look forward to seeing the continued positive impact of BAM in the Philippines.
Asia's Business Leaders
Seek Righteousness
By Edgar Richard Trono, CEO of OMF Literature Inc. and
Elder of Grace Gospel Church
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Matthew 5:6 ESV
I was privileged to again attend this year's Asia conference of Business as Mission (BAM) last October 18 to 19. The participants are Christian business owners passionate about running their businesses for God's glory.
The attendees from the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore hunger and thirst for righteousness in an arena that often is identified with greed for inordinate profit and unethical practices.
The Christian entrepreneurs who were present shared values of being Biblical, Authentic, and Missional in the way they manage their enterprises. They prioritize God's kingdom purposes, care for their employees and customers, and strive to protect the planet while optimizing shareholder value.
Pastors and theologians spoke on the Biblical foundations of BAM. Case studies were presented by speakers who practiced and experienced the significant positive impact of being biblical, authentic, and missional in their work.
No one claimed that consistency in being Christ-like in business was easy. All testified to the enabling power of God and the guiding wisdom of the Holy Spirit working through the truth of the Scriptures. One former cabinet minister narrated how he significantly reduced corruption in major government projects in his country. A business owner from another country explained how God protected him from extortion by authorities despite his being compliant with government requirements.
Business owners from the Philippines testified how God honored their commitment to be righteous in running their businesses. They not only aim to be ethical and moral. They desire to share the gospel of salvation from sin and the love of Christ to their customers, employees, regulators, and other stakeholders.
What drives the zeal and passion of those who spoke? They hunger and thirst for righteousness in their personal lives. Aware of their sinfulness, they have turned to Christ for their salvation from sin and righteousness before God. They have experienced being satisfied with depending only on Christ- who alone is truly righteous.
These business owners and entrepreneurs are passionate about Jesus, their Savior and their Lord. They don’t just aim to be ethical and moral. They desire to shine the light and love of Christ which they have received from God to others.
One business owner declared his heartfelt and deepest desire- that those he serves in far-flung areas of the country who purchase his firm’s solar light kits will know the light and love of Christ.
It was a God-magnifying two-day conference. I am certain that the business owners who came wanting to learn how to run their businesses righteously were satisfied. Friends, I pray that God will bless Business as Mission Philippines and all the delegates with an intense hunger and thirst for righteousness, a craving of our spirits that Jesus alone can and will satisfy.
BAM Conference:
A Transformative Experience
By: Elizabeth Chow, Prayer Works
I am filled with joy and gratitude to God for answering our prayers for the successful BAM 2-day conference.
We witnessed the Holy Spirit's transformative work in the hearts and minds of both speakers and participants.
Together with the other attendees, we learned and affirmed the following:
- Business is our sacred mission.
- Our ministry is about stewardship, not only for the present generation but for generations to come.
- In a world filled with challenges and darkness, believers must be beacons of light and salt for Jesus.
- We should prioritize and choose Him above all else in this world.
- We must rely on Him and trust in His deliverance, intervention, and miracles.
- Looking beyond our immediate circumstances, we are encouraged to see the needs of others and help empower them.
- We should use our resources, wisdom, family, and life experiences to enrich the lives of others.
Strengthened by this conference, let us continue to pray that the learnings and messages God has imparted to us will be carried out with faith and courage.
Who We Are
We in Business as Mission Philippines (“BAM Philippines”) are composed of God-fearing Christian Business Owners who have matured and flourished through years of experience and influence. Our journey has inspired us to share what we’ve learned with our fellow business owners, both established and young in the field.
The way our businesses are run is governed by the principles and standards of the Scripture, from how we deal with our employees, partners, stakeholders to what we provide and serve our customers. BAM Philippines advocates that our companies belong to God and that as faithful stewards, we are aligned with the teachings of Christ. We would like to share these important lessons of stewardship with you and provide a community where you can fellowship with Christian Business Owners for support.
What We Do
CORE VALUES
”But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.“
Galatians 5:22-23 NASB
The Bible is a wellspring of wisdom, principles, and values that can guide us as we run and manage our businesses. BAM Philippines has a collection of videos on spiritual teachings on matters ranging from stewardship of our companies, discipleship in the workplace, discerning the right investments, to even proper taxation.
Watch a snippet below of Matthew Kok, Co-Founder and Advisor, Business as Mission Asia-Pacific (BAM AP), sharing how businesses can be a springboard for ministry.
Join the BAM Community
Business As Mission aims to unite Christian Business Owners who God appointed to carry out His work through their businesses and help them understand their purpose as stewards of God's people, resources, and planet.
If the Lord has impressed upon your heart to be part of His work through Business As Mission, please click here. We are excited to welcome and fellowship with you!
