Dylan WilkBusiness Owner, Personal Care Industry

My first business was all about greed, leaving me rich but empty. One night I cried out to God because everything in my life felt wrong. He called me to start a new business with Him front and center. Matthew 6:33 says, "Seek first the kingdom of God and all these things will be added unto you". My co-founders and I put Him first in everything. No lagay. No worker exploitation. It has been 15 years of seeing God's faithfulness, walking with miracles, and seeing His trustworthiness when things get tough. During Covid-19, we did not lay anyone off, but saw God provide for our people. May God’s name be lifted up as more business people come to know Him.

Bertram LimBusiness Owner, Advertising Industry

In 1962, our company in obedience to God stopped accepting liquor and cigarette ads. There was a big drop in our revenues. We were No. 4 in the industry at that time, but we stood firm in wanting to please the Lord, without worrying about our position or profit. Gradually, we recovered and even became No. 1 for more than 50 years. Now, we glorify our Lord God through our business dealings. We also use our business to proclaim God’s messages, like our billboard saying OUR GOD SPEAKS (Talk to Me - God).

Amen SayBusiness Owner, Distribution Industry

I cannot work more than four hours in my business because the other time is spent working for the Lord. He is faithful when we consecrate our time to Him. For 20 years, from one company to eight, I maintain that schedule, and the Lord can multiply and bless. The most important thing: to walk with Him, allowing Him to nudge me, push me in the right direction, and have the humility to be corrected if I walk the wrong way. I’d like to invite everyone to join this October event to meet like-minded Christian Business Owners. We can learn from and encourage one another, bless others, and shine the light of Christ for God’s glory.

Kerwin TansekiaoBusiness Owner, Food Industry

I met Christ in my 3rd year at St. Stephen’s secondary school. Before that, I was baptized a Catholic but practiced Buddhism. Born into a well-to-do family, I enjoyed a luxurious childhood with travel, Mercedes rides, and a large house in Makati. However, my life changed drastically when my father was ousted from his family business, and we moved to my maternal grandmother’s home. My father's decline into depression and smoking led me to seek quick wealth for revenge.

Graduating in the top 10% of my class and landing a prestigious job, I climbed the corporate ladder, eventually starting successful businesses. My pride grew until Typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy) in 2009 destroyed my business. Faced with this devastation, I surrendered my life and business to the Lord, experiencing miracles that helped us rebuild.

Ann DyBusiness Owner, Banking Industry

Our business is our worship. We Christians Business Owners are faced with constant challenges. However, Philippians 2: 15-16 says we are to live in a way “that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.” In our workplace, we can make a difference in sharing the gospel and living a life that makes people want to know more about Jesus. Business as Mission Philippines’ different speakers throughout the years have helped us grow in Christ. This year on October 20-21, we have Pastor Edmund Chan as our speaker whom I have heard speak numerous times, challenging me in my Christian growth.

Glenn YuBusiness Owner, Petroleum Industry

I thank God for giving me the opportunity to meet wise men and women who taught me the Christian businessman’s purpose and plan, and modeled these in their lives, especially in running their businesses. I learned that God owns it all and that we are to be stewards of the business. As His manager, I seek His kingdom first and operate the business with excellence and integrity. My work is a spiritual act of worship and business is not just about profit but a platform to point people to Christ. If you desire to learn these principles, I encourage you to join the upcoming First BAM Asia Conference. Get equipped to run your business, God’s way.

Andrew LiusonBusiness Owner, Real Estate Industry

I have attended a number of events of BAM Philippines online, and each one has been a meaningful learning experience. Because of this, I am encouraged to see the work of BAM Philippines thriving and progressing in different parts of the country. This demonstrates the relevance of a ministry that advocates a Biblical approach to business through the 4P's concept of Purpose, People, Profit, and Planet, where godly stewardship is emphasized, the glory of Christ is pursued, and the dignity of God's creation is upheld.

I pray that the Lord will use BAM Philippines mightily to help Christian business owners realize the wisdom of operating their enterprises in a Biblical way, for what the Bible contains are not theories, but practical wisdom for fruitful living. In my decades of being in property development, I have personally experienced that the adage "In God We Trust," which is seen on top of many of our buildings, indeed led me to wise decision-making and kept me from unnecessary temptations in doing business.

Allow me this opportunity to commend Richard and Cathy Tan for their dedicated leadership and investment in BAM Philippines, together with the Philippine core team, and the Singapore team led by Bro. Matthew Kok. May the Lord grant you abundant strength and faithfulness to accomplish His good, pleasing, and perfect will.

Jojo ChuaBusiness Owner, Car Industry

I am a Christian first before a businessman.

I am engaged in used car trading. It’s quite a shady industry. Mileage alteration is rampant and a very common practice among used car dealers. This is a huge challenge for me because, as a follower of Christ, I couldn’t do what these unscrupulous dealers are doing. Proverbs 11:1 says the LORD detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him.

The Word is simple and straight. The Lord hates dishonest numbers and is delighted in honest ones, and finds favor in it.

So, by God’s grace, I decided to trust and rely on God’s word than depend on my wisdom. At times it gets pretty challenging, but I just always remind myself that it is ALWAYS better to trust the Lord than follow the ways of men- Praise the Lord! We’ve been in the business for more than a decade now and we are not just surviving but thriving! All glory to our Lord Jesus Christ! 🙏

Elias and Cecilia CabarlesOwners, Wholesale and Retail Industry

Brothers and sisters in Christ, fellow Christian Business Owners, and servants of our Lord Jesus Christ, with immense gratitude, we share our testimony of transformation, not just for myself but also for my husband, Eli. I am Cecilia "Nenet" Cabarles from Panay Capiz, and Eli is from San Miguel Iloilo.

As sidewalk vendors, we lived with our own struggles. Eli was once immersed in vices, causing pain and tears in our relationship and business. However, God's grace worked mightily in his life, and in 1991, he accepted Jesus as his Savior and was baptized, leaving his old ways behind.

Eli's faith journey inspired me, and I followed him to enroll in the Berean School of Ministry. Together, we grew in our faith and graduated in 1993, becoming recognized ministers of the Gospel, and serving at Destiny Church under the First Assembly of God.

Starting our business with a small loan, we witnessed God's blessings as our peanut business flourished. Eli's dedication to the Lord led us to expand into various ventures with wisdom and knowledge from above.

Our children are now involved in our successful businesses while also serving in ministry. Through our experiences, we've learned that surrendering everything to Jesus brings unimaginable blessings. His transformative power is evident in both our lives, and we give Him all the glory, honor, and praise. May His love continue to impact our family and business as we serve Him faithfully. Amen.

Arlene JuantongBusiness Owner, Baking Supplies Distribution Industry

I grew up in an entrepreneurial environment, running our hardware store in grade 5. After becoming a chief accountant, I entered the garments retail industry. The Asian financial crisis in 1997 wiped out my investments. This humbling experience led me to seek God's grace and transform my self-reliance into God-confidence

When given a chance to start a business again, I aligned it with God's mission, vowing to give back and prioritize stewardship. Despite challenges, including the pandemic, I saw God's providence in my bakery supply store and distribution company.

I've learned to prioritize God's agenda, trust Him in adversity, and be resilient. While I'm still a work in progress, I trust God to guard what I've entrusted to Him. All glory belongs to God, and I'm grateful to Business as Mission-Philippines for this opportunity to share my testimony. May God continue to use me for His glory and inspire others.

Lorainne LimchesingBusiness Owner, Printing Industry

“Praise and thanks be to GOD for Business As Missions 2nd Asia Conference. The past two years has brought over a thousand Christian business owners together to convene, sharing the opportunity to be refreshed, enlightened and nourished by God’s Word and the inspiring stories of Christian business leaders in various industries throughout the Asia Pacific. Every thriving entrepreneurial journey has God’s hand print of Divine Providence. BAM Conferences and fellowships never fail to impart wisdom and knowledge that spur one another towards good deeds and godly stewardship.

Our Printing and Packaging businesses has its humble roots selling school and office supplies, with a small print shop that printed notebooks and pad papers. My late Father-in-law Rev. Johnny Limchesing, at age 50, left business in the early 90’s to become a Pastor. The business was handed over to his eldest daughter and eldest son (my husband Raymond), and together with their spouses, we managed and grew the business. Our children are now on board. We’re mentoring our next generation towards godly leadership and faithful stewardship. God owns our business. We are only stewards. Our Business is our Worship. Business is a platform where we can proclaim and live God’s truths. We thank God for Business As Missions. BAM is a community that perpetually points us to our True North -- to diligently seek first His Kingdom and His Righteousness, and to faithfully obey the Great Commission in the Marketplace.

Jess UyBusiness Owner, Finance Industry

As a business owner, I’ve faced countless trials that tested my resolve. While entrepreneur- ship comes naturally to many Filipino Chinese, starting from scratch in Singapore—a Country where I had no immediate family or longtime friends—wasn’t easy. Yet, by God’s grace, I found opportunities and pursued my calling. During life’s ups and downs, my spouse encouraged me with Malachi 3:10: "Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven…” Initially, I dismissed it, but God’s blessings came in abundance, beyond our imagination.

As my wife and I sought to grow as a couple, we attended a BAM couples retreat, which included the Alpha Marriage Course facilitated by Nicky and Sila Lee. While focusing on strengthening our marriage, I was pleasantly surprised to learn from another speaker, Idris Jala, who was ranked by Bloomberg as one of the top 10 most influential policymakers in the world in 2014. I gained insights on Situational Leadership, Divine Intervention, Winning Coalitions, and Solving Problems versus Managing Polarities, among other things. It was inspiring to connect with others who shared how God made the impossible possible.

BAM is a great place to meet like-minded individuals who seek to integrate their life, faith, and business in a Christ-centric way.

Vincent Paul QueBusiness Owner, Hotel Industry

Bulawanong Adlaw BAM Philippines! Business As Mission (BAM) Philippines has impacted my life and my business (Golden Prince Hotel & Suites) in a way that it changed my perspective on how I viewed my work life and my church/spiritual life.

Before I heard of BAM Philippines, I always thought that my time spent at my workplace/business was separate to my time spent with my church family and friends on Sundays or midweek. I was invited to a short dinner meeting by Sister Angel Si back in August 2023 at LeMon Restaurant in Golden Prince Hotel & Suites, little did I know, that it would be the meeting that would set up BAM Phillippines Cebu to what it is today.

As I slowly join in the events organized by BAM Philippines Cebu and absorbed the Biblical messages shared by its speakers, I realized that God has placed me in a unique position to lead a business of about 100 employees, not for my own gain but to position the Hotel as a Mission Field for Christ. I may not be a pastor in a church but this business that He provided is the pulpit, and the employees and customers who visit us, are the congregation.

With this, I pray that God will allow me to continue to work with BAM Philippines to serve His Mission for my life here on Earth. Daghang Salamat!

Angel SiBusiness Owner, Printing Industry

My father passed away in 2017, leaving the family business in our hands. Since then, I’ve felt “unqualified” for the role. However, we committed the business to the Lord, recognizing Him as the true owner and seeking His guidance to honor Him. Our prayers were answered in 2021 when I was invited to an online Business As Mission fellowship, which led to Cebu’s first BAM Conference on May 6, 2022.

I was amazed to see so many Christian businessmen eager to honor God in their work. With the guidance of Bro Richard and Sis Cathy Tan, we started small fellowships, growing from 20 to around 70 participants. We’ve held about 6 fellowships and 2 conferences in just 2 years—praise God! In our family business, we intentionally pray with our workers, who now share personal prayer requests with us. While there are still areas needing His touch, I’m learning to move from feeling “unqualified” to being “undone” by Him. God is still at work in me, my family, and the business!

As 2 Corinthians 12:9 says, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” I embrace my weaknesses so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

Anie MirandaBusiness Owner, Trading Industry

We started our business to help the less fortunate, having come from humble beginnings. By God’s grace, we grew to supply both private companies and government offices. Despite being told that winning government contracts required connections and corruption, we refused to compromise our values.

After our first proposal was rejected, we held firm in our belief that God detests injustice. Trusting in His promise, we eventually won projects without bribes. When asked about our success, we said, "We don’t know anyone inside, but we have a divine connection."

Last year, we learned about BAM through a friend. We were struggling after losing millions due to refusing corrupt practices. Before the conference, I prayed, asking if we could survive in business while maintaining righteousness. God answered us at BAM, showing us others who honor Him without compromise.

Hearing testimonies from successful leaders who prioritize integrity encouraged us deeply. We realized that God has reserved people who refuse to compromise, and we became more committed to serving Him, recognizing that our business belongs to Him.

Thank you to everyone involved in BAM for your leadership. We need guides who can help us run businesses by God's principles. To God be the glory!

Rudy TiuBusiness Owner, Wholesale and Retail Industry

I was introduced to Business as Mission (BAM) by Brother Bertram Lim during a spiritual consultation. At that time, BAM was about to hold a conference, and I had never heard of it before. However, because I respect Brother Bertram, I decided to register, despite my initial hesitations about the cost and time. I invited a friend and our pastor to join me for support.

Our company has been around for about 40 years, long before I became a Christian 30 years ago. Previously, we focused solely on profit, often ignoring legal and moral concerns. After becoming a Christian, I struggled with the misalignment of our business practices with God’s desires. While my church offered guidance, it often lacked specific relevance to business.

I wish I had found BAM sooner, as it would have accelerated my learning. Gradually, we began adjusting our practices to honor the Lord, including having a pastor visit us weekly. Some employees have grown spiritually more than I have, highlighting my need for growth. When I attended the BAM conference last year, I had no expectations but left feeling inspired and challenged. We continue to align our practices with God’s will, which has been difficult, especially in areas like paying taxes—now at least three times more than before, a challenge for someone with my past. Although our business still has areas for improvement, I trust that, by God’s grace, we will progress.

BAM truly embodies God’s promise: “My plans are to benefit you, not to harm you, to give you hope.”

Elizabeth ES GutierrezBusiness Owner, Publishing Industry

If I am a Christian business owner but I love money more than God, what will become of me? God said, “What does it profit a man if he gain the whole world, but loses his soul?” You may have the world at your hand, but where is your soul?

God created us for a purpose — to spread the Gospel, thereby making Jesus known. But how, if what we are doing is contrary to His teaching?

BAM was used by God for me to see, with a 20-20 vision, His purpose in my life; that I can do more than meets the eyes. BAM allowed me to realize that my thoughts, words, and deeds must go hand-in-hand with what He wants me to accomplish, His way. After all, OUR BUSINESS IS HIS, NOT MINE.

Praise God for BAM.

Thank you Chair Richard and Sis Cathy. We pray that you reach more business owners and go full circle doing God’s business with a BANG, if I may say it.

Sindu PrawiraBusiness Owner, Steel Industry

In January 2023, Pastor Tony encouraged me to attend the BAM conference in October 2023. I thank the Lord for guiding me to obey, as it was through this conference that God prepared me for the trials of faith I recently faced. The conference served as a powerful reminder that God is the true owner of the universe, including the business He has entrusted me to manage, and I am merely His faithful steward. I was reminded to uphold righteousness in running His business, for He Himself is righteous.

In April and September 2024, I encountered two incidents where law enforcement officers attempted to extort me, falsely accusing my business of violating environmental laws. Living in a country ranked 115th out of 180 in the global corruption index, blackmail and bribery are sadly an open secret. Many business owners lack the courage to speak up against such extortion and choose the easier path of paying under-the-table money. Although initially, in both instances, the officers threatened me with severe penalties and even imprisonment if I did not comply, I firmly said no. Miraculously, my refusal left them speechless. They were shocked by my response and eventually let me go, not knowing what else to do or say.

Through this conference, God also confirmed His calling for me to pursue an aquaculture business. I now see that this venture fulfills the BAM 4 Ps: Purpose, Profit, People, and Planet. The BAM exposure and the trials I faced have made me realize that God is preparing me to help fellow Christian business people carry out His mission through the businesses He has entrusted to them.