Kingdom Keys for Business, Life & Work

What happens when a church starts looking more like a coffee shop than a Sunday service?In this episode of Kingdom Keys for Business, Life and Work, Gea Gort and Bill Job talk with Paul Unsworth, founder of Kahaila, a thriving café and community in East London that has become a powerful example of Business as Mission in action.As a Baptist pastor, Paul became convinced that many people would never walk into a church building—but they would walk into a coffee shop. That conviction led him to create a space where people could belong before they believed, where faith could be discovered through relationships, hospitality, and practical love.What started as a café on Brick Lane grew into initiatives helping women leave sex work, supporting survivors of human trafficking, creating employment opportunities, and launching new businesses that continue to transform lives.Paul also shares honestly about the challenges: growing too fast, navigating organizational tensions, surviving COVID, and learning to trust God's voice through seasons of pruning and uncertainty.This conversation is a powerful encouragement for anyone sensing God's invitation to step out in faith, even when they feel unqualified. Paul: "My main gift isn't entrepreneurship. My main gift is faith." The next cohort Kingdom Mindsets for Business starts Wednesday September 23rd. You are invited to join this 10-week online program, which includes six biweekly sessions with Bill and Gea. Due to the smaller group setting, space is limited. In this episode:Why Paul skipped church to explore London's streetsCreating belonging before beliefStarting a café as a form of churchHow business became a platform for missionSupporting women leaving sex work and survivors of traffickingLessons from rapid growth and painful pruningHearing God's voice in difficult seasonsWhy faith matters more than expertiseHow God provides what we need when we step out in obedience#BusinessAsMission #BAM #KingdomBusiness #FaithAtWork #Kahaila #PaulUnsworth #BillJob #GeaGort #KingdomKeys

Gea Gort talks with Bill Job about building a kingdom culture in business, where eternal values shape everyday decisions. Through powerful stories—hiring beggars, honoring every employee, prayer, and practicing the “400-year rule”—Bill shares how an eternal mindset transforms leadership, company culture, and the way we see each person God loves forever. (This is a rerun of the episode 'Honoring All People has Eternal Value' May 2024)'Kingdom Mindsets for Business' training Gea and Bill developed a 10-week training program, including six online sessions in a small cohort, to facilitate interaction. Cohorts start in February, May and September. Look at our site www.bammoves.com. Mail Gea when you're interested >> geagort@gmail.com

In this podcast, Gea and Bill speak with John Cobb, who is the founder of an engineering software company serving U.S. auto dealerships. Passionate about cars and technology, he describes himself as a “visionary Christian technology entrepreneur.” John shares how worldly success had left him empty. He transitioned from a 'religious' Christian to a follower of Christ and how that affects his daily working life. He emphasizes “functionally abiding” in the Lord—inviting God into daily operations, praying with his team, and valuing people over profit. This shift, both the hosts and John agree, is a lifelong process of transformation through Christ.Briefly, John reflects on his participation in the training Kingdom Mindsets for Business, as he joined one of the cohorts Gea and Bill are leading. You can find more info about the training on this page >>

Stephanie and Armando Rojas shifted from traditional missions to business-driven impact in Africa. In the last episode, they shared how they initially aimed for missional NGO work in Somalia, but felt guided to a more strategic approach, exploring business opportunities to create sustainable change. They chose Ethiopia for its entrepreneurial ecosystem, spent two years praying and preparing. Meanwhile, they started businesses in Costa Rica to fund their mission. Overcoming the $85,000 startup requirements in Ethiopia, as well as legal hurdles and bureaucracy, they relied on faith, persistence, and flexibility. Stephanie became the first foreign female architect registered locally in Ethiopia. Their story shows how God can use personal skills in unexpected ways to serve His kingdom.You can learn more about the 10-week online Kingdom Mindsets for Business training, including six online sessions with Bill and Gea. Please visit this page on the site of BAM Moves >>

In this podcast, Eric van Otten encourages listeners to act in faith on the opportunities God places in their hearts. Eric is a Dutch baker who runs a multi-generational bakery with 140 employees, producing natural, additive-free bread. He loves sharing Jesus' love with the people he meets through his business, and this love also inspires him to impact communities globally. He helped establish bakeries in needy areas in various countries and created the “BakeTainer”—a mobile bakery designed for challenging environments like refugee camps or war zones. By combining a sustainable business model with practical solutions such as solar panels and water purification, these units empower local entrepreneurship and foster community growth. You can find more on the page of the foundation, The Breadhouse.

Do Christians make good employees? "Some are excellent," shares Bill Job from experience, "But many business owners share with me that Christians can be lousy workers." Why is this? Bill and Gea discuss the meaning of grace and some worldviews that hinder us from experiencing our job as a spiritual experience and an assignment under the Lord's guidance. September 3rd, 2025: next start of cohort 'Kingdom Mindsets for Business' training Gea and Bill developed a 10-week training program, including six online sessions in a small cohort, to facilitate interaction. Cohorts start in February, May and September. Look at our site www.bammoves.com. Mail Gea when you're interested >> geagort@gmail.com

This episode examines the importance of place in Business as Mission, as people may be led to specific locations by God for His purposes. Gea and Bill share personal stories of discovering God's calling through their experiences in different places, and discuss practical ways to embrace and love a city or place, understanding its history, culture, and needs. They emphasize the concept of "thin places" where God's presence seems near. Listeners are encouraged to seek these thin places in their areas that welcome God's presence and to explore deeper theological insights through resources like Gea's book, "God in the City: A Missional Way of Life in an Urban Context".