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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 28 MIN

Why Nationals Must Lead BAM

from The Business as Mission Podcast with Mike Baer · host Mike Baer

The future of the Business as Mission (BAM) movement rests on a powerful partnership: Expats as catalysts and Nationals as leaders. Join Mike Baer as he explores the vital, yet often misunderstood, roles of both in making disciples in the marketplace, expanding the kingdom, and achieving exponential growth.Mike argues that while expats are necessary pioneers to take the gospel where Christ is not named, their role is limited; it is the starting point, not the end. The long-term transformation of society and the exponential growth of the church will ultimately happen through nationals. They possess distinct advantages like language, cultural understanding, lower operational costs, and established relationships.Learn why we need to move from an unconscious bias toward "going" to a conscious effort of "handing over the reins" and equipping, mobilizing, and funding national BAM leaders for maximum global impact.Connect with Us:Website: https://thirdpathinitiative.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-as-mission-podcast-with-mike-baer/id1551867793Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Gp5SOOHFggJ67vPA5qxkDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebaerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdpathinitiativeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirdpathinitiativeAbout Third Path InitiativeThird Path Initiative exists to equip believers to build sustainable, missional businesses that bring the gospel to the least reached. Through training, storytelling, and practical tools, we mobilize and support Business as Mission practitioners around the world. Thank you for being part of the mission!Don't forget to pick up a copy of Mike Baer's books! Check the link below! ➡️ https://books.by/mike-baer

The future of the Business as Mission (BAM) movement rests on a powerful partnership: Expats as catalysts and Nationals as leaders. Join Mike Baer as he explores the vital, yet often misunderstood, roles of both in making disciples in the marketplace, expanding the kingdom, and achieving exponential growth.Mike argues that while expats are necessary pioneers to take the gospel where Christ is not named, their role is limited; it is the starting point, not the end. The long-term transformation of society and the exponential growth of the church will ultimately happen through nationals. They possess distinct advantages like language, cultural understanding, lower operational costs, and established relationships.Learn why we need to move from an unconscious bias toward "going" to a conscious effort of "handing over the reins" and equipping, mobilizing, and funding national BAM leaders for maximum global impact.Connect with Us:Website: https://thirdpathinitiative.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-as-mission-podcast-with-mike-baer/id1551867793Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Gp5SOOHFggJ67vPA5qxkDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebaerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdpathinitiativeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirdpathinitiativeAbout Third Path InitiativeThird Path Initiative exists to equip believers to build sustainable, missional businesses that bring the gospel to the least reached. Through training, storytelling, and practical tools, we mobilize and support Business as Mission practitioners around the world. Thank you for being part of the mission!Don't forget to pick up a copy of Mike Baer's books! Check the link below! ➡️ https://books.by/mike-baer

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