Business as Mission 2.1 Community Jobs Program
Using Jesus, Jobs & Justice to Transform Your Community
Business as Mission 2.1 Program Description
This innovative and dynamic online course merges the best practices and ingenuity that missional Christian entrepreneurs have successfully used for years in third world countries and applies them to inner cities and urban areas in America. It is very unique in that it combines effective strategies from the areas of 1) economic empowerment, 2) social engagement, and 3) spiritual enrichment. By the end of this course you will have a strategic playbook to make a significant impact in your community by integrating social entrepreneurship and urban missions in a compelling way.
Student Testimonials
"Professor Paul Wilson is a dynamic teacher, who's passion, command and mastery of business development, consulting, industry knowledge and faith-based entrepreneurship creates a powerful synergy in the classroom. Professor Wilson is one of those teachers, who is able to take theory and break it down into concepts that are easily understood. Additionally, his passion for small business leaders and communities is both tangible and contagious. Professor Wilson challenges you to learn, think critically and strategically, and most importantly to dream big dreams." ~ Oneka Williams
"His wealth of knowledge on leadership, branding/marketing, innovation, and biblical entrepreneurship make him an asset to any project... I thank Paul for his nuggets that have helped me become a better leader in the business community. " ~ Sheldon Joseph
"Paul’s insight as an entrepreneur prodded us to think outside the box as well as evaluate our tenacity in becoming entrepreneurs. His commitment to helping others succeed is seen in everything he does." ~ Monica Patterson
"His wealth of knowledge on leadership, branding/marketing, innovation, and biblical entrepreneurship make him an asset to any project." ~ Missy Johnston
Paul Wilson Jr.
Module 1 Overview
God's Startups
God's Marketplace Principles
God's Entrepreneurial Attributes
8 Best Practices of Godly Entrepreneurs
Module 2 Overview
Reconciliation and Poverty
What Communities Need
Why Business Can Make a Difference
Module 3 Overview
Negative Perceptions of Business
Biblical Precedent
Biblical Entrepreneurs
What Can the Church Do?
Module 4 Overview
Community Needs
Community Assets
Community Assessment Process
Community Assessment Guidebook
Community Assessment Assignment
Module 5 Overview
Vision and Mission
Strategy
Target Market
Action Plan
Business Model Canvas Explanation and Examples
Business Model Canvas Template
Creating a Customer Avatar
Module 6 Overview
Strategic Planning
Product Design and Branding
Leader Discipleship
Go Deeper
Module 7 Overview
Purpose
People, Product, and Planning
Promotion, Pricing, and Profits
Perseverance and Partnership