Transforming People and Nations Through Business
Seeing Disciples Made Among All Peoples
What is B4T?
B4T (Business for Transformation) refers to businesses strategically placed among least reached peoples which are profitable and serving the local community; generally through transformation, and specifically through evangelism, discipleship and church planting.
Learn MoreWho should attend?
Business Professionals: Those who are currently in business or retired and unable to “go” to the nations and want to explore coaching, investing, and/or supporting B4T.
Future Workers: Students or young professionals who feel the call overseas to see how your passions, talents and training can be put to use in seeing God’s Kingdom come throughout the world.
Church Leaders: Those who want to learn more about the B4T movement and how their church can support and send B4T workers.
....and anyone who wants to learn more about B4T and how it is being used to create disciples among the least reached.
Learn MoreWho we are.
Our team facilitates the largest BAM/B4T network in the world. We work with denominations, churches and individuals to increase the impact of overseas businesses in bringing Jesus’ transforming power to the least reached.
About UsVery informative and thought provoking. I am convinced that B4T can be a very effective method of evangelizing and impacting the unreached.
AT THE B4T EXPO, YOU WILL ...
Interact
Meet a new generation of cross-cultural workers who have pushed beyond the sacred/secular divide and are dedicated to advancing God's kingdom through their entire lives, particularly through their work
Learn
Experienced practitioners will share their stories and how creating jobs is creating opportunity to share the Good News.
Participate
Dynamic seminars, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities so you can find your place in this movement, whether it’s as a partner, coach, investor, or field worker.
Program Highlights
PRESENTERS are BAM/B4T practitioners who are currently developing and/or operating businesses that create jobs for nationals for the purpose of transforming communities for Jesus’ glory. BAM/B4T coaches and BAM/B4T service providers will also be represented.
SESSIONS are “TED Talk” style. Each speaker will cover their view of topic followed by a Q&A session, allowing the audience to engage in the topic presented.
STORIES from businesses around the world who are working among the least reached areas creating jobs and blessing communities.
B4T BUSINESSES represented:
- IT Software/Hardware/App Development
- Education
- Hotels and Resorts
- Manufacturing (Clothing and Industrial)
- Real Estate
- Travel Industry
Registration Options
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Full Registration
Full Conference Registration for all 3 days.
Student Registration
Full registration for Students. Student ID required at Check In.
PRE/POST CONFERENCE SESSIONS
Church Leaders Round Table
November 14 - 8AM - 3PM // Join this interactive session with Church Leaders and others who want to equip and send B4T professionals and support the B4T movement.
B4T Coaches Workshop
November 14 - 8AM - 3PM // B4T coaching is essential. It brings help to those doing some of the most difficult things on the planet! We are focused on strategies to coach leaders to build for-profit businesses that are truly Kingdom oriented - making disciples in the least-reached countries in the world. This training is ideal for existing and prospective B4T leaders as well as any business coach interested in working with B4T leaders (either within the OPEN network or with any other organization).
Topics are:
KingdomView Operating System (think Entrepreneurial Operating System but explicitly focused on bringing God's kingdom to earth)
Succession Planning
Learn more about what coaching at OPEN looks like.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the coaching team at coaches@theopenevents.com.
New for 2024: The Steward Investor Round Table
November 14 - 8AM - 3PM//This seminar engages you in a conversation on Biblical Stewardship and Faith-Driven Investing. Join other Church leaders, financial professionals, and active impact investors as we explore conversations on:
Developing a Robust Theology of Stewardship
Addressing the Sacred/Secular Divide in our Wallets
Managing the Father’s Assets
Investing in Faith-Driven Funds and Businesses in Frontier Markets
Conference Tracks
Business Professionals
Workshops in the track will include topics of financial investing in B4T companies, becoming certified as a coach, business strategies overseas, and various case studies in active B4T companies.
Young Professionals and Future Workers
Workshops in this track will include topics of next steps to becoming a B4T professional, entrepreneurship in another culture, best practices for B4T, and stories from active B4T professionals.
Church Leaders
Workshops in this track include the topics of preparing to send B4T workers, developing a culture of support, best practices for churches and B4T, as well as hearing about challenges and success from current B4T professionals.
Conference Schedule
8:00AM: Church Leaders Roundtable (lunch included)
8:00AM: Coaches Workshop (lunch included)
8:00AM: Steward Investor Roundtable (lunch included)
2:00PM: Registration Begins
---GENERAL CONFERENCE BEGINS---
4:30PM: General Session 1
5:30PM: Dinner (included with Conference Registration)
7:00PM: General Session 2
8:30AM: General Session 3
9:30AM: Workshops
11:00AM: General Session 4
12:30PM: Lunch (included with Conference Registration)
2:00PM: Workshops
3:30PM: General Session 5
5:30PM Dinner (included with Conference Registration)
7:00PM General Session 6
8:30AM: General Session 7
9:30AM: Workshops
11:00AM: Workshops
12:15PM: General Session 8
1:00PM Lunch (included with registration)
2:00PM GENERAL CONFERENCE ENDS
Expo Location
The 2024 B4T Expo will be hosted by Summit Church.
Durham, NC 27703-8063