I am pursing an MBA because I want to learn skills that will help me start a successful business. There are a number of reasons I want to start a business, but I think they can be summed up by saying that, for me, starting a business is a great way to show Jesus to Durham, the Triangle, and beyond. I'll delve into specifics in later posts, but let's start with that statement.
Why start a business? I'm able to shape the vision and direction of the company. It puts me in contact with all kinds of people, from all walks of life, all over the city. The desire to start a business has grown and not diminished as I have prayed and consulted with family and friends.
What is a Christian business? This was my next question. However, I now think that a better question is How would Christ run a business? This question allows us to meditate on the nature of Christ, and then apply it to a business, instead of trying to fit Him into a model. It is this question that I am in the process of working out.
What do we know about the nature of Christ? Read the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10). It is a good starting point. Next post I'll try to post some thoughts ala "How would Christ run a business?" and hopefully there will be some comments. This is my extraverted way of processing. The more the merrier :)
Soli Deo Gloria
