Transforming communities in Mozambique through Pioneer Business Planting
In June of this year, we trained a dynamic group of 52 church planters in Pioneer Business Planting in Mozambique. The goal was to help create sustainability for church planters and help them use business to reach the unreached.
The training was led by local trainers Raymond, Shadreck, Henoc and Jao, with the support of facilitators Jonathan, Eddy, and Jacinto.
The attendees came from various backgrounds. Some had traveled from Ghaza, one gentleman made the journey from Namyesa, and there were two representatives from South Africa. Their diverse experiences and stories would become a powerful asset during the training.
The participants engaged in various activities and lessons about business planting, but a few elements stood out. The "envelope game" challenged their budgeting skills, while the group discussions often circled back to the importance of personal budgeting. Raymond, as a facilitator, shared his wisdom on time management. His emphasis on understanding the basics of personal budgeting before venturing into business endeavors resonated deeply with the trainees. These exercises aimed to enhance communication and collaboration skills among the participants.
“Budgeting is like taking notes and keeping money in your pocket. If someone isn’t aware of how to manage their own personal budget, how can they be trusted with business finances?" Raymond would say.
The participants also delved into the concept that business could be a form of worship. They learned that when you conduct business ethically and successfully, you not only provide for yourself but also contribute to your community and, in a way, serve your church. The deeper understanding of business as a means to glorify God left a profound impact.
By the end of the training, more than 50 Business Model Canvases (one page sketch of a business model) were created. These included decoration and catering services, barbershops, cosmetic clothing lines, hardware stores for construction, fish and pig farming, hair salons, cashew nut farming and vegetable farming. Several attendees wasted no time and had already started their businesses, including catering and decoration services, cosmetic clothing, and hardware construction supply business.
Our local leader Raymond was enthusiastic about his "smart project" in the upcoming year. His goal is to build 12 fish ponds by the end of 2024, each capable of holding 10,000 fish. These ponds will not only support their business ventures but also contribute to food security in their communities.
The training in Mozambique was a catalyst for change in this community. It has equipped individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive impact on their communities. They left with a newfound sense of purpose, ready to turn their business plans into reality and worshipfully serve their communities and churches.
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About the author: Jonathan Nolan is the International Business Director for All Nations International. In this role, he helps church planters in Asia and Africa become self-sustainable and help use business to make disciples. He has been part of All Nations since 2008 and has been doing church planting and business planting in Cambodia, Spain and The Netherlands.
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