From the Director:  Momentum Is Building

God is on the move! Interest and excitement about kingdom business is exploding around the world. Through partnerships, RCE is able to train entrepreneurs across the globe. And as a result of our visibility and persistence in the fields of kingdom business and business as mission, organizations are seeking us out for advice and participation in projects.

God is also extending RCE's reach by moving our people to other countries. 
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RCE Kenya Aims to Transform the Nation

Dr. Jeremiah Koshal, Regent University alumnus and former Research Fellow with RCE, moved back to Nairobi, Kenya in July to help establish RCE’s affiliate there. Transform Kenya, acting as an entrepreneurial catalyst for sustainable transformation, will help develop several small-to-medium businesses. Two current undertakings include an ecotourism lodge project and providing better and affordable fertilizer to local farmers.
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Biblical Entrepreneurship in Ukraine

Our center in Ternopil, Ukraine reports that BE II went very well, with 41 attending. One student shared, "My life has been changed! Now I know the Bible has much to teach about business.” The couple pictured here (with Tom Stansbury, RCE Entrepreneur in Residence and BE teacher) plans to take the BE curriculum to Moldova. Tom writes, "Much like the Wild West, [Ukraine] is fraught with high risk, challenges, and threats - and at the same time... the opportunity to deposit ourselves into a new generation of leaders who will literally shape the course of this nation for generations to come."

In September, RCE's Jason Benedict will teach BE III, which deals with business planning. To challenge students to put their learning into practice, a business plan competition will be held this winter.

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RCE Partnering with NPIM

RCE's partnership with Nehemiah International Project Ministries (NPIM) has deepened on many fronts. RCE's Jason Benedict is working closely with Patrice Tsague, founder of NPIM, to develop a marketing strategy and plan for expanding the Biblical Entrepreneurship (BE) program. In addition, several RCE associates have been certified to teach BE. Tom Stansbury has taught BE I and II in Ukraine; Jason will teach BE III in Ukraine this fall (see article above). Jeremiah Koshal will start teaching BE in Kenya soon. John Mulford has joined the board of NPIM, and the Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the July board meeting on campus.

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Upcoming Events

Africa: ICCC invited RCE to participate in a four-country project to build the economies through business academies. RCE will provide curriculum and consulting.

Guatemala: The Luis Palau Association invited RCE to organize a conference for pastors and the key business leaders in their churches to take the church into the marketplace.

Roundtables: The next RCE Roundtable on the Regent campus is October 7-8. Based on excellent results from our Atlanta roundtable, RCE will again take its RT on the road to Dallas, October 27. Contact RCE for more information.

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RCE Staff Update

Wesley Stewart, formerly a graduate assistant for the Center, has become a consultant with the Corbin Company in Alexandria, VA. Corbin is a management consulting firm specializing in Financial Management, Information Technology, and Human Resource Management. Wes is currently supporting projects with internal business development and the Business Transformation Agency of the Department of Defense. Congratulations, Wes!

Joyce Ndugo joined RCE last May before returning to her home in Kenya in June. She writes:

The greatest impact that my internship has had on me is that I view almost everything in terms of business opprtunities. Yes, I am back to my old job but I know it is for a short time as I get properly organized for business. My mentor, Jason, taught me not to plunge into any business before I have fully understood how I will break even, before I even talk of profits.

Joyce is considering getting further business training from Partners Worldwide in Nairobi.

New Additions

Jason and Kim Benedict's beautiful baby boy, Samuel Jason, was born on May 9. He weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 19.8 inches long. A little girl, Enkh-Y'velle Abigail, was born June 19 to Jav'khaa and Skye Ganba'atar. Her first name means blessings of peace. Praise the Lord for His goodness and grace!

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