In Episode 9 of the Big Change series, the Rev. Dr Dennis Tongoi joins Jonathan Wilson to shed light on African Traditional Religion, animism, and the experience of demonic powers. Drawing on the Biblical story of a witch doctor paid to curse Israel (Balaam and Balak) they provide a deeply thoughtful perspective on how dark powers can trap us in destructive behaviours (whether we believe in them or not), and how these are ultimately powerless against God's blessing over our lives.
"It's not putting a marble in a glass of water, it's putting a drop of ink in a glass of water - it changes everything." Every single day, our work gives us opportunities to ‘add kingdom life’ to our colleagues and communities. This is fundamentally because business provides the wide-ranging products and services that people need, together with sustainable employment. A passionate couple whose convictions have been refined by real-life experience, Dr Dennis Tongoi and Irene Tongoi challenge conventional perceptions about the interaction between entrepreneurs and the church.
Culture has a way of shaping and defining the world as we see it. But what happens when cultures collide? How can the gospel help us navigate these differences? Join the discussion with Rorisang Tshabalala (Chapter One), Adelaide Cupido (Yada Network), Rodger Schmidt (World Venture, SA) and Dr Dennis Tongoi (Root-to-Fruit).
This audio recording of Dr Tongoi's third and final article in this short series on Business as Mission dives deeper into the attributes of the ‘righteous rich’ as evidenced in the Bible.
This audio recording of Dr Tongoi's article highlights a few inspiring examples of how Christians have lived out their mission in the marketplace over the course of history - showing how business can truly be a redemptive force in society.
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This audio recording of Dr Tongoi's article provides a thoughtful starting point for those embarking on 'business as mission' - as a powerful expression of God’s activities in and through the marketplace.
In this informative talk, Rev. Dr Dennis, CEO of Root-to-Fruit, helps us to understand what it means to be a faith inspired Christian working in the African marketplace. He explains that the redemptive purpose of business is to bring about justice and peace in the world.
When life’s detours feel like dead ends, can you still trust God’s bigger plan? Musyoki Muindi’s journey from mission work to pioneering e-mobility in Kenya reveals how faith-led risks can transform whole communities.
This final article on Business as Mission (BAM) dives deeper into the role of the 'righteous rich' in business as a mission.
Dr Tongoi highlights a few inspiring examples of how Christians have lived out their mission in the marketplace over the course of history, and showing how business can truly be a redemptive force in society.
This article by Dr Tongoi provides a thoughtful entry point for those embarking on 'business as mission'. He explains why 'business' and 'mission' are not mutually exclusive terms, and cautions against viewing business as an 'access vehicle' into a community. A great theological and practical overview of how business can be a blessing to the nations.
Everybody has a worldview – we may just not know it. Our worldview shapes how we do things and what we value most in this world.
