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Ziwani provides free access to high quality, biblically-aligned knowledge resources that are practically relevant to doing Kingdom business on the African continent.
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Our resources are co-created by business leaders and curated from excellent external sources and networks. These resources include podcasts, personal testimonies, news articles, blogs, book reviews and thought leadership pieces, and are all aimed at helping you as a business leader to practically and meaningfully connect your Kingdom calling to your business purpose.
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Be encouraged and equipped by business leaders who pursue their workplace calling, using their God-given talents to impact both God's Kingdom and the society around us. They see everything they have as gifts from God to be stewarded for His purposes.
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Stories of Transformation
Stories of Transformation: The Real Cost
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By Ryan Schefermann
What does it actually cost you to stay in a high-pressure career? And what could you gain by making a change?Ryan Schefermann found out. After joining a high-trust, high-accountability peer group called the Counsel, Ryan had the space to honestly assess what his demanding career was costing him, and the clarity to do something about it. In this first episode of our Stories of Transformation series, Ryan shares what that process looked like and the freedom he's experienced since stepping into a new role. If you've ever felt the weight of a career that takes more than it gives, this conversation is for you...
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Stories of Transformation
Stories of Transformation: What Are You Carrying?
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By Andy Ridge
Fast growth sounds like the dream... until you're in the middle of it.Andy Ridge knows the pressure that comes with a season of rapid business expansion. Through his involvement in a high-trust, high-accountability peer group called the Counsel, Andy found the perspective and support he needed to navigate the stress, make wise decisions, and keep sight of what matters most. In this first episode of our Stories of Transformation series, Andy shares how that community shaped the choices that will define his future.Sometimes it takes a trusted circle to notice the weight you’re carrying before it becomes too heavy to hold. If you're ready to find the peer support needed to keep your business, marriage, and faith thriving through every season, discover if the Counsel might be the right fit for you.
On A Mission To Fix The Founder Funding Gap
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By AJ Coetzee
“The effect of releasing capital into the economy is enormous,” argues AJ Coetzee, CEO of Summit Deals. Yet in the venture capital system, funding still takes months to reach entrepreneurs – even with willing parties across the value chain. Drawing on his experience in global dealmaking, AJ explains how they are working to fix this gap so capital can move faster between investors and founders. In the end, he says, making that happen depends not only on better systems, but on trust, integrity, and the conviction to keep going when the journey gets hard.
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Browse articles covering topics such as calling, faith and work and more. Read testimonies of marketplace leaders who have found practical ways to use their business to reflect the Kingdom of God.
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- Nissi Ekpott and Chinwe Okpala
Understanding Risk In African Markets
What seems irrational from one perspective may seem entirely reasonable from another. Find out from Nissi Ekpott how culture, context, faith and experience shape our understanding of risk – and what that means for building businesses across Africa.
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- Shawn Theunissen
The Hidden Forces Shaping Risk And Opportunity
What if the biggest risks in business are the assumptions we make about people? In this thought-provoking conversation, Shawn Theunissen explores how bias, trust and relationships shape opportunity – and why rethinking risk could unlock far greater value for businesses and society alike.
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- Elizabeth Ntege
Where Recruitment Meets Risk And Opportunity In Africa
Find out how NFT Consult has built a recruitment business across Africa by navigating real operational risks, while connecting talent to opportunity at scale.
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Reframed, Ziwani's podcast channel, is home to a number of compelling series, like “Monday Christian,” “Why Work,” and “Business & Justice.” In our latest podcast, "Big Change: How Ordinary Christians Change Their World," host Jonathan Wilson is joined by guests from diverse backgrounds to explore how Christians can make a significant impact on society.
Book Reviews
If you want to dive deeper into the topics relating to calling and vocation, as well as learn more about what the scriptures say about work, you will enjoy the selection of books that we have reviewed for you. We are sure you will not only find them helpful, but also balanced in their approach.
Our Resources
If you want to dive deeper into the topics relating to calling and vocation, as well as learn more about what the scriptures say about work, you will enjoy the selection of books that we have reviewed for you. We are sure you will not only find them helpful, but also balanced in their approach.
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