Micro-Enterprise
Radstock's Micro-Enterprise Development projects help local churches to identify and invest in individuals and business opportunities which:
* Generate financial resources for mission
* Provide employment for local church members and leaders
* Display integrity and ethical business practice
* Open up evangelistic opportunities among local communities
In communities blighted by high unemployment, the chance to escape - to a bigger city, or another country - often seems to be the only hope. MED ministries within the Radstock network aim to bring true hope by connecting and equipping churches to create and finance business opportunities with gospel priorities.
Members of churches connected across the Radstock network can provide the money and business experience needed to turn mission-driven business plans into reality. Projects currently include start-up loans in Albania and business models and training in Mongolia and Kosovo.
Meanwhile, in Zambia, small business grants and investments in a ‘Food Bank' are proving strategic ways to support families and churches who in turn are providing for orphans and needy children in their community.
For more information on how you and your church can play a part in these ministries of hope, contact Kara Callaghan or Katy Jones Parry
UK
USA