Doing Business with Diligence and Integrity as Christians
Proverbs 10:4 “Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth”
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Africa Haguruka is an international Christian gathering with a mission to inspire Africans in the continent and the diaspora to lead Christ-centered lives and contribute to the spiritual, social, and economic transformation of Africa. As part of its commitment to this mission, Africa Haguruka is organizing a Business Forum with the theme "Doing Business with Diligence and Integrity as Christians" on November 17, 2023.
This forum aims to demonstrate how we must radically change our ‘work ethic’ in the sphere of business as Christians to create a positive influence in the 21st-century business landscape.
In a world where economic activities are often driven by profit maximization, quick gratification, fraudulent deals, cyber-crimes, and self-interest, the world needs to see the difference that Christian-led businesses can make.
This forum aims to demonstrate how we must radically change our ‘work ethic’ in the sphere of business as Christians to create a positive influence in the 21st-century business landscape.
In a world where economic activities are often driven by profit maximization, quick gratification, fraudulent deals, cyber-crimes, and self-interest, the world needs to see the difference that Christian-led businesses can make.
Unfortunately, many Christians generally shun doing business because of the belief that it is the pursuit of worldly things, and as a result the majority are poor. Even those who attempt to do business do not work hard enough to show a difference in excellence. The Bible admonishes us to work hard with our hands (Proverbs 10:4 “Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth”).
Furthermore, businesses that are known to have and practice the values of integrity win customer loyalty. Therefore, conducting businesses with integrity can give Christian-led businesses a competitive edge, enable growth and above all demonstrate our Christ-like character to the world. Moral and ethical standards characterize what was taught by Jesus Christ.
In the context of Africa, where there are economic challenges, businesses and nations can build a culture based on ethical business practices but it all begins with individual Christians understanding and practicing radically doing that which is right.
Furthermore, businesses that are known to have and practice the values of integrity win customer loyalty. Therefore, conducting businesses with integrity can give Christian-led businesses a competitive edge, enable growth and above all demonstrate our Christ-like character to the world. Moral and ethical standards characterize what was taught by Jesus Christ.
In the context of Africa, where there are economic challenges, businesses and nations can build a culture based on ethical business practices but it all begins with individual Christians understanding and practicing radically doing that which is right.
Speaker
Rev. Ben Michael Kiiza
CEO Rwanda Victory Motor
Ben Michael Kiiza (Reverend) is passionate about people, their growth and wholesome living. He particularly walks alongside young men and adult men, supporting them to become more intentional with their lives while living out to their full potential and being people who influence others to do the same. Ben has served in this role through Church Ministry and through two group focused initiatives “Boys 2 Men” and “Man Enough” Programmes in Rwanda, where he is a key leader.
Ben Michael was recently ordained as Deacon in the Anglican Church of Uganda and currently serves as Missionary in Rwanda where he has been assigned the Chaplaincy of Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST University).
In his professional life, Ben Michael is Team Leader (Chief Executive Officer -CEO) of a leading Automobile Company in Rwanda – Greenleaf Motors Rwanda Limited, where he has served for the last 11 years. Prior to that he served in various Leadership roles at Victoria Motors Uganda and hence working within the Automatic Sector for the last 21 years.
Ben Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts with PGDE of Makerere University, Master of Business Administration (- Newcastle Business School - University of Northumbria United Kingdom), and also holds a Harvard University (USA) - Division of Continuing Education Leadership Certification. He is a Certified John Maxwell Leadership Trainer and Coach (USA) and is also certified in Team Facilitation by Leadership Strategies (USA). Ben has been through the Dale Carnegie Leadership Institute and Public Speaking School (UAE- Dubai), qualifying him as an ardent Public Speaker.
Ben Michael Kiiza also serves in his community as a Board Member of Wakisa Ministries which is aimed at the promotion of dignity and self-esteem of young girls in Uganda with crisis pregnancy while addressing their emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.
He is also a Board Member of Greenleaf Autofast Rwanda Limited – An Automotive Arm established in Rwanda to promote Green Mobility – EV Mobility in Rwanda and beyond.
He is a passionate follower of Christ, a husband to one wife and a father (Salongo) to four lovely children.
Testimonials
During this extraordinary Business Forum, we will hear encouraging and inspiring stories of Entrepreneurs and Leaders.
Joseph Semafara
Founder & CEO
As the CEO and founder of SOLVIT AFRICA, a pioneering training and outsourcing tech company in Rwanda.