BUSI530
Cash Flow and the Purpose of Business
Liberty University
BUSI530
This course has focused on the analysis of finances to give the best valuations, producing
the greatest cash flow and profit for companies. As I have worked through my MBA program the
past year and a half, the consistent theme has rightfully been on how businesses can make
money. As I step back and look at the bigger picture, however, I must ask myself what the
purpose of business is and how it can glorify God and grow the Kingdom. Ultimately that is the
purpose we have ben placed on earth for, and if business does not point to that end, it is not
something worth pursuing. While contemplating this, I realized that even though the focus of a
business is on creating cash flow and generating value for stakeholders it is not the end purpose
of business.
What differentiates a Christian business from any other business? In most cases, the
answer has been watered down to a matter of ethics or character. All businesses do the same
thing, but Christians try to do things “nicer”. While pastors lead churches, medical professionals
care for the sick, and other service-based careers are glorified for helping and their direct
connection to ministry, those in business might not have identified their connection to a
Kingdom calling as easily. The Church itself places negative connotations to those who pursue
money (the end output of a successful business) with the only redeeming quality being
philanthropy, giving to support missionaries and the church, or funding the “real work”. I suggest
there is a God designed purpose to business that relates to Biblical principles and a Kingdom
calling.
Cash Flow and the Purpose of Business
Liberty University
BUSI530
This course has focused on the analysis of finances to give the best valuations, producing
the greatest cash flow and profit for companies. As I have worked through my MBA program the
past year and a half, the consistent theme has rightfully been on how businesses can make
money. As I step back and look at the bigger picture, however, I must ask myself what the
purpose of business is and how it can glorify God and grow the Kingdom. Ultimately that is the
purpose we have ben placed on earth for, and if business does not point to that end, it is not
something worth pursuing. While contemplating this, I realized that even though the focus of a
business is on creating cash flow and generating value for stakeholders it is not the end purpose
of business.
What differentiates a Christian business from any other business? In most cases, the
answer has been watered down to a matter of ethics or character. All businesses do the same
thing, but Christians try to do things “nicer”. While pastors lead churches, medical professionals
care for the sick, and other service-based careers are glorified for helping and their direct
connection to ministry, those in business might not have identified their connection to a
Kingdom calling as easily. The Church itself places negative connotations to those who pursue
money (the end output of a successful business) with the only redeeming quality being
philanthropy, giving to support missionaries and the church, or funding the “real work”. I suggest
there is a God designed purpose to business that relates to Biblical principles and a Kingdom
calling.
