Episode 16 - Sending Tech to the Mission Field with Joseph Vijayam
Nov 30, 2022
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Joseph Vijayam, founder and CEO of Olive Technology, discusses the state of missions and entrepreneurship in India. They explore integrating faith and work, using technology to draw closer to God, preparing the next generation, and taking action to make a difference.
Integrating faith and work in technology businesses can lead to creating wealth, developing employees, and serving as a platform for ministry.
Indian entrepreneurs can change the negative perception of business by running ethical and ministry-oriented businesses, reflecting Christian values, and being witnesses to their non-Christian colleagues.
Deep dives
Joseph Vijayam: Reflecting God's Character in the IT Industry
Joseph Vijayam, CEO and founder of Olive Technology, is leading a global IT services company that reflects God's character. Olive Technology focuses on employee and partner development, fair trade practices, and ethical business in the knowledge-driven field of technology. With a commitment to glorifying God and serving humankind, Joseph encourages other business owners to use their ventures for God's glory and the good of society.
Combining Faith and Work in Business
Joseph Vijayam shares his journey of integrating faith and work in his technology business. Initially unsure of how to use business as a platform for ministry, Joseph sought guidance and found inspiration from leaders like Pete Hammond. He recognized the importance of integrating his faith and work, and he now sees his business as an opportunity to create wealth, enable and equip employees, and use the platform for ministry.
Business as a Platform for Ministry in India
Joseph highlights the unique opportunities and challenges for faith-driven entrepreneurs in India. In a society where business is often seen negatively, Joseph believes that Indian entrepreneurs can change that perception by running ethical and ministry-oriented businesses. He shares examples from his own company, Olive Technology, where they create a work environment that reflects their Christian values, have daily optional Bible studies, and serve as witnesses to their non-Christian colleagues.
Building a Movement of Faith-Driven Entrepreneurs in South Asia
Joseph discusses the need for a movement of faith-driven entrepreneurs, particularly in South Asia. He explains how the Indian culture, influenced by the caste system, has traditionally discouraged entrepreneurship. However, there is a growing trend of Christians starting service-based businesses, embracing their calling to create wealth, encourage creativity in others, and use business as a platform for ministry. Joseph emphasizes the importance of supporting and mentoring the next generation of Christian entrepreneurs to continue this movement.
We talk a lot about creating a culture of the kingdom in your workplace. But how do you do that in a country that has negative perceptions of business and Christianity? In this episode, Joseph Vijayam, founder and CEO of Olive Technology and a catalyst for the Lausanne Movement, shares about the state of missions and entrepreneurship within India. While India hosts a third of the world’s unreached people groups, it also boasts a burgeoning population of entrepreneurs involved in tech. And Joseph Vijayam is right in the middle of it. Listen in as Joseph shares how God is building a movement of faith driven entrepreneurs through emerging tech industries within South Asia.
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