João MordomoI help people and organizations connect faith, work, and mission so the good news of Jesus reaches every person, sphere of society, and people of the world.
Based in Curitiba, Brazil · Serving GloballyMy driving motivation is to see Jesus proclaimed and exalted among all peoples. To that end, for nearly four decades, I have worked at the intersection of global mission, leadership, and enterprise. My calling is to spread a passion for the glory of God in all areas of life, all spheres of society, and all peoples of the world. That calling led me to co-found (at age 20) and co-lead (for 35 years) Crossover Global, which has now planted nearly 8000 churches among unreached peoples. It also led me to serve as a missionary in Belgium for five years and Brazil for 30, a full-time pastor for seven years, and a church planter.
Today I serve as founding associate and Executive Director of BAM Global, and Catalyst for Business as Mission with the Lausanne Movement. With doctorates in Intercultural Studies (DIS) and Religious Studies (PhD, with emphasis in Christian Leadership), and work and ministry experience in over 60 countries, I also teach and equip established and emerging leaders and organizations through my university teaching roles, writing, conferences, coaching and consulting.
I'm married to an amazing woman named Sophia. Her name means "wisdom", and that's her gift as well. She's a personal trainer who is committed to helping people love God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength. We have two incredible adult children, an electrical engineer and a lawyer. Both are happily married to godly Christians, and all of them are committed to God's global glory every day through their jobs, local churches and different types of missions activities.
From the classroom to the boardroom to the field, I work with leaders who want to serve God and their neighbors through their vocations and organizations.
Helping movements, networks and organizations pursue the Great Commission with clarity, collaboration, and care.
Connecting the global BAM community around biblical vision, effective practice, and eternal impact.
Equipping leaders, practitioners, and students to integrate faith, work, culture, and mission.
Is Business as Mission (BAM) new to you, or are you new to BAM? These two videos are a great place to start.
A starting point for articles, publications, and videos. Each item opens at its original publisher or host.
For a more complete listing of my resources, click here.Leading Like Jesus for the Glory of the Father
A book on Christ-centered leadership by João Mordomo. Read it free.
Download DOXA Lead free ↗“João Mordomo’s DOXA LEAD is a masterful guide to Christ-centered leadership. It’s concise, compelling, and actionable across diverse contexts—from ministry to the marketplace. Each chapter concludes with a meaningful prayer, grounding the principles in dependence on God. This book is not just a resource; it’s a call to lead with humility, integrity, and purpose.”
A current overview and analysis of the global BAM movement.
Read the paper ↗ Article · BAM GlobalA ten-year retrospective on the movement and its shared work.
Read article ↗ Article · Theology & practiceOn enterprise, stewardship, and flourishing communities.
Read article ↗ Book contributionAn edited volume featuring João’s contribution, “Unleashing the Brazilian Evangelical Missionary Force.”
View book ↗ Article · Global MissiologyGod is on the move in the world today! Across the face of this planet, like a great tide in its ebb and flow, the kingdom of light is pushing back the frontiers of darkness!
Read article ↗ Video · Lausanne 4An introduction to business as mission from the Fourth Lausanne Congress Workplace Track.
Watch video ↗ Interview · Christianity TodayEd Stetzer in conversation with João Mordomo. Christianity Today, August 24, 2018.
Read interview ↗ Featured podcast · The Business as Mission PodA conversation with João, interviewed by his co-hosts, on the power of business to transform communities, societies and nations for the glory of God.
Watch the episode ↗ Article · Global missionResources and stories from the global business as mission ecosystem.
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