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Several years ago, after reading Genesis
12: 1-17, I was disturbed that the Company I worked
for was not doing businesses with any Christian owned
and operated firms. I believed that there was a blessing
in doing business with companies that were blessed for
the above scripture notes, "I will bless those
who bless you". Consequently, I began a search
for such businesses.
My search lead me to inquire from a
few friends if they were aware of a Christian firm that
produced promotional materials such as hats, T-shirts
and sweatshirts. One individual recommended a particular
company and commented, "don't you know her she
attends your church". Perplexed at this information,
I wondered how many other Christian businesses were
within my sphere of influence.
This investigation, which started
just a few years ago, has developed into what is now
referred to as the Christian Economic Development Association
(CEDA). CEDA is governed by a board of twelve believers
who are committed to seeing individuals and businesses
succeed financially as well as spiritually. Today, we
have several events such as the Christian Economic Conference
& Trade-fair, where Christians and non-Christians
come together to learn, buy and share. In this way we
believe we are fulfilling a portion of the scriptures
- "I will bless those who bless you, and whoever
curses you I will curse; and all peoples of the earth
will be blessed through you".
Jesse Jeter, Executive Director
CEDA Ministry
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