When Jesus publicly appeared in the Gospels, 122 of those instances out of 132 were in the marketplace. Over three-quarters of His parables were in the context of the workplace. The Hebrew word, avodah, is the same for both worship and work. It seems obvious to us that Jesus loves business!

Today, a revival of entrepreneurship is sparking urban renewal and renewed hope for the future of our city. We have many great resources including Duke University and North Carolina Central University, to attract talent both from within our city and from around the world.

In this section you will find companies whose owners have dedicated their businesses to the Lord and have chosen to sow back into the community. Have a like-minded business? Let is know here.

Kingdom Businesses

Bandwidth.com is a complete business communications provider. The company was the 4th fastest growing company in the U.S. in 2002 & 2007. It was voted the “Best Place to Work in Research Triangle Park , NC” in 2006 & 2008. Visit their website.

Through excellent service and open communication, Carpe Diem Cleaning creates time and peace in our clients’ homes. They are committed to being responsible, thoughtful, and generous to their clients, employees, vendors, and community. Visit their website.

The John O’Daniel Exchange was a blighted historical building near the heart of down-town Durham that has been renovated and brought back to life. The Exchange now offers affordable office space that is ideal for small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Visit their website.