TITLE:
Understanding the Bases of Entrepreneurship in Kimbanguist Church
AUTHORS:
Edwige Kamitewoko
KEYWORDS:
Entrepreneurship, Church, Kimbanguist
JOURNAL NAME:
Modern Economy,
Vol.12 No.8,
August
24,
2021
ABSTRACT: The specialized literature offers relevant support
for the idea that the entrepreneurship and the private initiative represent the
foundation of the economic growth. Despite this evidence, researchers have long established a relationship
between religion and entrepreneurship; however, how specific religious beliefs
play a role in this relationship remains unknown. Therefore, this study
explores the kind of teachings (spiritual message) that kimbanguist church uses
to inculcate entrepreneurial intention among 17 million of believers. The
research is based on a review of pertinent literature in the field of economic
activities, church entrepreneurship and face to face interviews at nkamba new
Jerusalem during the three key dates in the Kimbanguist calendar. It proposes
to politics to work together with religion (church), to draw inspiration from
its lessons in order to boost entrepreneurship and hence the economy.