Bizcipleship: Recovering the Lost Purpose of Business

by Brett Johnson

“Bizcipleship” offers a fresh yet deeply rooted perspective on how Christians can live out their calling in the marketplace. By insisting that discipleship is not confined to the church but is woven into the very processes of business, Brett Johnson provides a roadmap for transforming everyday work into a powerful vehicle for spiritual renewal and global impact.
This process-oriented, integrative approach distinguishes the work from both traditional ecclesiastical discipleship programs and contemporary faith-in-business literature, making it a unique and forward-thinking contribution to the discussion.
—Lee Truax, Convene
Vice President, Strategic Initiatives

Brett Johnson has created a master tool in this powerful book Bizcipleship which enables the readers to begin to understand the gift we can experience in both business, churches and communities finding the whisper of how God our Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer can shape the workplace to enable it to become more of a disciple making community. His honest and creative way of writing and story telling inspired me to think about the changes that I needed to make in my own organization and personally in my life.
As Brett helps us to shift from our traditional view of both business and disciple making to understanding a very real and authentic on the ground methodology of “shaping the habits of others” you will find your own worldview being transformed so that your work and your team has a deep impact on society and an ability to be both profitable as well as generous. This is a well sewn garment knit together by a master in his craft and you will be deeply moved and ultimately more like Jesus when you not only read it but put it into practice.
—Peter Veysie, Pastor of George Methodist family Church

This book resonates very deeply and I was encouraged and emboldened as a result of the clear biblical emphasis on the application in business leadership of God’s gifting of the individual for Kingdom purposes. I’ve had numerous leaders give me ‘an eye roll’ when I’ve discussed the application of spiritual gift assessment and training in the business context. The development of a ‘Spiritual Audit’ for the business is outstanding - providing immediate biblically oriented traction for the business operation! I know this book will be of tremendous value to so many - thanks again for birthing this work for the benefit of us all.
–Ken Powell,
Director of Engagement Strategy, FCCI

165 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 29, 2025

About the author

Brett Johnson is the founder of The Institute for Innovation, Integration & Impact, Inc, which is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Passionate about the abolition of dichotomy­—eradicating the false barriers between facets of life, Brett is particularly interested in removing the barrier between the so-called secular and sacred. A chartered accountant, writer, father and social entrepreneur, Brett is dedicated to societal transformation through business and leadership development.

Brett has over thirty years of experience with leading public accounting and management consulting firms. He and the team at The Institute have repurposed hundreds of corporations, working extensively with executive groups within businesses, NGOs and international charities, helping them dream new futures, and align around a common purpose.

A South African native, Brett has lived in the USA since 1986.