Our Business Model
What is Missional Business?
Village Clinics might look, in some ways, like a Christian non-profit organization. But, this is not the case! Village Clinics is a missional business, a for-profit company that is driven by a desire to advance the Kingdom of God. How is all that possible AT THE SAME TIME?
A missional, for-profit business is an organization that combines the principles of a traditional for-profit business with a mission-driven approach. Unlike purely profit-driven businesses, Village Clinics prioritizes the Kingdom of God over financial gain. We are driven by a desire to partner with God in His transformative work while we utilize our skills and talents to serve our fellow man.
While Village Clinics operates with a mission-driven mindset, we also recognize the importance of generating profits. Profitability allows us to sustain our operations, invest in resources, and expand our impact. By combining our mission with a financially sustainable model, Village Clinics can effectively minister to the community of Honduras while remaining self-sufficient.
Overall, missional, for-profit businesses represent a new paradigm that seeks to combine the best of both worlds - making a positive impact while also ensuring financial viability. Village Clinics hopes to be an example of how excellence, sustainability, ministry and mission can all exist under the same roof. Please pray for Village Clinics as it endeavors to glorify the Father with every dollar earned.
Why charge anything at all?
Charging for services in a missional, for-profit business like Village Clinics is a more sustainable approach for several reasons.
Firstly, medical supplies and medications are not free, and healthcare professionals need to be paid for their expertise and services. Relying solely on donated medications may not provide a consistent supply, which could eventually cripple operations. By charging for services, Village Clinics can ensure a stable income to cover operational costs and sustain its mission in the long term.
Secondly, Village Clinics is focused on providing world-class medical care while keeping God's mission and the Great Commission at the forefront. Rather devoting valuable time and resources to "business development" to constantly find donors and raise money, Village Clinics opts to push that responsibility back to its customers. This shift allows the business to focus on improving and innovating while generating its own income, which reduces dependence on external funding sources. Intense focus combined with financial independence will enable Village Clinics to have greater control over its operations, in turn expanding its impact on the world.
In summary, charging for services is a more sustainable move for Village Clinics in the long term. It provides a stable financial foundation, allowing the business to continue its mission of providing world-class medical care while making a positive impact on the community.