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Parable Trust

We are Parable Trust

Advancing the Kingdom of God by Conquering the Marketplace

Parable Trust is a Christian not-for-profit organisation working in the marketplace to build, support, and strengthen businesses and business leaders under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

For over 20 years, we have been walking alongside business leaders, helping to develop and acquire businesses that create employment, operate with integrity, and generate resources to support the work of the Christian message of hope around the world.

Our Foundation

The name Parable Trust comes from the Parable of the Talents:

“To one he gave five talents… to another two… to another one… The one who had received five talents went at once and put his money to work and gained five more.”
(Matthew 25:14–30)

We believe we are called to faithfully steward and multiply what God has entrusted—not to hold back, but to multiply our talents for the work of His Kingdom.

A Call to the Marketplace

We believe the marketplace is central to the Kingdom of God.

Jesus spent more time meeting people in the marketplace than ministering in the synagogue.

Jesus spent more time meeting people in the marketplace than ministering in the synagogue.

Across the world, lives can be changed through meaningful employment in companies that genuinely care.

Across the world, lives can be changed through meaningful employment in companies that genuinely care.

The gospel can be demonstrated through actions, not just words.

The gospel can be demonstrated through actions, not just words.

Integrity can be restored to the business world.

Integrity can be restored to the business world.

Innovation and quality products can serve people well.

Innovation and quality products can serve people well.

Resources can be generated to advance the gospel, charitable work,  missions, and create other businesses.

Resources can be generated to advance the gospel, charitable work,  missions, and create other businesses.

Our primary work is to support and encourage Christian leaders who want to see their businesses aligned with God’s purposes.

What we do

We work with Christian business leaders and entrepreneurs in a number of ways:

  • Prayer and fellowship through our regular gatherings for leaders
  • Events, including our annual Sowers and Reapers Day
  • Advice, support and prayer in real business situations
  • In some cases, walking together more closely, supporting businesses over time at a strategic level
Our approach is relational. We do not offer services in the conventional sense; we walk alongside those who are seeking to follow God in the marketplace.
Read the story
Our journey so far, experiences, and the principles behind Parable Trust are shared in the book: “Conquering the Marketplace – Parables of Parable” We offer this book freely. You can request a hardback or audio copy for personal use.
Conquering the marketplace - Parable Trust book
Walking together

At the heart of Parable Trust is relationship. We believe business is not just about performance, but about stewardship, character, faith and generosity.

We walk with those who want to:

Honour God in their business (a Kingdom Business mentality).

Honour God in their business (a Kingdom Business mentality).

Build something of lasting value.

Build something of lasting value.

Be part of a wider Kingdom purpose.

Be part of a wider Kingdom purpose.

Stay Connected

If you would like to hear more about our work, events, and updates, you are welcome to stay in touch.