Greatest unrealised Christian potential probably rests on business people

A survey of nearly 700 evangelical pastors on their current perceptions of the gospel and mission compared with their understanding a decade ago shows that pastors' attitudes and beliefs are changing. When asked if "the kingdom of God is a present or future reality, or both," 37 percent of pastors said they believe it is a future reality in heaven, 20 percent said the kingdom is a present reality on earth, and 33 percent said both. This compares to 58 percent who ten years ago said they believed it was a future reality, with only 9 percent then saying it was a present reality.
The movement is clearly toward understanding the kingdom as a present, earthly reality, even if it remains a minority view. Here are more trends uncovered by the research. Compared to ten years ago: Pastors are focusing more on the Gospels than on the Epistles. More pastors believe the gospel is advanced by demonstration and not simply proclamation. More pastors say the goal of evangelism is to grow "the" church rather than to grow "my" church. More pastors believe partnering with other local churches is essential to accomplishing their mission.
The greatest "unrealized potential" in the Christian movement for the next 20 years probably rests on the shoulders of Christian business people. That's great news for every Christian person who loves business. Talk about a life of adventure. What more could you ask for when your faith and your love for business intersect? The marketplace is the only institution that touches virtually every person on planet earth. Pastors are very limited in their direct exposure to the marketplace.

~ From businessasmissionnetwork.com