IBAM - Designed to Thrive

Third Fish Academy

Free Faith-Driven Business Training
For Your Church

Equip your congregation to honor God in the marketplace.
100% free. Proven globally. Life-changing.

Why "Third Fish"?

You know the saying: Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime.

But there's a third fish — multiply the fishermen.

Train trainers who train others. Followers of Jesus making followers of Jesus.

What Your Members Get

100% FREE

  • 22 sessions — biblical foundation + practical skills
  • Faith-driven business planner
  • Business coach available 24/7
  • GROW videos and real-world case studies
  • Community of like-minded believers
  • Tools to integrate faith, work, and witness

What You Get as Church Partner

ADMIN TOOLS

  • Dedicated admin portal for your church
  • Custom signup links branded for your church
  • QR codes for bulletins, screens, announcements
  • Progress dashboard to shepherd members
  • Small group tools for faith formation
  • Your church data stays private

Who Is This For?

A tool for your church to raise up marketplace ministers

Business leaders wanting deeper Kingdom impact
Young people discovering calling and career direction
College & career groups needing practical training
Stay-at-home spouses wanting to generate income
Individuals in career transition
Anyone asking "How can my work be ministry?"

How It Works

1

You Sign Up

Register your church and get your unique signup link and QR code

2

Invite Members

Share the link in bulletins, emails, or from the pulpit

3

Track & Shepherd

Use your dashboard to follow their progress and encourage them

Ready to Equip Your Congregation?

It's free. It's proven. And it could change lives in your church.

Questions? Reach out to our team:

thirdfish@ibam.org(703) 652-4226

Third Fish Academy — A ministry of IBAM

Transforming Communities for Christ, One Village at a Time.