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Forbes Magazine recognised entrepreneur Francois van Niekerk as continental Africa’s leading philanthropist. His bestseller testimony is about how God turned human failure into success on a global scale. Francois’s unique contribution is rationally explaining not only how to work with God in business but the unexpected ease and astonishing benefit of even working with the Creator as your controlling Shareholder.He started a small IT business in Pretoria, South Africa at age 40. Without capital, the business soon faced bankruptcy and Francois turned to God in desperation.Following a divine turnaround, the Mergon Group steadily grew to an international conglomerate with business operations throughout Africa, Australia, the UK, Central- and Eastern Europe and the US.The book is an account of the management lessons learnt whilst actually working with God in business. Over the past 38 years 70% ownership in the Mergon Group was transferred to a totally independent community trust, the Mergon Foundation, now supporting some 800 Christian community projects in Africa and the Middle East.The book’s assessment is given by the following endorsements:Within the pressure-cooker world of big business, Francois reached a life of significance through child-like faith, resilience, compassion, humility and Biblical wisdom. Stephan Joubert, PhD, DD – Award winning author, Founder of echurch and Professor at the Universities of the Free State, RSA and Radboud, Nijmegen, Netherlands.Too few people have testimonies. Francois’ is powerful and life changing, enhanced by his wisdom, humour, sincere humility, and lack of pretence. Johan du Preez – Chairman Tree of Life Foundation and CEO SAAD Investment Holdings.Francois shares his amazing story of trusting not only God, but also his partners and employees. This book will encourage you to trust God in every aspect of your life as He leads you from success to significance.Nico van der Merwe – Author and Founder of the H.A.S.S. Group, Eduplex School & SA Ear Institutes. Francois' testimony moved me to reflect on my own life journey and to consider the benefit of his partnering strategy. His testimony will be of value to an emerging generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders everywhere.Gideon Strauss, PhD – former CEO of the Center for Public Justice (Washington DC), editor of the journal Comment and professor of leadership and philosophy at various US institutions of higher education.This is an inspiring story of God’s grace literally impacting the world through what started as a small, insignificant business. A must read for those who have a vision and the desire for their business efforts and talents to bear eternal fruit.JM du Toit – former professional engineer, senior partner in a leading SA law firm and snr Vice-President, Evangelism Explosion International.Francois’ obedience and testimony has an overwhelmingly positive response globally. He is loved and respected by all for his sincere, endearing nature, humility, knack for simplifying seemingly complex issues and his flair for the unconventional. The book is a relevant call to action for business leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs and a glimpse into what might be possible if they act on it.Pieter Faure – CEO of Mergon and the Mergon Foundation.I respect Francois for his big-picture ability, his principled obedience to a vow that became a defining destiny, absolute integrity and the inspiring clarity of his vision. The book is about the journey of a man who became humble and silent before God, listened to His call and then acted on it to be instrumental in feeding the stream of life rather than his own dam.Carla H van Rensburg – Francois’ daughter, Mergon Director and Trustee of Mergon Foundation.