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"Tentmaking - In Search of a Workable Definition"
by Patrick Lai
Gives an overview of the differing types of tentmaking.

"Best Practices"
by Dwight Nordstrom
Lists key practices for anyone opening a tentmaking business.

"Heifer Principles"
by Scott B
Reflects on Samuel's double calling, showing one Biblical example of a missionary called to carry out two tasks simultaneously.

"Why it's Strategic to the Cause of Christ to Create Jobs"
by Patrick Lai
Tentmaking done right creates jobs and gives people both dignity and choices.

"Starting a Business in a Restricted Access Nation"
by Patrick Lai
Gives advice on things that work and pitfalls to look out for when preparing to start a business.

"Tentmaking and Apostolic Calling in the 21st Century"
by Patrick Lai and Rick Love
This paper is a biblical-missiological study about tentmaking and apostolic calling in the 21st century.

"Problems and Solutions for Enhancing the Productivity of Tentmakers Doing Church Planting in the 10/40 Window"
by Patrick Lai
An abbreviated "Reader's Digest” version of Patrick's research.