Rethinking What It Means to Help

We often talk about changing the world, but when it comes to rebuilding struggling communities, the conversation usually stops at charity and mission work. The Dignity of Profit: Creating Community through Entrepreneurship by Nathan W. McKie flips that idea on its head and asks us to think differently. Instead of temporary fixes, McKie points toward entrepreneurship as the real, lasting solution — one that not only builds businesses but restores hope, dignity, and opportunity to people who’ve been left behind.

This book takes readers on a practical yet eye-opening journey into how business, faith, and community come together. Drawing from real experiences and years of work in rural America and underserved urban areas, McKie shows how entrepreneurship can do what traditional aid often cannot: create long-term, sustainable change. It’s not about handouts — it’s about empowering people to build something that lasts.

About the Visionary Behind the Mission

Nathan W. McKie, Sr. brings a wealth of experience to the page, blending his work as a Christian, entrepreneur, consultant, teacher, and mentor into a powerful guide for change. He has spent years tackling the challenges that plague both rural and urban communities, and through his firsthand work, he’s discovered that entrepreneurship is the most effective tool for long-term transformation. McKie’s approach is both practical and thought-provoking, offering a new way forward for anyone passionate about making a difference in places where hope can feel out of reach.