Our foundation
Lead with skill. Serve with integrity.
The phrase "kings and priests" comes from the Bible, in Revelation 1:6, which describes people as both leaders and servants. MKAP uses it to describe a way of working and building: lead with skill and ownership like a king, and serve with integrity and purpose like a priest.
The name
Why We Chose This Name
Most people spend more of their adult lives working than doing anything else. We believe that work matters, that excellence is worth pursuing, and that character is what makes success last. The name holds all three ideas together.
The king
The King: Ownership and Excellence
A king takes responsibility for a domain and makes it flourish. At work, that means owning your growth, your results, and your influence instead of waiting for someone else to steer. The story of Daniel describes a man promoted in a foreign empire because of his exceptional spirit and skill (Daniel 6:3), and Proverbs puts it simply: people skilled in their work will stand before kings (Proverbs 22:29).
The priest
The Priest: Integrity and Service
A priest serves something larger than themselves. At work, that means integrity when no one is watching, service to colleagues and customers, and a sense of purpose beyond the paycheque. Influence without integrity does not last.
Stewardship
Stewardship: Growing What You Were Given
In the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14 to 30), people receive different gifts and are expected to grow what they were given. That is the heart of reaching your full potential: not comparing your gifts to someone else's, but developing your own.
In practice
Where This Shows Up in MKAP
- Practical sessions on career, business, and enterprise growth
- Speakers chosen for both competence and character
- A community that celebrates excellence and integrity together
Faith and audience
Our Faith and Our Audience
MKAP is a Christian organization, and these values come from our faith. Our symposiums, summit, and resources are practical and open to everyone, whatever you believe.