This article is first published by Christian Super. I’m going to take this topic in the order of the nouns (Christian and entrepreneur) used in the term. In order to be an effective Christian anything, showing any real fruit, one needs to know what it means to be a Christian — an entrepreneur is by far the lesser of the terms. This might sound obvious, but all too often, it's not. Successful entrepreneurs who just happen to be Christians (entrepreneur…
This article is first published by Christian Super. The world’s advice on earning leads you to disaster. It erodes your character and pillages your relationships. You fall into the trap of loving money and using people to accomplish your purposes. There’s a higher road you can take. I believe you can maximize, even multiply your impact as a steward and worker for God through your work and relationships but only by mastering three tasks. Acknowledge Your Place in God’s Work…
First, we need to focus on the kind of employees we ought to be: ethical workers, kind workers, hard workers, excellent workers, Gospel-sharing workers. This is the most common answer usually given to this question, and it rightly focuses us on personal character. Each day we ask for the Holy Spirit to bear more fruit through us: that we might be increasingly marked by love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control as we navigate our workplace…
God is a supernatural God. He is able to do things that are beyond our expectation and imagination. He is the God of the impossible. He turns impossibilities to possibilities, for us and through us. He does this in every area of our lives, even in our jobs and businesses. Engaging in business is no easy task. Everyday is a challenge to face. There will be countless moments and seasons where we will confront stumbling blocks and circumstances that…
There are two statements that no successful entrepreneur can live without. They are the driving force and reference point for all decisions. They are your Mission & Vision. These are powerful statements that will inspire you each day, by reminding you of your purpose. They will also provide direction and focus to your business’ activities. Why waste time doing things that won’t help you achieve your Mission and your Vision? Let’s begin by looking at what God says: Where there…
Kingdom-minded entrepreneurs don’t see themselves just as businesspeople but as a missionaries. In recent years, the term “Business as Mission” has been popularized in Christian circles. In fact, there are entire books and organizations running with that name and for good reason. What is Business as Mission? “Business as Mission” is a business that exists to advance God’s Kingdom. It is much more than just an entity designed to make a profit and you just being a Christian in business.…
Many people prefer buying products that are made in certain countries such as Japan or Korea rather than those that are made in China. There are people who are willing to shell out hundreds and hundreds of dollars to purchase famous branded bags such as Louis Vitton or Hermes. People will queue at a certain restaurant, no matter how long it is, just to satisfy their palates. Why is this so? Consumers build their preferences not just on the value that…
Close your eyes and imagine a picture of a successful business. What do you see? High revenues and satisfied customers? How about a quickly expanding industry? Million-dollar deals? Every entrepreneur hopes and prays to see this picture and more. But while all these are fair metrics of success, a Christian business owner must look not only at his business plan but also at the Word of God to see how He defines true success. The thing is, for a Christian,…
In the book of Mark, Jesus said to His disciples, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned.” What is the Gospel? It is the message of salvation and redemption through the life, death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. The greatest gift that one can ever receive is the gift of salvation, this is the…
Just like any other entrepreneur out there, Christian businessmen must work just as hard as everyone else in order to succeed. Yes, you trust God fully and seek His guidance in every step of the way. But God does require that you work diligently with passion and commitment. Being a Christian does not assure instant business success nor is it a license to be lazy and complacent. You will not achieve instant victory, not if you don’t work hard. But…
In the early years of the 21st century, Donald Rumsfeld (the former secretary of defense of the United States), was being asked during a media briefing about “how the war in the middle east was
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