Church for Entrepreneurs

Bible Discussion: Marriage is a sacred covenant before God, requiring both spouses to die to self and become one. Just as covenants in Scripture required sacrifice to become effective, the marriage covenant requires both spouses to give up their independence, past lives, and bodily autonomy in service to one another. Violating this covenant—particularly through adultery or neglecting marital duties—brings spiritual consequences. Even when a marriage begins without God's direction, it must still be honored because God holds us accountable to the promises we make to our spouse. The authority of this covenant is why divorce is not an option and why faithfulness and sacrificial love are non-negotiable. As believers under the New Covenant, we are called back to God's original design: one man, one woman, for life. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: If your faith seems like it is not working, then check on your belief in that God loves you. Receiving the things you desire through faith hinges on you knowing that God loves you. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Open Forum: Pastor Amos led a multifaceted discussion covering ministry development, fasting, obedience, and spiritual growth. He announced the upcoming Ministry Accelerator event on June 21st for those with ministerial callings and shared that the Open Forum time has moved to 9 PM EST on Wednesdays. Arlene requested prayer regarding a potential business opportunity, and Pastor Amos offered guidance on discerning God's will. The group also explored fasting as a spiritual discipline rather than a mandate, with Alicia, Nehemie, and others expressing a desire to grow in prayer and study. Nehemie and Stephanie raised questions about obedience, tithing, and giving, which Pastor Amos addressed by emphasizing listening to the Holy Spirit and giving from the heart. LaToya and Pastor Amos underscored the importance of believers personally understanding Scripture and how Christianity empowers women through service. The conversation concluded with a reflection on marriage, emphasizing unconditional love and mutual service, and a group prayer for Curtis, who is recovering from a stroke. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: The Bible tells us that all things work together for our good, but what does that mean? Does it mean that bad things are good for us? Understanding this concept is critical to your faith, because a misunderstanding of this could crush your faith. Take a listen to today's study to learn what this bible concept means. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Reflection: In 1 John 5:14-15, John emphasizes the confidence we have in knowing that God hears and answers our prayers—when they align with His will. This means God is not obligated to respond to requests that go against His purpose for our lives. If we are asking for something outside His purpose, like chasing goals He never gave us, He's not even listening to that. He wants us to ask for what He's already placed in our hearts, because when we do, we are in agreement with His will—and He's ready to act. So if we are not seeing results, maybe it's because we've been asking for the wrong things. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Pastoral Chat: I'm not doing a traditional daily study. Instead, I want to share some thoughts about the purpose behind studying the Word every day. Daily study helps us think like God, and the more we think like Him, the better we handle life's situations—especially when we can relate them to things we've seen in scripture. When God called me to start Church for Entrepreneurs in 2014, the focus wasn't on teaching the mechanics of entrepreneurship, but on helping entrepreneurs grow their faith through the Bible. For the past 10 years, I've been podcasting daily, but as God expands CFE it's been harder to create new studies regularly. That's why I feel led in 2025 to build a digital library of nearly 400 past messages so you can study based on what God is prompting in your heart each day. We're at a stage in our walk where we need to be more Spirit-led in our personal studies. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Bible Study: In today's society there is backlash toward giving to ministries. Some think that ministers are wasting or stealing money, and that same money should instead be given to help the poor. This has led some Christians and non-believers to shame Christians who sow to ministries. They feel that these Christians are being led astray, brainwashed, and taken advantage of. However, what does the Word of God say about this? In today's study, gain a biblical foundation for giving to ministries. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Bible Discussion: We explore the contrast between weak and mature faith in the life of a believer, emphasizing that spiritual maturity is marked by freedom in Christ—not legalistic rule-keeping. A mature believer understands that salvation comes solely through Jesus' sacrifice, not through self-imposed regulations. While weaker believers often create rules to feel worthy or safe, mature believers trust the Holy Spirit to guide them into truth and righteousness, especially in morally complex areas like alcohol or sexuality. This discussion challenges us to examine where we may still be relying on rules over grace and to embrace a life led by love, not fear, trusting that true freedom in Christ produces purity, peace, and compassion—not condemnation. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: Within everyone's calling are difficult moments that we must walk through in order to achieve greater levels of success. However, those difficult moments can be very stressful and cause you to become paralyzed. In today's message, discover how Jesus handled a difficult moment in His calling and learn from His example to handle your difficult moments. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: In our entrepreneurial culture, when we want results, our go-to catchphrase is "take massive action." However, in many cases, the best course of action to experience results is to take no action and just immerse ourselves in the word of God. This is especially true when you find yourself frequently worried and frustrated. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Open Forum: the group engaged in a rich, multi-layered discussion on spiritual growth, healing, and identity. Jamie shared her struggles with spiritual attacks after fasting, prompting Pastor Amos to encourage her to take a seven-day social media fast and deepen her prayer life. Arlene and Micah reflected on their own fasting experiences, emphasizing the benefits of worship and redirecting time toward seeking God. The conversation expanded into themes of shifting priorities, focusing on one's calling, and trusting God for clarity and miracles. Pastor Amos also taught on gradual spiritual growth using the example of Israel entering the Promised Land, while Rosalind and Tyesha highlighted the importance of humility, self-examination, and addressing trauma. The group further explored the cultural impact on identity, with participants sharing experiences related to race, upbringing, and self-worth. Pastor Amos closed by affirming the need for confidence, authority in Christ, and the importance of embracing who God created each person to be, while also supporting the idea of a digital resource library for continued spiritual development. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: It is tempting to focus on how are you going to make money. However, we need to stop thinking about money and start to think about God, if we desire to be successful. Take a listen to today's study to dig into this concept. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: Worry may seem innocent, but it is very destructive in the life of a believer. Worry blocks your faith and is a sign that you don't trust God. With blocked faith and a lack of trust, you will lack the power that can fix whatever situation you are worried about. In today's study, discover Jesus's perspective on worry and how He taught us to combat worrying. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: Most Christians are controlled by their feelings, which is completely backward from God's viewpoint. At times, it may seem impossible, but God has designed us to control our feelings instead of the other way around. When our feelings are out of control, we become stressed, which leads to constant irritability and long-term depression. On the other hand, controlled feelings lead to sustainable peace and unshakable faith. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Bible Discussion: When praying for marriage restoration after separation or divorce, begin by asking if it's God's will—don't stand in faith without His direction. Consider if your ex-spouse is available or entangled in another relationship, and ask God if their absence is actually His protection. Be prepared for others not to support your decision to believe for restoration, and commit to the journey regardless of the outcome. Focus less on changing your ex and more on becoming someone they could return to. Forgive fully, and pray for their spiritual growth—not just the return of the marriage, but true healing and transformation. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Pastoral Chat: In this message, I explore whether it's possible to get remarried after divorce, looking at how different Christian traditions approach the topic. Some believe remarriage is only allowed if a former spouse has died, while others permit it in cases like adultery or abandonment. I personally lean toward the Eastern Orthodox view that marriage is sacred, but in a broken world, divorce and remarriage can sometimes be necessary. My heart is for reconciliation whenever possible, but I also believe God is compassionate and can lead someone into a new, healthy marriage. Divorce doesn't have to be a lifelong sentence of singleness—God redeems and restores. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: As entrepreneurs, we are internally wired to solve problems. So when we are faced with the stress of financial pressures, we jump into action and try everything we know to make more money. However, this is a recipe for disaster, and it just increases the stress. Instead of acting, we should first pray, then do and praise. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: Faith is the spiritual force God has given to us to receive the things we desire in this life. However, there is a false faith that tricks us into laziness, which hinders us from achieving our goals and receiving what we desire. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Open Forum: Pastor Amos shared his decision to decline an opportunity to run for City Council, explaining that the role would be a distraction from his God-given purpose. He introduced a four-part decision-making framework—critical, strategic, nice to have, and irrelevant—to help assess opportunities based on alignment with vision, which sparked meaningful discussion among participants. Stephanie raised concerns about accepting government funding for a documentary promoting godly marriage among Gen Z, and Pastor Amos encouraged her to evaluate whether such funding could compromise her message. Ark shared his improving financial situation and a new job offer, leading to a conversation about balancing financial needs and purpose in different life seasons. Stephanie also praised God for resolving her daughter's financial and legal issues through a series of divine interventions. Pastor Amos reflected on the stages of a man's life, from son to king to sage, emphasizing the importance of embracing each season and adjusting one's focus accordingly. The group also discussed the challenges of balancing work, family, and faith, and the importance of trusting God's timing and direction through every phase of life. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: Just because you can do it or it looks profitable or seems helpful doesn't mean you should do it. The time God has given you on earth is supposed to be filled with projects commissioned by God. When you involve yourself in unauthorized projects (however good they may be), you will stress yourself out because you will be doing it without God. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: Do you desire better results in your life and calling? If so, you need to be like God and create the future you desire. The way God creates is by speaking the end from the beginning. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Pastoral Chat: Believers often debate whether divorce and remarriage are sinful, but they overlook Jesus' main message in the Gospels. Jesus taught that divorcing with the intent to marry someone else is adultery, emphasizing that the law of Moses does not justify selfish motives. He was not condemning all divorce and remarriage, but specifically the sinful desire to leave a spouse for another person. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: I have a single thought I want to share with you: "God is not the author of confusion." Any area of your life where there is disorder and/or a lack of clarity, God is not the author of that. An author is someone who creates. God creates peace, which is order and clarity, not confusion. Learn more about this concept and gain insight from Holy Spirit on how to bring peace to all areas of your life and calling. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Bible Discussion: We carefully examine what the Bible teaches about divorce and remarriage. We address common misunderstandings, showing that while adultery is a serious sin that can prevent someone from inheriting the kingdom of God, the Bible does not teach that all divorce and remarriage result in adultery. In the Old Covenant, divorce and remarriage were allowed, and Jesus' teachings correct the misuse of divorce by exposing the sinful motives behind wrongful divorces motivated by lust and selfishness. We explore Paul's writings, which emphasize that while God's desire is for marriages to remain intact, there are circumstances, including abandonment by an unbelieving spouse, where divorce and remarriage is permissible. This discussion encourages us to develop a biblically sound conviction on the heart of marriage, not seek a list of rules for breaking a marriage. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: As you are implementing the vision God has given you, it can be tempting to believe that you need more time than you currently have to work on your calling. So you start stealing time from your family, friends, and other areas of your life, thinking that if you have more time, you are more likely to succeed in your calling. Well, this scenario will create unnecessary stress in your life. Don't fall into this stress trap because you actually don't need more time. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: In life, we experience many problems that come up against us. Some problems come in the form of financial hardship. Others come as sickness, or even some come through a close relationship. However, whatever the type of problem, you can be sure that the problems you're facing are not God trying to test you. This is a critical point to grasp, because if you believe that God is sending you problems, then you're going to lack the faith required to remove them. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Open Forum: Pastor Amos reflected on the evolving nature of God's calling and questioned the continued relevance of the daily podcast, acknowledging the shift in media consumption since 2014. Ark shared the joyous news that his family had been approved as refugees in Canada, allowing him to focus more on his life and business, while Toya credited his podcast for her spiritual growth and expressed interest in the creative labs. Antoinette discussed her transition into private practice and her desire to network and incorporate faith into her work, while expressing preference for the Mighty app. The team explored future directions for the God Idea lab and topics for upcoming meetings. On marriage, Pastor Amos and Ark critiqued separation as unbiblical, favoring group counseling over individual sessions, with Stephanie supporting the idea of joint therapy for couples. They also discussed emotional and physical abuse in marriage, agreeing on the need for discernment and safety in abusive situations, with Pastor Amos clarifying that emotional abuse, while serious, may not always justify divorce biblically. The meeting concluded with a discussion on marriage, singlehood, and voluntary submission, emphasizing mutual respect and spiritual alignment over societal pressures. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: Stress is a by-product of a fear-filled mind. The bible tells us that fear produces torment, and that is exactly what stress is. It is tormenting your mind with thoughts of death and lack. However, the bible also tells that the antidote to stress produced by fear is love. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: To accomplish your entrepreneurial calling, you are going to need great faith. However, most of us have little to no Faith, thus we are not seeing results. One of the main reasons our faith is so weak is because we do not understand authority. God has placed various human relationships in our lives to teach us authority; however, Satan and modern culture are fighting hard to create a generation of believers who rebel against authority in all forms. Thus, we are in danger of significantly weakening our faith because we don't understand authority through our rejection of authority. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: Receiving your blessings (i.e., healing, prosperity, etc.) from God requires you to speak words of faith. However, if you are full of stress, then your words have no power because stress is killing your faith. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Easter Service: Our faith is founded on the resurrection of Jesus. If He was not raised from the dead, then He was merely a prophet or a good teacher who died like everyone else. However, His resurrection sets Him apart from all humanity. Others who were brought back to life eventually died again, but Jesus is the only one who rose from the dead and remains alive today. Because the resurrection is critical to our salvation, Jesus ensured that we have an eyewitness account that cannot be refuted. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: Just because you started a particular business or ministry that failed, doesn't mean you should not try again. Failure comes mainly because we lack the anointing. Therefore, if God is speaking to your heart to go back and restart a failed project, then this time it will work because you will be doing it again with the anointing. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Pastoral Chat: There is a troubling trend of people justifying sinful choices by claiming, "God said." From adultery to quick remarriage, Pastor Amos explores why attributing these actions to divine guidance is not only misleading but also a misuse of God's name. Taking the Lord's name in vain isn't just about profanity—it's about putting God's stamp on disobedience. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: We all have made mistakes in relationships, but we must forgive ourselves for the hurt we caused, so we can move forward. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Open Forum: Pastor Amos led a dynamic discussion centered on spiritual growth, godly leadership, and cultural awareness. He opened with announcements about an upcoming Easter service and the God Idea Lab registration, encouraging greater engagement and connection among participants. The conversation emphasized the importance of living a holy life, avoiding the misuse of God's name to justify sinful actions, and recognizing the eternal consequences of intentional disobedience. Participants explored the influence of demonic themes in media, the role of politics and social platforms in shaping public perception, and the need for discernment in navigating these spaces. The forum concluded with a strong call for believers to fully commit to God's Kingdom, remain vigilant against deception, and serve as lights in an increasingly dark and distracted world. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: A major key to living stress-free is controlling your mind, and the only way to control your mind is to renew your mind daily with the Word of God. Therefore, I am sharing with you my scripture list that I use to renew my mind. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: The vision that God has given to you requires faith to achieve. However, if you have people in your circle of influence who are casting doubt over your vision, either in words or actions, their unbelief will contaminate your faith. When this happens, your once strong faith becomes ineffective and your vision fails. You need to remove unbelieving people from your circle of influence in order to avoid this scenario, so you can achieve success in your vision and receive all the things for which you are believing in God for. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: The will of God doesn't happen without help. It requires our participation and the participation of other people. This is a major revelation we must have so our faith doesn't get thrown into turmoil if something "God said" doesn't happen or is very slow to happen. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Bible Discussion: We explore the critical distinction between making bad decisions and outright disobedience. Drawing from the lives of Saul and David, we discuss how David's poor choices—even when serious—did not disqualify him because he repented and obeyed God's corrective instructions. In contrast, Saul's repeated disobedience to God's direct commands ultimately cost him his calling. In this discussion, learn why surrendering to God's will—even after failure—keeps us in position, while intentional disobedience risks forfeiting our calling. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Pastoral Chat: Self-deprecating behavior, often intended to elevate others by putting oneself down, can actually signal a perceived sense of privilege and come off as disrespectful. This dynamic appears in various settings—gender, ethnic, and professional—where those with perceived power try to appear smaller rather than engaging as equals. True respect comes from meeting others on equal footing, not through false humility or artificial elevation. Like athletes who want to compete at the same standard, people want to be treated as equals, and both giving and receiving self-deprecation should be thoughtfully addressed. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: Prosperity is a constant state of wealth, not occasionally having some money or mostly being able to meet your needs and desires. It is a condition where all your needs and desires are met, and you have more than enough to give to every good cause. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Pastoral Chat: There is a growing trend of excusing sinful behavior by shifting blame, particularly in cases where a church leader engages in an affair with an adult woman. While the man's abuse of power is wrong, the woman is often absolved of responsibility due to his authority. However, Scripture teaches that every individual is accountable for their own actions, regardless of external pressure or manipulation. The story of Adam and Eve shows that God holds all parties involved in sin accountable. Adultery is a serious offense in the eyes of God, and both parties in such a relationship must repent rather than deflect blame. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: You are not going to walk the earth perfectly. You will mess up unintentionally and sometimes intentionally do wrong. However, in either case don't ever get down about it, but instead repent to God, take the consequences, and move on. God is not holding our mess ups against us. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Open Forum: Attendees discussed various topics including parenting, character development, and the challenges faced by the current generation. They also explored the concept of a 12-week virtual business incubator called the God Ideal Lab and the benefits of all-night prayer. Additionally, they touched on the importance of moving forward and trusting God in their current situation, the value of diverse perspectives in parenting and life, and the need for consequences in parenting. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: God does not play favorites when it comes to healing. When a leper approached Jesus, He didn't hesitate—He responded with compassion, saying, "I am willing; be healed," and immediately the man was made whole. This powerful moment reveals God's heart: He is always willing to heal. The Bible reinforces this truth by declaring that God shows no favoritism. Favoritism is a human trait, not a divine one. Healing isn't reserved for a select few—it is available to all who come to Him in faith. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: As you become more successful, your time is going to be more in demand from clients, new opportunities, requests for partnerships, and people asking for advice. To stay centered with God and not become overwhelmed, we need to take intentional long-periods of time to be alone with God. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: For most of us, we are doing a lot of things, striving to succeed in our calling. Some things God called us to do and other things we decided to do. However, in either case, when God drops insight in your spirit for a new opportunity or direction, there is a strong possibility that He is also telling us we need to stop doing some things. He tells us to stop doing some things so that we can free up time and resources for the new thing He desires us to do. God Idea Lab: http://godidealab.com Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Pastoral Chat: Under the new covenant, tithing is not a commanded or required practice for believers but rather a voluntary act led by the Holy Spirit. While the Old Testament established a structured tithing system and Jesus affirmed tithing when speaking to those still under the law, the New Testament emphasizes giving freely and cheerfully without compulsion. There is no scriptural mandate for believers to give a fixed percentage to the local church, and all giving should be directed by the Holy Spirit, both in amount and destination. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Sunday Service: Magical thinking involves expecting something to happen or declaring that God will act on your behalf without any promise or direction from Him. Faith, on the other hand, is trusting in a specific word from God and obeying the instructions He has given to bring that word to fulfillment. Many believers today are engaging in magical thinking rather than walking in true faith. Let's examine the key differences between these two contrasting concepts. God Idea Lab: http://GodIdeaLab.com Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: When family and friends don't see immediate results from your entrepreneurial calling, they may give you the advice to quit. Why? Because they don't have the faith to handle the challenge of your calling. Everyone's entrepreneurial calling is filled with challenges, and it requires faith to handle that. However, your family and friends weren't given the faith for your calling. God gave you the faith for it. So don't get upset when others don't support or have faith in what God has called you to do. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com