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Daily Study: Most believers already have a good basic knowledge of what God has called them to do because God has not been hiding it from them. He has revealed it to them throughout their lives. The real issue is that many of us have not accepted our calling. We are full of self doubt and excuses. However, until we willingly accept our calling, we can't even begin to be successful. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: Since your calling is embedded in your spiritual DNA, you have instinctively manifested aspects of your calling throughout your life. Maybe you've gravitated toward particular work assignments or majored in certain things in college. Perhaps in your spare time you did certain things and learned certain things for free, just because you enjoyed them. Your calling has not hidden itself, but has revealed itself over time. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: There is no need to look to outside sources to discover what God has called you to do. He placed your calling inside your spirit for you to draw it out. He has hidden it for you inside you. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: Your calling from God can be articulated through the what, why and how framework: "what" is the big picture of your calling; "why" is the reason God wants to undertake your calling; and "how" is the implementation details of achieving your calling. Knowing the why, why, and how of your calling guides you in making decisions that lead to success in your calling. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Romans Series: In these verses, Paul encourages us as believers to offer our bodies as living sacrifices, dedicating ourselves to God in a way that is holy and pleasing. He urges us not to conform to the patterns of this world but to be transformed by renewing our minds, enabling us to discern God's will. Paul emphasizes humility, reminding us not to think too highly of ourselves but to recognize our place in the body of Christ. Each of us has unique gifts, and these gifts should be used to serve the body of Christ, whether prophesying, teaching, encouraging, or whatever gift we have, according to the talent given to each of us. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Growth Lab: We are exploring the deeper meaning of honoring God with our money and resources. Many Christians limit this concept to tithing to a church, but true honor extends beyond that—it involves supporting the works of God and His people. In the Old Testament, giving to God meant providing for the temple and the Levites, but today, God's temple is within believers. Honoring God with our resources means both giving to believers in need and supporting ministers who spiritually care for believers. Jesus and Paul both emphasized the principle of giving and receiving: whatever we give, we receive back in greater measure. This is not to earn God's blessing, as we are already blessed, but to activate the promise of increased resources, allowing us to give more and be a continuous blessing to others. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: It is critical for us to stay aware of God's current assignments in our life. This is important because when God ends one assignment and instructs us to undertake another, He removes His anointing from the old assignment and transfers it to the new one. If we miss the transition, He does not force us to stop the old assignment. He will allow us to keep going without His anointing. However, this is not a good situation for us because without the anointing, that same assignment that used to be fun and full of success will turn bitter, stress us out, and drive us to depression. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: Just because God called you to do it doesn't mean you won't take a few hits while following your calling. We have a real enemy who doesn't want you to succeed. So, when you experience dumps in the road of calling, don't give up. Allow Holy Spirit to guide you around or through the dumps in the road. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: Whatever God has called you to do, he has given you an abundance of time to accomplish it. We serve a God of abundance, which includes time abundance. Let's endeavor to remove the mindset of time scarcity and see time the way God sees it — abundantly and more than enough to complete our calling. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Open Forum: Pastor Amos shared updates about his parents' house and the ongoing recovery efforts in Augusta. He also discussed the importance of quiet time and reflection, and the concept of group coaching, specifically focusing on the structure and benefits of a mastermind group. The group also discussed personal struggles with motivation and fulfillment, the value of seeking one's purpose through adversity, and the importance of trusting God's guidance over fear-driven decisions. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: The calling God has given you is unique and requires a unique blueprint, so we should not copy someone else's plan for success. When we copy, it is like putting a circle in a square hole – it just doesn't fit. Yes, we can learn from others, but we should not copy. If you want success, then seek God for the specific way He wants you to accomplish your calling. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: God desires for us to implement the vision he has given us faithfully. Faithful means that we do it the way God wants us to do – not the way we think is best. Without being faithful to implement the vision God's way, we are, at best, frustrated with minimum success and slow progress and, at worst, God takes the vision from us. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Romans Series: Paul shows that when everything is fulfilled, the Jews will be saved because God has made a covenant with them. Since God is faithful to His covenant, He will keep His word. As non-Jews, we can learn from this by realizing that whatever God has spoken to our hearts, He will bring to pass in our lives. Just as it may seem the Jews won't be saved, things in your life may seem like they won't work out. However, it doesn't matter how things appear now. If God has promised it to you, it will happen. It may not happen when you expect, but God, in His wisdom, knows the right time. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: I used to think that following God's calling meant everything would be perfect. But this mindset is far from the truth and can be harmful to our success. God doesn't promise a flawless journey, but He does promise victory in the end. Understanding this is key, so we don't give up on our calling when difficulties come. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Growth Lab: Most of us know from Proverbs 10:22 that the blessing of the Lord makes us rich. Yet, if we take an honest look around, we see that many Christians are facing financial struggles. Does this mean the Bible is wrong about prosperity? Not at all! The Bible is accurate. Prosperity is linked to the nature of your work. If your efforts primarily benefit someone else, they will prosper. But if your work directly benefits you, then you will prosper. Let's explore this idea further. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: As we go through life and pursue our callings, we will inevitably face challenging situations. You might experience illness, the loss of a close friend or family member, or even a financial crisis. These unexpected events can disrupt our path and make it difficult to stay focused on our purpose. Let's look to the scriptures and see how Jesus handled life's challenges, so we can learn from His example. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: Your calling will be tried by fire, and you may be tempted to give up. In fact, that is the goal of the trials that you are facing. The trial is designed by Satan to tempt you to give up. However, in today's message, I want to encourage you to stay on your path in the face of temptation. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: Many believers with entrepreneurial callings have a list of unfinished instructions from God. It is tempting to go back and try to finish the list; however, the season for those particular assignments may have passed. God is a right now God. Instead of going backward, find out what God is asking you to do now because the anointing on your unfinished assignments might be gone. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: As you work on the vision God has given you, you will periodically experience some tough situations that may cause you to wonder if God has called you to do something else. In those times, it is important to get reconfirmation from God about your vision. It is not a sin to ask again. In fact, by getting reconfirmation, you will strengthen your faith and acquire the needed motivation to push on to victory. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: It is likely that the vision God has given you is large and will impact the lives of many people. Therefore, God will probably train you through small victories before you step into the primary calling He has given you. This is similar to being a baby. We must learn to crawl before we walk or run. If we rush straight at the vision God has given us, we won't have the necessary skills (which are developed through training in smaller battles) to win. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Growth Lab: There is an idea that we need to eradicate from our thought processes so we can experience God's best in our lives. It is the idea that prosperity is a reward for good behavior. The truth is that prosperity is part of our salvation benefits package, which is based on God's love for us, not our behavior. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: Let's have some real talk. The entrepreneurial calling God has placed in your heart will likely take time to come to fruition, which means you may be tempted to quit because it feels like it's taking too long. You might even feel like God has forgotten about you, but rest assured, He hasn't. Everyone's dreams take time to manifest, and there are no magic pills or secret techniques to speed up the process. The key skills you need are simply trusting in God and having patience. Each day brings you closer, and after persistence and faithfulness, you will find yourself just one day away from seeing your dream come to life. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent 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 it 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.

Open Forum: Pastor Amos shared his thoughts on the concept of "moonshot businesses" and the importance of understanding the nature of one's business venture. Attendees also discussed various business ideas. The conversation ended with discussions on decision-making processes, personal growth, and the importance of self-reflection and honesty in achieving personal and professional goals. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: God gave Jesus a unique and powerful calling during His time on earth. While His calling sets the foundation for all of ours, your calling will likely differ from His. You can learn from studying everything Jesus did, but you may not find your exact calling in His actions on earth. Therefore, don't limit your calling simply because you didn't see Jesus do it. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: Yes, wait on God for direction when you are unsure about your path. However, if God has given you direction, go forward and don't hold back on your calling. Too many believers are tiptoeing down the road of their calling because they are afraid of making a mistake, or fearful they are being greedy. This timidness hinders or slows down success and reduces the magnitude of success. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Romans Series: In Romans 11:1-24, Paul explains that God has not rejected Israel despite their current unbelief; a remnant remains chosen by grace. Israel's rejection of the gospel has opened the door for Gentiles to be included in God's salvation plan. Using the metaphor of an olive tree, Paul illustrates how unbelieving Israelites were like branches broken off, while Gentiles were like wild branches grafted in. However, Paul warns the Gentiles not to become arrogant, as they rely on the root of Israel's covenant promises, and he assures that Israel can be grafted back in if they return in faith. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: Believers will often say, "If God wants me to go this way, then He will open a door of opportunity," or, "this door closed because God has something better for me." God can open and close doors of opportunity, but the state of the door (aka opportunity) doesn't indicate the will of God for your life. Watching doors open and close can mislead you and put you in a state of confusion. Listen to today's study to learn more about this concept. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Growth Lab: 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. In this message, learn more about prosperity and how the blessing brings you prosperity. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

As an entrepreneur, the Lord is constantly speaking to your spirit ideas to either start something new or take what you're currently doing to the next level. However, how do you hear these ideas from God and how do you take them from your from spirit to launching them in the marketplace? Learn a three stage process to go from idea to launch.

When we mix God's will with our own, we are headed toward eventual failure. Unfortunately, it is very easy to taint God's will without even realizing it. However, when we do realize it, we need to get back on track, even if we've spent a lot of money going down a tainted path. Don't allow the fact that you spent money going in the wrong direction to cause you stress about changing directions, because God loves you so much that He will restore whatever you spent going down the wrong path. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Attendees discussed the importance of trusting in God's plan and not being influenced by external opinions, emphasizing the need for self-evaluation and reflection on life experiences to understand God's will. The group also highlighted the importance of making difficult decisions for the benefit of those they lead, along with the power of faith and trust in God's plan. Personal testimonies and praise reports were shared, including experiences of living in different countries, starting new jobs, and the success of a new book.

As entrepreneurs, it is very tempting to see a need and start something to fill that need. We have no shortage of money-making ideas or desires to start new ministries to fix various societal ills. However, we need to exercise a lot of self-control in this area because great ideas can break our focus and cause us to fail at what God has truly called us to do. It may be hard, but we need to say no to every great idea outside of our calling.

Our society is obsessed with credibility and credentials. If you are a chef, they want to know what culinary school you went to. If you're a business coach, they want to know what successful business you have personally made a million dollars from. If you say you are starting a ministry, people want to know what theology school you got your ministry degree from. These questions are basically trying to judge or challenge your credibility. However, the only credibility you need is simply these two words: "God said." Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Daily Study: In our guru culture of coaches and mentors, we are being programmed to follow other people's paths to success. This is tempting to our intellect and emotions because we believe that if somebody has made six or seven figures doing it a certain way, then we'll also be successful if we just follow their way. However, this rarely happens. If you look at the results of the guru's students, they rarely reach the same level of success as the guru. And of course the guru says that if you take action, you will make it just like me. Well, people are taking action, and it is still not working. The reason it is not working is because another person's path to success is not your blueprint from God. And by the way, this also applies to trying to follow the success of someone else's ministry. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Growth Lab: The love of money was introduced particularly in the context of ministry, where false teachers may exploit their roles for personal gain. Paul warns against the pursuit of wealth, highlighting that the love of money reflects discontentment and a lack of trust in God. Money itself is not evil, but the obsession with it becomes idolatry, leading people to serve money rather than God. True love, as described in the Bible, involves serving what or whom you love, which is why Jesus warned that one cannot serve both God and money. Worry over unmet needs fosters this misplaced trust in money. Instead, believers are encouraged to seek God first, trusting Him to provide and guide them in their financial decisions. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

We find ourselves feeling powerless because we don't realize who we are in Christ and that God has given us the power of decision. And with this power comes great responsibility, but it is our power to use. For example, many women in abusive marriages look to pastors and Bible teachers to answer the question, "Should I get a divorce or should I stay?" And many women get answers that they find unsatisfactory in either direction, and they are plunged into a feeling of powerlessness. Or maybe you are in a job that you hate, and you want to quit your job and start a business. But others are telling you to be responsible and not quit. Or perhaps you are called to the ministry, and your church leadership disagrees with you or doesn't notice your ministry call. Yes, seek counsel from a pastor and trusted advisors, but at the end of the day, the decision (right or wrong) in any area of your life is yours to make. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Everyone has a place in the Body of Christ. However, to know where you fit, you need to understand how the Body of Christ functions. In today's message, I present a parable (analogy) that paints a picture of the Body of Christ to help you see how it works.

Open Forum: Attendees discussed the closure of the Atlanta congregation and shared personal experiences related to the Church for Entrepreneurs ministry. They explored challenges in transitioning from ministry to local church, emphasizing the importance of decision-making without emotional attachment. The meeting covered various topics, including CFE local chapters and the significance of aligning with God's guidance in leadership.

Your way is any way that is planned and implemented without the counsel of God. Most times you have good intentions, because you are walking in God's calling for your life, so it seems like you are in God's will. However, no matter how great your intentions, your way can lead to unnecessary delays and collateral damage to your marriage, friendships, followers, finances, and/or health.

God gave you a vision to be in your own business or ministry full time. However, in the meantime, what do you do until the vision fully manifests? Is it a lack of faith to do something else while you wait for manifestation? Or maybe you should use your faith to jump directly into the vision? In today's study, discover through the Word of God what you should be doing in the meantime.

After nearly three years of starting and leading a local church in Atlanta, I made the difficult but necessary decision to close it. Today, I shared this decision with the congregation, and in this podcast, I'll walk you through the process I used to reach this point. My hope is that by sharing my journey, I can offer you a framework for evaluating whether any of the assignments or projects you're working on might also need to come to a close this year. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Heavenly Father, I thank You that Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Psalm 119:105). I trust that You have good plans for my life, plans to prosper me and not to harm me, plans to give me hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). I commit my ways to You, knowing that as I acknowledge You in all my ways, You will direct my paths (Proverbs 3:5-6). I believe that You are working in me, both to will and to act according to Your good purpose (Philippians 2:13). Today, I seek Your guidance and ask that You reveal Your perfect will for my life. I surrender my own desires and plans to You, and I am confident that Your will is good, pleasing, and perfect (Romans 12:2). Thank You, Lord, for giving me wisdom generously as I seek it, and for guiding me into all truth through Your Spirit (James 1:5, John 16:13). Today, I walk in faith, trusting that You are leading me every step of the way. In Jesus' name, Amen.

A tricky trap is allowing the vision God gave you to become your god. When this occurs, you become obsessed with the vision, which leads to stress and anxiousness. Also the vision becomes unsuccessful and destructive to your life. If you continue in this way, at some point, God will remove the anointing for the vision from you. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Open Forum: Attendees discussed personal growth, the concept of prosperity, and the relationship between faith and entrepreneurship. They also explored various platforms for entrepreneurship and creator coaching, and shared personal experiences and challenges in navigating entrepreneurship. Lastly, they reviewed the theme for the year of supernatural growth, outlined a new schedule for open forum and growth lab sessions, and prayed for God's anointing and blessing of prosperity. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

It is not an accident that the moment you accept God's calling for your life that an unexpected sickness or a financial hardship comes your way. These things are attacks of Satan to imprison you in pain and lack to stop you from succeeding in your calling. Well, don't fall for this trick. Use your authority to knock down those prison walls and achieve your calling.

As you are implementing the calling God has given you, unfortunately bad situations will occur along your journey. However, when a bad situation happens, don't focus on why it happened, instead just ask God to fix it and keep pressing until you receive victory. Asking why is a waste of energy and time, and usually doesn't yield satisfactory answers. There is a peace in not focusing on the bad, but continually pressing toward good.

A trap that many entrepreneurs and ministers fall into is making their God-given vision their god, instead of the Lord being their God. This is a deceptive trap. All your outward actions may look godly and in line with the vision, but your heart motivation is no longer right. This is dangerous because outward actions are meaningless when your heart motive is wrong. Listen to today's study to explore this concept and learn how to avoid this trap and (if needed) turn your heart back toward God.

Have you ever wondered whether you are being called to a particular field, career, or business? If so, there are three questions you should ask yourself to determine if you are being called there. Do you have an interest in that area? Do you have a basic natural ability in that area? Are you motivated to increase your ability in that area? If you can answer yes to all three of these questions, then you are being called to that area. Listen to today's study to learn more about these three questions so can determine your calling from God. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com

Paul explains the simplicity of salvation in contrast to the complex methods humans devise to be right with God. He longs for his fellow Israelites to be saved but laments that many won't be, while the Gentiles will reach God before them. Paul also outlines the straightforward two-step process of salvation: (1) believe in your heart and (2) confess with your mouth, urging us to preach the gospel so that others can be saved. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connent with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com