Church for Entrepreneurs

Open Forum — We discussed: that we shouldn't get involved in problems we are not called to solve; that there is a difference between multitasking and being multifocused; that we need to intentionally procrastinate some decisions; and a few other interesting topics. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - What holds us back from entrepreneurial success is natural thinking based on our limited resources. For example, God calls you to open up a daycare, but you only have one hundred dollars in the bank. Your natural thinking says, "I don't have enough to do it." However, God's thinking says you have enough money; you just need to use your faith to get more. For us to prosper, we must think on God's level. Links - Join, Partner

Bible Study - Last Sunday, I discussed how I believe that giving to ministries should be done based on a leading from the Holy Spirit instead of following the Old Covenant rule of tithing. However, I did not show all the Bible research I did to come to this conclusion. In this longer format message, I go through the Bible study I went through to come to this conclusion. If you would like to hear all the details and have about 30 minutes, then I invite you to listen to this message. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - There are two economic systems on Earth – the world system and God's system – which operate entirely differently. Jesus told us that the children of this world are wiser than the children of light. This means that they understand how to get ahead financially within their own economic system, whereas God's children are unaware and don't make full use of their economic system. Links - Join, Partner

Sunday Service Online - With us launching a physical church in Atlanta, Georgia on January 9th, a question I am asked often is, "are people supposed to tithe to Church for Entrepreneurs?" Well, for me the answer is — it depends on what Holy Spirit tells you to do. Let's examine the difference between Holy Spirit-led giving versus rule-based giving to ministries. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - Let's look at how sowing a seed plus direction from God with diligent action produces an abundant harvest. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - A faith project is when you go after something you currently don't have the resources to get. For example, buying a house or leasing office space when you don't have the money. In today's message, learn a six-step analysis process to think through and achieve your faith project. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - What are you striving toward? Well, we all have one goal, one race, and one prize. Links - Join, Partner

Open Forum - We discussed using faith to create our way out of problems, embracing the personality God has given you, and other interesting topics. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - Many believers are doing too much. Instead they need to rest and not overwork to be rich. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - God calls His peace, "Perfect." His perfect peace allows us to walk victoriously without fear and stress. However, to have his perfect peace, we must keep our thoughts focused on Him. Links - Join, Partner

Open Forum - We discussed the importance of intentionally defining the culture of your organization. We also discussed how to determine if you should purchase a vehicle for your business, imposter syndrome and whether you should maximize profits at the expense of people. In addition, the Word of the Lord came forth for those facing challenges. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - We hate waking up early in the morning. However, if you don't seek God before you get started with your day, then you're missing out on valuable information related to your success for that day. Let's learn how seeking God early is directly related to your success as an entrepreneur. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - There is a popular expression that says, "Fake it until you make it." Some people have applied this concept to faith; however, you can't fake faith until you get it. Pretending to be in faith doesn't give you the power to receive the things you desire. Instead, be honest with God if you lack faith, and He will help you. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - Do you pray because you are supposed to? Do you go to church because you have to? Do you tithe or give because you are robbing God if you don't? Well, I know I have done these things and felt these ways before. This is because I used to be a performance Christian. Meaning, I would do things out of obligation. If I didn't pray enough, or give enough, or go to church enough, etc., then I felt condemned. However, after studying the Word and gaining insight from Holy Spirit, I have since learned that performance Christianity doesn't produce faith or get me closer to God. Let's discover how the grace of God brings the performance to an end and changes our motives from obligation to love. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - There is a battle in the body of Christ that is occurring over the question, "Should Christians attend church?" Research shows that each year 3 million Christians stop attending their church, and only 15% of Americans attend a local church. Given that people are leaving church by the millions, let's address this issue by examining the scriptures to bring light to the question of church attendance. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - God has many powerful promises in His word, like living without debt, in perfect health, and lacking nothing. These promises are accessed through our faith, but let's face it: Our faith may come up short. However, don't get in condemnation, because the promises of God are not all or nothing. God meets us at our current level of faith, so we can walk partially in His promises until we develop our faith to walk fully in them. Receive what your faith can receive now. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - Today the USA celebrates Thanksgiving. It is a time for family gatherings and reconnecting with old friends. However, what is the meaning of thanksgiving? Well, it is more than food and fellowship. Let's learn the biblical purpose of thanksgiving and discover the spiritual power behind giving thanks. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - 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 healing and prosperity are rewards for good behavior. The truth is that healing and prosperity are part of our salvation benefits package, which is based on God's love for us, not our behavior. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - Jesus died on the cross for our sins, so we could be reconciled back to God as his children. Jesus' calling was to save us, and He did it well, but to accomplish His calling, He had to "take up His cross." In like manner, Jesus instructs us to "take up our cross" and follow Him. However, what does this really mean? Well, for those of us with entrepreneurial callings, taking up our cross represents going in a different direction than normal society and being considered foolish for following the dream God has given us. It is the complete surrender of our will to achieve the calling God gave us, until we leave this earth through death or rapture. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - Many believers have a misconception about faith. They see faith as taking a giant leap into the unknown; however, real faith is simply following the steps God has laid out for us. This means that, nine times out of ten, your success in entrepreneurship will come in steps — not leaps — of faith.. Links - Join, Partner

Sunday Service - There are two paths of life in which we can choose. A life path of our own effort or the life path predestined for us by God. The life path of our own effort involves much toil. The life path God has for us involves resting in His finished works. Therefore, we have before us, death and destruction or life and prosperity. Today, we will explore the difference between the two. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - On a regular basis, most of us face the "success dilemma," which is choosing between following our calling from God or doing something else "we think" will make more money. I know I do. However, this success dilemma is a trick of Satan to get us out of the will of God. But the truth is if we simply stick to our calling, we will be in God's will and achieve financial success. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - One problem I personally work to overcome is "success depression." Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - The key to manifesting all the things you desire is through words of faith. These words, powered by your faith, are your confession. A confession is something you continually say until you have the manifestation of the things you are saying. In today's Daily Word learn how to get your confession to have the power it needs to receive the things you desire. Links - Join, Partner

Prayer Gathering - We prayed for the launch of the CFE Atlanta Church campus and for the prayer requests of those who attended. If you missed it, don't worry. There is no time in the spirit, just pray with us on the replay. Links - Join, Partner

Open Forum - We discussed how to lead people of diverse opinions, life experiences, and perspectives. Along with other interesting topics, we also discussed that until you know who you are, you are going to fall for evil and not know how God wants you to implement your calling. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - If you are in the startup days of your entrepreneurial calling, don't worry about saving money for the future (e.g., retirement plans, college funds, etc.). During this temporary startup session, focus on establishing your calling and relying on God for daily provision. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - The success you desire to create through your entrepreneurial endeavors is created with words of faith. Yes we need to put in work, but success created God's way starts with words. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - Let's look at the connection between receiving and expectation. You'll discover that without expecting to receive from your giving, you are cutting off your harvest. Links - Join, Partner

Pastoral Chat - Many people are in the beginning journey of entrepreneurship and working a day job. And as they're working a day job, one of the things that come up is either that the job is not fulfilling or the job is not making enough money for their life. Use the entrepreneurial passion you have right now, and even if you can't apply it to your own thing, apply it to the job that you're at. As you do this, watch how God will increase you financially on your day job. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - Faith is required to receive the things we desire. Without it, we will not achieve our desires. Because faith is so important, it is vital to know the symptoms of not being in faith so that you can make the necessary adjustments. Therefore, in today's message, I am sharing five signs that signify you are not in faith. Links - Join, Partner

Sunday Service - We are designed to work in grace, not to retire in exhaustion. Many of us are striving to retire, instead of striving to live. We should be resting in the work that will be doing until we leave this Earth. We need to stop planning to die, and start living. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - You probably have heard ministers delivering sermons on the same topics from opposing viewpoints. Or you may have heard them teach something you didn't agree with. In today's message, I share how you can properly listen to a sermon from me and other ministers; in doing so, benefit from the sermon and not be led astray by wrong or confusing doctrine. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - 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. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - I have been guilty of this many times. Here is the story: God gives me an idea. I start implementing it, and then I run into some challenges. At this point, I throw up my hands and say, "God is going to work it out." However, it crashes and burns. Did God let me down? No. The problem is that "God is going to work it out" is not a strategy for success. God needs us to plan. Links - Join, Partner

Open Forum - We discussed a lot about how to know when God is leading you to move either physically, occupationally, or relationally. We also discussed that sometimes we need to yield to the desires of our spouse, even when we desire not to do it. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - 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. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - 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. Links - Join, Partner

Open Forum - We discussed that married entrepreneurs have to navigate between their family and entrepreneurial calling and that family emotions work different than co-worker emotions. We also discussed that we need to follow the peace of God, not our natural understanding. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - I used to believe that if you follow the calling God gave you, things would be perfect all the time. However, that belief is so far from the truth that it is dangerous to our success. God doesn't promise us a perfect path, but victory in the end. It is important to receive this revelation so we don't quit our calling when things get hard. Links - Join, Partner

I asked two of my friends (George Houston and Evan Black) who are also planting churches in metro Atlanta in January to join me in a discussion about church planting. In this discussion, you will get a behind-the-scenes look at church planting from three diverse perspectives. We are discussing our fears, challenges, and wins. If you are considering planting a church, this conversation will encourage you and give you insight. If you are considering joining one of our churches, this conversation will give you an inside look at the heart behind our calling to launch a church. George is launching Linked UP Church North in Woodstock, GA, on January 2, 2022. https://linkedupchurchnorth.com/ Evan is launching Propel Church in Acworth, GA, on January 2, 2022. https://wearepropelchurch.com/ We are launching the Atlanta campus of Church for Entrepreneurs in Atlanta, GA, on January 9, 2022. https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/

Daily Word - We hear many stories of successful non-Christian entrepreneurs on the news, and every now and then, we hear about few Christians who have achieved success in business. Why does it seem like secular entrepreneurs are more successful in business than Christian entrepreneurs? Well, the reason is that they have fully committed to their worldly system of success, whereas many Christian entrepreneurs are wishy-washy. They are trying to do business God's way mixed with worldly principles, which is a recipe for frustration and failure. Links - Join, Partner

Sunday Service - At the beginning of each year, God shares with me a word that He desires for those who are connected with Church for Entrepreneurs to focus on for that entire year. The Word for 2021 was and is Rest. Let's remind ourselves of this word, so we can finish the year strong in "Rest." Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - The body of Christ has more of a love problem, than a doctrinal problem. Many believers are spending more time trying to correct each other, than they are loving each other. A sign of a believer is not correct doctrine, but the love they have for another believer. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - Unfortunately, as we are living life and working on our callings, we will experience trying situations. Maybe you will become physically ill, perhaps you will experience a death of a close friend or family member, or maybe there will be a financial emergency. These curve balls in life have the potential to knock us off the paths of our callings. In today's Daily Word, we examine the scriptures to see how Jesus dealt with life's curve balls, so we can learn from His example. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - 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 today's message, learn more about prosperity and how the blessing brings you prosperity. Links - Join, Partner

Open Forum - We discussed that as a leader, you can have control or growth, but you can't have both. We also discussed the need to embrace the shifts in your passions, how you were built to create order out of chaos, you having a God DNA that is at odds with your current position, and a few other interesting topics. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - Many Christians are giving and serving in church but still struggling in the area of prosperity. One of the major causes of this is a misunderstanding of how God brings prosperity to us. Prosperity is not promised because we give or serve, but it is promised through the blessing, which is activated through the work of our hands. Links - Join, Partner

Daily Word - Let's look at how sowing into your business is a seed that produces a harvest. Links - Join, Partner