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God desires for us to receive counsel from other believers, so our vision can be successful. However, this does not mean we should accept every counsel that's given to us. In this reflection, I'm talking through how we can determine when not to receive counsel from another believer. Visit our community to share in the comments your thoughts on this topic. Link: Join our online community

Here is the replay of today's Business Open Forum. We discussed knowing yourself, focusing your efforts, money mindset, multiple streams of income, recovering from mistakes, and a few other interesting things. Link: Join our online community

I recently made a financial mistake that almost caused me to stress out. However, in the midst of the beginnings of stress, Holy Spirit told me to change that financial mistake into a seed. I made that change and the stress left. In today's reflections, I will be processing the wisdom that the Word of Holy Spirit gave me. Visit our online community and share how this same Word could potentially change your outlook and stress level after making a financial mistake. Link: Join our online community

This year, we are rebuilding the Church for Entrepreneurs with a community focus. We are serving you through community. Holy Spirit revealed to me that it is through a community of like-minded Christian entrepreneurs, each member of the community is going to see the greatest levels of success. Although God gave you the vision, He doesn't want you to do it without counsel from other believers. In fact, He designed our calling to require counsel from others. And one of the best ways to receive counsel is through community. Link: Join our online community

I am reflecting this morning on how God has created each one of us with a unique personality and desires. And I believe He wants us to embrace our uniqueness and allow our uniqueness to color our calling. Links: Join | Partner

Holy Spirit drop some thoughts in my heart to share with you about the events in America yesterday. Take a listen. Links: Join | Partner

In this morning's reflections I am thinking about HER again. In all honesty, at the beginning of this year instead of hearing, executing, and relaxing, most of us are going to hear, execute, and worry. But that's okay at first. Give yourself some grace as you practice the HER model of success. Links: Join | Partner

Every New Year brings a level of transition. God starts to speak to us about doing new things. However, doing the new usually requires us to let off the old. This morning I am reflecting on how there is a level of fear we feel when transiting to something new. And if we don't overcome that fear, we will miss out on new levels of success from the transition. Links: Join | Partner

I am working on a new online course for our community. However, as I was working, I started to second guess if I should make the course or not. As I was second guessing, I realized that I was violating "HER". I heard God say it, I was executing, but I was not relaxing. In this short reflection, I am reflecting on how "HER" is harder than it sounds, and it will take some practice this year. Links: Join | Partner

As many of you know, this year we let go of our Daily Word messages. It was something that I wrestled with for a while. In the end I decided to follow what I sensed the Holy Spirit was instructing me to do. In this short reflection, I am reflecting on that decision and I would like you to reflect on the question, what do you need to let go of, so you can make room for the new things God wants you to do. Links: Join and Partner

Proverbs 15:22 KJV Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. Matthew 9:16-17 KJV No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse. Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved. Serving through community Opening up the group feature to create affinity groups Retiring the Daily Word Create Word on Demand through our course section Freeing up your weekend for rest and connecting with a local body of believers Faith discussions on Mondays at 11 am EST Embracing my dual role of equipping business leaders and ministry leaders Open forums split into two editions: Business and Ministry Business forums on Wednesdays at 11 am Ministry Forums on Fridays at 11 am Launch a business school in Fall 2021 Continuing with ministry school in Fall 2021 Links: Join and/or Partner

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 is Rest. Our motto for this year of rest is Hear, Execute, and Relax: "HER". Hear in our spirit Execute with our hands Relax in our mind Rest requires seven things of us. Live in the now, not the future. Do whatever we are able to do, then do it all without constantly second-guessing yourself. Do not push too hard to find purpose; let purpose find us while we are doing what we know how to do. Rely on the blessing for success, instead of leaning on our own power to make success. Let God be in control of "how it's going to happen", "when it's going to happen", and "what's (in terms of magnitude of results) going to happen". Do not add extra details to God's instructions. Allow to give ourselves grace when we make mistakes. Keep it simple in 2021. Get God's direction and focus on today's instructions, and let tomorrow take care of itself. In this way you can succeed in your rest. This year let your spirit and hands do the work, and rest your mind from figuring it out.

The prosperity gospel is a term coined for Christians who teach and believe that God desires for Christians to be wealthy and healthy. This concept has been criticized over the years as a heresy and error by other Christian teachers and institutions. Even with the criticism, I believe in the message behind the prosperity gospel. Let me explain why. Links: Join and/or Partner

The Word God gave me for 2020 was clarity. In particular He said, We are entering a year, where the callings that I have placed inside of my people will be accelerated and those who know their calling, accept it and execute it will experience unprecedented levels of success. 2020 is the year of clarity. Clarity of purpose and clarity of action. - Word from God But guess what? 2020 is not over yet. There is still time to press in with our faith and receive the success we desire in these last few days of the year. Listen in as I discuss this more. Links: Join and/or Partner

Merry Christmas, everyone. On this day, we celebrate the birth of Jesus, which represents our salvation, but also God's patience. God's vision was to have children, but when Adam and Eve sinned, He had to wait many thousands of years until the time was right to send Jesus to restore us back to Him. In today's Christmas message, let's explore God's patience through the birth of Jesus and see what we can learn for our own vision. Links: Join and/or Partner

Mary's faith to conceive Jesus is a great example for us of how to stretch our mind and spirit to receive the vision God has for us. When presented with the greatest calling of all time (giving birth to the messiah) instead of doubt, Mary stretched her mind beyond human understanding and simply asked – How shall this be. Links: Join and/or Partner

Today's Daily Word is ministered by Krista Dunk. She is passionate about helping people discover their God-given gifts and express them with the world. Krista is teaching us about taking hold of today's promised land. Links: Join and/or Partner

Today's Daily Word is ministered by David A. Burrus. He is a best selling author, sought after speaker, that has taken his messages on healthy relationships, leadership, personal development, and Kingdom principles to a wide spectrum of audiences. David is teaching us that we aren't just gifted in one thing, but we are multidimensional. Links: Join and/or Partner

One problem I am personally working to overcome is "success depression." Let me explain. I am a person who goes all out to reach a goal; however, I will feel somewhat depressed until the goal is completed. Once the goal is attained, I am happy again. But here is the real problem: that happiness is short-lived. This is because I will immediately set another goal, and the "success depression" roller coaster will start all over again. Obviously, this is not sustainable. If this feeling sounds similar to yours, then listen closely to today's Daily Word as I examine the Word of God to find the solution to get off the emotional roller coaster of success depression. Links: Join and/or Partner

Today's Daily Word is ministered by Hadassah Queen O. She is a dreamer, author, speaker, and radio personality who loves inspiring others using real life experiences. Hadassah is teaching us to speak straight words not twisted or crooked words. Links: Join and/or Partner

Today's Daily Word is ministered by Hadassah Queen O. She is a dreamer, author, speaker, and radio personality who loves inspiring others using real life experiences. Hadassah is teaching us to speak to our mountains. Links: Join and/or Partner

Here is the replay of yesterday's open forum. We discussed being consistent in small steps. We also discussed that vision boards are the word of the Lord, God's joy is our strength, selecting a coach, embracing our uniqueness and a few more interesting topics. Links: Join and/or Partner

Your confession (through the words of your mouth) requests, commands, and receives the things you desire. However, even if you have faith and say the right words, you won't receive what you confess if your words are disconnected from the power source, which is God. Listen to today's Daily Word to learn about this concept, and discover how to connect your confession to the power source. Links: Join and/or Partner

As Christians, we should be imitators of God. However, when your words and thoughts are different than the word of God, then you are acting like Satan. Take a listen to today's message to dig into this concept, so you align your thoughts and words with God's Word and receive what God has for you. Links: Join and/or Partner

Do you want the things you desire to happen with less stress and faster? If so, instead of telling God how to bring about the results you desire, speak the desired outcome and let God handle the details. This subtle switch takes the pressure off you and allows God room to work on your behalf. Listen to today's Daily Word to dig into this concept. Links: Join and/or Partner

At the beginning of each year, God shares with me a concept that He desires for those who are connected with Church for Entrepreneurs to focus on for that entire year. For 2020, the concept was "Clarity." "We are entering a year, where the callings that I have placed inside of my people will be accelerated and those who know their calling, accept it and execute it will experience unprecedented levels of success. 2020 is the year of clarity. Clarity of purpose and clarity of action." - Holy Spirit Listen to the replay of today's Faith Discussion as we discuss how this word has manifested in the lives of the Church for Entrepreneurs community. Links: Join and/or Partner

God desires that your coaching business is profitable. However, many Christians called to coaching have spiritual roadblocks and lack godly insight about coaching that is preventing them from succeeding in their business. In this workshop, our goal is to allow time and space for the Holy Spirit to speak directly to your spirit about your coaching business to remove spiritual roadblocks and impart insight so you can fully help others and profit in the coaching business that God placed in your heart. Links: Join and/or Partner

We are wrapping up our week of having a few of our Ministry school students teach us about overcoming life challenges. Today's message is by Juliet Parker. As a child, she was a cutter and attempted suicide. If you are parent of a child who is hurting themselves, her message will provide wisdom and encouragement. Links: Join and/or Partner

This week on the podcast a few of our Ministry School students are ministering to us about overcoming life challenges. Today's message is by Curtis and Rakeesha Elliott. A year ago, they found themselves in a difficult situation where their teenage daughter was pregnant. Using their situation as an example, they are exploring the following question: What do you do when you have raised your children up in the fear and admonition of the Lord, raised them up in church, shared teachings based on the Bible, and been an example to them, but they still find themselves falling in sin? This is part two of a two-part message. Links: Join and/or Partner

This week on the podcast a few of our Ministry School students are ministering to us about overcoming life challenges. Today's message is by Curtis and Rakeesha Elliott. A year ago, they found themselves in a difficult situation where their teenage daughter was pregnant. Using their situation as an example, they are exploring the following question: What do you do when you have raised your children up in the fear and admonition of the Lord, raised them up in church, shared teachings based on the Bible, and been an example to them, but they still find themselves falling in sin? This is part one of a two-part message. Links: Join and/or Partner

After the open forum today, a few attendees hung out with me a little bit longer, and we talked about ministry. They wanted to know how do you know you are called to ministry and how does our ministry school work. If you are wondering about being called to ministry, take a listen to this replay. Links: Join and/or Partner

Here is the replay of today's open forum. We discussed when it's time to let people go, how to deal with people stealing money from your business, how a lack of submission hinders your entrepreneurship journey, how to start your career over, and a few more interesting topics. Links: Join and/or Partner

This week on the podcast a few of our Ministry School students are ministering to us about overcoming life challenges. Today's message is by Stephen Hudson. He is ministering to what he learned about love and being the hands and feet of God when he helped a couple whose sons attempted to kill them. Links: Join and/or Partner

This week on the podcast some of our Ministry School students are ministering to us about overcoming life challenges. Today's message is by Wendy Coons. She is sharing her story of having an abortion at a young age, and how she and her boyfriend (now husband) overcame that situation. Links: Join and/or Partner

Most of us hate waiting. And our current society is designed to make us discontent with waiting for anything. Everything must happen now. However, we need to learn patience because it is the key to our success. Links: Join and/or Partner

In today's Daily Word, I am answering a question submitted by a member of the Church for Entrepreneurs' community. Their question is "How do I know what I am called to do?" Links: Join and/or Partner

Here is the replay of today's open forum. We started off discussing becoming a leader and other business issues, but Holy Spirit had us move into issues dealing with the mental health of our kids. Open forums are a way for believers to come together and receive godly counsel on the next steps and/or challenges in their calling. The format is free-form, attendees ask questions, and then myself or another attendee provide godly counsel. Links: Join and/or Partner

In today's Daily Word, I am answering a question submitted by a member of the Church for Entrepreneurs' community. Their question is "Is it OK to get a side business or job that is not my calling?" Links: Join and/or Partner

In today's Daily Word, I am answering a question submitted by a member of the Church for Entrepreneurs' community. Their question is "How do I know if a business opportunity is Okay with Jesus?" Links: Join and/or Partner

Here is the replay of today's open forum. We discussed breaking the loop of a repetitive business, doing less is Godly, moving to a new area, bouncing around among different business ventures, overcoming bad dreams, and a few other interesting things. Open forums are a way for believers to come together and receive godly counsel on the next steps and/or challenges in their calling. The format is free-form, attendees ask questions, and then myself or another attendee provide godly counsel. Links: Join and/or Partner

You may need to open up your heart to really hear today's message because Satan has done a great job of convincing believers that they are sinners. When you accepted Jesus as Lord of your life, you stopped being a sinner and became righteous. This means that all your past, present, and future sins are forgiven. You don't need to constantly ask for forgiveness, see yourself as unworthy, or wonder if you are going to heaven. Listen to today's message to dig into this concept. Links: Join and/or Partner

An unfortunate reality of living in a fallen world is that we all make mistakes or intentionally do wrong things. When this occurs, because we are believers in Jesus, Jesus' blood has cleansed us from sin, so God has forgiven us. However, it can be hard to forgive ourselves. In today's message, I want to encourage you to forgive yourself and move on because unforgiveness hinders us. Forgiveness needs to be given to others as well as to ourselves. Links: Join and/or Partner

For various reasons, the time may not be right for you to receive the fullness of the vision God has given you. Therefore, God needs you to be patient, but He has not left you hanging. He is protecting and providing for you (in the background) until the time is right for your vision to be realized. Links: Join and/or Partner

Ninety-nine percent of the time God gives us partial information about our calling. Therefore, we must get comfortable with taking action on partial information if we desire to be successful. I know this all too well, because a few years ago Church for Entrepreneurs entered a new phase of its calling: from just a podcast to an online church to entrepreneurs worldwide. This path was filled with partial information from God. In today's message, I am examining this concept and presenting our story as a case study to help you see how God is guiding you over the years, even if you don't know exactly where it is all going. Links: Join and/or Partner

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. In today's message, learn the biblical purpose of thanksgiving and discover the spiritual power behind giving thanks. Links: Join and/or Partner

Does it seem like you are on a bumpy roller coaster ride with the vision God gave you? Well, hold on because victory is coming. Even God's dream for humanity was a bumpy ride (that is still not over). Just like God, we will win in the end. Listen to today's Daily Word to learn more about this concept. Links: Join and/or Partner

I am big proponent of focusing on a single goal until it's been fully achieved. However, God has given some of us multiple callings. In that case, you may be wondering how to implement multiple callings without splitting your attention and focus to the point that none of your callings are successful. How do I know about this challenge? Because over the last year, God has been speaking to me about adding two additional callings to my life. Listen to today's Pastor Chat as I explore the question of multiple callings with you, using myself as an example. Links: Join and/or Partner

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. Links: Join and/or Partner

In today's message, I am answering a question from a member of the Church for Entrepreneurs community. They have been at a job for awhile and wondering if it is time to move on to something else. Links: Join and/or Partner

God sees the end from the beginning. Thus, He has already seen the needs and challenges you are currently facing in your life and calling. Since God is good, He has already gifted you with everything you need to succeed in your current situation. When God calls you, He equips you to succeed. Links: Join and/or Partner