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When God places a vision in your heart, your thoughts, words, and actions should come into agreement with what He has spoken. This is not secular manifestation, where you try to create whatever you desire through your own thoughts. Instead, it is about aligning yourself with God's vision for your life. Just as God changed Abram's name to Abraham, "father of many nations," before the promise was fulfilled, we can confess what God has spoken and visualize what He has shown us. Tools like vision boards can help keep that vision in focus so that our minds, words, and actions remain in lockstep with God as we move toward what He has placed in our hearts. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

There is disagreement among Christians concerning what happened to Jesus between His physical death on the cross and His bodily resurrection three days later.  The canonical position is that Jesus completed all suffering for sin on the cross and then entered Hell entirely victorious, but another possibility held by others is that Jesus, as our substitute, actually experienced the consequences associated with dying while bearing sin, including a period of torment in Hell.  Scripture does not explicitly say, "Jesus was tormented in Hell." Therefore, this position must be acknowledged as an inference. However, the view that Jesus entered Hell already victorious and experienced no suffering there is also an inference. The purpose of this study is to examine the biblical evidence and explain why I lean toward the  inference that Jesus suffered in hell. __________ Notes & Scriptures: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/suffers Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

God called you to step into your calling, knowing that you're not perfect and that you have mess in your past. But it doesn't really matter because God uses the mess of our past for our success. __________ Isaiah 42:16 KJV, Matthew 1:1-6 ESVUK  __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Jesus' calling was to die on the cross and go to hell so we could be saved. We often assume that this was easy to do because, after all, Jesus is the son of God. However, this is far from the truth. Jesus walked the earth as a man and had to overcome stress and fear (just like the rest of us) to fulfill his calling.   __________ Hebrews 11:1 KJV, Matthew 26:2 KJV, Matthew 26:28 KJV, Matthew 26:32 KJV, Matthew 26:38-42 KJV, Matthew 26:52-54 KJV, Mark 15:34-37 KJV, Luke 23:46 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

This week in Office Hours CFE members discussed their current projects and sought advice. Alicia shared that she and her husband successfully raised $28,000 of their $30,000 crowdfunding goal for their film project, which will begin production in March. Theresa asked for advice about organizing her first wellness event, expressing concern about low attendance despite having 13 vendors registered. The group discussed strategies for event promotion and managing expectations, with suggestions to incorporate vendors more into the program and consider overselling tickets. Micah shared his plans to create a podcast about marriage covenants after receiving a vivid spiritual inspiration about the true meaning of marriage vows. The conversation concluded with a discussion about premarital counseling services, with Pastor Amos explaining his approach to helping couples prepare for marriage through spiritual, natural, and vision components. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Have you ever wondered why you can't hear the voice of God or what you can do to make it clearer in your life? I believe the parable that answers these questions is found in Mark 4:13-20. Jesus told us that this is the parable we need to understand, and if we don't understand it, we won't understand any other parables. This parable explains how God gets a word to us and what we need to do to hear and receive that word. __________ Matthew 28:19-20 KJV, Genesis 1:26-28 KJV, Genesis 2:20 KJV, Genesis 1:1 KJV, John 3:16-17 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Have you ever wondered why you can't hear the voice of God or what you can do to make it clearer in your life? I believe the parable that answers these questions is found in Mark 4:13-20. Jesus told us that this is the parable we need to understand, and if we don't understand it, we won't understand any other parables. This parable explains how God gets a word to us and what we need to do to hear and receive that word. __________ Mark 4:13-20 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

The key question when dating is not whether the person is already fully prepared to be a good husband or wife, because marriage itself requires a level of maturity that is difficult to fully understand before experiencing it. Jesus taught that not everyone is mature enough for marriage, but He also indicated that those who are capable of growing into it should embrace it. That means you should look for more than someone who seems "ready for marriage." Look for someone who has demonstrated the ability to grow. Pay attention to how they have handled other areas of life where they started without knowing everything, received instruction and feedback, made adjustments, and matured over time. Much of the growth required to become a good husband or wife will happen within the marriage itself, so one of the most important qualities in a future spouse is the humility, willingness, and capacity to keep growing and maturing throughout the marriage. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

A 6-year-old and a 17-year-old have different levels of responsibility when it comes to their parents. A 6-year-old can drop a plate of food, and the parents may laugh, but if the 17-year-old does the exact same thing, the parents may say, "You should know better." In the same way, this principle applies in the spiritual realm. As you are learning the things of God, you are accountable for what you know at the moment. As you mature, God holds you more and more accountable for the things you are learning. We should not live in fear that we are missing something. We should simply continue to grow and mature. As we know more, we do better. Instead of worrying about what we do not know at the moment, we should focus on doing the things we know are right. __________ 1 Corinthians 13:9-12 KJV, James 4:17 KJV, Romans 14:23 NLT, John 9:39-41 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

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What holds many of us back from receiving healing, success in business, a breakthrough, or a miracle from God is that we are too focused on how God is going to make it happen. We have to stop focusing on the how. We don't have to figure out how God is going to do it. Our job is to believe that He will and trust Him through the process, putting our faith in Who, not the how. __________ John 9:1-34 MSG __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Just like cruise control keeps a car moving at the same speed without adjusting to what's ahead, we can put our calling on cruise control and keep moving based only on what God told us at the beginning. But God wants us to continually check in with the Holy Spirit along the way. Take your calling off cruise control, listen to the Holy Spirit, and let Him guide you every step of the journey. __________ 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 NLT and 1 Kings 19:19-21 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

In office hours this week the discussion started with AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude for productivity, with Pastor Amos sharing how he used AI to build a CFE website and recommending AI for creating mock websites to clarify business concepts. Anya shared her testimony about returning to the medical field after 26 years as an entrepreneur, receiving a full-time position with leadership responsibilities, and received advice from other members about balancing this new opportunity with her entrepreneurial goals. Micah shared a testimony about attending a business meeting where he connected with a national entrepreneurship association leader, leading to an invitation to speak at an upcoming conference about helping businesses get access to capital. The group also discussed the importance of reaching people where they are rather than expecting them to come to a specific platform or location, with Amos drawing parallels to Jesus's ministry approach of going to people rather than waiting for them to come. The conversation ended with announcements about CFE's upcoming week long hiatus and a discussion about balancing professional work with entrepreneurial calling. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

For faith to work in your life (so you can receive all God's promises), action is required. Having faith in your heart is useless until action is applied. Listen to this message to learn about this concept so you can take the right actions to activate your faith. __________ James 2:17–18 KJV, James 2:21–26 KJV, 1 Kings 17:2–15 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

In almost all horror movies that depict hell, it is portrayed as a place where demons torment people and Satan is in charge. However, is this actually true? Let's examine this claim in the context of Scripture. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Most Christians know that we need faith. But what exactly is faith, what can we do with it, and how do we get it? Let's address these questions so you can receive the things you are believing God for. __________ Hebrews 11:1 KJV, Romans 10:17 KJV, Mark 4:12 KJV, Mark 4:23 KJV, Mark 11:22–24 KJV, Hebrews 11:6 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

To be successful at what God has called you to do, you have to be willing to go all in. Going all in means that you're willing to invest what's necessary in terms of time, resources, and creativity, without holding anything back just. Going all in means fully trusting God, that if He's called you to do this, He's going to help you succeed because you're putting your trust in Him. You're not holding anything back; you're going full force at what God has called you to do. __________ Mark 10:17-23 NLT, Mark 10:24 KJV, Mark 10:28-30 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

A lot of times, before God sends us directly on the mission He's called us to, He sends us on a roundabout path to give us the experience we need to fully tackle the actual assignment He has for us. If you find yourself doing something that's not quite part of your vision, it might be preparing you to fully step into your vision. __________ Exodus 13:17-18 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

A pivot is a change of direction. You can see this in basketball when a player plants a pivot foot; it allows them to shift in a different direction. In business, a pivot is going from one business model to another or from one product to another. In all of our callings, we will have pivots; we will have changes in direction. When God gives us a change in direction, He's not pivoting in the sense that He made a mistake about what He wanted us to do before. His change in direction is actually nudging us closer to where He wants us right now. __________ Numbers 23:19 NLT, 1 Kings 17:1-9 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Real faith is doubtless because even a little bit of doubt means it's not truly faith anymore. What we have to do is train ourselves to have real faith and address the doubts that we have. __________ Daniel 3:10-19 NLT, Daniel 3:17-18 YLT, Hebrews 11:33-34 NLT  __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Recently, there's been some controversy online about what happened after Jesus' death on the cross. Although the debate has resurfaced recently, it's actually an old controversy. There's nothing new about it. There are competing theories about what happened to Jesus after His death: Some people believe Jesus went straight to Heaven. Some people believe Jesus went to Hell. Some people believe Jesus went to Hell and also had to suffer and be tormented there. Let's talk about it today. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

In Office Hours this week, Pastor Amos discussed platform experiments and theological questions with community members. Pastor Amos shared his testing of Mighty Network's AI chat feature for email distribution and questioned whether the platform helps or hurts CFE's mission of creating a global community. The discussion then shifted to a theological debate about Jesus's experience in hell, with participants expressing different views on whether Jesus experienced torment or went there victorious. Several members, including Stephanie and Rowena, expressed frustration with theological disagreements and questioned the importance of detailed doctrinal debates. Deborah shared her concerns about the dilution of Christian holiness in modern teaching and suggested focusing more on practical business applications of scripture within the community. The conversation ended with personal updates, including a prayer request from Vernon and his wife about their niece's pregnancy and potential clubfoot condition, and Pastor Amos reminded the community about the importance of partnership support for the ministry. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Whatever God is calling you to do in entrepreneurship, He does not want you to play it safe. Playing it safe means avoiding risk because you are afraid of losing something. But if your plan guarantees that you cannot lose, it also prevents you from winning. Following God's entrepreneurial calling requires you to go after it wholeheartedly, even when something is at risk. Faith does not eliminate risk. It gives you the courage to obey God despite the risk. You cannot fully pursue what God has called you to do while always choosing the safest path. __________ Luke 19:12-26 MSG __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Discrimination has a bad rap, and rightly so, because it has been used to withhold resources from one group in favor of another. However, when it comes to the entrepreneurial vision God has placed in your heart, discrimination is a good thing. It means knowing the specific demographic God has called you to serve and focusing exclusively on meeting their needs. Without discrimination, you'll be off calling. Your vision will drift, and you won't be successful in what God has called you to do. __________ Matthew 15:21-28 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Acts 5:42 shows the apostles sharing their message daily, both publicly in the temple courts and personally from house to house. That is a powerful model for business today. Use public platforms like social media and personal channels like email and DMs to consistently reach the people God has called you to serve. Marketing should not be occasional. Show up every day. __________ Acts 5:42 NLT, 2 Kings 4:1–7 NLT, Acts 5:17–21 NLT, Acts 5:26–29 NLT, Acts 5:38–42 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Many married couples believe they serve their spouse, but sometimes serving becomes scorekeeping: "I did this for you, so what will you do for me?" Jesus gives us a different example in Mark 10:45. He came not to be served, but to serve. Servanthood in marriage means developing a willing heart that asks, even when it costs you something, "How can I serve you today?" Listen to today's message to learn how to stop keeping score and develop a servant's heart in marriage. __________ Mark 10:45 NKJV, Philippians 2:7-8 NKJV, Titus 2:14 NKJV  __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Jesus taught that marriage requires maturity and that not everyone is mature enough for married life. One sign of maturity is being prepared to have and nurture children. When God created marriage, He commanded Adam and his wife to be fruitful and multiply. Thus, one of the main goals of godly marriage is to have children. Although some marriages do not produce children, if you are considering marriage, you need to be prepared for the possibility of having children and ready to raise them in the admonition of the Lord. __________ Malachi 2:15 NLT, Titus 2:4-5 NLT, 1 Timothy 3:4-5 NLT, and Ephesians 6:4 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Jesus gives us a powerful example of how to approach marketing with intentionality and persistence. He went throughout Galilee preaching, teaching, and healing, consistently taking His message to the people He was called to serve. As entrepreneurs, we should have that same commitment to reaching the people we are called to serve. Are you consistently sharing your message wherever your target audience is, or are you marketing halfheartedly and expecting God to make up the difference? If God has called you to business, part of your responsibility is to persistently market, create content, and share your message with the people you are called to reach. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Jesus taught us three keys to receiving answers to our prayers. First, we need to **ask**, which means we need to be specific about what we are requesting from God. Second, we need to **seek**, which means we need to actively look for the answers. God is not going to simply drop the answer from heaven. The answers are here on earth, so we have to look for them with the help of the Holy Spirit. Third, we have to **knock**. Jesus said that when we knock, the door will be opened. This means we must be persistent, continuing to ask, seek, and knock until we receive the answer to our prayers. __________ Matthew 7:7–8 KJV, Matthew 7:7–8 NLT, Romans 8:31–32 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Godly parenting requires loving, intentional discipline that reflects God's own pattern of praise, correction, instruction, consequences, and continued care. Parents are called to establish clear boundaries, allow children to make choices and experience appropriate consequences, and guide them through those consequences without harshness or discouragement. This training should begin early and be rooted in a wholehearted commitment to God, with Scripture continually used to teach truth, expose wrong, correct behavior, and instruct children in righteous living. The ultimate purpose is not merely good behavior or religious appearance, but a heart genuinely devoted to God—equipping children to follow His will throughout their lives and eventually pass that same faith and godly training to future generations. __________ Notes & Scriptures: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/parenting Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Prayer is making a request of God for something you want. However, many believers are fearful of asking God for what they really, really want. A lot of the time, they speak in generalities. They'll say something like, "God, bless me," but what they really want is for God to bless them with a certain kind of job or career. Jesus teaches that we have to be precise about what we want from God and not be ashamed to ask Him for what we truly desire. When we ask God for what we want and believe, we shall receive it. So, let us normalize being bold and not shrink back from asking God for what we really, really want for the sake of appearing humble. __________ Matthew 7:7–8 KJV, James 4:1–2 NLT, Mark 11:24 NLT, Mark 10:51–52 NLT, Matthew 20:29–34 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Jesus told us that when you're praying, if you have anything against someone, you need to forgive them first. He said, "If you don't forgive others, God won't forgive you." Prayer is asking God to do something on your behalf. When you're in business, you need God to move in your business. You need God to bring clients, customers, strategy, and revenue. But when you're asking God for these things while holding unforgiveness in your heart toward your husband or wife, the Bible says your prayers are blocked. So, if you're struggling in your business, check your forgiveness walk with your spouse. Unforgiveness toward your spouse is sinful, and it's not something you should tolerate. Whatever is causing you to hold unforgiveness toward your spouse, you need to forgive if you want to be successful in what God has called you to do. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

We hear a lot of people telling us that we need to pray every day, but why do we actually need to pray every day? Well, prayer is a request of God, and Jesus taught us that in order to get our prayers answered, we have to be persistent in our prayers. This means that we need to keep praying for the same thing until we actually see the results. __________ Matthew 7:7–8 KJV, Luke 11:5–8 NLT, Matthew 26:44 NLT, Luke 18:1–7 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

When you lose something, you have to seek it in order to find it. In the same way, when you ask God for an answer or solution to your situation, you have to actively look for the solution He has for you. Seeking is not a lack of faith; it is part of the faith process. Faith is not simply waiting for God to place the answer in your lap. Faith requires you to get up and seek the solution God has for you. __________ Matthew 7:7–8 KJV, Acts 17:27 NLT, Jeremiah 29:13–14 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

In Office Hours this week, Pastor Amos led discussions on various topics with the CFE community. The main topics covered included a theological debate about eternal rewards for good works in heaven, with participants sharing scriptural perspectives on whether believers receive additional rewards beyond salvation. Ark shared details about an upcoming event on humans versus robots, where he will serve as MC, and the group discussed different viewpoints on AI and robotics, including cultural and institutional perspectives from developing countries like Nigeria. The conversation also touched on marriage dynamics, with Pastor Amos sharing insights about fundamental differences between men and women in long-term relationships and addressing questions about biblical roles in dating versus marriage. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

A person's demeanor is their outward behavior, attitude, or manner. A godly marriage requires both husbands and wives to have a calm demeanor. Spouses are commanded to treat their spouse gently and avoid being harsh or quarrelsome. Marriage will inevitably bring disagreements and difficult moments, but spiritual maturity is demonstrated by how we respond to them. To live out marriage God's way, both spouses must learn to control their emotions and maintain a peaceful demeanor even when conflict arises. __________ Proverbs 21:9 NLT, 1 Timothy 3:11 NLT, Proverbs 19:14 NKJV, Colossians 3:19 NLT, and 1 Timothy 3:3 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Recently, a beloved country music singer passed away, and people were asking online, "Is she going to heaven because of all the good work she did?" This conversation reminded me that there's a misunderstanding about what it actually takes to get into heaven. The question is: Do our good works get us into heaven, or can we be a good enough person to get into heaven? Let's discuss this topic today on our Pastoral Chat. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

As men, how we treat our wives determines whether we can truly be leaders under God's anointing. There are many men in society who have fallen into infidelity and have been unfaithful to their wives. In the Kingdom of God, if you cannot be faithful to your wife, you are not qualified to be a leader, whether your assignment is in business or ministry. __________ 1 Timothy 3:1-5 NKJV, 1 Peter 3:7 NKJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Like most things in Christianity, Christians disagree about salvation, particularly when it comes to how you maintain it. Some Christians believe that once you're saved, there's nothing you can do to lose your salvation, while others believe that you have to constantly monitor your actions to make sure you're maintaining your salvation. According to this view, if you mess up, you could potentially go to hell because you failed to keep your salvation. So, which one of these positions is right? Take a listen to this pastoral chat, and let's discuss. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

The Bible gives us some interesting instructions. It tells us to meditate on the written word so we can discover God's will for our life. But how does meditating on scripture give us "now" instructions to have success in our calling? Let's dig into this concept. __________ Romans 12:1-2 KJV, John 16:13 KJV, John 14:17 KJV, 1 Thessalonians 5:23 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Leadership is not about having all the right answers or knowing exactly what to do in every situation. Godly leadership begins with seeking God, following His direction, and then leading others as you follow Him. Abraham did not receive every detail about where God was taking him before he started moving; he had to trust God and follow one step at a time. In the same way, leaders will often face situations where they do not know exactly what comes next, but they can still lead by staying close to God and obeying what He reveals. Your responsibility as a leader is not to know everything; it is to faithfully follow God so that the people following you are ultimately being led toward Him. __________ Matthew 6:33 NKJV, Genesis 12:1 NKJV and 1 Corinthians 11:1 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Marriage is not simply about finding someone you love; it requires the maturity to handle the commitment that marriage demands. Jesus' disciples recognized how serious marriage is when divorce is not an option. Jesus responded by pointing to the maturity required to live a married life. Before getting married, we should consider not only whether we have found the right person but also whether we have developed the maturity necessary to live a married life. __________ Matthew 19:8-11 MSG __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

God expects us to move forward based on what we already know, while remaining sensitive to the Holy Spirit's direction along the way. Paul and his team were actively pursuing their mission and making plans based on their understanding of what God had called them to do, but they were willing to change direction when the Holy Spirit redirected them toward Macedonia. In the same way, we should make wise decisions, and do what we know to do, while staying flexible enough for the Holy Spirit to interrupt our plans and adjust our direction. Following God is not always about knowing the entire plan in advance; it is about moving forward in faith and trusting the Holy Spirit to guide us as we go. __________ Acts 16:6-10 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Office hours this week focused on discussing a controversial topic regarding a pastor who charged money for a ministry event, with participants sharing their perspectives on when and how ministers should accept payment for gospel work. Pastor Amos explained his concerns about ministers walking carefully due to higher scrutiny and the potential for creating stumbling blocks, while participants like Doyin, Deborah, and Bose shared their thoughts on the balance between ministry and business practices. The conversation also covered Pastor Amos's updates about CFE's upcoming Bible study on parenting and the relaunch of daily podcast episodes, as well as discussions about ministry school programs and the responsibilities that come with public ministry platforms. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Many times, God does not give us detailed instructions for every decision or tell us exactly what to do next. Instead, He gives us abilities, resources, opportunities, wisdom, and responsibility, and expects us to use them to figure out how to move forward. God wants us to think, create, make decisions, take initiative, and produce results with what He has entrusted to us. Rather than continually waiting for God to tell us exactly what to do, there are times when God is waiting for us to act. Part of spiritual maturity is learning how to faithfully use what God has already given us to make wise decisions. __________ Genesis 2:19 NLT, Matthew 25:14-27 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

The world constantly shapes how we think about success, identity, career, and what we should pursue, which can make it difficult to recognize what God has created us to do. As we intentionally allow the Holy Spirit and the Word of God to transform our thinking, we become increasingly able to discern God's will for our lives. Purpose is already planted deep within us, but it takes spiritual maturity and intentional effort to draw it out. The more our thinking aligns with God's thinking, the clearer His purpose for our lives becomes. __________ Romans 12:2 NLT, Proverbs 20:5 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

There's a popular Atlanta pastor who's getting dragged online because he's creating a podcast tour where he's going to sell tickets. A lot of people are complaining that he's selling the gospel. Of course, he doesn't see it that way, but there's a perception that he is actually selling the gospel. So, in this Pastor Chat, I want to share some thoughts around this question: When does business cross over into selling the gospel? How should you think about this, especially if you have a calling to ministry, like a pastor, or if you're a Christian putting on events, offering coaching, or doing other things that feel so closely connected to Christianity that it could appear you're selling the gospel? __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

God never designed us to receive all of our spiritual teaching and development from one minister. Throughout our lives, God will use different pastors, teachers, and ministers to contribute to our spiritual growth. One person may plant a truth in our hearts, while another helps us understand and grow in that truth. Each minister has a different assignment and gift, but it is ultimately God who causes us to grow. As believers, we should be open to receiving from the different ministers God places in our lives while making sure everything we receive is built upon the foundation of Jesus Christ and His Word. __________ 1 Corinthians 3:5-15 NLT, Ephesians 4:11-12 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Let's Chat! Your gifts and talents are not necessarily your purpose; they are the tools God has given you to fulfill your purpose. Through prayer, studying the Word, and following the Holy Spirit, you gain clarity about how God wants you to use those gifts. And when it comes to pivoting in business, a change in direction doesn't always mean you're leaving your purpose behind. Sometimes, it's simply God nudging you into greater alignment with what He's already called you to do. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Many believers are shocked when a pastor has a moral failure, and sometimes that shock can cause them to question their faith. But we must recognize that every pastor, like every human being, has hypocritical tendencies. None of us perfectly lives out everything we profess to believe. This doesn't excuse bad behavior. It simply acknowledges that we're all works in progress, fighting against sin and striving to walk in the ways of Jesus. When we understand this, our faith can remain grounded in the Word, not in people. __________ Galatians 2:11-14 NLT, Acts 16:1-3 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

God wants the best for us; however, if we continue to live unholy lives, at some point He will remove His covering from us. When His covering is gone, we experience the consequences of our sins. His goal is not to destroy us with consequences but to allow the consequences to lead us to repentance and back to Him. __________ 1 Corinthians 5:1-7 NLT,  2 Corinthians 2:4-7 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________