Podcast appearances and mentions of les hughes

Working a side hustle is no longer the exception for pastors, it's the norm. Embracing it might answer a lot of your (and your church's) needs.Karl Vaters talks with Jon Sanders about the rise in covocational pastoring and why it's something more pastors, especially small-church pastors, should take seriously. Jon is the co-host of the EntrePastors Podcast and the co-founder of EntrePastors.com (with Les Hughes).The culture around us is shifting. The idea that someone entering the workplace will get a single full-time job to pay the bills is a rarity. And the church is no exception. But, unlike the secular marketplace, we shouldn't be playing catch-up with this. We can lead.Jon and Karl talk about several important aspects of bivo/covo ministry, including:Why this is a growing needHow to make the shift without neglecting the churchThe difference between bivocational and covocationalHow to prepare your congregation for a covocational pastorateAnd more.Jon also serves as the Director of Coaching for the 95Network, a ministry that specializes in serving small to midsize churches.Podcast Links:Rural Church Rescue, with Jon Sanders (ep 024)EntrePastorsHow The Side Hustle Is Changing The Face Of Pastoring Bonus MaterialFinding a Covocational Job That Fits a Pastor's Skills and Schedule, with Jon SandersWhat marketplace jobs work well for covocational pastors?The skills you have honed as a pastor are highly desirable in the secular marketplace. But how can they be turned into a paying job that won't interfere with your pastoral calling?In the bonus conversation I talk to Jon Sanders of EntrePastors.com about how to make that transition, including several real-life examples of pastors who have made that transition well.To get Bonus Content every week, click here to become a Financial Partner, or here to subscribe to the Free Weekly Newsletter.

Working a side hustle is no longer the exception for pastors, it's the norm. Embracing it might answer a lot of your (and your church's) needs.Karl Vaters talks with Jon Sanders about the rise in covocational pastoring and why it's something more pastors, especially small-church pastors, should take seriously. Jon is the co-host of the EntrePastors Podcast and the co-founder of EntrePastors.com (with Les Hughes).The culture around us is shifting. The idea that someone entering the workplace will get a single full-time job to pay the bills is a rarity. And the church is no exception. But, unlike the secular marketplace, we shouldn't be playing catch-up with this. We can lead.Jon and Karl talk about several important aspects of bivo/covo ministry, including:Why this is a growing needHow to make the shift without neglecting the churchThe difference between bivocational and covocationalHow to prepare your congregation for a covocational pastorateAnd more.Jon also serves as the Director of Coaching for the 95Network, a ministry that specializes in serving small to midsize churches.Podcast Links:Rural Church Rescue, with Jon Sanders (ep 024)EntrePastorsHow The Side Hustle Is Changing The Face Of Pastoring Bonus MaterialFinding a Covocational Job That Fits a Pastor's Skills and Schedule, with Jon SandersWhat marketplace jobs work well for covocational pastors?The skills you have honed as a pastor are highly desirable in the secular marketplace. But how can they be turned into a paying job that won't interfere with your pastoral calling?In the bonus conversation I talk to Jon Sanders of EntrePastors.com about how to make that transition, including several real-life examples of pastors who have made that transition well.To get Bonus Content every week, click here to become a Financial Partner, or here to subscribe to the Free Weekly Newsletter.

Jon Sanders is a trusted resource that we often glean from at 95Network. Especially, when it comes to understanding how to serve in ministry while simultaneously providing a good standard of living for your family. Jon and Les Hughes created Entrepastors with this principal at the forefront.Dale catches up with Jon on today's 95Podcast to learn more of what their experience of helping ministry leaders has shown so far. You'll enjoy Jon's honest assessment of the opportunities that are available if you only look in the right places.Show Notes: https://www.95network.org/entrepreneural-pastors-update-w-jon-sanders-episode-249/Support the show

On this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, hosts Jon Sanders and Les Hughes dive into a rich conversation with their guest, Devin Schurbert.  Devin shares his extraordinary journey of faith, fatherhood, and entrepreneurship.From adoption to creating successful youth ministries and multi-million-dollar businesses, Devin's path is nothing short of inspiring. He opens up about his dissatisfaction with traditional church settings, which led him to build a vibrant youth ministry at the local YMCA, and how these experiences set the stage for his entrepreneurial success.This conversation will explore the intertwining of ministry and business, emphasizing the importance of pastors taking their calling beyond church walls for financial stability and broader impact. Devin reveals how a miraculous healing spurred him to start a coaching business aimed at aligning faith with entrepreneurship. They also talk about Devin's books, "Authenticity Today" and "One Rung Away," his ministry to foster care and adopted children, and the crucial need for trauma-informed approaches in ministry.Join us as we explore Devin's insights on financial freedom, the purpose-driven life, and the shift in kingdom finances through entrepreneurship and media. Plus, stay tuned for tips on leveraging social media for influence and information on Devin's free guide to effective social media use. This is an episode packed with wisdom, practical advice, and a heartfelt commitment to uplifting communities through faith-driven entrepreneurship. Guest Info/Links:https://guidetoinfluence.com/ Call to Action:Get our FREE EntrePastors Get Started Guide https://www.entrepastors.com/start 

In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, we're thrilled to dive deep into the inspiring journey of Trevor Hislop, a former pastor who transitioned into the entrepreneurial world of mental health care. Join hosts Jon Sanders and Les Hughes as they explore how Trevor founded LiveWell Behavioral Health to address crucial gaps in community mental health services. With a remarkable team of 29 providers and 37 staff members, LiveWell offers comprehensive care for individuals, couples, families, and communities.We'll hear about Trevor's personal story, influenced by his parents' divorce at a young age, leading him to pursue a career in counseling and therapy. Despite an 18-year tenure in various pastoral roles, including creative arts and executive positions, Trevor felt a calling towards vocational care, ultimately steering him to establish LiveWell. The conversation also touches on the complex topic of pastors transitioning from church ministry to marketplace roles, the challenges of identity struggles, and the importance of “holy restlessness”.Listen in as we uncover Trevor's transition journey, the role of mentorship, and his current work with PastorServe, providing crisis care and coaching for ministry leaders. Whether you're a pastor considering a new season or someone interested in the intersection of faith and entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.Guest Info/Links:Website for Livewell Behavioral Health: https://www.livewellbehavioralhealth.com/Website for PastorServe: https://pastorserve.org/Email: trevor@livewellbehavioralhealth.com Call to Action:Register for our upcoming webinar: Conquering Pastoral Povertyhttps://www.entrepastors.com/conquer 

In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, Jon Sanders and Les Hughes have an incredible conversation with Pastor Danny Holwerda. They talk about how pastors, with their unique people skills, can thrive in business. Danny shares his journey of balancing ministry, entrepreneurship, and overcoming financial struggles while maintaining a heart of service. From acquiring businesses to writing a book on overcoming sexual temptation, Danny's story is a testament to resilience and faith and is a great example of what it looks like to thrive as an entrepastor. Guest Info/Links:Email: dan@nexuschurchmn.com Call to Action:Register for Ghostwriter School webinar:  entrepastors.com/ghostwriter

On this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon Sanders and Les Hughes welcome guest Joseph Bennett, who shares his journey from the medical field to full-time ministry on a foreign mission field, and then from life in Honduras to returning to the United States where he now balances serving a pastor along with running a commercial cleaning business. In this conversation you will hear them dive into the themes of investing in people, recognizing opportunities for income, and why Joseph is not looking to scale his businesses in this current season. Joseph's story illustrates the intersection of ministry and entrepreneurship as he leverages his business for community service and uses it to support his church and family while embracing the roles of pastor and business owner.Guest Info/Links:Email: joseph.bennett1180@gmail.com Call to Action:Join EntrePastors Business Buildershttps://www.entrepastors.com/businessbuilders 

In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast, Les Hughes and Jon Sanders welcome weight loss coaches Alan and Angie Thomas to share their transformative health journey. The couple discusses the impact of obesity in the church and their unique coaching approach, emphasizing long-term transformations and individuals taking responsibility for their health. They highlight the value of coaching and overcoming self-doubt, sharing inspiring success stories. The episode encourages listeners to invest in coaching, embrace imperfection, and prioritize personal growth.Guest Info/Links:Website:https://transformmyfuture.com/entrepastors Call to Action:Sign up to take part in our 30-Day Business Builders Experience.  Send an email to jon@entrepastors.com to reserve one of our limited spots available.

This week we are featuring a four part mini series from Les Hughes diving deeper into the subject of writing.  We believe many pastors should give serious consideration to becoming published authors and we desire to help them do just that.  In this episode, Les shares from his own personal journey into ghostwriting and how pastors can be successful in their own ghostwriting businesses.

This week we are featuring a four part mini series from Les Hughes diving deeper into the subject of writing.  We believe many pastors should give serious consideration to becoming published authors and we desire to help them do just that.  In this episode, Les shares the three main ways to publish your books as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each.

This week we are featuring a four part mini series from Les Hughes diving deeper into the subject of writing.  We believe many pastors should give serious consideration to becoming published authors and we desire to help them do just that.  In this episode, Les shares three different categories of writing that can be source of significant income for a pastor.

This week we are featuring a four part mini series from Les Hughes diving deeper into the subject of writing.  We believe many pastors should give serious consideration to becoming published authors and desire to help them do just that.  In this episode, Les unpacks the various ways you can create revenue through your writing.

Pastor, have you ever considered bringing more revenue into your life through launching a coaching business?  At EntrePastors, we see coaching as a great option for many pastors to consider for a number of different reasons.  However, we also see a number of pastors really struggling to get traction with their coaching businesses.  In this episode, Jon Sanders and Les Hughes share many of the positive aspects that make coaching an attractive option for pastors, and they also outline some serious areas that need to be carefully considered before ever getting into the business.  Call to Action:Join our FREE EntrePastors Connect group on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/entrepastorsconnect 

95Network Director of Coaching Jon Sanders sits in as host of today's 95Podcast. Jon is joined by Les Hughes who is co-founder of Entrepastors along with Jon. Their conversation is a deep-dive into all things Entrepastors.They came together several years ago in order to provide a coaching track to help pastors fulfill their ministry calling while simultaneously providing a healthy living for their families. This conversation is so practical as Jon and Les share the benefits of becoming an Entrepastor.Show Notes: https://www.95network.org/guest-host-jon-sanders-a-conversation-with-entrepastors-w-les-hughes-episode-186/Support the show

What does it look like for pastors to earn an income in addition to their ministry role? And how do you make the transition out of vocational ministry into the marketplace? In this episode, I'm joined by Jon Sanders and Les Hughes from EntrePastors, and they are passionate about helping pastors and other ministry leaders with their money mindset.   We talk about: Why we struggle to charge for intangible services and skills How money mindset can lead to burnout for pastors who pour out everything for others How ministry skills can be transferred to the marketplace, whether it's through a side gig or a post-ministry career Practical ways ministry leaders can earn extra income to support their family   We also talk about how congregations can best support and encourage their pastors in their money mindset, and why this is a win/win for pastors AND their churches. I hope this conversation gives you a fresh perspective on earning income beyond a ministry role!   About Jon and Les: Jon Sanders and Les Hughes are the co-founders of EntrePastors, and co-hosts of the EntrePastors podcast. Jon and Les have come together to empower pastors to maximize their God-given talents to take better care of their families and become better pastors in the process.   About EntrePastors: EntrePastors helps pastors think, act, and thrive as prosperous entrepreneurs. Through podcasts, a membership community, and mastermind groups, EntrePastors provides the tools and support community to help pastors and others with a ministry background achieve financial and time freedom and escape the stressful paycheck to paycheck life that often accompanies vocational ministry.   The goal of EntrePastors is to blow up the model of the starving pastor and build a community of prosperous pastors who can provide well for their families and demonstrate generosity to others.   CLICK HERE for their free resource on money mindset! Connect with EntrePastors in their Facebook community here.    Mentioned in this episode: Ep. 27 of the EntrePastor Podcast: The Loneliness of the EntrePastor Journey, with Teresa McCloy   Get to know the story behind the REALIFE Process® through our film, Rested Success! CLICK HERE to watch the 15-minute documentary film where you'll hear Teresa's story, how the REALIFE Process® began and developed, plus how our Certified Facilitators are using the Process in the work that they do.   CLICK HERE to learn more about becoming a REALIFE Process Certified Facilitator™! Ready to grow your impact and increase your income? Check out how to be certified as a REALIFE Process Facilitator™! Through coaching and training, you'll discover the power of the REALIFE Process® for yourself AND learn how to use it with your clients. Take the Needs & Values Assessment Ready to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to learn about our Signature Needs & Values Assessment, which includes a one-to-one review call with REALIFE Process® Coach Erica Vinson!   My new book, Do What Matters, is now available! My new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.   FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar Ready to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn't matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!   Join the Community! (Plus Weekly Facebook Lives) Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE. Join us every Wednesday at 11am CT for a Facebook Live to take a deeper dive with the REALIFE Process®!   Check out our YouTube Channel! Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on: Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy Instagram - teresa.mccloy LinkedIn - teresamccloy   About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process® and an ACC Certified Leadership & Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation. She partners with her clients as a coach, consultant, and professional speaker to discover how to do what matters in their life and business. Teresa is the author of Do What Matters: Live from Rest, Not Rush, Using the REALIFE Process®.  

Jon Sanders and Les Hughes know a hard, rarely shared truth about life in ministry: hundreds of pastors leave vocational ministry every month. Often these departures are unhealthy for the church as well as the pastor and his family. Frequently, financial scarcity and anxiety that comes with it are key factors in the departures. Out of this knowledge, a desire for more financial freedom and margin for their own families, as well as a passion to help others claim that freedom for themselves, Jon and Les founded EntrePastors.  In this episode, Jon and Les unpack some of the valuable insights they have compiled regarding ministry and entrepreneurship.  Listen in.Get Jon & Les' FREE Guide: Over 50 Business Ideas for PastorsCheck out EntrePastors,  Jon & Les' PodcastGet Our FREE Training On How To Find Profitable Amazon FBA ProductsFind me on Instagram @iamjustinbellQuestions, Feedback & Hello's: Email Me  at justin@faithplusbiz.com

Financial freedom and meaningful work can coexist! In this powerful conversation Jon Sanders and Les Hughes from EntrePastors share their insight on how to make this a reality.  They have a mission of helping those in ministry create amazing paths of earning potential to break the "starving pastor" stigma.  The same principles they teach pastors can be applied to all Believers and the wisdom they shared is truly incredible.For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/105-entrepastor-insight-with-les-hughes-john-sanders/Check out these resources:10 Scriptures to Fight like a Lion Guide FREE Download. Get equipped with scripture that will help you fight the battle you are in.Featured Book of the Week Sharpen your mind with our Books of the Week so you can be the leader you are predestined to be.Join the Free Lion's Den Community Join our community and get positivity in your inbox with new opportunities, events, and resources!Support the show

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In this episode, I speak with Co- founders of EntrePastor and Co-hosts of the EntrePastor Podcast, Jon Sanders and Les Hughes on the Segway Between Business and Ministry. While many struggle with the idea of combining business with ministery, Jon and Les share how bringing God into your business can propel your ministry forward while serving the Kingdom.  Find Jon and Les: website, podcast  A Free Guide: 50 Business Ideas Other available Resourses: Healthy Nutrition for Adults and Kids Join the Abundantly Rooted Life Community Grab your Artza Subscription Box and bring home a bit of Israel.  use promo code: FBH20 Check out our Linktree

ENTREPASTORS Jon Sanders and Les Hughes pt 1 https://www.entrepastors.com/ ()If you've been listening to this program for any length of time, you know I have a heart for Christian entrepreneurs who are making a difference. A difference in the community and a difference in the Body of Christ. Many pastors are facing financial issues, especially in this era of trying to return from the COVID lockdowns, etc. Many of these ministers are contemplating actually leaving the ministry in order to find work that will provide for their families and their future as well. That is one of the main reasons I enjoy sharing information with you from entrepreneurs who have a heart for maintaining Christian morals and values and have that reflected in their business. Having said that, I believe you are going to truly be blessed by our guests today. Jon Sanders and Les Hughes are the co-founders of https://www.entrepastors.com/ (“EntrePastors,”) which helps pastors to think and thrive as prosperous entrepreneurs. Through their podcasts, a membership community and mastermind groups, https://www.entrepastors.com/ (EntrePastors) provides the tools and community of support to help pastors and minsters – and others with a ministry background, achieve financial freedom and free up their time and to escape the stressful “paycheck to paycheck” life that often accompanies vocational ministry. Jon and Less have come together to empower pastors to maximize their God-given talents and to take better care of their families and to become better pastors in the process. Let's jump back into the conclusion of this interview now, with Jon Sanders and Les Hughes, of https://www.entrepastors.com/ (Entre Pastors…) Do  you believe the era of “full time pastors” is coming to an end? Are things that bad out there? If someone has been in the ministry or pastorship for, let's say 10 or 15 years, do they have the skill sets that can be of some value in the marketplace right now? I know you advocate diversification of income streams. Can you share with us some of the benefits, not just of pastors, but in reality, almost everyone listening to us as well? Is it OK for a pastor to be independently wealthy and financially secure? I'm sure some pastors are thinking something like, “If I have this extra income coming in from this outside business, and we have some type of financial need come up in the ministry and I ask people to help, they'll feel like, “You got the money, you take care of it.”"  Is this an issue with some of your clients? What are some of the ways a pastor can launch their own business? I think they would have to be careful of the “network marketing” activities out there. It could be seen as some type of coercion or something. Am I correct? Let's say a pastor or ministry professional does start their own side business – and it becomes extremely successful.  Where can they go to share that win? If they start sharing their success with church members, I can see some parishioners come calling, asking for handouts and things like that. I know they would be generous with their finances – that's just part of our value system in the ministry. But how can they celebrate their victories without it causing additional hardships and problems within the church? Gentlemen, this has been so interesting. I love what you are doing to help full time, and part-time, ministry professionals add some additional income streams to support their families. If someone has a question or would like to find out more information about https://www.entrepastors.com/ (“EntrePastors”) and all that you do?  How can they do that? How can they get in touch with you? Folks, what you have just learned today can work for you, no matter your vocation. Yes, we have been talking about helping those in full time and part-time ministry. But if you stop and think about it, what Jon and Les have shared with us today could work for YOU, no matter your...

ENTREPASTORS Jon Sanders and Les Hughes pt 1 https://www.entrepastors.com/ ()If you've been listening to this program for any length of time, you know I have a heart for Christian entrepreneurs who are making a difference. A difference in the community and a difference in the Body of Christ. Many pastors are facing financial issues, especially in this era of trying to return from the COVID lockdowns, etc. Many of these ministers are contemplating actually leaving the ministry in order to find work that will provide for their families and their future as well. That is one of the main reasons I enjoy sharing information with you from entrepreneurs who have a heart for maintaining Christian morals and values and have that reflected in their business. Having said that, I believe you are going to truly be blessed by our guests today. Jon Sanders and Les Hughes are the co-founders of https://www.entrepastors.com/ (“EntrePastors,”) which helps pastors to think and thrive as prosperous entrepreneurs. Through their podcasts, a membership community and mastermind groups, EntrePastors provides the tools and community of support to help pastors and minsters – and others with a ministry background, achieve financial freedom and free up their time and to escape the stressful “paycheck to paycheck” life that often accompanies vocational ministry. Jon and Less have come together to empower pastors to maximize their God-given talents and to take better care of their families and to become better pastors in the process. Help me welcome to the program, Jon Sanders and Les Hughes!  Gentlemen, it is truly a pleasure to have you join us on the program today! First question I always start with is this – and you can answer it one at a time, you choose who goes first. But can you tell us, in your own words, “Who is “Jon Sanders” and who is “Les Hughes?” Jon, you're from S. Dakota – and Les your're from Alabama. How did you two get together and decide that https://www.entrepastors.com/ (“EntrePastors”) was something that you two could partner up with? How serious is this issue of pastors and ministers actually contemplating leaving their calling in order to survive, financially, and take care of their families? You both have pastoral backgrounds. Was this an issue that either one of you or both of you were facing at one time or another? Do  you believe the era of “full time pastors” is coming to an end? Are things that bad out there? If someone has been in the ministry or pastorship for, let's say 10 or 15 years, do they have the skill sets that can be of some value in the marketplace right now? Just think of the additional ministry opportunities “if only you had the extra income.” Not only would your family be better off – but you could do those extra ministry things that will bless the Body of Christ in ways that only the Lord knows about right now – but that you've always wanted to do. Amen! So, drop down below into the show notes right now and reach out to Jon and Less and click the link to check out https://www.entrepastors.com/ (“EntrePastors”) right now. CONTACT INFORMATION: Email:  Les@EntrePastors.com Email:  Jon@EntrePastors.com Website:  https://www.entrepastors.com/ (EntrePastors.com)

Welcome to this special recap edition of More Than a Pastor show. In just a minute, you're going to hear me do a debrief, recap, and summary of our most recent interview with Les Hughes and Jon Sanders of EntrePastors, with my big takeaways.But before we do that, people often ask me, what's the most important thing pastors need in order to be successful in creating income outside the church through their own business or side hustle? My answer is…community with other pastors who are on the same journey. That's why I've launched a FREE private Facebook group just for pastors like you and me, where we can ask questions, get feedback on our ideas, and find the support and encouragement we need on our journey to income freedom. Join today at morethanapastor.com/facebook.I originally recorded this podcast as a video on YouTube. You can watch the video, and get the show notes for today's episode, over at morethanapastor.com/20.Support the show

Jon and Les are making a huge impact in the Church through their EntrePastors platform and podcast.  Helping pastors thrive.

Do you feel the pull between being an entrepreneur AND a pastor? Maybe that means you're an EntrePastor! In today's show, special guests Les Hughes and Jon Sanders share their EntrePastor journeys, and how they help pastors think, act, and thrive like prosperous entrepreneurs. Find links mentioned in this episode in the show notes over at http://www.morethanapastor.com/19.Hey I'm Rich Avery, the host of More Than a Pastor podcast and YouTube Show. You can find me online at www.morethanapastor.com. Our mission is to help 1,000 pastors supplement or replace their ministry income through their own passion-based business over the next five years. And we want you to be one of them!Here are ways to work with us here at More Than a Pastor...✅ Join our private Facebook grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/morethanapastor✅ Free Guide: How to know if starting a business or side hustle is right for youhttps://www.morethanapastor.com/biz☕️  Found this video helpful and want to buy me a coffee?https://www.buymeacoffee.com/iamrichaverySupport the show

Les Hughes and Jon Sanders are pastors who help pastors and others with a ministry background create a life of financial freedom as entrepreneurs. Today, Les and Jon share their individual spiritual experiences including resisting ministry and surrendering to the Lord. Plus, they share how being pastors led them to start coaching other pastors to create side hustles and other streams of income. The freedom that's available is unlike anything we've seen before and may be how people serve in the future. Les and Jon's story remind us that the Lord uses everything, not just the things we think are sacred. Listen to Les and Jon's story in your favorite podcast app now! Stories Les and Jon shared: Why Les and Jon started EntrePastors Jon was born and raised in a pastor's family in the MidWest Jon resisting the call to ministry and becoming a firefighter Les growing up with parents who were first generation Christians The sense of God's presence Les had as a child in tumultuous times Les giving his life to Christ as a child Les realizing that the anger he had was unhealthy The student pastor who discerned what was really happening in Les Jon's experience of spiritual freedom How the Lord broke Jon's heart for rural America Les's experience in ministry How a heart attack helped Les slow down and enjoy the journey Learning to repent of pride for Jon Meeting one another in a mastermind How EntrePastors came about The freedom that pastors can have by creating their own businesses Great quotes from Les and Jon: It's not anyone else's job to provide for my family. It's my job. (Les) It's a shame when a pastor needs to leave a church environment to increase their income. (Les) I never felt abandoned by God and I know now that's just grace (Les). The church is a terrible business model. (Jon) If we can free some pastors up to go do some things in the marketplace, we can alleviate a lot of struggle for both the pastors and the church. (Jon) Resources we mentioned: EntrePastors website Small Town Big Church, Jon's podcast Related episodes: Robin T. Jennings and the Light of the World Brian Zahnd and the Beauty of Christ Heather Oncken and How to Be A Friend The post Les Hughes and Jon Sanders and The Rise of EntrePastors appeared first on Eric Nevins.

Les Hughes and Jon Sanders are pastors who help pastors and others with a ministry background create a life of financial freedom as entrepreneurs. Today, Les and Jon share their individual spiritual experiences including resisting ministry and surrendering to the Lord. Plus, they share how being pastors led them to start coaching other pastors to […] The post Les Hughes and Jon Sanders and The Rise of EntrePastors appeared first on Eric Nevins.

There seems to be a stigma with becoming a pastor. You're going to be poor and just have to deal with it since you're doing God's work. Well Jon Sander and Les Hughes of Entrepastors are here to tell you that is not the case! Both being pastors themselves, they found money to be an issue and decided to run their own small businesses to help pay the bills! This is against no commandment or law that God gives us and we think all pastors should adopt some sort of strategy to help themselves if they're not making ends meet. Listen in as to why pastors can be entrepreneurs too!

There seems to be a stigma with becoming a pastor. You're going to be poor and just have to deal with it since you're doing God's work. Well Jon Sander and Les Hughes of Entrepastors are here to tell you that is not the case! Both being pastors themselves, they found money to be an issue and decided to run their own small businesses to help pay the bills! This is against no commandment or law that God gives us and we think all pastors should adopt some sort of strategy to help themselves if they're not making ends meet. Listen in as to why pastors can be entrepreneurs too!

Jon Sanders and Les Hughes are the co-founders of EntrePastors, and co-hosts of the EntrePastors podcast. Jon and Les have come together to empower pastors to maximize their God-given talents to take better care of their families and become better pastors in the process. EntrePastors helps pastors think, act, and thrive as prosperous entrepreneurs. The goal of EntrePastors is to blow up the model of the starving pastor and build a community of prosperous pastors who can provide well for their families and demonstrate generosity to others. On this episode we talk about why they're so passionate to help pastors move beyond limiting beliefs and a broken way of doing ministry to discover how to use their passions and skills to create additional income streams, while remaining faithful to God's calling and purpose for their lives. Learn more at: https://www.entrepastors.com Facebook: /EntrePastors Facebook: /EntrePastorsConnect YouTube: /EntrePastors

Have you ever been ashamed to ask for a raise at your church? Do you find ministry discouraging because you cannot pay your bills and work part-time to meet? Join me as I interview Jon Sanders and Les Hughes from Entrepastors. They share an utterly refreshing approach to how pastors can engage the culture without compromising their calling. Connect with Entrepastors. See my recent book recommendations.

Jon Sanders and Les Hughes know a hard, rarely shared truth about life in ministry: that hundreds of pastors leave vocational ministry every month. Frequently, financial scarcity and anxiety that comes with it are key factors in the departures. Out of this knowledge, a desire for more financial freedom and margin for their own families, and a passion to help others claim that freedom for themselves, EntrePastors was born. EntrePastors helps pastors think, act, and thrive as prosperous entrepreneurs. Through podcasts, a membership community, and mastermind groups, EntrePastors provides the tools and support community to help pastors and others with a ministry background achieve financial and time freedom and escape the stressful paycheck to paycheck life that often accompanies vocational ministry. Find their info here: https://www.entrepastors.com/

In this interview, Steven Harris talks with Jon Sanders and Les Hughes who discuss their movement called Entrepastors. This group is dedicated to helping ministers create a systematic approach to finding extra streams of income, so they are not merely limited to depending on their church's for economic survival. This conversation is about pastors going from a place of surviving financially to finding ways to live and thrive using their own skills and talents to get ahead. The conversation also discusses how Entrepastors has a community for more serious entrepreneurs to find solace through Mastermind gatherings and creating a tribe that helps each member find their best selves and potential. To Learn more about Entrepastors, visit: http://www.entrepastors.com To receive a FREE GUIDE: OVER 50 BUSINESS IDEAS FOR PASTORS, visit: https://www.entrepastors.com/start To learn more about Kingdom of God Entrepreneur, visit: https://www.kogentrepreneur.com​​​ #entrepastors #christianentrepreneur #kogentrepreneur

In this episode, Ryan chats with Entrepastors (Entrepreneurial Pastors) Jon Sander and Les Hughes about how they're equipping other pastors to create multiple streams of income. Even if you're not in ministry you'll learn things like how to determine what business is best for how you're wired and how to get over feeling like you can't charge for your knowledge.

“Following God's calling into ministry doesn't mean you have to live a life of scarcity and meagerness.”As pastors themselves, Jon and Les are familiar with the struggles that many people in ministry face when it comes to financial freedom. That's why they've made it their mission to show other pastors how to use their gifts to create new streams of income. They're passionate about helping pastors use added income to live more comfortably, start saving, and simply enjoy more opportunities.Have you thought (or even dreamt) about owning a business outside of your ministry? If so, this podcast is for you! Get out your notepad and be ready to listen and learn!Show Notes: https://www.95network.org/how-to-be-a-pastor-and-an-entrepreneur-w-jon-sanders-and-les-hughes-episode-115/Support the show

In the latest episode of the Pastor's Leadership Podcast, Les Hughes shares a few practical tips to ensure your next ministry leader meeting saves you time and helps you accomplish your goal for that meeting.Tips include starting and ending on time, assigning action points to attendees and having a clear agenda.

In the latest episode of The Pastor's Leadership Podcast, Les Hughes walks you through the key questions you need to ask yourself while making any important decision for your ministry as well as the criteria you need for measuring the results of your decision.The key questions are:What is it that I'm trying to achieve? What are the best and the worst possible outcomes?How will you measure success?Download the PLN Decision Making Framework here to use any time you make a change or a decision that impacts your ministry. To learn more about PLN Membership and Cohorts, visit PastorsLeadershipNetwork.com.

After a busy season like 2020, how do you as a leader, reestablish a healthy rhythm? In this episode, Les Hughes walks you through four things you can do to hit that reset button.Pastors in the mastermind group shared several good ideas including:Establish boundaries.Hold yourself accountable to others.Establish rituals in your day.Clean out the calendar closet.Worthy Quote:What you do early gets done.Mentioned Resources & Links:Join us on Wednesdays throughout March for Pastors' Leadership Virtual Lunches. It's free and we would love to have you. Go here to see the speaker lineup and to sign up for the Zoom link. Learn about PLN Mastermind Groups at PastorsLeadershipNetwork.com.

What do you do when those you serve don't like your ministry decisions? In this episode of Pastor's Leadership Network, Les Hughes shares some golden answers he learned from a group of pastors who recently met in a Pastors' Leadership Network mastermind. Pastors in the mastermind group shared several good ideas including:Work under your ministry's leadership structureStay calm.Ask questions.And tie everything you do back to the mission often.Worthy Quote:People leave every ministry, but by speaking to your mission, you can have a voice in who leaves.Mentioned Resources & Links:Learn about PLN Mastermind Groups at PastorsLeadershipNetwork.com.

PLP Episode 1: So You're a Leader. Now What?In this introductory episode to the Pastor's Leadership Podcast, Les Hughes shares “A Tale of Two CEOs” to illustrate what it really means to be a servant leader from a biblical perspective. Inside this episode:The Why Behind PLNA Tale of Two CEOsA Biblical Look at Servant LeadershipQuote of the week: Leadership is the capacity and will to rally men and women to a common purpose and the character which inspires confidence.  - Bernard Montgomery, British Field Marshall in World War II.Summarizing Thoughts:Leadership is serving, not lording it over others.Jesus is our example. It's  God that gives us our assignments.Our reward is not of this world.Takeaways:Christian leaders, we're only as effective as the Holy Spirit empowers us and flows through us.We can only lead others where we ourselves have been. Question to Consider: Are great leaders born or are they made? Mentioned Resources & Links:Learn about PLN Mastermind Groups at PastorsLeadershipNetwork.com. Email Les at Les@LesHughes.com to learn more about the PLN Virtual Retreat October 20-22, 2020.

I was down in Melbourne recently and I had to visit a friend who lived in Kooyong near the tennis complex where a major tournament was on. At the club was a big sign that said "Free Parking for the first 20 Jaguars". Now I was driving a 1988 XJ sovereign with their characteristic pepper pot wheels. IT looked pretty good but not quite in concourse condition. I didn't try to get a previewed spot. But there is something about driving some older classic cars and on that weekend I drove three old Jaguars. I loved it. Is it just me. Well to talk about the glory of this style of motoring I have on the line Les Hughes the editor of Jaguar Magazine. Originally aired on 4 February 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au

I was down in Melbourne recently and I had to visit a friend who lived in Kooyong near the tennis complex where a major tournament was on. At the club was a big sign that said "Free Parking for the first 20 Jaguars". Now I was driving a 1988 XJ sovereign with their characteristic pepper pot wheels. IT looked pretty good but not quite in concourse condition. I didn't try to get a previewed spot. But there is something about driving some older classic cars and on that weekend I drove three old Jaguars. I loved it. Is it just me. Well to talk about the glory of this style of motoring I have on the line Les Hughes the editor of Jaguar Magazine. Originally aired on 4 February 2017. For past programs and individual segments visit www.drivenmedia.com.au