A New Breed of Faith-Driven Entrepreneurs
Mar 09, 2022
Exodus 31:3 NIV - And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills.
A New Breed of Entrepreneurs are Arising ...
Literally Millions are Answering the Call.
Both New and Experienced.
They are followers of Jesus Christ.
There is a movement repeating itself that started with the early Christians who were mostly entrepreneurs.
Tent-makers, skilled craftsmen, import-export, they were anointed for business. They were anointed for ministry.
They answered the call from God.
They were marketplace disciples.
They were the first century church.
And they played a vital role in the ...
- emergence
- establishment
- expansion
... of the Kingdom of God.
Most of these followers of Jesus remained in full-time business while conducting full-time ministry.
The marketplace was their focal point because their jobs took them there.
The marketplace was their community and pulpit.
Ministry was their lifestyle.
In the book of Acts, Paul, Priscilla and Aquila were ministry and business partners. They were tent-makers.
Why? The marketplace is the heartbeat of every city and nation.
It's happening all over again.
Faith-driven entrepreneurs are no longer covert with their faith. They are becoming overt.
They are called — chosen by God
They are anointed — empowered by God
Why? For a divinely sanctioned assignment called the Great Commission. To transform (disciple) people and nations.
It's why I left my business turnaround practice in 2016 to launch CanaGlobal.
>> There are 582M entrepreneurs worldwide.
>> 180M are estimated to be followers of Jesus.
The gig economy + the great resignation has generated a whopping 100% increase in new businesses since the beginning of covid.
70% of the global workforce are seeking purpose and have the dream of becoming self-employed.
Why? Whether they know it or not, they sense a calling.
Experienced CEOs are feeling the same call. The call to be purpose-driven. A higher calling.
God's calling often starts with a SHAKING in your life. Then followed by an AWAKENING.
- A place where your peace and prosperity are shaken.
- A place where you feel stuck between life seasons.
- A place where you are awakened into a greater purpose.
Millions are being equipped by God, right now.
Their eyes are being opened to what's going on in the world, what God wants done, and His plan and purpose for their lives in the marketplace. This is their marketplace calling.
Exodus 31:3-6 is a great example of God's anointing.
... and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills.
... Also I have given ability to all the skilled workers to make everything I have commanded you.
Deuteronomy 8:18 is a biblical promise for us today ...
... But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.
Are you sensing a calling in your life? I'm here to tell you — it's real.
Say YES.
-Gerald
Literally Millions are Answering the Call.
Both New and Experienced.
They are followers of Jesus Christ.
There is a movement repeating itself that started with the early Christians who were mostly entrepreneurs.
Tent-makers, skilled craftsmen, import-export, they were anointed for business. They were anointed for ministry.
They answered the call from God.
They were marketplace disciples.
They were the first century church.
And they played a vital role in the ...
- emergence
- establishment
- expansion
... of the Kingdom of God.
Most of these followers of Jesus remained in full-time business while conducting full-time ministry.
The marketplace was their focal point because their jobs took them there.
The marketplace was their community and pulpit.
Ministry was their lifestyle.
In the book of Acts, Paul, Priscilla and Aquila were ministry and business partners. They were tent-makers.
Why? The marketplace is the heartbeat of every city and nation.
It's happening all over again.
Faith-driven entrepreneurs are no longer covert with their faith. They are becoming overt.
They are called — chosen by God
They are anointed — empowered by God
Why? For a divinely sanctioned assignment called the Great Commission. To transform (disciple) people and nations.
It's why I left my business turnaround practice in 2016 to launch CanaGlobal.
>> There are 582M entrepreneurs worldwide.
>> 180M are estimated to be followers of Jesus.
The gig economy + the great resignation has generated a whopping 100% increase in new businesses since the beginning of covid.
70% of the global workforce are seeking purpose and have the dream of becoming self-employed.
Why? Whether they know it or not, they sense a calling.
Experienced CEOs are feeling the same call. The call to be purpose-driven. A higher calling.
God's calling often starts with a SHAKING in your life. Then followed by an AWAKENING.
- A place where your peace and prosperity are shaken.
- A place where you feel stuck between life seasons.
- A place where you are awakened into a greater purpose.
Millions are being equipped by God, right now.
Their eyes are being opened to what's going on in the world, what God wants done, and His plan and purpose for their lives in the marketplace. This is their marketplace calling.
Exodus 31:3-6 is a great example of God's anointing.
... and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills.
... Also I have given ability to all the skilled workers to make everything I have commanded you.
Deuteronomy 8:18 is a biblical promise for us today ...
... But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.
Are you sensing a calling in your life? I'm here to tell you — it's real.
Say YES.
-Gerald
