Church for Entrepreneurs

In this excerpt from Office Hours, Pastor Amos distinguishes between a lifelong "calling" (mission) and an "occupation" (provision), using the Apostle Paul's tentmaking as an example of a skill used to generate income without becoming one's identity. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

There is a term in warfare called "the fog of war." It is a metaphor for the confusion that occurs on the battlefield when bullets are flying and bombs are exploding. In this confusion, or fog, the battle plan becomes unclear and uncertain. Likewise, there is a fog in life that causes confusion in the vision God has given you. The Bible calls this fog the "cares of this world." Let's learn more ab...

This week's Office Hours focused on balancing faith, calling, and entrepreneurship. One participant sought guidance about managing an existing tutoring business while considering a new food-related venture. The advice emphasized discerning whether new opportunities align with God's timing and calling, noting that sources of provision should support rather than distract from one's primary purpose,...

We explore the biblical characteristics of speaking in tongues and what Scripture teaches about this spiritual gift. We discuss how tongues function as a heavenly language through which believers communicate with God, how the spirit prays even when the mind does not fully understand, and why this gift remains under the believer's control and how to receive it.  __________ 1 Corinthians 13:1 KJV, 1...

Just because God called you to do it doesn't mean you won't take a few hits while following your calling. We have a real enemy who doesn't want you to succeed. So, when you experience dumps in the road of calling, don't give up. Allow Holy Spirit to guide you around or through the dumps in the road.      __________ Acts 16:9-10, 16-19, 22-26, 36-37, 39 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churc...

There is a distinction between the public gift of tongues and private prayer in tongues. In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul is discussing ministry gifts given to different members of the church for the benefit of the body, which is why not everyone is called to speak in tongues publicly, just as not everyone is an apostle, prophet, or teacher. In 1 Corinthians 14, however, Paul describes a personal use of...

Speaking in tongues is one of those Bible concepts that feels a little out there and has many doctrinal interpretations and debates, which cause some Christians to shy away from it. However, speaking in tongues is not complex and is a powerful prayer method for the success of the calling God has given you. __________ 2 Timothy 3:16–17 KJV, Romans 8:26–28 NLT, Acts 2:1–4 KJV, Acts 2:5–6 KJV, 1 Cori...

Your mistakes may have consequences, but as long as you have life, there is still an opportunity to make things right before those consequences become eternal. Do not let guilt or condemnation keep you from correcting what is wrong. Acknowledge your mistakes, seek forgiveness, and turn away from sin. __________ Exodus 20:14 NLT, 1 Corinthians 6:9–10 NLT, Deuteronomy 22:22–24 NIV, John 8:3–11 NLT,...

There is a popular expression that says, "Fake it until you make it." Some people have applied this concept to faith; however, you can't fake faith until you get it. Pretending to be in faith doesn't give you the power to receive the things you desire. Instead, be honest with God if you lack faith, and He will help you.     __________ Joshua 1:8 KJV, Matthew 14:28–31 KJV, Mark 9:17–25 KJV ________...

We can use faith to receive healing and overcome life's challenges. However, God's original design for faith was to create. This is especially interesting because, as entrepreneurs, our very work is to create and bring new things to the marketplace. This means our primary tool for success is faith. __________ Hebrews 11:3 KJV, John 1:14–15 KJV, John 1:1–3 KJV, Genesis 1:1 KJV, Genesis 1:3–5 NLT, G...

In this excerpt from Office Hours, Pastor Amos uses a football analogy to explain that a "loss" or a closed venture (such as his Atlanta church) does not mean God did not call you to it. It may simply mean the venture was mismanaged and requires reviewing the "game footage" to learn from the experience and try again. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect wi...

God desires for us to win every fight of faith and walk perfectly in our calling. However, He knew we would have faith shortcomings that would cause us to lose a few faith fights and take a few wrong turns along the journey of our calling. With this foreknowledge, before He called you, He made provisions for your faith shortcomings so you would still win in the end. __________ Luke 22:31–34 NLT, L...

God chooses people to do things who seem like the wrong choice to normal eyes. For example, He calls high school dropouts to start colleges, medical doctors to open art galleries, and so on. God specializes in using people who are seemingly the wrong person to do amazing things. If God called you to do it, then you are the perfect person to do it. __________ Corinthians 1:26–29 NIV, Exodus 3:9–10...

In this excerpt from Office Hours, Pastor Amos advises that if your Christian faith is the "secret" to your business's success, it is a disservice to your clients to hide that component. He explains why he must remain fully Christian in his entrepreneurship content. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________...

Success in business requires your creativity. However, if you have negative emotions towards your spouse, then you are killing your creativity. Let's explore this idea and learn steps to overcome negative emotions directed toward your spouse.     __________ Colossians 3:19 KJV, 1 Peter 3:7 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchfor...

Most believers already have a good basic knowledge of what God has called them to do because God has not been hiding it from them. He has revealed it to them throughout their lives. The real issue is that many of us have not accepted our calling. We are full of self doubt and excuses. However, until we willingly accept our calling, we can't even begin to be successful. __________ Exodus 3:10–14 ER...

In this excerpt from Office Hours, Pastor Amos recommends several economical platforms for testing community and course based app ideas, specifically mentioning Mighty Networks, Circle, and Skool. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

It is critical for us to stay aware of God's current assignments in our life. This is important because when God ends one assignment and instructs us to undertake another, He removes His anointing from the old assignment and transfers it to the new one. If we miss the transition, He does not force us to stop the old assignment. He will allow us to keep going without His anointing. However, this is...

Each month, we have a specific prayer in which we seek God's direction, strength, and wisdom. Pray along with us this month. __________ Partner with Us:  https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________  

In this excerpt from Office Hours, Pastor Amos clarifies that while sharing personal stories is good for encouragement, testimonies should not be used as a "blueprint" or "formula" for others, because everyone has a unique calling and relationship with God. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Preparing for remarriage begins with a deep and intimate relationship with God the Father. This is the true foundation for a healthy, lasting marriage. From Adam until now, God has designed marriage relationships to flow from our connection with Him first. You and the person you are considering for remarriage are not truly ready if a love for God has not first been established and is not overflowi...

We carefully examine what the Bible teaches about divorce and remarriage. We address common misunderstandings, showing that the Bible does not teach that all divorce and remarriage result in adultery. In the Old Covenant, divorce and remarriage were allowed, and Jesus' teachings correct the misuse of divorce by exposing the sinful motives behind wrongful divorces motivated by lust and selfishness....

Many people desire to start their business, ministry, or  non-profit off with a bang and grow it quickly. However, that desire is not the culture of the Kingdom. In the Kingdom of God, our culture is that God starts us small and then grows us slowly. __________ Matthew 6:33 AMPC, Luke 16:10 KJV, Mark 4:30–32 NLT, Deuteronomy 7:22 KJV, Exodus 23:29–30 KJV, Proverbs 13:11 NLT, Exodus 13:17–18 KJV, J...

In this excerpt from Office Hours, Pastor Amos suggests that the more mature spouse should yield to the other to avoid causing them to violate their conscience. He also discusses gender differences in conflict, such as integrated versus compartmentalized thinking. __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________  ...

Many times in life, things just work out in our favor because God loves us. However, we have to be careful not to assume that the paths we took that led to good outcomes were approved by God. If we make that assumption, we run the risk of repeating unauthorized paths or setting goals based on un-anointed past experiences.  __________ Isaiah 42:16 KJV, Acts 13:20–23 KJV, 1 Samuel 8:4–7 KJV, Matthew...