Lately we have been hearing a lot about “revival” from various places around the country and globe.  Regardless of your opinions on everything that is happening in current events, it’s hard to deny that God seems to be up to something in our day!  

In this episode Jon and Les have an interesting conversation around the subject of revival.  More specifically, they wrestle with the question, “What if God actually wanted to bring revival THROUGH the marketplace?”  

Could it be that God is actively in the process of getting some of His spiritual leaders and shepherds (pastors) mobilized and engaged in the marketplace arena in preparation for a powerful work He’s planning on doing through the business community? 

We would love to hear your thoughts after listening in to what Jon and Les have to share in this week’s podcast episode.

For many small business owners, getting a firm grasp on their business finances can pose some significant challenges.  In addition to the day-to-day operational systems that need to be mastered, the annual tax season can be a source of real stress and often exposes some of the weak spots in the business financial picture.  All of this is enough to keep some people out of the game of small business and entrepreneurship altogether.  But it doesn't need to be that way! 

In this episode Les sits down with the Chief Financial Officer of EntrePastors, Christine Odle, to discuss some of the major issues business owners need to be thinking about and addressing, not only during tax season specifically, but all throughout the year in their businesses. 

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Website
Email
EntrePastors Connect Facebook Group

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Rather than trying to engage in a conversation about how to get churches to pay their pastors larger salaries, Jon and Les believe a much more productive way to help pastors thrive financially is through owning and operating a business in the marketplace.  One of the biggest challenges Jon and Les see among pastors is not a lack of desire to have their own business, but a lack of clarity on HOW to get from where they are to where they want to be. 

In this episode Jon and Les share a brand new resource they are offering to anyone who can relate to feeling stuck between wanting a business, but not knowing how to launch it.  You will hear Jon and Les unveil the EntrePastors Business Launch Academy, a 16-week program that offers content and coaching with step-by-step actions that will help you take your business from just an idea to a reality.  Pastor, get ready…it’s time to launch your business!

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In this episode Jon & Les are joined by Tim Winders for a powerful conversation about the need to redefine success both in the church and in the marketplace.  Tim has experienced great “success” as the world so often defines it from a financial standpoint.  He has also experienced the depths of “losing it all” in a bankruptcy years ago that brought him face to face with the real meaning of success and failure. 

Tim shares his discovery of living in the kingdom of God versus the systems of this world.  He talks about the importance of having our mindset right around the subject of money.  Tim is the host of the Seek, Go, Create Podcast and has a heart for serving kingdom-minded people in the marketplace.

Connect with Tim:
Website: https://timwinders.com
Email: [email protected]

FREE Resource: 
How to develop a better money mindset 

In this episode you will hear Jon & Les share a conversation they had recently with the audience of the 95Podcast.  They were invited to give an overview of the EntrePastors platform to a new audience made up largely with pastors of small to mid-size churches. 

Jon and Les talk about the mission and overall message of EntrePastors.  They share why, in light of the massive shifts taking place in the American church and culture today, right now is such a vital time for pastors to be exploring and executing on a plan to develop additional streams of revenue through a business of their own in the marketplace. 

They identify some of the common obstacles pastors must overcome to be successful in their entrepreneurial endeavors.  Finally, they offer some powerful words of encouragement to any pastor regardless of where they find themselves on the path.  This is a great episode to share with anyone who in unfamiliar with EntrePastors and needs to be encouraged with the inspiration to take a bold step forward.

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How do you balance having a strong drive or ambition to grow and succeed on one hand, with the command to be content in your current circumstances on the other?  This is a common struggle for anyone who seeks to live a godly life, yet make a big impact in the world whether through their ministry or business pursuits.  

In this episode, Jon and Les, along with their guest, Scott Cramer, touch on this theme.  Scott entered vocational ministry out of a family-owned business, but he still leans into his entrepreneurial giftings in both pastoral ministry as well as the marketplace.  Scott shares some insights he’s learned along his journey that we are confident will inspire and encourage other pastors who are on a similar journey.

Connect with Scott:
Website: https://www.scottanthonycramer.com
Email:  [email protected]

The CEO program that Scott talked about: https://www.midlandinstitute.com

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What does it take to live a rich life?  When people hear the word “rich,” they often immediately equate the term to money and physical possessions.  Certainly material wealth can be included in the conversation of what it means to live a rich life, but there is so much more to it! 

Are you rich?  What does this question bring up inside of you?  Guilt? Gratitude? Sadness?  Joy?

In this episode Jon and Les unpack some of the elements necessary for living a rich life.  You will be encouraged to consider which of these elements may still be missing from your life and what action steps might be required to attain them.

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In this episode Jon and Les have a conversation with Dustin Alley, a pastor and the founder of Seek Consulting, a business that provides services to help advance Christian leaders in their leadership journey through growing themselves or growing their business.  You will hear Dustin share his testimony of coming to know Christ as his Savior and his sense of calling into pastoral ministry.  Dustin shares his heart and passion for being in the marketplace as well.  He encourages pastors to take proper steps for self-care as they are in the process of serving others in the church and marketplace.

Connect with Dustin:
Website: Seek Consulting | Christian Leadership Consulting in Bristol
Email:  [email protected]

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In this episode Jon and Les have a conversation about a powerful insight Jon had recently.  As he was reading Scott Cramer’s book titled, And Then…Never Stop Sharing Stories, Jon made a connection to an event that took place in the early years of his life.  Essentially a negative narrative was formed around the very gift God would use as a major part of the calling on Jon’s life to make an impact in the world.  As you listen to Jon unpack this story in more detail, you will be challenged to consider in what ways the enemy has attacked or intimidated you in the very thing that could likely be your “superpower.”

Thinking of launching your business in 2023?
Schedule a call with Jon to see if our Business Launch Academy might be a good fit for you! Start date: February 20th!

It has been said, “Everyone ends up somewhere; some people end up there ON PURPOSE!” (Andy Stanley)  The truth is most people are simply drifting through life on a strong current of complacency and ending up in the random destinations to which it leads.  However, some people chart a course for their life and move against that current of complacency and end up in the destinations they chose.  

In this episode Jon and Les pose some powerful questions and share some practical steps you can take to ensure you end up in a place you actually want to be in your life.  Here are some of the big ideas shared in this episode:

• What would have to happen for 2023 to be the best year of your life?
• What if it’s possible for you to decide right now at the beginning of the year where you are going to end up, and then take deliberate steps of ACTION that will ensure you get there?
• Why are “New Year’s resolutions” largely ineffective for almost everyone?
• Rather than setting “New’s Year’s resolutions, you should put goals in place that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound, and Written down! 
• Jon & Les challenge you to set written, SMART goals in the following six areas of your life:

1. Spiritual
2. Mental
3. Relational (Spouse/Family/Friends)
4. Career/Vocational
5. Physical/Health
6. Financial

We all need accountability along the way to help us stay on course with the goals we’ve set.  EntrePastors is here to provide the support, encouragement, and accountability - and walk beside you as you make progress on your goals - and to ultimately help you end up in the destination you’ve chosen.