An old African proverb states, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”  It’s not uncommon for pastors to struggle with loneliness and isolation in ministry.  The temptation to push on in isolation is even greater for a pastor who desires to step into an entrepreneurial endeavor.  In this 4-part miniseries of podcast episodes you will learn the downside of trying to take the EntrePastor journey alone.  You will also be challenged to lean into a healthy and supportive community and walk ahead in community.

Call to Action:

• Join EntrePastors Business Builders
  • https://www.entrepastors.com/businessbuilders 

An old African proverb states, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”  It’s not uncommon for pastors to struggle with loneliness and isolation in ministry.  The temptation to push on in isolation is even greater for a pastor who desires to step into an entrepreneurial endeavor.  In this 4-part miniseries of podcast episodes you will learn the downside of trying to take the EntrePastor journey alone.  You will also be challenged to lean into a healthy and supportive community and walk ahead in community.

Call to Action:

• Join our Pastors Business Alliance
  • https://www.entrepastors.com/pba 

An old African proverb states, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”  It’s not uncommon for pastors to struggle with loneliness and isolation in ministry.  The temptation to push on in isolation is even greater for a pastor who desires to step into an entrepreneurial endeavor.  In this 4-part miniseries of podcast episodes you will learn the downside of trying to take the EntrePastor journey alone.  You will also be challenged to lean into a healthy and supportive community and walk ahead in community.

Call to Action:

• Join our free Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/entrepastorsconnect 

An old African proverb states, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”  It’s not uncommon for pastors to struggle with loneliness and isolation in ministry.  The temptation to push on in isolation is even greater for a pastor who desires to step into an entrepreneurial endeavor.  In this 4-part miniseries of podcast episodes you will learn the downside of trying to take the EntrePastor journey alone.  You will also be challenged to lean into a healthy and supportive community and walk ahead in community.

Call to Action:

• Join our free Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/entrepastorsconnect 

In this “Saturday Replay” episode Jon and Les will introduce you to another amazing entrepreneurial pastor.  Alex Klimchuk and his wife Tanya are the founders and Lead Pastors of New Life Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  Alex immigrated to the United States from Ukraine as a boy back in 1990.  Having a life-long dream of owning his own business someday, Alex started a tree-trimming company while he was still in his late teen years.  That business has grown significantly over the years and is now one of the largest tree trimming operations in the region.  

While Alex had a love for the Lord and a desire to serve his church, he also never saw himself in the role of a pastor.  Yet, that is exactly what God called him to many years ago.  In this interview you will hear Alex unpack how he came to terms with the reality that God had called him to operate in both the priestly and kingly roles.  Some of the other highlights of our conversation are:

• Learning to be content in whatever season of church growth God has you in.
• How to develop a team of people around you to allow you to be effective in both business and ministry.
• How to cooperate with the rhythms of ministry and business instead of striving for the allure of “balance.
• Understanding there are so many opportunities for ministry in the marketplace.
• How your church can be positively impacted through your business.
• The importance of regular seasons of rest to stay fresh in both ministry and business.

Guest Info/Links:

• https://www.facebook.com/alexander.klimchuk
• https://www.newlifechurchsf.org/ 
• Email:  [email protected] 

Call to Action:

• Download our Free EntrePastors Get Started Guide
  • https://www.entrepastors.com/start 

What is the most important key to a successful business?  Some might argue it is a great product or service.  Others might say it is having a smart and savvy entrepreneur at the helm.  Still others might suggest that it is a stellar marketing plan.  While all of these elements are critical to the success of any great business, the most important key is often overlooked.

On this episode of the EntrePastors podcast, Jon talks with guest Mauri Rene about her take on this subject.  Marui is the author of “Making God #1 in Your Business.”  In her best selling book she drills down to the true purpose of any business.  She clarifies why some business owners stress out until they burn out while others are finding a place of peace and joy in their work.  For these wise entrepreneurs, they understand that they are not truly the owner of their business…God is!  Mauri shares how when God is placed in the number one position, any business can be a source of life-giving service to the business owner, the people it employs, and the customers it serves.  

Guest Info/Links:

• Website: https://maurirene.com/ 

Call to Action:

• Register for our Business Builders Bootcamp LIVE event - March 8, 2024

https://www.entrepastors.com/live 

In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk with Dr. David Powers about a platform he helps oversee called Passive Income Engines.  David loves to see people develop streams of passive income through various activities that capitalize on their skills and passions.  His true desire is to see people not only thrive financially, but to gain time freedom in order to serve the kingdom to their full potential as well as having abundance with which to share with others. 

Call to Action:

• Register for our upcoming LIVE event on March 8, 2024.
  •  https://www.entrepastors.com/live 

Guest Info/Links:

• Website: https://passiveincomeengines.com/entrepastors 

In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk with Jeff Elder about his life’s journey of surrendering to God’s calling into the ministry of business.  Like many others, when Jeff was younger and desired to serve God with his life, he thought the obvious way to do that was through working as a pastor.  However, God clearly intervened and showed Jeff that business was the ministry that he was calling him to step into.  Jeff now oversees a platform called Business God’s Way in which he helps others launch and grow their own businesses in a way that serves people and honors the Lord.

Call to Action:

• EntrePastors Get Started Guide https://www.entrepastors.com/start 

Guest Info/Links:

• Website: https://www.dobusinessgodsway.com/

In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk with guest Chris Orecchio about his role as Director of Business Development with ACTION Coach in Columbus, Ohio.  In our conversation Chris shares the importance and advantages of leaning into kingdom principles in building and growing a business in the marketplace.  

Guest Info/Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-orecchio-70a63658/ 

In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk with guest Robert Grice about his side hustle of counseling that not only compliments his pastoral ministry, but also provides an additional stream of income for his family.  Robert shares how he got into the specific niche of grief counseling and how that has opened doors for ministry beyond his normal work inside the church.

Call to Action:

• Register for our upcoming LIVE event on March 8, 2024.
  •  https://www.entrepastors.com/live