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Episode 024 : Jordan Britton from Britton Coffee Co
Christian Entrepreneurship with Jordan Britton
In this episode, Pastor Addison Roberts sits down with Jordan Britton, the owner of Britton Coffee Co., to discuss his transition from full-time ministry to business ownership. Jordan shares the authentic and often difficult story of launching a coffee trailer during the pandemic and how that struggling venture eventually grew into a thriving chain of shops. Listeners will gain insight into how financial freedom and business excellence can be powerful tools for ministry and community impact.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- How to navigate the transition between vocational ministry and the secular workforce.
- The importance of "spirit-led stubbornness" when facing business challenges and initial financial loss.
- How to view the employer-employee relationship as a primary mission field for grace and compassion.
- The practical benefits of pursuing debt-free living and financial freedom to increase personal generosity.
- How to remain adaptable and trust in God’s providence when seasons of life change abruptly.
- Strategies for managing "lifestyle creep" and maintaining a heart focused on kingdom service.
Key Quotes:
"I just loved that idea that you could go and find the person who ultimately has the power to make something right if you ever had an issue. And so that's why we did it. I wanted people to know like we were proud to stand behind it." — Jordan Britton
"I think often times we really put ourselves and by extension God into a box... I think more often than not, it's just like God has wonderfully and beautifully made me. I am talented and gifted—all of that is not a prideful thing if I don't remove God from the equation." — Jordan Britton
"The real ministry that happens here, by and large, is with our employees... What we want is compassion and grace and kindness and to be there for others as much as we want someone to be there for us." — Jordan Britton
"The only reason at this point now to continue to start [new shops] is the idea that I can be absurdly generous, both with money but also with my time." — Jordan Britton
Resources Mentioned:
- Britton Coffee Co.: Visit their locations in York and Adams County.
- Social Media: Follow @BrittonCoffeeCo on Facebook and Instagram.
- Things I Want My Kids to Know That I Sometimes Forget: A book by Jordan Britton, available on Amazon.
About the Guest:
Jordan Britton is the owner of Britton Coffee Co., a growing chain of coffee shops in York and Adams County. Beginning with a renovated horse trailer four years ago, Jordan and his family have expanded the business to include multiple brick-and-mortar locations, an in-house bakery, a coffee roasting operation, and a donut kitchen. Jordan is passionate about community revitalization, doing his own renovations on dilapidated buildings, and using his business to practice radical generosity.
About the Know and Follow Podcast:
The Know and Follow podcast is a production of Grace Community Church of Willow Street, located at 212 Peach Bottom Road in Willow Street, Pennsylvania. Join us for weekend services on Saturdays at 6 PM, Sundays at 8 AM, 9:15 AM, and 11 AM. Learn more at gccws.net.
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By Grace Community Church of Willow StreetChristian Entrepreneurship with Jordan Britton
In this episode, Pastor Addison Roberts sits down with Jordan Britton, the owner of Britton Coffee Co., to discuss his transition from full-time ministry to business ownership. Jordan shares the authentic and often difficult story of launching a coffee trailer during the pandemic and how that struggling venture eventually grew into a thriving chain of shops. Listeners will gain insight into how financial freedom and business excellence can be powerful tools for ministry and community impact.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- How to navigate the transition between vocational ministry and the secular workforce.
- The importance of "spirit-led stubbornness" when facing business challenges and initial financial loss.
- How to view the employer-employee relationship as a primary mission field for grace and compassion.
- The practical benefits of pursuing debt-free living and financial freedom to increase personal generosity.
- How to remain adaptable and trust in God’s providence when seasons of life change abruptly.
- Strategies for managing "lifestyle creep" and maintaining a heart focused on kingdom service.
Key Quotes:
"I just loved that idea that you could go and find the person who ultimately has the power to make something right if you ever had an issue. And so that's why we did it. I wanted people to know like we were proud to stand behind it." — Jordan Britton
"I think often times we really put ourselves and by extension God into a box... I think more often than not, it's just like God has wonderfully and beautifully made me. I am talented and gifted—all of that is not a prideful thing if I don't remove God from the equation." — Jordan Britton
"The real ministry that happens here, by and large, is with our employees... What we want is compassion and grace and kindness and to be there for others as much as we want someone to be there for us." — Jordan Britton
"The only reason at this point now to continue to start [new shops] is the idea that I can be absurdly generous, both with money but also with my time." — Jordan Britton
Resources Mentioned:
- Britton Coffee Co.: Visit their locations in York and Adams County.
- Social Media: Follow @BrittonCoffeeCo on Facebook and Instagram.
- Things I Want My Kids to Know That I Sometimes Forget: A book by Jordan Britton, available on Amazon.
About the Guest:
Jordan Britton is the owner of Britton Coffee Co., a growing chain of coffee shops in York and Adams County. Beginning with a renovated horse trailer four years ago, Jordan and his family have expanded the business to include multiple brick-and-mortar locations, an in-house bakery, a coffee roasting operation, and a donut kitchen. Jordan is passionate about community revitalization, doing his own renovations on dilapidated buildings, and using his business to practice radical generosity.
About the Know and Follow Podcast:
The Know and Follow podcast is a production of Grace Community Church of Willow Street, located at 212 Peach Bottom Road in Willow Street, Pennsylvania. Join us for weekend services on Saturdays at 6 PM, Sundays at 8 AM, 9:15 AM, and 11 AM. Learn more at gccws.net.