If we desire to function as ministers in the marketplace, we should incorporate God at every stage of our life and ministry, especially during prosperous times. When we do, it will advance our ability to steward even more. 

Scripture Reference: 1 Kings 13:11-25 (the old prophet lies to the younger prophet) / Isaiah 55:8 / Galatians 6:7-8 / Proverbs 3:5 / Exodus 18 (Jethro advises Moses) / Matthew 6:33 / Romans 12:2

Book Reference: Business By The Book (Larry Burkett)

Our focus scripture: Luke 6:48-49 (emphasis added)

She is like a woman who chooses the right place to build a ministry and then lays a deep and secure foundation. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it continues to stand firm and unshaken through the storm, for she built it wisely on the proper foundation. But the one who has heard my teaching and does not obey it is like a woman who builds a ministry without laying any foundation at all. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it will immediately collapse and become a total loss. Which of these two builders will you be?”

Links: Ministry Resources

Building my life and ministry from the ground up has become significantly influenced by working in partnership with God. But most importantly, a means of bringing about His Kingdom on earth. In this episode, I want to explain how to develop a connection with God so that you can have the impact you want in your life and ministry.

Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:33 / Colossians 3:23 / Luke 1:37 / Proverbs 16:3 / Ephesians 2:10 / Philippians 4:13 / Ecclesiastes 9:10 / Isaiah 55:8 / Habakkuk 2:2-3

She is like a woman who chooses the right place to build a ministry and then lays a deep and secure foundation. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it continues to stand firm and unshaken through the storm, for she built it wisely on the proper foundation. But the one who has heard my teaching and does not obey it is like a woman who builds a ministry without laying any foundation at all. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it will immediately collapse and become a total loss. Which of these two builders will you be?”

Links: Ministry Resources

In this episode, I will use the apostle Paul's method for making disciples in the marketplace.

Scripture Reference: Acts 18:2-3 / 1 Corinthians 9:1-23

She is like a woman who chooses the right place to build a ministry and then lays a deep and secure foundation. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it continues to stand firm and unshaken through the storm, for she built it wisely on the proper foundation. But the one who has heard my teaching and does not obey it is like a woman who builds a ministry without laying any foundation at all. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it will immediately collapse and become a total loss. Which of these two builders will you be?”

Links: Ministry Resources 

When we spend more time seeking the opinion of experts vs His word, It can lead us away from what God called us to do in ministry. If this is you getting back in His word for yourself is essential.

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 2:15 / Matthew 6:33, 7:7-8 / Hebrews 11:6 / Proverbs 8:17, 3:5-6 / Jeremiah 29:13 / Isaiah 55:6-7 / Job 5:8-9 / Luke 12:31 / Psalm 34:4, 119:105 / Romans 8:28, 12:2 / 1 John 2:17 / John 5:30

Our focus scripture: Luke 6:48-49 (emphasis added)

She is like a woman who chooses the right place to build a ministry and then lays a deep and secure foundation. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it continues to stand firm and unshaken through the storm, for she built it wisely on the proper foundation. But the one who has heard my teaching and does not obey it is like a woman who builds a ministry without laying any foundation at all. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it will immediately collapse and become a total loss. Which of these two builders will you be?”

Links: Ministry Resources

When God called us to ministry, He equipped us to meet the need of a group of people online and in the marketplace. For some, this may be in a specific niche, for a season (short-term) or longer. Whoever they are, how has God called you to serve them (for free or as a paid product/service)?

Scripture Reference: Romans 12:13, 15-14-33 (Apostle Paul's ministry to the gentiles) / Galatians 6:10 / Proverbs 3:27, 11:25 / Matthew 5:42 / Luke 6:40 / Hebrews 11:16

She is like a woman who chooses the right place to build a ministry and then lays a deep and secure foundation. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it continues to stand firm and unshaken through the storm, for she built it wisely on the proper foundation. But the one who has heard my teaching and does not obey it is like a woman who builds a ministry without laying any foundation at all. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it will immediately collapse and become a total loss. Which of these two builders will you be?”

Links: Ministry Resources

What has God told you to do in this season?

Scripture Reference: Genesis 12:1-3 (God told Abraham to leave) / Genesis 6:13-9:29 (God told Noah to build the Ark) / Joshua 6:7 (God told Joshua to move forward)

Our focus scripture: Luke 6:48-49 (emphasis added)

She is like a woman who chooses the right place to build a ministry and then lays a deep and secure foundation. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it continues to stand firm and unshaken through the storm, for she built it wisely on the proper foundation. But the one who has heard my teaching and does not obey it is like a woman who builds a ministry without laying any foundation at all. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it will immediately collapse and become a total loss. Which of these two builders will you be?”

Links: Ministry Resources

Following trends is not the way God wants us to do ministry. Even if it looks successful. Instead, God wants us to find a style of doing ministry that works for us. 

Scripture Reference: Psalm 139:14 / Romans 12:2 / Philippians 4:13 / Joshua 24:15-17 

Our focus scripture: Luke 6:48-49: (emphasis added)

She is like a woman who chooses the right place to build a ministry and then lays a deep and secure foundation. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it continues to stand firm and unshaken through the storm, for she built it wisely on the proper foundation. But the one who has heard my teaching and does not obey it is like a woman who builds a ministry without laying any foundation at all. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it will immediately collapse and become a total loss. Which of these two builders will you be?”

Links: Ministry Resources

People pleasing has become one of the major roadblocks, to keeping ministers from reaching their full potential. It has also stopped a lot of us from trusting God. In this message, I hope to help you overcome this stronghold, so you can step into what God called you to do in life and ministry.

Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 2:12-3:1-21 / 2 Corinthians 10:13-16 / Galatians 1:10 / Colossians 3:22-23 / Proverbs 29:25, 3:5 / Matthew 6:1-34 / Romans 12:2, 8:31 / Luke 5:31-32 / Psalm 20:4

Our focus scripture: Luke 6:48-49: (emphasis added)

She is like a woman who chooses the right place to build a ministry and then lays a deep and secure foundation. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it continues to stand firm and unshaken through the storm, for she built it wisely on the proper foundation. But the one who has heard my teaching and does not obey it is like a woman who builds a ministry without laying any foundation at all. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it will immediately collapse and become a total loss. Which of these two builders will you be?”

Links: Ministry Resources

The only way to know we're building a ministry that is God's way vs the world's way. Is to spend time in His word. Being in His word is how we know what strategies God wants us to implement. But most of all, it is how we envision what type of ministry God wants us to build online.

Scripture Reference: Proverbs 15:22 

Our focus scripture: Luke 6:48-49: (emphasis added)

She is like a woman who chooses the right place to build a ministry and then lays a deep and secure foundation. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it continues to stand firm and unshaken through the storm, for she built it wisely on the proper foundation. But the one who has heard my teaching and does not obey it is like a woman who builds a ministry without laying any foundation at all. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it will immediately collapse and become a total loss. Which of these two builders will you be?”

Links: Ministry Resources

If God has called you to use your ministry gifts outside the four walls of the church, what are they? (your primary, secondary and supporting gifts) and how does it help you function as a minister online and in the marketplace?

“The gospel is not just for the four walls of the church. Neither is the marketplace or online space less spiritual”.

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 2:15 / Ephesians 4:11-12 / Mark 16:20 / Acts 18:3 

Our focus scripture: Luke 6:48-49: (emphasis added)

She is like a woman who chooses the right place to build a ministry and then lays a deep and secure foundation. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it continues to stand firm and unshaken through the storm, for she built it wisely on the proper foundation. But the one who has heard my teaching and does not obey it is like a woman who builds a ministry without laying any foundation at all. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it will immediately collapse and become a total loss. Which of these two builders will you be?”

Links: Ministry Resources