The road to launching a successful business can be long and confusing. Where do you start? Should you rent office space or work out of your garage? Should you register as a for-profit or a nonprofit business? How should you handle legal issues that come up? What does it mean to be a "Christian" entrepreneur anyway? Drawing from his work as a legal expert and business coach, Brock Shinen combines practical wisdom and a biblical worldview to help Christians turn their dreams and passions into viable businesses. This easy-to-use guide includes self-assessment tools that will walk you through four stages of starting and running a business: Assess and clarify your dreams Turn those dreams into an actionable plan Implement and execute your vision Grow your business while keeping your faith and character at the center Be inspired and encouraged as The Christian Entrepreneur helps you through every stage of your journey.
"I'm excited about Faith Driven Entrepreneur. Anyone who is following the example of their creator God can find echoes of their work in this book." --Lecrae Entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey. But it doesn't need to be. God has a purpose and a plan for all those entrepreneurial dreams and creative gifts he gave you. The work you do today--the company you've built, the employees you work with, the customers you serve, the shareholders you report to, all of it--serves as an active part of what God wants to accomplish on earth. You are not alone in this journey. Join other faith-driven entrepreneurs as, together, we identify the values, habits, and traits that empower us to successfully build businesses, serve our communities, and faithfully pursue a loving relationship with God; read stories that exemplify how those values, habits, and traits unfold in everyday life; and discover the potential God wants to unleash through our work. Each book purchase includes access to the eight-session Faith Driven Entrepreneur video series, a discussion guide to encourage conversation among peers, and an invitation to join a Faith Driven Entrepreneur Group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs.
Success was not all Anthony Rossi found in America.At the age of 21, Anthony T. Rossi saw the Statue of Liberty for the first time as his ship entered New York harbor. Though he knew virtually no English, he found a job that very day as a machinist's assistant. Within a few years he bought a grocery store, then a farm, a cafeteria and then a large restaurant. Finally, in 1947 he founded Tropicana Products, Inc., which under his leadership became the largest fresh-chilled orange juice company in the world.Success was not all Rossi found in America. He also found a vibrant faith in God that touched his business and personal dealings daily. Eventually he established the Aurora Foundation that has funded Christian educational institutions, Christian missions and other charities.How did an immigrant from Italy with no formal education revolutionize the way fresh orange juice was transported from Florida to the rest of the country? What prepared him to be not only the giant of his industry but also an evangelist, church planter and leader in Christian missions?Here is the inspiring story of a man who stands as a model of energy, creativity and hope.
The ability to earn a profit is the ability to multiply our resources while helping other people. It is a wonderful ability that God blessed entrepreneurs with and it is not evil or morally neutral...but fundamentally good. However, it's not always easy. We have to keep faith and know that the promise from God is coming. Through the inspiring stories in this book, you'll see how entrepreneurs that remained faithful through hard times were blessed with great abundance.
This book explores the nature and meaning of doing business and finds it calls for much more than most think. Seattle Pacific School of Business Dean Jeff Van Duzer presents a robust Christian approach that integrates biblical studies with the disciplines of business and displays a vision of business that contributes to the very purposes of God.
We were created by an infinitely creative God to reflect his love and character to the world. One way we do that is by continuing his creative work. In this energizing book, serial entrepreneur and bestselling author Jordan Raynor helps artists, entrepreneurs, writers, and other creatives reimagine our work as service to God and others, addressing such penetrating questions as - Is my work as a creative really as God-honoring as that of a pastor or missionary? - What does it look like to create not to make a name for myself but to glorify God and serve others? - How can I use my work to fulfill Jesus's command to create disciples? - Will what I make today matter in eternity? To answer these questions, Raynor shares compelling stories from an eclectic group of 40+ Christian entrepreneurs, including the founders of TOMS Shoes, Charity: Water, Chick-fil-A, In-N-Out Burger, Guinness, HTC, and Sevenly, as well as nontraditional entrepreneurs such as C. S. Lewis, Johann Sebastian Bach, and J. R. R. Tolkien. Raynor's "show" rather than "tell," story-driven style makes you feel as if you are sitting at the feet of some of the godliest and most successful entrepreneurs of all time. Perfectly poised to reach today's growing creative class, this unique work restores God's position as the first entrepreneur, helping readers see the eternal value in the work they do today.
Sometimes you have to die in order to live. Big Brother Night. A fraternity pledge. Hazing. Alcohol overindulgence. Blacking out. A traumatic head injury. These are all the things that led up to Bryan Dulaney being dropped off on the sidewalk at the emergency room, and left for dead by strangers from the fraternity house when he was a minor. At .40 you are dead. Bryan's blood alcohol level that night was .39. The doctors knew Bryan should have been dead, but God had much bigger plans and a purpose for Bryan Dulaney. When you're in the darkness, keep walking and you will get to the light. The author went through the darkest period of his life and transformed it into a brand new life filled with more meaning and a bigger purpose than even he could see at the time. When Bryan Dulaney left the hospital that miraculous day in 2003, he serendipitously saw a sign on the road that read: "God has a plan and purpose for your life." That was the sign he needed to completely change his life and start his joinery of total transformation, starting with his mind, body, and spirit. Not only did Bryan's physical body die that night, but many areas of his life as he knew it had to die in order for him to be reborn and become what he was created to be and reach his full potential. What had to die? His relationships His community His geography The unforgiveness he was holding against his father and himself His business His school His lifestyle As everything was dying, Bryan Dulaney was learning how to live anew. Bryan Dulaney changed the direction of his life and began to share his personal story with others as well as help others share their own stories. He did that through his business, The Perfect Funnel System(TM), and became "the Top 1% of all marketers and funnels experts in the world" according to Tony Robbins, the world's #1 motivational coach on helping people unlock their full potential in seconds instead of years. Bryan didn't do it alone. He turned to God every step of the way so he could stay focused and on purpose. Since then he's been on a mission to help people share their own stories and wisdom so they can increase their impact, influence, and income through is proprietary systems. If you're ready to die to the old and transform your life, to stop living in the safe zone, to let go of what isn't serving you so you can live your God-given purpose instead of one of regret and fear, then click the BUY NOW button and let's take this journey together.
Odell Palacio’s debut book, Millennial Kingdom Entrepreneur, offers a unique and conversational perspective on applying faith-based principles to the world of entrepreneurship. By unabashedly framing his business acumen through a Christian lens, Palacio encourages entrepreneurs to see their dreams of owning a business as an anointing and a God-given right. Millennial Kingdom Entrepreneur functions as a personal account of Palacio’s trials and triumphs in business and an edifying guide for beginning to experienced entrepreneurs alike. Through his testimony and business ministry, Palacio steadfastly inspires believers to be faithful and knowledgeable servants of both Christ and future consumers while remaining practical and self-aware. Here, readers will experience how the biblical lessons learned (and applied) during his process have granted him such success and access to opportunities before him now. With its conversational tone, astute perspectives, and biblical teachings, Millennial Kingdom Entrepreneur is a true inspirational resource and trustworthy companion for today’s entrepreneur. Cover Design by Immar Palomera Editorial direction by Jonah Mixon-Webster
“A practical and powerful resource for any business owner who desires to do business led and empowered by God.”—Shae Bynes, author of The Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur’s Guide While Christian entrepreneurs start their days with prayer, the hustle and bustle of running their own businesses quickly takes focus away from their vital partnership with the almighty God. As a result, prayers for business are often broad, unfocused, and strictly tied to the entrepreneur’s vision of ideal results. The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur model walks entrepreneurs through 31 days of recognizing God as CEO through an inside-out system of praying for transformation: In themselves Their relationship with God Their relationship with others Their relationship with their business Culminating in praying for the impact they want their business to have in the world. Kim Avery encourages entrepreneurs to keep God at the center of everything, praying in alignment with the things He has already promised, and anticipating His daily activity in their lives. During this month-long journey, business owners learn how to build a better business, live a better life, and make a bigger impact—all through the simple practice of inside-out prayer. “Kim Avery gives everyone who is called into such an entrepreneurial challenge a wealth of wisdom and an easy-to-implement practical tool to keep one going. Don’t miss out on The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur! One does not have to face this challenge alone.”—Bob Allums, director of A Praying Life Seminars from seeJesus Ministries, seeJesus.net “A gold mine of inspiration, encouragement, and next steps toward a deeper relationship with God.”—Marnie Swedberg, international leadership mentor & conference speaker
