Active in the Local Church
The story of Dayspring is an inspiring example of having influence right where you are. Or in their case, moving to where they felt like they would make the biggest impact. Discuss these 3 questions:
Knowing that we each are part of a priesthood of believers, how might that change your perspective?
How can your business be used to support the mission of your church family in your community?
In what ways do you feel like your entrepreneurial spirit has been stifled by the Church? In what ways do you feel misunderstood? How might you move into a more active role by using your unique skill set to serve your faith community?
This guide is intended for personal reflection and to help facilitate a meaningful group discussion. Take a moment to watch the video and read over the guide before your group meeting. Be prepared with some personal examples to help encourage discussion. If helpful, before you meet, print out or email a copy of this guide to all those who will attend the meeting.
5 Ideas to Explore the Mark Further
There’s no limit to the ways you can explore the Marks of a Faith Driven Entrepreneur. What we provide below are five ideas we think might lead each one of us to an even greater understanding of our God-given call to create.
Journal: Write down a few ways you could be active in your church. What are some ways you can introduce Faith Driven Entrepreneur to your like-minded friends and pastors?
Interact: This month, take the time to invite your pastor out to lunch. Or invite them to tour your business. Try to get to know them better, understand who they are as people, and what is important to them. Show genuine interest knowing that each person has a story. Endeavor to know their story and, when asked, to share yours.
Consider: During today’s video session, Chi-Ming made the commitment to walk around the neighborhood where he works and interact with the people he met along the way. What would it take for you to do this, too? How could you make it a priority in your day? How might this extend into the neighborhood where you live as well?
Act Differently: Try your best to work from a place of compassion and empathy this month. Consider how you and your pastor are more alike than you are different. Rally around those similarities rather than allowing differences to divide you.
Learn From Others: Visit faithdrivenentrepreneur.org to learn more or join the conversation by listening to our weekly Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast.
Entrepreneurs can travel a lonely road. But you’re not alone. You’re sitting next to a group of like-minded business owners right now. One of the best ways to grow the Faith Driven Movement is to multiply your group.
Is someone in your group ready to raise his or her hand to start a Faith Driven Entrepreneur Group at a local church? Apply at faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/lead-a-group
