In this discussion, we lay a foundation of the waters we swim in as entrepreneurs who love Jesus. We know we're called into the risk-taking business of starting a business, but we often feel that we're wandering around in a sea of divided ideas. Part of us longs for a successful business and the other part wonders how it fits into the bigger picture of Jesus' calling.

Show Notes //

Virtual Discipleship Groups + Events

5Q Assessment: How You're Gifted to Lead Like Jesus

Keywords

entrepreneurs, confusion, conquest, calling, gifting, work, mission, strategy, structure, singularity

Takeaways

• Syncing up your calling, gifting, and work is essential for entrepreneurs to be effective and fulfilled in their work.
• Entrepreneurs should see their business as a platform for mission and organize it accordingly.
• Strategy should go beyond material success and focus on the spiritual impact of the business.
• Entrepreneurs have unique access to groups of people who may be far from God, and they should consider how they can be a light to them.

In this second parter, we lay a foundation of the waters we swim in as entrepreneurs who love Jesus. We discuss the importance of structure, singularity, and community in the lives of missional entrepreneurs. Ultimately, we encourage entrepreneurs to align their gifts and work with the redemptive plan of God.

Show Notes //

Virtual Discipleship Groups + Events

5Q Assessment: How You're Gifted to Lead Like Jesus

Keywords

structure, singularity, community, kingdom purposes, mission, entrepreneurs, gifts, work

Takeaways

• Restructure your business around kingdom purposes and be intentional about being on mission with God.
• Be part of a community of believers and leverage the diverse gifts and perspectives within that community.
• Align your gifts and work with the redemptive plan of God.
• Create relationships that are deeply connected, functional, and provide tension for growth and correction.

Once a week, we grab a cup of coffee and discuss the world of missional entrepreneurship.

In this series we're talking through the "gifts of ascension." These 5 gfits help us understand leadership, teams, and ministry through the lens of Jesus.

In this episode we talk about the Apostolic gift. This is one that so many entrepreneurs share. At its core, to have an apostolic gift is to be sent. And that's exactly what we get into.

Grab some coffee, and chat with us.

Show Notes//

• How you're built to lead like Jesus: 5Q Assessment
• Upcoming Events + Groups at Brand Disciples
• MPACT Business Inventory based on Ephesians 4

Keywords

missional entrepreneurship, apostolic gift, Ephesians 4:11, starting new initiatives, discernment, working in community, developing and maturing

Takeaways

• The apostolic gift is about being sent and starting new initiatives in the church or the marketplace.
• Apostolic people have the ability to set vision, initiate, innovate, and scale organizations.
• Discernment is crucial for apostolic people to distinguish between good ideas and ideas from God.
• Apostolic people should seek to function within a community to fully express their gifting.
• Developing and maturing in the apostolic gifting requires taking risks, learning from others, and pursuing intentional growth.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

03:52 Understanding the Apostolic Gift

11:19 The Characteristics and Functions of Apostolic People

17:19 The Importance of Discernment and Community

23:52 Tips for Developing and Maturing in the Apostolic Gifting