Christians in the Marketplace

Announcing Christian Business

Recently I have entered into many discussions regarding placing yourself in the community and business marketplace as a Christian business.

Within the discussions most people have an anxiety over what perception others may have if you openly confess and show you have Christian faith.

I ask the following questions:

• Are you not confident in your faith to stand up for the truth?
• Is your business not a place of sanctuary from the world and it’s perceptions?
• Do you think people will see that you are exploiting your Christianity?
• Are you anxious about becoming wealthy?

Now there is no wrong or right answer here, no correct perception.  It really depends on where you are on your Christian journey and your understanding of where you are right now on your walk.  Overcoming social fear and stigma’s is often the biggest cause of procrastination and “conforming” we as Christian’s need to overcome.

The great news is that the Bible scriptures handle all of these objections;

• As Christians don’t put your hope in riches but be generous and ready to share 1 Timothy 6:17-19
• You have been anointed by God to prosper.
• “Do not let what is for you a good thing be spoken of as evil by others” Romans 14:16
• “The Lord will protect good people but will ruin those who do evil.” Proverbs 10:29
  

The Church is the marketplace, don’t confuse the Church with a Church building.  Your business is part of the marketplace.

What is needed most is the mind-shift to understand your place in the Kingdom of God via his ministry in the marketplace.

“Do not let your occupation (or business) block your destiny; instead, allow your destiny to shape your business by turning it into your ministry.” (C) Anointed for Business by Ed Silvoso

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Posted by John Burkhardt
Categories: Christian,Christian Business
Tags: Christian Business, Christian Coaching, John Burkhardt Business Coach