About this Session
J.D. reminded us that God has called us to be faithful first to him, not to success in our jobs. In what ways could being faithful to our work rather than God influence what we believe about our identity? Where should our identity be?
What do you think about identity and what would you say yours is? (Is it a fledgling entrepreneur, a leader that just closed a funding round or a series of big deals, an innovator in your industry? Or is it as a beloved child of God?)
J.D. talked about God’s view of failure and quoted Jesus in Matthew 16:26 saying, “What good is it to gain the world, but lose your soul?” In what ways are you maintaining a level of balance between being successful and being spiritually mature and consistent?
As entrepreneurs, we can be tempted to feel as if we have to do everything because everything relies on us. But J.D. reminded us in this session that unless God is doing it with us, our efforts are in vain. When have you been tempted to carry the burden of your workload alone? How did you allow God to step in?
J.D. said, “It is ultimately not your responsibility to guarantee the safety of the city. It’s not even your responsibility to make the crops flourish. It is your responsibility to be faithful and to faithfully fulfill the roles he’s given you.” What could it look like for you to live out this principle? What unnecessary responsibilities could you be burdening yourself with?
What is your motivation as an entrepreneur? (Is it for growth and scale? Is it for financial gain and all that it can afford?) Describe a time when the motivation for your work came from gratitude and the desire to bring your entrepreneurial gifts to the altar as a meaningful form of worship.
About the Course
One hour a month for 8 months you will connect with a small group of like-minded entrepreneurs to walk through the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Study and discuss what it means to embrace your call to create and fulfill God’s purpose for your life and work. The study features video stories of real-life entrepreneurs. It goes deep into the Marks of a Faith Driven Entrepreneur with Christian entrepreneur Henry Kaestner and author and pastor JD Greear. Stepping into the entrepreneurial venture God has drawn you to requires faith and a group of allies who have your back. Together, find out what it looks like to take a leap, trust God along the way, and let your faith lead your business.
Facilitator
Prof. Aleks Farseev is a father of 3, a Christian, and a known persona in both entrepreneurship and academia. Renowned as a top-tier researcher and international keynote speaker, he stands as the driving force behind SoMonitor.ai – a cloud platform leveraging AI and Large Language Models for Competitor Analytics and Ad Optimization. His expertise is not only as leading the business but also as a Research Professor, where he adeptly imparts wisdom on Digital Marketing, Large Language Models, and AI Technology. Aleks has been a DMV Redemptive Labs Christian Accelerator Mentor and active participant in the Faith-Driven Entrepreneurship movement in Singapore. More about Aleks in his Salt&LIght Feature Article: https://saltandlight.sg/business/how-a-child-like-prayer-for-ducks-laid-the-faith-foundation-for-an-ai-start-up/
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