Faith Driven Entrepreneur

Episode 288 - Entrepreneurs and Pastors: More Alike or Different? with Mark Batterson, Chip Ingram, and John Mark Comer

Mar 26, 2024

Pastors Mark Batterson, Chip Ingram, and John Mark Comer discuss the power of partnerships between entrepreneurs and churches. They emphasize community development, innovative mixed-use marketplaces, balancing trust and proactivity, finding joy in work, and the importance of collaboration for success.

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John Mark Comer

Chip Ingram

Mark Batterson

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Quick takeaways

Collaboration between entrepreneurs and pastors can empower communities and cities through impactful projects.

Prioritizing rest, detaching from outcome-driven stress, and embracing a slower pace can foster long-term success and well-being.

Deep dives

Faith-Driven Entrepreneurship and the Power of Churches in the Marketplace

Belief in God's work in the marketplace is a driving force for many. The impact of faith-driven entrepreneurs on communities and cities is profound. This episode sheds light on the vital role of pastors in supporting entrepreneurs within church contexts. Stories shared highlight pastors like Mark Batterson who integrate an entrepreneurial spirit in their churches, creating spaces like a coffee house as a community hub.

Introduction

6min

Expanding Community Outreach and Empowering Entrepreneurs in a Mixed-Use Marketplace

4min

Balancing Trust and Proactivity in Entrepreneurship

14min

Balancing Work and Rest for Productivity

6min

Navigating the Essence of Work and Success for Entrepreneurs

4min

“For every church we plant, we need to start a business.” - Mark Batterson

Can Faith Driven Entrepreneurs really partner with their churches? What would that partnership even look like?

In last week’s episode, we talked about the need for partnerships between entrepreneurs and pastors. In this episode, we highlight the voices of three pastors–Mark Batterson, Chip Ingram, and John Mark Comer–who have seen the power of working alongside entrepreneurs for the good of their communities.

We believe the church and entrepreneurs can do more together because they’re better together.

Hear how these pastors are partnering with entrepreneurs.

Last Week’s Episode: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/podcast-inventory/episode-287-whats-stopping-entrepreneurs-from-partnering-with-the-church-with-barna-groups-david-kinnaman

Chip Ingram Full Episode: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/podcast-inventory/episode-167-what-it-takes-to-change-with-chip-ingram

John Mark Comer Full Episode:

https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/podcast-inventory/episode-179-the-ruthless-elimination-of-hurry-with-john-mark-comer