Christian Ambition #2 - Abishai Cherian - How Christian entrepreneurs can fund missions—even when the government says “no.”
India is closing its doors to the gospel—and opening them WIDE to business. What if starting a marketing agency is the new way to become a missionary?
- Shifting missions funding from foreign donations to local, self-sustaining businesses (01:46)
- How missionaries (not just entrepreneurs!) can use business to stay on the field (06:24)
- The importance of discovering your WHY before your WHAT (12:19)
- Tips on starting a business in college—including failing, freelancing, and referrals (29:31)
- Guarding your heart and ambition: KPIs for redemptive profit, mentorship, and accountability (41:35)
- Practical advice on finding mentors and building godly partnerships (44:36)
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AJ Cherian grew up between ministry and business, learning firsthand from his grandfather, a missionary and Bible college founder in India, and his father, a businessman. Now based in the US, AJ runs four main businesses spanning apparel, BPO, and marketing—with a strong vision for leveraging business as a tool for Kingdom impact, especially in countries where traditional missions work is becoming more difficult. He’s the president of the Entrepreneurship Network, focused on mentoring and equipping “entrepreneurs for the Master’s use,” and loves finding ways to weave faith purposefully into every venture.
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