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Daily Study: Let’s be honest. There are things in life and business that we are desiring from God that just have not happened yet. We are waiting (sometimes for years) and we still don’t have the desires of our heart. This is a dangerous place to be at because unfulfilled desires create physical sickness that requires spiritual healing. In today’s study, learn how to overcome this trying situation and restore your health and peace.

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Open Forum: Attendees explored various topics around church models, church challenges, and spiritual growth. A "pre-church" model was discussed, inspired by the organic fellowship and service seen in the Book of Acts, offering an alternative to traditional church structures. Emphasis was placed on prioritizing the church's mission over logistical concerns, addressing issues like branding, competition, and fostering genuine connections. The discussion also highlighted how different church sizes meet varying spiritual needs, acknowledging that people may require different approaches during different seasons of life. The role of women in leadership and ministry was a key focus. The conversation concluded with encouragement to prioritize community, practice patience in ministry, and seek divine guidance in both leadership and personal growth.

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Daily Study: If you are dealing with any level or form of sickness or disease in your body, then God desires for you to be healed instantly. In today’s study learn how to receive healing sooner than later.

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Daily Study: Because of the sin of Adam, our human bodies get sick, and it doesn't have to be because of anything we did. However, God loved us so much that He sent Jesus to restore our spirit, soul, and body. In today's study we examine the restoration of our bodies and discover that God can and will heal any sickness you have. 

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Daily Study: Many people desire to start their business, ministry, or  non-profit off with a bang and grow it quickly. However, that desire is not the culture of the Kingdom. In the Kingdom of God, our culture is that God starts us small and then grows us slowly.

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Romans Series: These verses teach the importance of submitting to governing authorities, as all authority is established by God to maintain order and administer justice. Resisting authority is seen as opposing God's ordinance, while obedience is encouraged not only to avoid punishment but also to maintain a clear conscience. Rulers are described as God's servants, tasked with rewarding good behavior and punishing wrongdoing, acting as agents of justice. Christians are also urged to fulfill their civic duties, including paying taxes and giving respect and honor to leaders, recognizing these acts as part of their spiritual responsibility to support the order God has instituted.

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Daily Study: I am a strong believer of staying focused and not deviating from your calling, because focused pursuits over time bring success. Whereas, deviations from your path slow down your calling to a standstill. However, we also have Holy Spirit inside us who knows how to navigate the ups and downs of a calling. This means that there may be seasons when Holy Spirit will direct you to take an anointed deviation that may appear to break your focus. The difference between an anointed deviation verses a self-appointed deviation is that an anointed deviation does not slow down the success of your calling. It will compliment it.

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Daily Study: Many believers are in a holding pattern, waiting on a direct word from God to get moving. However, God is not a micromanager. God has given us the general direction and wants us to be constantly moving forward. He just needs us to listening out for His stop signs and specific turns throughout our journey. Rather than pushing or pulling us, God desires for us to work with Him along the way.

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Open Forum: Pastor Amos led a discussion on the U.S. presidential election from a biblical perspective, analyzing data and patterns in President Trump's political journey and his re-election. He also shared his understanding of a prophecy made by Kim Clement, which was fulfilled in the 2020 and 2024 elections, and emphasized the importance of not idolizing political figures and the need to pray for those in authority. The forum also included personal experiences and concerns shared by attendees, with a focus on the election's impact on different communities.

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Daily Study: It is bound to happen at some point—you fall out of love with the vision God gave you. This is very common even though most Christians are afraid to admit it. However, this is not due to a lack of faith. It is a natural part of the process. When it happens, we have to commit to love the vision and take a much needed break for a little bit.

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Daily Study: Research shows that each year millions of Christians leave their local church. They are not leaving Jesus, just the church because of frustration and burnout. This situation has been on my heart for a while and God has now given me the words to express why this is really happening. Simply put, it is because the vision of the local church is/was elevated above the vision of the individual church member.

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Daily Study: I am answering a question submitted by a member of the Church for Entrepreneurs' community. Their question is "How do I know what I am called to do?"

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Romans Series:  Romans 12:9-21 is a call to authentic love and harmonious living within the Christian community and beyond. It encourages believers to be sincere in love, hate evil, and hold tightly to what is good. Paul instructs believers to honor each other, serve with zeal, and maintain joy, patience, and faithfulness in prayer. He emphasizes generosity, hospitality, and blessing even toward those who persecute. Paul urges believers to empathize with others, live humbly, and seek peace, avoiding revenge and leaving justice to God. This passage embodies a life of compassion, humility, and kindness, reflecting Christ’s love in relationships with others.

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Starting this month we are making changes to our live-online schedule of events. As you know, we serve members in various time zones, so we periodically adjust our live offerings to explore what works best.

Here are the adjustments:

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Daily Study: I am answering a question submitted by a member of the Church for Entrepreneurs' community. Their question is "How do I know if a business opportunity is Okay with Jesus?"

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Growth Lab: The conversation focused on seeking God's guidance and aligning one's actions with His will in various aspects of life, including business ventures, relationships, and personal decisions. Participants discussed the importance of self-examination, humility, and avoiding idolatry while emphasizing the need to prioritize God and understand one's calling. The group concluded by reflecting on the significance of patience, trust in God's guidance, and the potential consequences of acting without divine approval.

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Daily Study: I am answering a question from a member of the Church for Entrepreneurs community. They have been at a job for awhile and wondering if it is time to move on to something else.

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Daily Word: I received a question from a church member who wanted to know what might be holding them back from their promised land. In today’s study, I am sharing three reasons that the Holy Spirit placed on my heart to address this.

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Pastoral Chat: God put it on my heart to speak with you about moving beyond maintenance mode in your vision. Maintenance mode isn’t thrilling; it’s simply about keeping things going, handling daily operations, and sustaining the vision. The excitement comes from launching, creating, seeing your vision grow, meeting new people, and serving others. Those are the moments that bring joy. But to reach those moments, maintenance is essential.

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Daily Word: There are many injustices in the world and in our local communities. However, if our outrage at these injustices goes unchecked, we will pull ourselves away from our calling. Instead, allow your calling to dictate your outrage and response to an injustice.

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Daily Study: People debate whether abortion is right or wrong, and whether women have the right to choose it. In this study, I share my perspective from Scripture that abortion is always the death of a child, regardless of the language people use to frame it.

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Daily Study: A question that comes up a lot is about business plans. Many business textbooks espouse their necessity. However, if God places an idea in your heart for the marketplace, do you need to develop a business plan to implement it? Listen to today’s study to work through the scriptures with me to answer the question, “Do I really need a business plan?”

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Growth Lab: I have discovered through the Word of God that when we have a financial need, asking God to give us money is the wrong prayer to pray. The reason is that God can only give us what He has. Money is a human creation, not a God creation. Therefore, we need to ask God for what He can give, and what God gives is wisdom that leads to you making money.

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Daily Study: God gives us assignments that are for a moment, season, or lifetime. As we are doing an assignment, we may not know which time frame it falls into. Therefore, it is important to stay connected to Holy Spirit and not assume an assignment from God is forever so that we can be open to hearing if (or when) a change in assignment comes. This is important because God’s anointing for success follows His assignments.

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Daily Study:  Sorry today’s study was a bit late. I want to discuss the idea that God has not given us a spirit of fear. In yesterday’s open forum on biblical insights for the 2024 election, I sensed that many people were conflicted about their voting direction, given the lack of clear choices. A key theme that emerged was fear—fear of the other candidate winning, whether it's Trump or Harris. Campaigns often amplify this fear to influence our vote, pushing us to act in their favor. But God has not given us a spirit of fear. Let’s explore this in today’s study.

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In this special Open Forum, Pastor Amos led a discussion on Biblical perspectives regarding the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, addressing themes like God’s will, human choice, and the spiritual weight of voting. Attendees examined various aspects of political engagement, including whether America is a Christian nation, the significance of godly character (as opposed to simply good character) in leadership, and the complexities of addressing social and political challenges. Participants shared insights and concerns, underscoring the importance of faith, trust in God, and careful communication amidst political uncertainty and division.

Daily Study: There is a term in warfare called “the fog of war.” It is a metaphor for the confusion that occurs on the battlefield when bullets are flying and bombs are exploding. In this confusion, or fog, the battle plan becomes unclear and uncertain. Likewise, there is a fog in life that causes confusion in the vision God has given you. The Bible calls this fog the “cares of this world.” Let's learn more about the fog of life and how to prevent it from clouding your vision from God.

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Instead of a Daily Study today, I want to start off the week with a pastoral chat on building a culture of prosperity. Over the past several weeks in our growth labs, we’ve been diving deep into this idea of prosperity.

The reason we're focusing on this is that God has placed it on my heart to foster a culture of prosperity here at the Church for Entrepreneurs. A key part of building this culture is embracing the unique callings God has given each of us.

In Romans 12, Paul speaks about how each of us is gifted with distinct talents. I like to call this our "genius"—the things we do well, that come naturally. If you look back, you’ll see how these gifts have shown up repeatedly in your life, because they’re part of your spiritual DNA.

To receive prosperity in your life you need to embrace what God has uniquely called you to do. Many people overlook their gifts because they seem too simple or natural, but these gifts are designed by God to serve His kingdom and bring blessing into our lives. So whether you’re called to lead, to code, or to create in some other way, lean into that calling.

If you’re still discovering what that is, our Clarity Academy in the community can help you find it. But if you’re over 30, you likely already recognize what God has called you to do, as you’ve seen it play out through the years. And if you’re around my age, in your 50s, your calling has likely been confirmed and strengthened over decades.

To bring prosperity into your life, you need to do what God has uniquely gifted you to do. When you walk in that purpose, you honor God, serve His plan, and welcome success into your life.

This week, let’s reflect on this. Let’s fully embrace our callings and bring prosperity into our lives and community. 

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Pastoral Chat: Can women be pastors? This is a significant debate in the Body of Christ. The Apostle Paul places some restrictions on women in certain situations, but the New Testament also shows women in key leadership roles in spreading the gospel. So, which is it? Can they lead both men and women as pastors, or are they restricted from doing so? I believe a woman can be a pastor if those she leads are willing to accept her leadership. God is practical. If certain men can only follow a specific type of man, God won’t place a woman in charge of them. God is not concerned with which gender can or can't lead, but with people being saved, so He will put the person best suited to shepherd and lead a particular group. The leader God appoints is the one the group is receptive to follow.

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Pastoral Chat: We are looking through a glass darkly, which means we don't have full revelation on exactly what God has called us to do. What paralyzes most believers is that they're waiting for perfect clarity to actually step into what God has called them to do. The Bible doesn't teach us to step into perfect clarity; it teaches us to step out in faith. As we step out in faith, if we make mistakes, God will redirect and check us. So what I like to say is, we need to try different paths to discover the one God has for us. So let's embrace experimentation and not get frozen waiting for perfect clarity.

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Daily Word: The anointing on our lives is just potential. We can train our potential and grow it to incredible heights. It is just like natural talent in sports. A natural talent without training and use produces lackluster success. Likewise, if we don’t train and use our anointing, we will never reach our full potential.

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Growth Lab: God desires for you to live in total abundance, with nothing missing and nothing broken. Whatever you need or desire, God is big enough to take care of it, and He desires to take care of it. Therefore, let’s renew our minds to the total prosperity God desires for us to walk in.

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Daily Word: When you receive an assignment from God, it is critical to know if the assignment is for provision or purpose. An assignment for provision is usually temporary and is designed to take care of an immediate financial need, whereas an assignment for purpose is long term and is the reason why you were born. Knowing the difference helps you have the appropriate mindset to implement the assignment and positions you for success in the assignment.

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Daily Study: As believers, we downplay our feelings and treat them like a bad guide. We do this because many of us have been taught not to trust our feelings. However, God created our feelings, just like He created our body and spirit, so why would we throw away something He created? Instead of throwing our feelings away, let’s learn to use them. A born again believer who studies and meditates the Word consistently can trust their feelings as a guide to discern their calling.

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Open Forum: Participants discussed various aspects of faith, ambition, and growth in both personal and professional contexts. The conversation emphasized how unexpected opportunities and growth can come from God, highlighting the importance of not allowing false contentment to hinder the pursuit of God's abundance. Stories of humility and embracing new opportunities were shared, along with the importance of taking action even without perfect guidance. The meeting also covered the need for a more structured project approach, with clear roles and effective communication being essential for success. Personal experiences underscored how faith and purpose bring fulfillment amidst challenges.

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Daily Study: God chooses people to do things who seem like the wrong choice to normal eyes. For example, He calls high school dropouts to start colleges, medical doctors to open art galleries, and so on. God specializes in using people who are seemingly the wrong person to do amazing things. If God called you to do it, then you are the perfect person to do it.

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I visited Lionheart Church yesterday in Atlanta, and the Spirit of God had the pastor call me to the front. He prophesied over me that I would receive a new grace in this season and that my decision to yield to God and close my local church would be an example to many people, setting many free who need to end certain things. Here's an AI transcript of what was said over me:

"Hey, let me pray for you for a moment. I won’t tell people what’s going on, but I can always tell when the Lord wants me to do something—it just keeps coming up. Amen. And we've known each other for a long time, so they don’t need to know. I don’t like sharing people’s personal business unless I know it's really important. It is good, but you know what I mean. Let me be quiet so you’ll know exactly what I mean, and your family knows what I mean.

The Lord wants me to pray for new grace for you in this season. The Holy Spirit’s exact words were: 'The decision you made [to close your local church] will have more of an effect on Earth than if you had stayed with your decision [continued your local church].' 

There are things God will use from that decision. It's going to set many people free. Whether you decide to partner with us or not, you’ll be preaching that word, and it's going to free people. Too many people hold on to things for too long, and only someone like you, who made that decision, can communicate it effectively. It’ll come out differently from you than if I preached it. There had to be an anointing, grace, humility, and boldness for you to make that choice, and I dare say, most preachers wouldn’t have been able to do it. 

I imagine it was harder for you to make this decision now than it was when you first started, but the Lord made it clear. I felt it when you texted me yesterday, and it has come up several times since. So, I’m going to pray for you to receive a new grace in this season. In my opinion, that message should be preached in every church. You’ll have to preach it here, especially with the platform the Lord has given us. You might end up preaching it multiple times. I’ll have to call you and say, 'Hey, that’s one of the key issues we face—people not letting go and staying on the wrong path too long.' Only a man with anointing, grace, and humility like yours could do that.

So, everyone, stretch your hands toward him. You may not know what we’re talking about now, but eventually, you will. 

Father, in Jesus’ name, we thank you, O Lord. I thank you for the lesson demonstrated through his decision. It was difficult, but he did it because he knew it was right. It was one of the hardest things he’s ever done, but I thank You, Lord, that You said, 'To obey is better than to sacrifice.' Because of his obedience, Lord, I thank You that You are obligated to make sure everything he sets his hand to will prosper. There is no such thing as lost time for him. I thank You, Lord, that You will redeem everything. And because of this decision, he will inspire many others to follow suit in their own lives. His testimony will help many others. We pray for new grace to come upon him now for this new journey. It will only go up from here.

Thank You, Lord, for the lesson we all will learn from his masterful decision. I thank You that this decision will touch even more people. Bless the work of his hands, his ministry, and his business. I thank You, Lord, that he and his family will continue to rise higher and higher. Increase them more and more. Multiply them greatly, and may his path shine brighter and brighter. We thank You for this new grace that will catapult him into his future. Thank You for doing a mighty work in his life and his family. In Jesus’ mighty name, amen.

When you hear him preach about this decision, you'll know it's the definition of a true man of God. A true man of God isn’t someone with a big church or a lot of followers. A true man of God is someone who obeys God at all costs. He made a decision that most men of God simply wouldn’t be able to make—they’re not humble enough. That’s why he’s going to be a master in the future. The Lord has many blessings in store for him and his family."

Open Forum: The discussion covered several key areas, starting with the importance of balancing prayer and studying for spiritual growth, emphasizing consistent meditation and prayer. The conversation then shifted to the spiritual implications of voting, questioning whether voting aligns one with a candidate’s beliefs and discussing the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding choices. They also explored the Israel war and its potential impact on American elections, noting how technological advancements in Israel may play a role. The group addressed feelings of spiritual frustration, encouraging patience and trust in God’s timing, supported by biblical examples. Lastly, they discussed entrepreneurship, focusing on the challenges of becoming an influencer, staying true to Christian values, and growing together as a community. The session ended with a prayer for members in need and a reminder to continue in gratitude.

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Daily Study: Many times in life, things just work out in our favor because God loves us. However, we have to be careful not to assume that the paths we took that led to good outcomes were approved by God. If we make that assumption, we run the risk of repeating unauthorized paths or setting goals based on un-anointed past experiences. 

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Growth Lab: God’s prosperity is simple to receive. We just have to follow His anointed instructions on where to find money or how to make it. For example, in the temple tax story, Peter presumptuously committed Jesus to paying taxes, yet Jesus graciously provided a way for Peter to find the money to pay the tax. Also, at the wedding, the people received prosperity by following God's direction, not through their own skills. These examples remind us that God's guidance is always available, and the key to receiving prosperity is listening and being obedient to His voice.

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Daily Study: Most believers already have a good basic knowledge of what God has called them to do because God has not been hiding it from them. He has revealed it to them throughout their lives. The real issue is that many of us have not accepted our calling. We are full of self doubt and excuses. However, until we willingly accept our calling, we can’t even begin to be successful.

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Daily Study: Since your calling is embedded in your spiritual DNA, you have instinctively manifested aspects of your calling throughout your life. Maybe you’ve gravitated toward particular work assignments or majored in certain things in college. Perhaps in your spare time you did certain things and learned certain things for free, just because you enjoyed them. Your calling has not hidden itself, but has revealed itself over time.

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Daily Study: There is no need to look to outside sources to discover what God has called you to do. He placed your calling inside your spirit for you to draw it out. He has hidden it for you inside you. 

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Daily Study: Your calling from God can be articulated through the what, why and how framework: "what" is the big picture of your calling; "why" is the reason God wants to undertake your calling; and "how" is the implementation details of achieving your calling. Knowing the why, why, and how of your calling guides you in making decisions that lead to success in your calling.

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Romans Series: In these verses, Paul encourages us as believers to offer our bodies as living sacrifices, dedicating ourselves to God in a way that is holy and pleasing. He urges us not to conform to the patterns of this world but to be transformed by renewing our minds, enabling us to discern God’s will. Paul emphasizes humility, reminding us not to think too highly of ourselves but to recognize our place in the body of Christ. Each of us has unique gifts, and these gifts should be used to serve the body of Christ, whether prophesying, teaching, encouraging, or whatever gift we have, according to the talent given to each of us.

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Growth Lab: We are exploring the deeper meaning of honoring God with our money and resources. Many Christians limit this concept to tithing to a church, but true honor extends beyond that—it involves supporting the works of God and His people. In the Old Testament, giving to God meant providing for the temple and the Levites, but today, God's temple is within believers. Honoring God with our resources means both giving to believers in need and supporting ministers who spiritually care for believers. Jesus and Paul both emphasized the principle of giving and receiving: whatever we give, we receive back in greater measure. This is not to earn God’s blessing, as we are already blessed, but to activate the promise of increased resources, allowing us to give more and be a continuous blessing to others.

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Daily Study: It is critical for us to stay aware of God’s current assignments in our life. This is important because when God ends one assignment and instructs us to undertake another, He removes His anointing from the old assignment and transfers it to the new one. If we miss the transition, He does not force us to stop the old assignment. He will allow us to keep going without His anointing. However, this is not a good situation for us because without the anointing, that same assignment that used to be fun and full of success will turn bitter, stress us out, and drive us to depression.

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Daily Study: Just because God called you to do it doesn’t mean you won’t take a few hits while following your calling. We have a real enemy who doesn’t want you to succeed. So, when you experience dumps in the road of calling, don’t give up. Allow Holy Spirit to guide you around or through the dumps in the road.

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Daily Study: Whatever God has called you to do, he has given you an abundance of time to accomplish it. We serve a God of abundance, which includes time abundance. Let’s endeavor to remove the mindset of time scarcity and see time the way God sees it — abundantly and more than enough to complete our calling.

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Open Forum: Pastor Amos shared updates about his parents' house and the ongoing recovery efforts in Augusta. He also discussed the importance of quiet time and reflection, and the concept of group coaching, specifically focusing on the structure and benefits of a mastermind group. The group also discussed personal struggles with motivation and fulfillment, the value of seeking one's purpose through adversity, and the importance of trusting God's guidance over fear-driven decisions.

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Daily Study: The calling God has given you is unique and requires a unique blueprint, so we should not copy someone else’s plan for success. When we copy, it is like putting a circle in a square hole – it just doesn’t fit. Yes, we can learn from others, but we should not copy. If you want success, then seek God for the specific way He wants you to accomplish your calling.

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Daily Study: God desires for us to implement the vision he has given us faithfully. Faithful means that we do it the way God wants us to do – not the way we think is best. Without being faithful to implement the vision God’s way, we are, at best, frustrated with minimum success and slow progress and, at worst, God takes the vision from us.

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Romans Series: Paul shows that when everything is fulfilled, the Jews will be saved because God has made a covenant with them. Since God is faithful to His covenant, He will keep His word. As non-Jews, we can learn from this by realizing that whatever God has spoken to our hearts, He will bring to pass in our lives. Just as it may seem the Jews won't be saved, things in your life may seem like they won’t work out. However, it doesn’t matter how things appear now. If God has promised it to you, it will happen. It may not happen when you expect, but God, in His wisdom, knows the right time.

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Daily Study: I used to think that following God's calling meant everything would be perfect. But this mindset is far from the truth and can be harmful to our success. God doesn't promise a flawless journey, but He does promise victory in the end. Understanding this is key, so we don't give up on our calling when difficulties come.

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Growth Lab: Most of us know from Proverbs 10:22 that the blessing of the Lord makes us rich. Yet, if we take an honest look around, we see that many Christians are facing financial struggles. Does this mean the Bible is wrong about prosperity? Not at all! The Bible is accurate. Prosperity is linked to the nature of your work. If your efforts primarily benefit someone else, they will prosper. But if your work directly benefits you, then you will prosper. Let’s explore this idea further.

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Daily Study: As we go through life and pursue our callings, we will inevitably face challenging situations. You might experience illness, the loss of a close friend or family member, or even a financial crisis. These unexpected events can disrupt our path and make it difficult to stay focused on our purpose. Let’s look to the scriptures and see how Jesus handled life’s challenges, so we can learn from His example.

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Daily Study: Your calling will be tried by fire, and you may be tempted to give up. In fact, that is the goal of the trials that you are facing. The trial is designed by Satan to tempt you to give up. However, in today’s message, I want to encourage you to stay on your path in the face of temptation.

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Daily Study: Many believers with entrepreneurial callings have a list of unfinished instructions from God. It is tempting to go back and try to finish the list; however, the season for those particular assignments may have passed. God is a right now God. Instead of going backward, find out what God is asking you to do now because the anointing on your unfinished assignments might be gone.

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Daily Study: As you work on the vision God has given you, you will periodically experience some tough situations that may cause you to wonder if God has called you to do something else. In those times, it is important to get reconfirmation from God about your vision. It is not a sin to ask again. In fact, by getting reconfirmation, you will strengthen your faith and acquire the needed motivation to push on to victory.

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Daily Study: It is likely that the vision God has given you is large and will impact the lives of many people. Therefore, God will probably train you through small victories before you step into the primary calling He has given you. This is similar to being a baby. We must learn to crawl before we walk or run. If we rush straight at the vision God has given us, we won't have the necessary skills (which are developed through training in smaller battles) to win.

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Growth Lab: There is an idea that we need to eradicate from our thought processes so we can experience God’s best in our lives. It is the idea that prosperity is a reward for good behavior. The truth is that prosperity is part of our salvation benefits package, which is based on God’s love for us, not our behavior.

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Daily Study: Let's have some real talk. The entrepreneurial calling God has placed in your heart will likely take time to come to fruition, which means you may be tempted to quit because it feels like it's taking too long. You might even feel like God has forgotten about you, but rest assured, He hasn’t. Everyone’s dreams take time to manifest, and there are no magic pills or secret techniques to speed up the process. The key skills you need are simply trusting in God and having patience. Each day brings you closer, and after persistence and faithfulness, you will find yourself just one day away from seeing your dream come to life.

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Daily Study: Just because you started a particular business or ministry that failed, doesn’t mean you should not try it again. Failure comes mainly because we lack the anointing. Therefore, if God is speaking to your heart to go back and restart a failed project, then this time it will work because you will be doing it again with the anointing.

Open Forum: Pastor Amos shared his thoughts on the concept of "moonshot businesses" and the importance of understanding the nature of one's business venture. Attendees also discussed various business ideas. The conversation ended with discussions on decision-making processes, personal growth, and the importance of self-reflection and honesty in achieving personal and professional goals.

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Daily Study: God gave Jesus a unique and powerful calling during His time on earth. While His calling sets the foundation for all of ours, your calling will likely differ from His. You can learn from studying everything Jesus did, but you may not find your exact calling in His actions on earth. Therefore, don't limit your calling simply because you didn’t see Jesus do it.

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Daily Study: Yes, wait on God for direction when you are unsure about your path. However, if God has given you direction, go forward and don't hold back on your calling. Too many believers are tiptoeing down the road of their calling because they are afraid of making a mistake, or fearful they are being greedy. This timidness hinders or slows down success and reduces the magnitude of success. 

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Romans Series: In Romans 11:1-24, Paul explains that God has not rejected Israel despite their current unbelief; a remnant remains chosen by grace. Israel’s rejection of the gospel has opened the door for Gentiles to be included in God’s salvation plan. Using the metaphor of an olive tree, Paul illustrates how unbelieving Israelites were like branches broken off, while Gentiles were like wild branches grafted in. However, Paul warns the Gentiles not to become arrogant, as they rely on the root of Israel’s covenant promises, and he assures that Israel can be grafted back in if they return in faith.

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Daily Study: Believers will often say, "If God wants me to go this way, then He will open a door of opportunity," or, "this door closed because God has something better for me." God can open and close doors of opportunity, but the state of the door (aka opportunity) doesn't indicate the will of God for your life. Watching doors open and close can mislead you and put you in a state of confusion. Listen to today's study to learn more about this concept.

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Growth Lab: Prosperity is a constant state of wealth, not occasionally having some money or mostly being able to meet your needs and desires. It is a condition where all your needs and desires are met, and you have more than enough to give to every good cause. In this message, learn more about prosperity and how the blessing brings you prosperity.

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As an entrepreneur, the Lord is constantly speaking to your spirit ideas to either start something new or take what you're currently doing to the next level. However, how do you hear these ideas from God and how do you take them from your from spirit to launching them in the marketplace? Learn a three stage process to go from idea to launch.

When we mix God's will with our own, we are headed toward eventual failure. Unfortunately, it is very easy to taint God's will without even realizing it. However, when we do realize it, we need to get back on track, even if we've spent a lot of money going down a tainted path. Don't allow the fact that you spent money going in the wrong direction to cause you stress about changing directions, because God loves you so much that He will restore whatever you spent going down the wrong path.

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Attendees discussed the importance of trusting in God's plan and not being influenced by external opinions, emphasizing the need for self-evaluation and reflection on life experiences to understand God's will. The group also highlighted the importance of making difficult decisions for the benefit of those they lead, along with the power of faith and trust in God's plan. Personal testimonies and praise reports were shared, including experiences of living in different countries, starting new jobs, and the success of a new book.

As entrepreneurs, it is very tempting to see a need and start something to fill that need. We have no shortage of money-making ideas or desires to start new ministries to fix various societal ills. However, we need to exercise a lot of self-control in this area because great ideas can break our focus and cause us to fail at what God has truly called us to do. It may be hard, but we need to say no to every great idea outside of our calling.

Our society is obsessed with credibility and credentials. If you are a chef, they want to know what culinary school you went to. If you’re a business coach, they want to know what successful business you have personally made a million dollars from. If you say you are starting a ministry, people want to know what theology school you got your ministry degree from. These questions are basically trying to judge or challenge your credibility. However, the only credibility you need is simply these two words: “God said.” 

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Daily Study: In our guru culture of coaches and mentors, we are being programmed to follow other people’s paths to success. This is tempting to our intellect and emotions because we believe that if somebody has made six or seven figures doing it a certain way, then we’ll also be successful if we just follow their way. However, this rarely happens.

If you look at the results of the guru’s students, they rarely reach the same level of success as the guru. And of course the guru says that if you take action, you will make it just like me. Well, people are taking action, and it is still not working.

The reason it is not working is because another person’s path to success is not your blueprint from God. And by the way, this also applies to trying to follow the success of someone else’s ministry.

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Growth Lab: The love of money was introduced particularly in the context of ministry, where false teachers may exploit their roles for personal gain. Paul warns against the pursuit of wealth, highlighting that the love of money reflects discontentment and a lack of trust in God. Money itself is not evil, but the obsession with it becomes idolatry, leading people to serve money rather than God. True love, as described in the Bible, involves serving what or whom you love, which is why Jesus warned that one cannot serve both God and money. Worry over unmet needs fosters this misplaced trust in money. Instead, believers are encouraged to seek God first, trusting Him to provide and guide them in their financial decisions.

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We find ourselves feeling powerless because we don’t realize who we are in Christ and that God has given us the power of decision. And with this power comes great responsibility, but it is our power to use.

For example, many women in abusive marriages look to pastors and Bible teachers to answer the question, “Should I get a divorce or should I stay?” And many women get answers that they find unsatisfactory in either direction, and they are plunged into a feeling of powerlessness.

Or maybe you are in a job that you hate, and you want to quit your job and start a business. But others are telling you to be responsible and not quit. Or perhaps you are called to the ministry, and your church leadership disagrees with you or doesn’t notice your ministry call.

Yes, seek counsel from a pastor and trusted advisors, but at the end of the day, the decision (right or wrong) in any area of your life is yours to make.

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Everyone has a place in the Body of Christ. However, to know where you fit, you need to understand how the Body of Christ functions. In today’s message, I present a parable (analogy) that paints a picture of the Body of Christ to help you see how it works.

Open Forum: Attendees discussed the closure of the Atlanta congregation and shared personal experiences related to the Church for Entrepreneurs ministry. They explored challenges in transitioning from ministry to local church, emphasizing the importance of decision-making without emotional attachment. The meeting covered various topics, including CFE local chapters and the significance of aligning with God's guidance in leadership.

Your way is any way that is planned and implemented without the counsel of God. Most times you have good intentions, because you are walking in God’s calling for your life, so it seems like you are in God’s will. However, no matter how great your intentions, your way can lead to unnecessary delays and collateral damage to your marriage, friendships, followers, finances, and/or health.

God gave you a vision to be in your own business or ministry full time. However, in the meantime, what do you do until the vision fully manifests? Is it a lack of faith to do something else while you wait for manifestation? Or maybe you should use your faith to jump directly into the vision? In today’s study, discover through the Word of God what you should be doing in the meantime.

After nearly three years of starting and leading a local church in Atlanta, I made the difficult but necessary decision to close it. Today, I shared this decision with the congregation, and in this podcast, I’ll walk you through the process I used to reach this point. My hope is that by sharing my journey, I can offer you a framework for evaluating whether any of the assignments or projects you’re working on might also need to come to a close this year.

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Heavenly Father, I thank You that Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Psalm 119:105). I trust that You have good plans for my life, plans to prosper me and not to harm me, plans to give me hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). I commit my ways to You, knowing that as I acknowledge You in all my ways, You will direct my paths (Proverbs 3:5-6). I believe that You are working in me, both to will and to act according to Your good purpose (Philippians 2:13). Today, I seek Your guidance and ask that You reveal Your perfect will for my life. I surrender my own desires and plans to You, and I am confident that Your will is good, pleasing, and perfect (Romans 12:2). Thank You, Lord, for giving me wisdom generously as I seek it, and for guiding me into all truth through Your Spirit (James 1:5, John 16:13). Today, I walk in faith, trusting that You are leading me every step of the way. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A tricky trap is allowing the vision God gave you to become your god. When this occurs, you become obsessed with the vision, which leads to stress and anxiousness. Also the vision becomes unsuccessful and destructive to your life. If you continue in this way, at some point, God will remove the anointing for the vision from you. 

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Open Forum: Attendees discussed personal growth, the concept of prosperity, and the relationship between faith and entrepreneurship. They also explored various platforms for entrepreneurship and creator coaching, and shared personal experiences and challenges in navigating entrepreneurship. Lastly, they reviewed the theme for the year of supernatural growth, outlined a new schedule for open forum and growth lab sessions, and prayed for God's anointing and blessing of prosperity.

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It is not an accident that the moment you accept God’s calling for your life that an unexpected sickness or a financial hardship comes your way. These things are attacks of Satan to imprison you in pain and lack to stop you from succeeding in your calling. Well, don’t fall for this trick. Use your authority to knock down those prison walls and achieve your calling.

As you are implementing the calling God has given you, unfortunately bad situations will occur along your journey. However, when a bad situation happens, don’t focus on why it happened, instead just ask God to fix it and keep pressing until you receive victory. Asking why is a waste of energy and time, and usually doesn’t yield satisfactory answers. There is a peace in not focusing on the bad, but continually pressing toward good.

A trap that many entrepreneurs and ministers fall into is making their God-given vision their god, instead of the Lord being their God. This is a deceptive trap. All your outward actions may look godly and in line with the vision, but your heart motivation is no longer right. This is dangerous because outward actions are meaningless when your heart motive is wrong. Listen to today’s study to explore this concept and learn how to avoid this trap and (if needed) turn your heart back toward God.

Have you ever wondered whether you are being called to a particular field, career, or business? If so, there are three questions you should ask yourself to determine if you are being called there.

If you can answer yes to all three of these questions, then you are being called to that area. Listen to today’s study to learn more about these three questions so can determine your calling from God.

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Paul explains the simplicity of salvation in contrast to the complex methods humans devise to be right with God. He longs for his fellow Israelites to be saved but laments that many won't be, while the Gentiles will reach God before them. Paul also outlines the straightforward two-step process of salvation: (1) believe in your heart and (2) confess with your mouth, urging us to preach the gospel so that others can be saved.

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I just updated the podcast of this podcast from "Amos Johnson Podcast" to "Church for Entrepreneurs." I did this to keep branding consistent so new people discovering CFE will have a unified and consistent experience on Mighty Networks, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Everyone has an assignment in the kingdom and for the kingdom. Every assignment is unique and important. In today’s study, learn how to discover your assignment and how by doing your assignment you will feel fulfilled.

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When God gives us an assignment, there is also a time frame associated with it. If you delay implementing the assignment, then you need to check with God to make sure He stills wants you to do it. Going back and doing what God has told you to do in the past (without checking in with Him) could cause unnecessary problems in your life. 

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For various reasons, the time may not be right for you to receive the fullness of the vision God has given you. Therefore, God needs you to be patient, but He has not left you hanging. His blessing will protect you and provide for you until the time is right for your vision to be realized.

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Your calling involves numerous decisions, both small and large, each with its own consequences. That's why it's crucial to clearly hear the voice of God when making decisions. However, understanding how to hear God's voice can be difficult if you're unsure how to do so. In today's study, I'll be teaching you how to hear the voice of God.

In today's study, we delve into the moments when your entrepreneurial journey feels like it's hanging by a thread. Whether you're facing financial struggles, losing motivation, or questioning your purpose, it can seem like your calling is about to die. But don't give up just yet! Maybe you just need to pray.

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It’s tempting to say that because our vision is God’s will for our life, it will automatically be successful. However, this is far from reality because the success of our vision is not based on the will of God. Listen to today’s study to learn what your success is based on.

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Because your pastor is not in business, you may feel like that they don’t have the experience or knowledge to counsel you in your own business endeavors. However, this line of thinking will stop you from receiving game-changing business success or could cause you to crash and burn in business. 

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