A FAITH-BASED ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM In our experience, a healthy faith-based ecosystem is built on five pillars. The first two pillars are foundational and unique to our faith, while the others are also applicable in the wider secular context. Realisation of Identity and Purpose in Christ Redemption of Business and Culture Unlocking of Capacity and Creative Potential Releasing of Resources for Growth Utilising Technology as an Enabler
Realisation of Identity & Purpose in Christ As Christ-following business leaders, we need a realisation that our true identity is as a loved daughter or son of Christ. We have articulated this as the Marks of a Faith-Driven Entrepreneur. It’s a journey, not a destination, and this process of transformation takes place through Renewal, Discipleship, and in Community. Renewal - Our minds need to be renewed with a theology and vision of God’s ultimate mission of redemption and a belief that God invites us to partake in that mission. We need to be baptised in Word, Prayer, and the Holy Spirit, which guides us and empowers us to bring ‘His Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven’. Discipleship - This is the process through which our walk with Christ deepens and our character is strengthened. Our lives are transformed through practices that make us Christlike and dependent on God. Community - Our personal transformation is enabled by our Christian community—the Church. We should encourage, support, and hold each other accountable. For those of us blessed with wealth and power, our challenge is to embrace justice and generosity to empower those less fortunate and give them opportunities. For those of us without wealth and power, our challenge is to understand the abundance of God and live in righteousness to faithfully steward and grow what we have.
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