A Christian Theology of Business Ownership with Bill English
What does the Bible say about owning a business or entrepreneurship, and how can a business owner ensure their role aligns with Biblical theology? In this episode, we speak with Bill English, the author of A Christian Theology of Business Ownership: An Introduction for Christian Entrepreneurs on What the Bible Says About Owning a Business, to gain a better understanding of God’s perspective on business ownership.
Show Notes
What you will hear in this episode:
“This is not a book about Christian biblical principles for business. This isn’t a faith and works book. This is a book for business owners by a business owner about our role; how we integrate our faith and our role as an owner of a business.”
“This is really in some way my life purpose on paper, and writing the book clarified my role before the Lord as a steward and as an owner.”
“For those Christian business owners who are serious about understanding Christian theology, and applying it to their role as an owner, this book is for them.”
“As we move out for Christ in our businesses, Satan will oppose us; we’re going to get opposition. But now, on a day-to-day basis, almost a moment-by-moment basis, being able to hear the voice of God, as we understand more fully the word of God, we can gain direction from God on how to handle ourselves.”
“Everything is entrusted to us, our talents, our gifts, it is He who gives us the ability to create wealth (Deuteronomy 8), it is he who gives us these businesses, and He entrusts it to us to create wealth for his Kingdom.”
“Business partnerships are not covenant relationships, they are legal relationships, so they don’t carry the same level of faithfulness in the spiritual sense that our covenant relationship with God does.”
“Trusted advisors is something I see most business owners not have, and it’s to their detriment and their peril. These are people that help you run your business, but they're not in your business.”
“All ministry is funded by profitable businesses. It seems to me we ought to embrace that and hold that close within the church and see them (business owners) as part of the team rather than as, “oh, these are the guys that do that kind of greedy stuff Monday through Friday.” We need to get past that dichotomy.”
“I’ve adequately laid out the theological basis for business ownership. Once you understand the theology, once you really understand it, you will never be the same owner again.”
“If a person were to take this book through the eight chapters and apply every part of it, they would go from being a carnal, cussed, ornery, Sunday-only Christian, to being a person that is on fire for Jesus Christ in the Marketplace, but on fire for the right reasons and in the right way.
Resources
Connect with Bill English - www.bibleandbusiness.com
The Book - A Christian Theology of Business Ownership
CSN - Stewardship Impact Online Course
