EntrePastors Les Hughes and Jon Sanders

On this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk with Lori Sheldon, author of the best-selling book Change of Heart in which she writes about caring for and walking alongside her husband through his heart transplant journey.  Lori also shares the story of how God brought her into contact with Jon and Les and the role that EntrePastors played in helping Lori bring her book to life.  Lori’s story serves as a great encouragement to many in our audience who feel called and inspired to get their own books out into the world.  We also celebrate the reality that business is ministry and recognize how God can use our simple business endeavors in the marketplace as strategic opportunities for some cool “God stories” to be written!
Guest Info/Links:
Email: lsheldon@sio.midco.net Call to Action:
Reserve a limited seat for our EntrePastors Business Builders Open House on May 15, 2024 at 9:00 am CST.  Send Jon an email at jon@entrepastors.com to claim your spot.

On this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon Sanders and Les Hughes welcome guest Joseph Bennett, who shares his journey from the medical field to full-time ministry on a foreign mission field, and then from life in Honduras to returning to the United States where he now balances serving a pastor along with running a commercial cleaning business. In this conversation you will hear them dive into the themes of investing in people, recognizing opportunities for income, and why Joseph is not looking to scale his businesses in this current season. Joseph's story illustrates the intersection of ministry and entrepreneurship as he leverages his business for community service and uses it to support his church and family while embracing the roles of pastor and business owner.
Guest Info/Links:
Email: joseph.bennett1180@gmail.com Call to Action:
Join EntrePastors Business Buildershttps://www.entrepastors.com/businessbuilders 

In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast, Jon and Les talk with Ray Hilbert, founder of The Kingdom Factor, about the integration of faith and business. Ray shares the journey of his career and how he has navigated the challenges of aligning Christian values in corporate environments. Ray, Jon, and Les examine the American church's historical devaluation of business in favor of vocational ministry, emphasizing a kingdom mindset in workplace interactions. Ray shares how the Kingdom Factor is guiding marketplace leaders through local peer advisory groups. He advises ministry-minded individuals to follow God's calling with a passion-aligned, value-driven approach to entering the marketplace. His insights offer a profound perspective on leading with faith in business.
Guest Info/Links:
Website:  https://kingdomfactor.us/ Email: rhilbert@kingdomfactor.us Call to Action:
Apply for one of our limited opening for a 30-day experience inside our Business Builders communityhttps://www.entrepastors.com/experience 

In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Ryan Follis shares the story of his amazing transition journey from a corporate role with Target in which he honed significant skills in leadership and business acumen into the world of pastoral ministry.  Ryan unpacks some of the struggles and frustrations he experienced as he made that transition and how churches and pastors can benefit by learning and applying business principles in such a way as to bless their families, the churches they lead, and the communities they serve.  In addition to serving well in pastoral ministry, Ryan also now serves as the Lead Program Developer for the CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program of the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship that is inspiring and developing a new generation of entrepreneurs in highschools across the nation.  
Guest Info/Links:
Website:  https://www.midlandinstitute.com/ Email: rfollis@midlandinstitute.com

Call to Action:
Register for our upcoming webinar - Conquering Pastoral Povertyhttps://www.entrepastors.com/conquer 

In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast we welcome Scott Tharp, a bi-vocational pastor and financial coach, who shares his transformative journey from pastoral ministry to founding his business, Krisco Coaching. Motivated by personal financial triumphs and biblical principles, Scott now aids individuals in conquering financial difficulties, championing the importance of mindset in realizing one's earning potential. In this conversation Scott, Jon, and Les delve into the stigmas and challenges pastors face regarding personal wealth. They explore how coaching can empower pastors to diversify income streams and achieve greater financial security, all while juggling the demands of their sacred vocation.

Guest Info/Links:
https://www.kriscocoaching.com/general-8 

Call to Action:
Register for our upcoming webinar - Conquering Pastoral Povertyhttps://www.entrepastors.com/conquer 

In this inspiring episode of the EntrePastors podcast, Jon and Les talk with Aisha “Wonderful” Jackson as she shares her transformative journey from corporate CFO to self-published author and entrepreneur. Facing tech barriers and self-doubt, Aisha embraced coaching, applied crucial business strategies, and underwent a profound spiritual realignment. She speaks candidly about her Caribbean roots, personal challenges, and the pivotal moment of pursuing her true calling. Through Aisha’s story, you will hear the parallel struggles many pastors face as it pertains to believing God for more, reinventing their identity and the way they choose to show up in the world, and becoming comfortable charging others for the value they are delivering in the marketplace. 
Guest Info/Links:
https://aishawonderfull.com/ https://aretemediainternational.com/ Call to Action:
Register for our upcoming webinar - Conquering Pastoral Povertyhttps://www.entrepastors.com/conquer