We place our trust in God and step out in faith not knowing where He will lead or how He will provide, but we are confident He will act according to His character and promises. “Without faith it's impossible to please God. Anyone who comes to God must believe he exists and that he's a rewarder of those who earnestly seek him" (Hebrews 11:6-7). What confidence we can have to take risks and make bold, yet wise decisions, knowing our anchor and hope are in God! Believers can pursue entrepreneurial endeavors with a unique confidence that God is on the throne whether we achieve success or face failure. ENTREPRENEURS ACROSS EVERY DISCIPLINE Students from departments across campus visit my office every week. They come from a variety of backgrounds. Some are music majors uploading their first song on Spotify, wanting to take their music career to the next level. Others are nursing majors curious about creating a backup plan in case we encounter another pandemic. They want creative ways to use their talents and keep earning income. Other students dream of offering their coaching services on the field. Engineers come in with product ideas. Bible majors want to leverage their speaking and writing skills alongside preaching and pastoring. Statistics reveal 50 percent of people in America have a side gig. Changes in the economy and technological breakthroughs shook up the status quo years ago, and innovation is on the rise. In my book, The E-Mind: How to Think Like an Entrepreneur and Gain an Exponential Advantage, I unpack this reality: “The simple reason is that whether or not we think of it in this way, I believe every person on the planet has a personal business and brand. I’ve shared this concept with people in my workshops and seminars. The crowd is often split in their response. After examining the evidence, some agree. But many bristle at the thought, believing it to be narcissistic and selfabsorbed. Some faith-filled audiences might even think it’s anti-Christian. But is it? Jesus exhorted His followers to intentionally embody metaphors like salt and light. “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no Name: Aaron Perry Major: Economics Business: Ultra Lyte Running Ultra Lyte Running sells gear tailored to endurance athletes who demand superior performance and desire to control the controllables. ultralyterunning.com What confidence we can have to take risks and make bold, yet wise decisions, knowing our anchor and hope are in God! Believers can pursue entrepreneurial endeavors with a unique confidence that God is on the throne whether we achieve success or face failure. 13
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