Why Every Believer Should Own Businesses
For too long, believers have been taught to think small about money while thinking big about heaven.
But Scripture never separated spiritual authority from economic stewardship.
God did not just call His people to pray.
He called them to possess the land.
“You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant…” (Deut. 8:18)
Notice the purpose:
Wealth is not about ego.
It’s about establishing covenant.
Business ownership is not unspiritual—it is strategic obedience.
Why Business Matters in the Kingdom
Business creates influence where sermons cannot go.
Laws can restrict pulpits, but they cannot silence supply chains, payrolls, innovation, and solutions.Business funds vision without compromise.
When believers own businesses, the Church doesn’t have to beg systems it doesn’t control to fund assignments God already authorized.Business allows believers to employ believers—and bless communities.
You change lives not only through prayer, but through paychecks, benefits, dignity, and opportunity.Business is stewardship of gifts God already gave.
Skills, ideas, problem-solving ability, leadership—these are not secular talents. They are seed.
The enemy is not afraid of believers who attend church.
He is afraid of believers who control resources, solve problems, and fund righteousness.
The Kingdom doesn’t advance on passion alone.
It advances on structure, systems, and supply.
What Stops Believers From Owning Businesses
Let’s be honest.
Fear of failure
Lack of knowledge
Religious guilt around money
Waiting for “perfect timing”
Confusing humility with hesitation
But faith that never builds is not faith—it’s delay dressed up as spirituality.
God does not anoint excuses.
He anoints obedient movement.
How to Begin
1. Start With a Problem, Not a Dream
Most successful businesses begin with one question:
“What problem can I solve consistently?”
Look around:
Inefficiencies
Needs
Gaps in service
Broken systems
Provision flows where problems meet solutions.
2. Inventory What’s Already in Your Hand
Before Moses ever parted a sea, God asked:
“What is that in your hand?”
Skills. Experience. Relationships. Access. Time.
You don’t need more revelation.
You need activation.
3. Separate the Business From the Person
Form the business properly.
Make it legal
Make it clean
Make it accountable
This is not lack of faith—this is wisdom.
God honors order because He is order.
4. Start Small—but Start Legit
Small does not mean sloppy.
Open the account
Track the money
Price properly
Document everything
Faith does not ignore details.
Faith manages them.
5. Seek Counsel, Not Applause
Stop asking people who’ve never built anything for permission to build.
Seek:
Mentors
Coaches
Accountants
Advisors
The Bible says wisdom is found in a multitude of counselors, not a crowd of cheerleaders.
6. Commit to Learning Like a Disciple
You didn’t master Scripture overnight.
You won’t master business overnight either.
Study:
Finance
Leadership
Systems
Sales
Stewardship
Learning is not doubt—it’s discipline.
7. Tithe, Give, and Stay Soft-Hearted
Business will test your motives.
Stay anchored.
Give generously
Serve faithfully
Remember why you started
Money is a tool.
It only becomes a tyrant when the heart drifts.
Final Word
The world does not need fewer Christian business owners.
It needs more—healthy, generous, Spirit-led ones.
God is not looking for believers who can only shout in services.
He’s looking for believers who can:
Build
Sustain
Multiply
Employ
Fund
Reform systems
The Kingdom advances when faith meets function.
And maybe—just maybe—
Your next step of obedience isn’t another prayer request…
It’s a business plan.
-Pastor West
