This is for the Christian woman entrepreneur who's been told her business needs to be ministry to truly matter to God. If that's not your struggle, this one isn't for you—and that's perfectly okay.

In this issue:

• The Calling Crisis: When Your Business Doesn't Feel Like Ministry

• Sacred Work vs. Ministry Work

• How to Honor God in Secular Business

But before we dive in, here are a few words and their contextual meanings that will be used:

Sacred work—work that feels meaningful and purposeful, where you believe you're making a positive difference in the world. Example: A business owner who sees their company as a way to serve customers and help employees grow, not just make money.

Ministry work—using your skills and position to serve others and live out your values, whether in religious settings or everyday work. Example: A baker who sees feeding people as ministry, treating each customer with care and using their business to support their community.

Spiritual—The deeper sense of purpose and meaning that guides how you live and work. Example: A business leader who makes decisions based on what they believe is right, not just what makes the most profit.

FEATURED INSIGHT

The Calling Crisis: When Your Business Doesn't Feel Like Ministry

"If this is really my calling, why doesn't it feel more... spiritual?"

I wrestle with this question as I build my business. Other Christian entrepreneurs talked about their "ministry" and "kingdom impact," while I am helping companies improve their stuff. Am I missing my true calling? Should I pivot to something more obviously spiritual?

The pressure to make everything "ministry" in Christian business circles is real and overwhelming. But it's also unbiblical. (Side note: If you disagree with me or have a different perspective, please share.)

Here’s why.

Notice it doesn't say "whatever ministry you do"—it says "whatever you do." All work done with excellence and integrity honors God, whether it's preaching or plumbing, counseling or consulting. Now if you want to split hairs on this, go a little further.

I’m not talking about engaging in illegal activity. Don’t justify doing wrong. That is not what I am referring too.

Sacred Work vs. Ministry Work

Your business doesn't have to be ministry to be meaningful. Here's what I learned when it comes to sacred work vs. ministry work:

· Ministry work is using your business skills and position to serve others and live out your values.

· Sacred work is any business done with deep purpose, believing it serves something important beyond just making money.

Both can honor God and make a positive difference.

SO,

How do we  Honor God in Secular Business

First of all, you or I don't need to quote Bible verses to customers to honor God in your business. You don't need to turn every meeting into a prayer circle either. Your character is your witness

The way you treat people speaks louder than spiritual words. Pay employees fairly. Serve customers with excellence. Keep your promises. When you do these things, you're showing God's character through your actions. Your integrity becomes your testimony.

God calls people to be doctors, teachers, entrepreneurs, and artists. These aren't lesser callings—they're different callings. Deliver your best work. Solve real problems. Create value for others. When you do this, you're using the gifts God gave you exactly as intended.

Don't just ask, "How can I make more money?" Ask, "How can I serve better?" Genuinely care about solving your customers' problems. Focus on improving their lives. When you do this, your business becomes an act of service. That's deeply spiritual work. Not what we often see in our world today, ‘people over profits’.

Here is an example: Elizabeth runs a marketing agency. She doesn't mention faith in her business, but she

· Refuses to work with clients who want to mislead customers (don’t go along for personal gain—you are still accountable to God)

· Helps small businesses grow so they can support their families

· Treats her team with respect and pays them well

· Delivers excellent work that truly helps her clients succeed

Elizabeth's business honors God not because she calls it ministry. It honors God because she brings godly character to everything she does.

If this shoe doesn’t fit – You change it now. Stop trying to force your business into a ministry mold. Start focusing on excellence, integrity, and service instead. When you do this, something beautiful happens. Your work becomes worship.

Baby, it doesn’t feel like work in the broader sense.

This doesn't happen because you add spiritual language.

It happens because you bring spiritual character.

When I learned this truth and got clarity, I stopped trying to force my business into a ministry mold and started focusing on excellence, integrity, and service. Game changer. My work became worship; it was easier to do and give my best efforts.

Your Sacred Action Step

Identify three ways your business serves others well, even if it's not 'ministry.' Thank God for the opportunity to serve through your work.

All About You—Right Here

Now, I want to hear from you. Drop a comment below with your answer:

Do you struggle with the pressure to make your business 'ministry'?

Please reply with your thoughts. Be specific. Be brave. Your answer might be exactly what another sister in this community needs to hear to break free as well. Oh, I read every message too.

👀 Coming Next Issue: I’m Not Telling…

Oh, by the way, that’s not the title of the next issue. So stay tuned.

Remember, you’re not meant to struggle to prove your faith—you’re meant to thrive because of it.

PSS: Oh my goodness—still working on the layout. I will get it right soon.

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