Discipleship in the marketplace

Understand that work is worship and your company is your mission field.

"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ." - Colossians 3:23-24 (ESV)

Work is not a consequence of the Fall to be endured until heaven; God placed Adam in the garden "to work it and keep it" before sin ever entered the story.

Session 1

Learn the principles of Kingdom economics: Absolute Ownership, Covenantal Abundance, and Just Distribution.

"The earth is the LORD's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein," - Psalm 24:1 (ESV)

Kingdom economics rests on three truths: God owns everything, His economy multiplies rather than hoards, and true wealth is measured by how it lifts the vulnerable.

Session 2

Address systemic poverty, corruption, and unethical practices.

"A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is his delight." - Proverbs 11:1 (ESV)

The kingdom leader confronts systemic poverty by creating dignified, living-wage work rather than dependency.

Session 3

Use profit for Kingdom purposes, creating jobs, community wealth, and gospel expansion.

"But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare." - Jeremiah 29:7 (ESV)

Profit is not the ultimate goal, but it is the engine that fuels Kingdom impact.

Session 4

Act as a visible witness in your industry, preserving and illuminating with integrity and generosity.

"In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." - Matthew 5:16 (ESV)

Salt preserves and purifies: your presence should arrest the moral decay of corruption, exploitation, and greed in your industry.

Session 5

Focus on the triple bottom line: Spiritual, Social, and Economic Return.

"Masters, treat your bondservants justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven." - Colossians 4:1 (ESV)

A discipled Kingdom business redefines success across three returns: Spiritual Return, Social Return, and Economic Return.

Session 6

Face real challenges with integrity and community support.

"For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?" - Luke 14:28 (ESV)

Honest discipleship names its obstacles before sending. Disciples who count the cost are the ones who endure.

Session 7

Become a discipled leader sent to disciple the next leader.

"and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also." - 2 Timothy 2:2 (ESV)

The Great Commission reaches the systems of commerce when marketplace disciples multiply through peer cohorts, incubation, and mentorship.

Session 8