June 12, 2023

Faith In Business: preparing Your Heart as a Christian Business Owner (Part 1 of 5)

In this series for Christian business owners, we will explore the transformative power of embracing your identity in Christ. Together, we’ll discover how it influences your approach to business, love, grace, purpose, and practices. Join us on this enriching journey that we hope will reshape your perspective as an entrepreneur.

Understanding Your Identity in Christ

As believers, our identity in Christ serves as the foundation for all aspects of our lives, including our entrepreneurial endeavors. It is crucial to ground ourselves in the truth of who we are in Christ and how it empowers us to approach our work with confidence and integrity.

The apostle Paul reminds us in Ephesians 2:10, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” This verse emphasizes that we are not just random individuals running businesses, but we are God’s intentional creation, uniquely designed to carry out His purposes in the world.

Recognizing our identity as children of God, chosen and equipped for His purposes, provides a solid foundation for navigating the challenges and pressures of entrepreneurship. It reminds us that our worth and significance are not solely derived from our business achievements but from our relationship with God. Our ultimate goal is to bring glory to Him through our business endeavors.

Embracing our identity in Christ also leads us to align our values and actions with biblical principles. Our business is not merely a means to make money; it is an opportunity to live out our faith and impact the world for God’s glory. As 2 Corinthians 5:20 states, “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.” This verse calls us to conduct ourselves with integrity, honesty, and love, representing Christ in the marketplace.

In the upcoming parts of this series, we will delve deeper into how we can infuse biblical principles into our business practices. We will explore how to make ethical decisions that reflect God’s character and align with His teachings. By nurturing our understanding of our identity in Christ, we lay the groundwork for a purpose-driven and faith-filled approach to entrepreneurship.

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Sarah Chartier

COO & Facilitator

Sarahjane Chartier is a Christian Mindset Coach who specializes in helping Christian leaders get clear on WHO they are designed and called to be by God; helping them determine the next best steps so they can accelerate living intentionally and experience peace, joy, and contentment in every season of life. Sarahjane uses her unique background, work experience, education, and her training as a personal development coach to create a positive, future-focused, motivating environment which facilitates and encourages personal and professional growth rooted in the truth found in the Word of God.

“Life motivation comes from the deep longings of your heart. and the passion to see them fulfilled urges you onward- Proverbs 16:26”

Sarahjane is an entrepreneur, franchise retail store owner, wife, mother, and daughter of the Most High God!

Hunter Wylie

Founder & Foundry CEO

Rick Scadden

Rick Scadden is an Executive Pastor with over 10 years of executive and ministry experience. Once a four-time felon, Rick’s journey from a troubled past to full-time pastoral leadership is a testament to the power of redemption and grace. Now, as a passionate leader, teacher, and preacher, he dedicates his life to guiding others on their spiritual journeys and fostering community through faith.

Rick’s leadership extends beyond the pulpit—he brings vision, compassion, and commitment to every aspect of his ministry. His experiences, both challenging and transformative, have shaped his approach to preaching and counseling, emphasizing second chances and the unconditional love of Christ.

Rick is married to his wife, Lacey, and together they have three children: Sadie, Amariah, and Josiah. Outside of his pastoral duties, Rick enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly fly fishing, which allows him to connect with God’s creation in a personal way.

Jenni Rae

Jenni Rae is a Nashville-based speaker and business & performance coach with over two decades of experience helping entrepreneurs and business leaders build multiple 6- and 7-figure ventures. As a top 2% performer in direct sales, she’s renowned for her expertise in unlocking peak performance through psychology, emotional intelligence, and neuroscience. Jenni Rae’s proven methodology empowers owners to elevate their leadership, create magnetic brands, and drive sustainable business growth.
 
With a unique ability to help individuals and teams transform from the inside out, Jenni Rae has guided thousands to amplify their influence, increase sales, and achieve lasting impact without sacrificing what matters most.
 
In 2019 she founded Jenni Rae Co., a coaching company committed to raise up 1000 next-generation business owners who RISE to their next level by leading their business with excellence, integrity, and radical personal ownership, while living faith and family forward.
 
Jenni Rae runs 3-day performance acceleration events and various coaching programs for entrepreneurs, business owners, & coaches to overcome limitations, heal in the hustle, master their Inner Game – so that they can be a stand-out brand and 10x their sales without sacrificing themselves, their health, or their relationships to do it. A devoted mom of four (raising three this side of heaven), her mission is to fuel exponential company growth through transformational business owner development.

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