What will i learn??

• Course Objectives By the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. Understand the biblical and theological basis of entrepreneurship. 2. Identify entrepreneurial opportunities within ministry and community contexts. 3. Apply business planning and management skills to ministry initiatives. 4. Develop sustainable income-generating projects for ministry. 5. Cultivate leadership, innovation, and ethical practices in entrepreneurship.

Description

Course Outline & Units

Unit 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Ministry
• Definition of entrepreneurship and its relevance to the ministry.
• Biblical foundations: stewardship, talent multiplication (Matthew 25:14–30).
• Differences and similarities between business entrepreneurship and ministry entrepreneurship.

Unit 2: The Entrepreneurial Mindset for Ministry Leaders
• Creativity, innovation, and vision casting.
• Identifying personal gifts and opportunities.
• Overcoming fear and risk-taking in faith-based initiatives.

Unit 3: Identifying Opportunities in Ministry Contexts
• Community needs assessment.
• Social entrepreneurship and ministry.
• Turning challenges into opportunities.

Unit 4: Business Planning for Ministry Projects
• Crafting a mission-driven business plan.
• Setting goals, objectives, and strategies.
• Budgeting and financial planning.
• Developing sustainable funding models.

Unit 5: Financial Stewardship and Resource Mobilization
• Principles of biblical stewardship in managing resources.
• Fundraising strategies (partnerships, grants, donors, events).
• Income-generating activities for ministries.
• Financial accountability and transparency.

Unit 6: Leadership and Team Building in Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurial leadership styles for ministry.
• Building and managing effective teams.
• Mentorship and succession planning.

Unit 7: Innovation, Technology, and Ministry
• Leveraging digital platforms for ministry and business.
• E-commerce, online giving, and digital marketing for churches.
• Media and technology as tools for outreach and growth.

Unit 8: Challenges and Ethics in Ministry Entrepreneurship
• Ethical dilemmas: balancing profit and purpose.
• Avoiding manipulation and prosperity abuse.
• Managing competition, criticism, and failure.
• Maintaining integrity and accountability.

Unit 9: Case Studies in Ministry Entrepreneurship
• Successful ministry-run schools, hospitals, and media houses.
• Bi-vocational pastors and tent-making models (Apostle Paul as example).
• Global and local examples of impactful ministry entrepreneurs.

Unit 10: Why a Minister of the Gospel Should Become an Entrepreneur
• The Biblical Foundation: Kingdom Work Beyond the Pulpit
• Jesus & Fishermen
• Joseph's Business Wisdom
• Complementary Realms

Unit 11: Spiritual Intelligence + Business Intelligence = Kingdom Impact
• Spiritual Intelligence
• Business Intelligence
• Multiplied Influence

Unit 12: Real Story: Pastor How's Journey from Pulpit to Business
• Divine Redirection
• Miraculous Turnaround
• Kingdom Multiplication

Unit 13: Entrepreneurship as Stewardship and Mission
• The Lord God took the man, and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it. - Genesis 2:15.
• Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established." Proverbs 16:3

Unit 14: Marketplace Ministry: Business as a Mission Field
• Building Trust
• Christ's Love in Action
• Global Impact

Unit 15: Distinctives of Christian Entrepreneurship
• Biblical Ethics
• Purpose Beyond Profit
• Dependence on God's Wisdom

Unit 16: Overcoming Challenges: Avoiding Idolatry of Success
• The Warning
• Regular Heart Checks
• Accountability Structures
• Generosity Practices

Unit 16: The Transformational Potential: Multiplying Kingdom Influence.
• Greater Reach
• Sustainable Impact
• Holistic Witness
• Job Creation
• Ministry Resources
• Living Example

Unit 17: Call to Action: Embrace the Entrepreneurial Calling
• Equip Yourself
• Embrace the Mandate
• Step Boldly Forward

Learning Methods
Lectures & discussions
Group projects
Case studies

Assessment
Class participation and discussions: 10%
Assignment: 20%
Final exam: 70%

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