Victory Entrepreneurship Consortium
Welcome to Month 1: Biblical Foundations for Business as Ministry & Business Plan Essentials. Join Rick and Isabella Piña on this transformative journey to integrate faith and entrepreneurship.
Welcome to Victory Entrepreneurship Consortium
A journey integrating biblical principles with entrepreneurial excellence.
Opening
Opening Prayer
For all involved
VCMI Vision
Declaration
Our Mission
To equip, encourage, and empower believers to fulfill their God-given calling in the marketplace.
The Journey Ahead
Overview of the next 10 months.
Who This Program Is For
Current Business Owners
Leaders seeking to weave biblical principles into their operations and expand Kingdom impact.
Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Visionaries preparing to launch businesses with God-centered missions and values.
Church Leaders
Ministry leaders interested in supporting marketplace ministry and understanding business principles.
About This Program
10-Month Kingdom Business Journey
A comprehensive program designed to integrate faith and business excellence.
Monthly 2-hour Interactive Sessions
Engaging learning experiences to develop your business skills and faith integration.
Mentorship Component
When possible, we will partner you with experienced Kingdom business leaders.
Community Support
Network with like-minded entrepreneurs on the same journey (people of like-precious faith)
Today's Agenda
Welcome & Introductions
7:00-7:25pm (25 min)
Biblical Foundations for Business
7:25-8:35pm (70 min)
Break Out Session
8:35-8:50pm (15 min)
Feedback, Discussion & Closing
8:50-9:00pm (10 min)
Program Overview - The Goal Is To Provide:
A Biblical Framework
Solid foundation for business decisions based on Scripture.
Practical Tools
Kingdom business planning resources you can implement immediately.
Community
Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs for support and growth.
Personalized Mentorship
One-on-one guidance from experienced Kingdom business leaders (when possible).
Accountability & Prayer
Spiritual support system to help you stay on track.
Actionable Steps
Clear path to implement what you learn each month.
Getting to Know You
Share Your Name
Introduce yourself to the group and share your background.
Your Business
Tell us about your current business or business idea.
One Word
What single word best describes your business journey so far?
Biblical Foundations For Business
Discovering God's design for marketplace ministry and understanding your role as a Kingdom entrepreneur.
Business as Divine Calling
Isaiah 48:17 - "I am the Lord your God, Who teaches you to profit, Who leads you by the way you should go"
Profit with Purpose is Biblical
God endorses ethical profit that serves His Kingdom purposes.
Business Expertise Comes From God
The Lord teaches us to succeed in business for His glory.
Divine Direction Leads to Success
God guides entrepreneurs who seek His wisdom first.
Breaking the Sacred-Secular Divide
Two contrasting approaches to faith and business:
Common Misconception
Many Christians separate their "church life" from their "work life," limiting their impact.
- Compartmentalized faith
- Ministry only happens at church
- Business is just for making money
Kingdom Perspective
God calls us to integrate faith into every aspect of life and business.
- You can exercise faith for business
- Business is a ministry platform
- Profit funds Kingdom advancement
Business is Spiritual! Work is not what we do for God after your time with God, work is an act of worship. The most spiritual thing you can do is to fulfill your God-given purpose on this planet before you die! - Rick Piña
Small Business Landscape
Understanding the entrepreneurial ecosystem where your Kingdom business will operate and thrive.
Small Business in America - Overview
35M
Total US Businesses
As of 2025
99.9%
Small Businesses
34.8 million small businesses
Small businesses form the backbone of the American economy, creating jobs and driving innovation across every sector.
Employer vs. Non-Employer Firms
Employer Firms
5.9 million businesses
- Have paid employees (more than 1)
- Larger operational scale
- More complex regulations
- Higher revenue potential
Non-Employer Firms
28.9 million businesses
- Solo entrepreneurs (only 1 employee)
- Freelancers and contractors
- Simpler operations
- Lower overhead costs
Understanding this distinction helps entrepreneurs make strategic decisions about business structure and growth plans.
The Small Business Pyramid
500+ employees
0.1% (35,000 businesses)
100-499 employees
1% (300,000 businesses)
20-99 employees
4% (1.5 million businesses)
2-20 employees
12% (4.1 million businesses)
Solo entrepreneurs
82% (28.9 million businesses)
The vast majority of American businesses are small operations, with solo entrepreneurs forming the foundation of our economy.
Economic Impact of Small Business
- Large businesses lead in overall employment (55%) and GDP contribution (58%)
- Small businesses generate 65% of net new jobs vs. 35% from large businesses
- Small businesses contribute significantly to economic resilience and innovation
- Small businesses create approximately 45% of employment and 42% of GDP
Small Business Challenges
- Cash flow is the #1 killer of small businesses (70%) – simply running out of money before making enough profit
- Hiring quality talent (50%) – finding and keeping employees who add real value
- Time management constraints (45%) – balancing too many responsibilities with limited hours
- Market competition (40%) – making your business stand out when customers have many choices
- Regulatory compliance (35%) – navigating government rules without getting overwhelmed
- Preparation in these areas dramatically improves your chances of success
Proverbs 21:5 - "The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty." Planning will help you overcome all of these.
Diversity in American Business
12.9M
Women-Owned
Businesses in America
21%
Minority-Owned
Of employer firms
5.9%
Veteran-Owned
Businesses in America
- The face of American business is changing…
- Every business started with someone brave enough to take the first step
- Your unique perspective is your competitive advantage in the marketplace
- The world needs your voice, your vision, and your business
2 Timothy 1:7: "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power..."
Biblical Business Leaders
God's blueprint for marketplace impact through the lives of influential entrepreneurs who weren't preachers or prophets
Biblical Business Leaders (none of them were 5-fold ministry gifts)
Joseph: Supply Chain Management
Strategic planning during economic cycles (Genesis 41)
- Forecasted market conditions for a 14-year cycle (Genesis 41:25-31, 47:13-26)
- Casted a Godly vision for economic prosperity (Genesis 41:33-36, 45:5-8)
- Implemented storage systems & managed distribution networks (Genesis 41:48-49, 56-57)
- Transformed national crisis into regional opportunity and redeemed his family from the famine (Genesis 47:13-26, 50:20)
Daniel: Government Consultation
Excellence while maintaining integrity
- Refused to compromise values (Daniel 1:8-16, 6:10-23)
- Earned respect through excellence (Daniel 1:17-20, 6:3-5)
- Provided wise counsel to leaders through multiple administrations (Daniel 2:46-49, 4:27, 5:13-29, 6:28)
- Transformed national policy and advanced God's kingdom purpose (Daniel 6:25-28, 4:1-3, 34-37)
Lydia: Product Development & Sales
Quality craftsmanship and networking (Acts 16)
- Created premium products (Acts 16:14, similar to Proverbs 31:22,24)
- After Paul and Silas were released from prison, they returned to Lydia’s house… the church was gathering in her home (Acts 16:14-15, 40)
- Established the first church in Europe, creating lasting spiritual legacy (Acts 16:40, Philippians 1:1-5)
Priscilla & Aquila: Family Business
Business as platform for ministry
- Integrated work and ministry (Acts 18:1-3, Romans 16:3-5)
- Mentored others through business (Acts 18:24-26)
- Supported Paul's missionary work (Romans 16:3-4, 1 Corinthians 16:19)
- Developed leaders who expanded the early church's reach (Acts 18:24-28, 2 Timothy 4:19)
3 Phases of Life I Learned from Dave Steward
Learning
Continuous growth and development in business and faith.
Earning
Creating wealth through ethical business practices.
Returning
Generously giving back to advance God's Kingdom.
Dave Steward founded World Wide Technology, a global technology company with annual revenues of over $20B, on biblical principles. His success demonstrates how Kingdom values create business excellence.
Kingdom Business Advancement
Faith-Based Decision Making
Using biblical wisdom to guide business choices.
Kingdom Laws of Prosperity
Applying God's principles for sustainable growth.
Dominion Through Marketplace
Influencing culture through business excellence.
Wealth Creation for Kingdom Impact
Building businesses that fund God's work.
"Business is ministry, and ministry is business." - Dr. Bill Winston
Case Study - JACOB!
The Problem of Limited Systems
System Entrapment
Jacob was confined in Laban's employment system, limiting his wealth-building potential and future.
Manipulated Compensation
His wages were controlled and changed by Laban ten times, creating financial instability.
Blessing Misdirection
Jacob's God-given abilities produced wealth that benefited someone else's kingdom.
System Recognition
"When I came, you had little. Now you have much, much more. Every time I did something for you, the Lord blessed you. Now it is time for me to work for myself--it is time to do things for my family." (Genesis 30:30 ERV)
The God-Inspired Solution
Ownership vs. Wages
Jacob negotiated ownership of spotted and speckled animals instead of accepting another salary change.
Divine Trust
He placed his faith in God's provision rather than depending on Laban's unstable paycheck system.
Creative Strategy
Jacob applied heaven-inspired creativity by placing peeled branches at the watering troughs.
Transformational Principle
YOU BECOME WHAT YOU BEHOLD! What you focus on shapes your future.
Genesis 30:32 - "I will go through all your flocks today and take every lamb with spots or stripes..."
The Supernatural Results
Jacob's faith-based business strategy led to miraculous abundance through God's divine system.
- Divine Blessing: God honored Jacob's strategic vision with supernatural increase.
- Exponential Wealth: Jacob became exceedingly prosperous through ownership, not employment.
- Unlimited Progress: Breaking free from salary constraints unleashed boundless growth potential.
- Overflow Effect: Laban said to Jacob, "The Lord has blessed me because of you." (Genesis 30:27)
- Kingdom Economics: Jacob's story demonstrates how God's principles transform business outcomes.
Kingdom Business Principles
Cast Vision Others Can See
Paint a clear picture others can embrace and participate in. Vision must be visible to be viable.
Move to Divine Partnership
Transition from just waiting on God to co-laboring with God. He provides strategies, you provide action.
One God-Idea Transforms Everything
Like Jacob, a single heaven-inspired insight can revolutionize your financial trajectory forever.
God Is Your Source
Your provision flows from God, not your business. See beyond temporal systems to eternal supply.
"It is time for me to work for myself--it is time to do things for my family." (Genesis 30:30)
Are You Called To Shift From Employee to Owner?
Building Someone Else's Vision
While employment can provide stability, you're often building someone else's dream and kingdom.
Like Jacob with Laban, your talents may be creating prosperity that primarily benefits others.
Recognizing Divine Timing
Many believers sense when it's time to transition from employee to owner.
"It is time for me to work for myself—it is time to do things for my family." (Genesis 30:30)
Mindset Transformation
Employees trade time for money. Kingdom owners invest faith to build multi-purpose enterprises.
Your business can serve you, others, and your community while advancing God's Kingdom.
Understanding Your Calling
Not everyone's path looks the same. After examining Jacob's journey, let's consider your own divine direction.
- Employment Can Be God's Will: Working for others can fulfill God's purpose in your life while blessing the marketplace.
- Entrepreneurial Faith: Business ownership requires unique faith, a tolerance for risk tolerance, and heaven-backed confidence.
- Calculated Risk: Like Jacob's livestock strategy, entrepreneurs embrace strategic risks as part of God's provision.
- Source Shift: Your dependency transfers from an employer's system to God's unlimited supply chain.
- Resilience and Determination Are Required: Kingdom business owners develop supernatural endurance through inevitable marketplace challenges.
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. (Colossians 3:23)
Becoming a Faith-Based CEO
Embracing leadership through divine guidance and purpose-driven principles
The CEO's Three Key Focus Areas
People
Nurturing the people God has given you as the greatest asset (Deuteronomy 24:14-15)
Culture
Establishing a Godly environment where people can grow (Colossians 3:23)
Numbers
Kingdom-focused financial metrics (Luke 14:28)
- People First: Your team is your most valuable God-given asset (recruiting and retaining the best people is paramount)
- Culture Matters: A Godly environment enables growth and excellence (make your organization smart & healthy)
- Numbers Follow: Financial results are outcomes, not drivers (you can create a virtuous cycle of profit)
- Kingdom Principle: When you prioritize people and culture, the numbers will follow; but you must still know your numbers
Faith & Action Balance
Successful Kingdom businesses require both spiritual dependence and strategic implementation.
Faith Dependence
- Prayer and seeking God first
- Spirit-led decision making
- Patience and divine timing
- Trust during uncertainty and setbacks
Strategic Action
- Research and planning
- Skill development
- Consistent execution
- Measuring results
James 2:17 "Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead." Many Christians are "thinking about starting a business" or "about to start a business" for years. "You can analyze, theorize, strategize, and hypothesize, but at some point, you have to get started!" - Rick Piña
How Faith Impacts Your Business - Example: Inspired Solutions
Ethics and Integrity
Biblical values create trust as currency in business relationships.
Customer Trust and Loyalty
Relationship-focused approach builds stronger customer retention.
Employee Satisfaction
Faith-based culture enhances dignity and purpose in the workplace.
Social Impact
Kingdom businesses serve communities beyond profit motives.
Proverbs 22:1 "A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold."
5 Ways Your Business Can Also Be a Ministry
You Get To Serve Others
Meeting needs with excellence through products and services.
You Get To Share Your Faith
Living testimony through values-based operations.
You Can Create Impact
Transforming industry standards through Kingdom principles.
You Can Generate Resources
Funding God's work through profitable business.
You Get To Apply Scripture
Using the Bible as your business manual.
Intro to Developing a Business Plan
You don't need all the answers up front, but you should have a plan!
Kingdom Purpose
What is the purpose of this business and how does it align with your purpose?
Strategic Framework
What will be the components of your business and how will they work together for one goal?
Resource Stewardship
How will operate as an owner with stewardship responsibilities?
Living Document
Remain flexible to Holy Spirit guidance while maintaining focus on your mission.
Intro to Developing a Business Plan
Product/Service Offering (What?)
- Will you offer a product or service?
- Will it solve real problems for your customers?
Target Market (Who?)
- Who specifically will benefit from your offering?
- What demographics, needs, and pain points define your customer base?
Pricing Strategy (How Much?)
- Will you position as premium (high value, lower volume) or accessible (lower cost, higher volume)?
- Is your pricing fair while creating a profit?
Customer Acquisition (How to Reach?)
- How will you reach your audience?
- How will you build awareness in the marketplace?
- What makes your offering different?
Executing Sales
- How will you get paid?
- Are you contracts based or online transactions based?
- How much revenue will you need to break even?
Business Plan Components (Kingdom Focused)
Executive Summary with Vision/Mission
- Clearly articulates what your business will accomplish
- Integrates God's purpose with market opportunity
- Sets foundational "why" behind all business activities
Market Analysis with Spiritual Discernment
- Identifies specific market needs and competitive landscape
- Evaluates opportunities through both data and prayer
- Determines how your business solves real problems
Organizational Structure
- Defines roles, responsibilities and reporting relationships
- Implements servant leadership principles in management
- Creates accountability systems that honor people
Products/Services
- Details specific offerings that meet identified market needs
- Establishes quality standards as an expression of excellence
- Explains how your offerings provide genuine value
Marketing/Sales with Ethical Practices
- Outlines how you will engage with customers
- Commits to truthful communication and fair pricing
- Explains how you will market the value of your business and offerings
Financial Projections with Biblical Stewardship
- Projects revenue, expenses, and profitability timelines
- Plans for faithful resource management and sustainability
- Balances profit with Kingdom impact
Are You Called To Business?
Discovering your entrepreneurial purpose through faith-based principles
Spiritual Discernment
Listen for God's guidance in your entrepreneurial journey.
Using Your Gifts
Your unique talents may be meant for marketplace ministry.
Passion Alignment
Where business opportunity meets your deepest convictions.
Business Calling Assessment
Passion
- What do you FIND boundless energy to do?
- What would you do and enjoy without pay?
- What is there a burning in your heart to do?
- What bothers you that seemingly does not bother others?
- What problems do you love solving?
- When do you lose track of time doing?
Skills
- What are you exceptionally good at?
- What have you mastered? What do you have 10,000 hours (required for mastery) in?
- What do others recognize in you?
- What did you study?
- What are you studying now?
Personality
- What makes you... YOU? Have you taken the True Colors Assessment or Myers Briggs?
- Rick is an ESTJ (Extroverted, Observant, Thinking,
- Judging); known as the “Executive” personality.
- True Colors addresses ineffective communication at the individual, team and institutional level.
- Sherwanna’s colors are Blue - Gold. What are your colors?
Experiences
Dr. I. V. Hilliard said, 4 Main Factors that shape us:
- Social Environment
- Credible Authority Figures
- Repetitious Information
- Personal Experiences
Confirmation
- What have spiritual leaders affirmed?
- What does the Holy Spirit continually bring up to you?
- What do you feel a passion to pray about?
Opportunities
- What needs do you see in the marketplace?
- What doors has God opened?
- Where do you have unique access?
Breakout Groups
Calling
Discuss if you believe you are called to business
Stage
Discuss where everyone is in their journey to entrepreneurship
Feedback
Discuss everyone wants to get out of the next 10 months
After 15 minutes, we will be back in the main group.
Homework Assignment
Clarify Marketplace Calling
Pray about whether or not business is for you.
Research Biblical Examples
Find 1-3 Biblical or current people you can learn from that are relevant to your business.
Draft Business Plan
Start putting a business plan together (link to ONE PAGE BUSINESS PLAN)
Complete Elevator Pitch
Create a short summary of what your business is about
Interview A Christian Business Owner
Find someone who is doing what you want to do and ask them thoughtful questions
All assignments due before Month 2 session. This foundation will support all future modules.
Next Steps
Month 2 Preview
Business Formation & Strategic Planning on Monday, May 19, 2025.
Preparation
Complete all homework assignments.
Online Community
Engage in weekly discussions and resource sharing.
Prayer Focus
Ask God to reveal His specific calling for your business.
Your journey as a Kingdom entrepreneur has just begun. The foundation you build now will support your success in the months ahead.
Feedback From Tonight's Session
Thank You & Closing Prayer
Your participation is deeply appreciated. This journey has just begun.
Program Leadership
Feedback
Scan the QR code to share your thoughts on today's session.
Stay Connected
Visit the online community portal for continuing resources and discussions.
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord. - Colossians 3:23