According to Ephesians 4:11-12 it is the responsibility of pulpit ministers to teach saints to do the work of the ministry, writes Bill Thomas. As ministers in the marketplace, he says it’s our job to be under the authority of a local church house. It is the responsibility of both to be “Kingdom” focused, not solely about getting the world saved, but rather about bringing the Kingdom of God into the workplace.

He offers some facts and figures that get your attention: Statistically, approximately 98 percent of the people in church congregations actively work in the marketplace, where they spend most of their waking hours. Keep Reading »

As the marketplace ministry movement gains momentum in the Body of Christ, a new buzzword is emerging to describe business owners who are sent out into Corporate America with the Gospel message: apostolic entrepreneur.

It’s not a new notion. Jesus was a carpenter. Paul was a tentmaker. Peter was a fisherman. Indeed, apostolic people are people of vision and taking dominion in the marketplace for the glory of God is one manifestation of that vision. However, there is a lurking danger of which apostolic entrepreneurs must beware. It’s called entanglement. Keep Reading »