Listen "#44: Business + Mission = B.O.O.M. with Mike Thakur"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode Jon and Les talk with Mike Thakur. Mike tried serving for a season in a traditional pastoral role, but quickly learned that God had gifted him for ministry in the marketplace. Mike has a passion for kingdom focused entrepreneurship and seeks to help others embrace God’s plan to change the world through missions. Some of the topics we discuss in this interview are:Mike’s mantra is “Business + Mission = B.O.O.M. (Business Operating On Mission)Mike talks about how his success in business fuels his ability to be generous through his non-profit FT5K (Feeding the Five Thousand)Many people go into pastoring for the wrong reason.It’s easier to simply write a check and give to another church or charity than it is to actually get your hands dirty and get involved with a cause.Mike shares why he thinks less churches is actually a good thing.We need more players on the field. Church is not the field; the marketplace is.Show Notes & Resources:Mike's Website: MikeThakur.comLearn how to join us Backstage.Ready to Become an EntrePastor? Here's how to get started.Subscribe to our various social media channels:Free Facebook groupYouTubeTiktok: @entrepastors
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