Overview

What if entrepreneurship is about more than building a business? In Entrepreneurship: A Christian Perspective, Richard J. Goossen and R. Paul Stevens offer a compelling vision of entrepreneurship grounded in biblical faith and moral clarity. Drawing on decades of research and work with entrepreneurial leaders, they show how a Christian worldview reshapes purpose, leadership, risk, wealth, and legacy. Moving beyond technique to transformation, this book connects innovation with servant leadership--and business success with spiritual depth. It challenges readers to pursue opportunity under God's agenda, not merely their own. For entrepreneurs, students, and leaders seeking coherence between faith and work, this is an invitation to practice entrepreneurship with integrity, courage, and eternal purpose.

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""For anyone wrestling with how their work connects to something bigger, this book offers a fresh perspective. Goossen and Stevens demonstrate that entrepreneurship isn't just compatible with a Kingdom mindset, it can be an expression of it. Whether you're building a company, leading a team, or finding your footing, the work in front of you matters more than you might think. This book will reframe the way you view and live out your calling."" Bobby Gruenewald, Founder and CEO, YouVersion ""This book is full of good common sense, practical wisdom and biblical insight. It gives many useful illustrative examples and will be a great help and encouragement to entrepreneurs who want their business to reflect their Christian identity and convictions. A great read."" John C. Lennox, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics, University of Oxford andPresident, Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics ""Goossen and Stevens have given the church and the marketplace a much-needed roadmap. Entrepreneurship: A Christian Perspective shows how ordinary business leaders can live out an extraordinary calling-using innovation, risk, and leadership to serve people and advance the Kingdom, not just profits. I love how they ground real-world stories in solid theology and give practical handles for Monday morning, not just Sunday inspiration. If you're serious about seeing your business, your church, and your community aligned around God's mission, this book will both challenge and equip you."" Rick Rusaw, Executive Leadership Team, Gloo, Author and Pastor, Boulder, Colorado ""Drs Goosen and Stevens have captured the appropriate tension between thriving as an entrepreneur while remaining grounded in one's Christian faith. After all, the great commission is an entrepreneurial calling to proactively seek to win the world with the vibrant message of Christ. I highly recommend this book for any Christian who embraces the entrepreneurial gifting and calling."" Andy J. Hughes, DBA, Dean, DeVoe School of Business, Technology and Leadership, Indiana Wesleyan University ""The Christian faith was born in an entrepreneurial spirit. The apostles were driven to take a risk because they believed in the outcome. Now, Goossen and Stevens have closed that circle with this book, a powerful look at the connections between Christianity and entrepreneurship. It will change the way you think about the future of business."" Phil Cooke, PhD, Filmmaker, media consultant, and author of Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking ""This book is a marvellous synthesis and overview of entrepreneurship from a Christian perspective.Well written, succinct, and clear.Just like we like it in our businesses."" Rob Wildeboer, Cofounder and Executive Chair, Martinrea International, Inc., Toronto, a global auto parts supplier specializing in lightweight structures and propulsion systems. A publicly traded company with 18,000 employees at 57 locations with $5 billion in revenue. ""For anyone wrestling with how their work connects to something bigger, this book offers a fresh perspective. Goossen and Stevens demonstrate that entrepreneurship isn't just compatible with a Kingdom mindset, it can be an expression of it. Whether you're building a company, leading a team, or finding your footing, the work in front of you matters more than you might think. This book will reframe the way you view and live out your calling."" Bobby Gruenewald, Founder and CEO, YouVersion ""This book is full of good common sense, practical wisdom and biblical insight. It gives many useful illustrative examples and will be a great help and encouragement to entrepreneurs who want their business to reflect their Christian identity and convictions. A great read."" John C. Lennox, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics, University of Oxford and President, Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics ""Goossen and Stevens have given the church and the marketplace a much-needed roadmap. Entrepreneurship: A Christian Perspective shows how ordinary business leaders can live out an extraordinary calling--using innovation, risk, and leadership to serve people and advance the Kingdom, not just profits. I love how they ground real-world stories in solid theology and give practical handles for Monday morning, not just Sunday inspiration. If you're serious about seeing your business, your church, and your community aligned around God's mission, this book will both challenge and equip you."" Rick Rusaw, Executive Leadership Team, Gloo, Author and Pastor, Boulder, Colorado ""Drs Goosen and Stevens have captured the appropriate tension between thriving as an entrepreneur while remaining grounded in one's Christian faith. After all, the great commission is an entrepreneurial calling to proactively seek to win the world with the vibrant message of Christ. I highly recommend this book for any Christian who embraces the entrepreneurial gifting and calling."" Andy J. Hughes, DBA, Dean, DeVoe School of Business, Technology and Leadership, Indiana Wesleyan University ""The Christian faith was born in an entrepreneurial spirit. The apostles were driven to take a risk because they believed in the outcome. Now, Goossen and Stevens have closed that circle with this book, a powerful look at the connections between Christianity and entrepreneurship. It will change the way you think about the future of business."" Phil Cooke, PhD, Filmmaker, media consultant, and author of Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking ""This book is a marvellous synthesis and overview of entrepreneurship from a Christian perspective. Well written, succinct, and clear. Just like we like it in our businesses."" Rob Wildeboer, Cofounder and Executive Chair, Martinrea International, Inc., Toronto, a global auto parts supplier specializing in lightweight structures and propulsion systems. A publicly traded company with 18,000 employees at 57 locations with $5 billion in revenue.

Author Information

Richard (Rick) J. Goossen is an entrepreneur, educator, and founder of the Entrepreneurial Leaders Organization (ELO). He advises leaders globally and writes on entrepreneurship, leadership, and calling. His work bridges research and real-world practice, equipping leaders to integrate faith with enterprise. R. Paul Stevens, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Marketplace Theology at Regent College, Vancouver, and a pioneer in the global faith-and-work movement. A former pastor, tradesman, and business owner, he writes and speaks on following Jesus in every sphere of work.

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