Churches
Build a Vibrant Business Ministry that Identifies and Grows Business People
Why:
Acts 4:32 — All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had.
- It's a unique opportunity to glorify God through business
- An effortless way to identify the business leaders within your church
- Business leaders become more engaged in your church with all of their resources
- It builds community through business
- Promotes outreach by sharing with people outside the church
- Business owners and leaders begin the journey of spiritual growth
How:
Through Your Printed and Web-Based Directory
- It's linked directly to your church website
- It's updated in real-time so that additions, deletions, and changes are reflected throughout the year
- It's user friendly
- It's branded to your church so that the congregation sees it as a resource provided by the church
- It's produced in high quality print with upgraded paper so that it has the look and feel of a quality resource
What You Will See:
Peace in Your Church — No Disputes
- All Businesses in the directory are required to execute an agreement to key items in The Peacemaker's Pledge
- This pledge sets out a dispute resolution process as developed by Peacemakers® and it is consistent with Matthew 18
No Endorsement of Businesses and No Liability for the Church
- All businesses are required to acknowledge that the Church and Gdirect will not endorse, promote, or be responsible for their performance
- All businesses indemnify and hold harmless the church and Gdirect
- Consumers are encouraged to complete their own research before utilizing any business
Engaging the Congregation
- Businesses will appreciate the support and, in turn, support the church
- Continuously connect the congregation to member businesses
- Quarterly reminders to the congregation to use the businesses in the directory and to share it with friends and neighbors
Christian Commerce in Action
- Keeping the dollars of Christians within the church
- Offers businesses increased visibility through upgraded ad opportunities
- Provides member businesses with an economical lead generator
Minimal Involvement of Church Staff and Resources
- We use our staff and church volunteers to ensure a smooth implementation
- We minimize any time needed from your staff
- We understand that your church is very busy, so we've developed systems to plug right into your church
Attention Businesses
When Jesus chose "the rock" on which to build the church,
He chose the leadership of Peter—the owner of a fishing business. It appears that half of the apostles were businessmen before Jesus called them to build the church.
But why did He choose business owners?
Watch this short video to see!