When Business Becomes Ministry: Faith at Work

Lisa Hooks
4 days ago
2 min read

Gone are the days of separating your faith from your 9 to 5. In today’s Kingdom-driven marketplace, business and ministry can—and should—work hand in hand. Whether you're building a brand or leading a team, God can use your work to change lives.

1. Your Calling Doesn’t Have to Be Compartmentalized

Bruce Bruinsma says it best: “When we bring God’s presence into our workplace, we allow the Spirit to influence decisions, relationships, and impact” (Bruinsma, 2019). Business is a powerful ministry tool when we stop separating the sacred from the secular.

2. Culture Is Your Loudest Sermon

Chris Patton lays out seven ways to live your faith at work—from your mission statement to hiring a chaplain. Your leadership sets the spiritual tone, and every decision can reflect God’s heart (Patton, 2022).

3. Business as a Ministry Isn’t Always Safe—but It’s Worth It

Living out your faith at work requires boldness. The C12 Group highlights companies like Chick-fil-A that take “calculated risks” to honor God, trusting that eternal rewards matter more than public applause (C12 Group, 2023).

4. Your Story Is Your Strategy

Mike Sharrow reminds us that ministry isn’t always loud—it’s often found in everyday obedience. Business decisions rooted in biblical wisdom can change more than balance sheets—they can shift hearts (Sharrow, 2019).

Your business isn’t just a job. It’s a mission field. You don’t have to choose between profit and purpose. When you lead with faith and strategy, you create eternal impact—right from the boardroom.

Citations:

Bruinsma, B. (2019). Combining Business and Ministry.
Patton, C. (2022). Christian Business: 7 Easy Ways To Integrate Faith And Work.
C12 Group. (2023). Business as a Ministry: Calculated Risks, Eternal Rewards.
Sharrow, M. (2019). A Story With Moral Guidance in Business as Ministry.