Marketplace & Ministry
According to Silvoso, what mistaken belief often separates business from spirituality?
The belief that ministry only happens inside the church, not in the marketplace.
Who in the Bible does Silvoso use as an example of a godly official who transformed a nation through secular work?
Joseph
What is a stronghold, according to Silvoso?
A mindset or belief that opposses God's truth
What identity does Silvoso say every believer carries, regardless of career?
An Ambassador of Christ.
Silvoso states that Go's purpose for business goes beyong profit. What is the main purpose?
Transformation and blessing of people
What percentage of Jesus' recorded miracles took place outside the synagogue or temple?
About 90%
Which New Testament profession demonstrates that businesspeople were key to early church growth?
Tentmakers (Paul, Aquila, Priscilla)
Entreprenuers (Lydia)
What is one of the biggest strongholds regarding business?
That money is "evil" rather than neutral and capable of being used for God's purpose.
What does Silvoso say is the difference between a job and a calling?
A job is what you do.
A calling is why you do it.
What two things does business uniquely provide that ministry often lacks?
Access and Influence.
Silvoso argues that the primary arena for ministry in modern society is where?
The marketplace
To work and cultivate the garden
What are the four key areas Silvoso says must be transformed in a city or nation?
Government, education, business, and family
What must believers understand about their areer for transformation to occur?
That they are anointed to influence their workplace spiritually.
Silvos says that God blesses business to create what in society?
Stability and Prosperity
What term does silvoso use to describe Christians who are anointed to bring God's presence into their workplace?
Which Old Testament figure shows that prophets and kings often partnered in societal transformation?
Daniel working with pagan kings while being faithful to God
Silvoso says the enemy uses stronghols to keep Christians where?
Inside the four walls of the church instead of engaging in society.
What does Silvoso say is the key to seeing your workplace differently?
Recognizing it as your primary mission.
What role does entrepreneurship play in God's plan for communities?
It creates jobs, dignifies people, and breaks poverty
Why does Silvoso say the enemy fights marketplace ministry so strongly?
Becasue social transformation happens where people work, create, and influence culture.
According to Silvoso, what does the Great Commission require believers to disciple?
What is the first step in tearing down a stronghold in the marketplace?
Replacing lies with Biblical truth about work and calling.
Demonstrating God's power and love to unbelievers.
What does Silvoso call a buisness that intentionally brings God's presence into daily operations?
A "kingdom business"