#44: Business + Mission = B.O.O.M. with Mike Thakur

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.com

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