The EntreChurch Podcast

Episode 8 | Empowering Churches Through Missional Business & Community

In this episode, we explore how churches can move beyond traditional funding models by launching missional businesses that serve their communities and create new streams of income. Greg Atkinson shares practical examples—like coffee shops, thrift stores, and co-working spaces—that help churches become everyday hubs of outreach and innovation. Listeners will learn how empowering congregations to use their unique gifts can fuel both financial sustainability and deeper community impact. Resources: EntreChurch.com [http://entrechurch.com]  The Entrepreneurial Church Conference [https://entrechurch.com/the-entrepreneurial-church-conference/]The Secret Power of Kindness: 10 Keys to Unlocking Your Capacity to Change the World by Greg Atkinson [https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Power-Kindness-Unlocking-Capacity/dp/1953495710/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NFJD0ZCFA459&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.B418mx2hC9OcKxDviyOQOsH0Zx494dAjQtHfWlUx3mZ-VA1vmGCOg3nKcXj1EW-4JrDWO5d9DVvNf8V3o4YKouqXU9t7kqKUcxTAYRzXqN9V8iZiw7KejnTcRqzc8ear1RnS01ae9td5exeGvSMTmoc3Z3BsK0seU8t3YflxbQ2VliTUritQ6qn6M2Qd8dT26NWU32JzaKb8p37toulf-xdeJHWigGGJkJjIxS_K0s8.F6NhvnKkElSClL4zczVchjb3vvIziBxLKY017LRBiuo&dib_tag=se&keywords=greg+atkinson&qid=1757018668&sprefix=greg+atkinson%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1]

Episode 7 | How Entrepreneurial Churches Are Redefining Mission & Impact

In this episode, we explore the transformative shift happening at the intersection of faith and finance, as churches embrace entrepreneurial principles to achieve greater sustainability and impact. Through real-world examples, such as Dr. Jason Burns’ Radiant Printing, and insights from thought leaders like Brady Shearer, Charles Lee, Nona Jones, and Mac Lake, we uncover how innovative mindsets and business strategies are reshaping church funding and leadership. Resources: EntreChurch.com [http://entrechurch.com]  The Entrepreneurial Church Conference [https://entrechurch.com/the-entrepreneurial-church-conference/]Episode 2 | Entrepreneurship as a Ministry Multiplier | Guest: Brady Shearer [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-2-entrepreneurship-as-a-ministry-multiplier/id1818250048?i=1000710956161] Episode 3 | Multiplying Leaders: From Ministry Widgets to Kingdom Impact | Guest: Mac Lake [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-3-multiplying-leaders-from-ministry-widgets/id1818250048?i=1000713063061] Episode 4 | Humility, AI, and the Inside-Out Approach to Kingdom Leadership | Guest: Nona Jones [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-4-humility-ai-and-the-inside-out-approach/id1818250048?i=1000715105425] Episode 5 | From Inspiration to Execution: Unleashing Church Entrepreneurship | Guest: Charles Lee [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-5-from-inspiration-to-execution-unleashing/id1818250048?i=1000717145115] Episode 6 | Breaking the Lid: Entrepreneurship, Church Planting, and Kingdom Dreams | Guest: Dr. Jason Burns [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-6-breaking-the-lid-entrepreneurship-church/id1818250048?i=1000719466600]

Episode 6 | Breaking the Lid: Entrepreneurship, Church Planting, and Kingdom Dreams | Guest: Dr. Jason Burns

In this insightful episode of the EntreChurch podcast, Greg Atkinson sits down with Dr. Jason Burns, lead pastor of Access Church and founder of Radiant Printing, to share his journey of church planting and entrepreneurship. Jason discusses how he started a college Bible study that grew into a thriving church, and how creating a printing business helped fund his ministry. Resources: EntreChurch.com [http://entrechurch.com]  The Entrepreneurial Church Conference [https://entrechurch.com/the-entrepreneurial-church-conference/] Radiant Printing [https://radiantprinting.com/] Access Church [https://access.tv/] Guest Bio: Dr. Jason Burns is the founding and lead pastor of Access Church in Lakeland, Florida. In 2007, he and his wife, Lis, began Access as a college Bible study in their living room with 15 friends. Today, Access Church serves thousands across Central Florida through multiple campuses and online services. Jason holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Southeastern University. In 2019, he became an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God after attending a Church Multiplication Network conference.Beyond his pastoral work, Jason is the founder of Radiant Printing, a company that supports over 3,000 churches nationwide with high-quality signage, design, and marketing materials. His entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence have made Radiant a trusted partner for church planters and ministries nationwide. Jason and his wife, Lis, live in Lakeland with their three children. You can connect with Jason on Instagram at @iamjasonburns [https://www.instagram.com/iamjasonburns/] or learn more about Access Church at access.tv [https://access.tv].

Episode 5 | From Inspiration to Execution: Unleashing Church Entrepreneurship | Guest: Charles Lee

In this insightful episode of the EntreChurch podcast, Greg Atkinson sits down with Charles Lee of Ideation to explore how churches and pastors can transform their financial futures through entrepreneurship. Charles shares critical strategies for transitioning from inspiration to execution, emphasizing the importance of quickly prototyping ideas, understanding market needs, and creating differentiated business solutions. Resources: EntreChurch.com [http://entrechurch.com]  The Entrepreneurial Church Conference [https://entrechurch.com/the-entrepreneurial-church-conference/] Good Idea. Now What?: How to Move Ideas to Execution by Charles T. Lee [https://www.amazon.com/Good-Idea-Now-What-Execution/dp/1118163990/ref=sr_1_1?crid=UQQ7P6IS4F79&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mqWIyyJSJYvYrO-0ObeMU7OehRX4JKBd80D2LoIp8wy9TGTCiAip6NUGEewAu6jMsWWwVWO43JtYyZPzvRuTmnTQB1in4eDk514aFjQdGuP_bzQNo7fCd0kK5R3j2d6VBfNzvbMxrUnZ05R1XjMpXpk96-YhDYSBmyozMnPBFCR5Ee3fvYx1IeHR3f1WVpSILPDEDrBvUm_gMnql5_4gkubTC3Q52BwtiBKblcvog0Y.F6HzK-asurosPYWy3AyRzZrm89fMvEULBRRB_ryxXrs&dib_tag=se&keywords=charles+lee+good+idea&qid=1747671944&sprefix=charles+lee+good+ide%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1] Charles Lee [https://www.charlestlee.com/] Business Model Canvas [https://www.strategyzer.com/library/the-business-model-canvas] Ideation [https://theideation.com/] Guest Bio: Charles Lee is the Founder and CEO of Ideation [https://theideation.com/], an idea-execution company that helps executives and brands scale with strategic clarity and smart brand execution. Ideation bridges the gap between strategy and implementation by offering innovation frameworks, brand positioning, leadership development, and creative services that bring ideas to life. Charles is also the author of Good Idea. Now What? [https://www.amazon.com/Good-Idea-Now-What-Execution/dp/1118163990/ref=sr_1_1?crid=UQQ7P6IS4F79&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mqWIyyJSJYvYrO-0ObeMU7OehRX4JKBd80D2LoIp8wy9TGTCiAip6NUGEewAu6jMsWWwVWO43JtYyZPzvRuTmnTQB1in4eDk514aFjQdGuP_bzQNo7fCd0kK5R3j2d6VBfNzvbMxrUnZ05R1XjMpXpk96-YhDYSBmyozMnPBFCR5Ee3fvYx1IeHR3f1WVpSILPDEDrBvUm_gMnql5_4gkubTC3Q52BwtiBKblcvog0Y.F6HzK-asurosPYWy3AyRzZrm89fMvEULBRRB_ryxXrs&dib_tag=se&keywords=charles+lee+good+idea&qid=1747671944&sprefix=charles+lee+good+ide%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1]—a practical guide for turning ideas into actionable outcomes. He is a sought-after advisor and speaker on topics such as strategic clarity, creative execution, innovation, branding, and leadership. He has worked with top executives and organizations, including Toyota, Wells Fargo, Google, TOMS, NBCUniversal, Sequoia Capital, and the ONE Campaign, among many others. In addition to consulting and speaking, Charles has hosted and facilitated events alongside New York Times bestselling authors and leaders from companies such as Twitter (X), Disney, charity: water, and World Vision. His work is centered on equipping leaders to move from ideation to impact.

Episode 4 | Humility, AI, and the Inside-Out Approach to Kingdom Leadership | Guest: Nona Jones

In this powerful episode of the EntreChurch Podcast, Nona Jones joins Greg Atkinson to share transformative insights on leadership, technology, and spiritual growth. She explores the critical importance of humility in leadership, discusses how AI can enhance ministry efforts, and offers candid advice on navigating personal pain while leading effectively. Drawing from her experiences in corporate, entrepreneurial, and ministry contexts, she also provides practical wisdom for pastors and church leaders seeking to thrive in today's complex landscape. Resources: EntreChurch.com [http://entrechurch.com]  The Entrepreneurial Church Conference [https://entrechurch.com/the-entrepreneurial-church-conference/]Success from the Inside Out: Power to Rise from the Past to a Fulfilling Future by Nona Jones [https://www.amazon.com/Success-Inside-Out-Fulfilling-Future/dp/0310357608/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1LOVWXNU7NVP9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.E6-ljDI0WPeFSYGud2_RpeA-ju6LxX9hTmw2n2UxY2uVicpnsLuIzDW0iTyLM-dvBSviBf4aHsP-I14FxRe_EbsPyRfOIp7YHVOBmtXl9BJazZjdU4sUooKw659mvN5hoPDkVGmhNi_7rHBHhbml6Z1Uvr_Ws7hyWICOqQOXugj3rlyYHKzuQC_DprJfjccDhMySF8XDUzT1gzioZD8Ui_1Zg-278dl8mjIcK72gUls.dJXc4F-llfRrO9SATEyAERHkfttQN8HFS3bwrS0X4Ps&dib_tag=se&keywords=nona+jones&qid=1747669940&sprefix=nona+jone%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-4] The Gift of Rejection: Harness Your Pain to Propel Your Purpose by Nona Jones [https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Rejection-Harness-Propel-Purpose/dp/0310368278/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1LOVWXNU7NVP9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.E6-ljDI0WPeFSYGud2_RpeA-ju6LxX9hTmw2n2UxY2uVicpnsLuIzDW0iTyLM-dvBSviBf4aHsP-I14FxRe_EbsPyRfOIp7YHVOBmtXl9BJazZjdU4sUooKw659mvN5hoPDkVGmhNi_7rHBHhbml6Z1Uvr_Ws7hyWICOqQOXugj3rlyYHKzuQC_DprJfjccDhMySF8XDUzT1gzioZD8Ui_1Zg-278dl8mjIcK72gUls.dJXc4F-llfRrO9SATEyAERHkfttQN8HFS3bwrS0X4Ps&dib_tag=se&keywords=nona+jones&qid=1747669940&sprefix=nona+jone%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-3] Killing Comparison: Reject the Lie You Aren't Good Enough and Live Confident in Who God Made You to Be by Nona Jones [https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Comparison-Reject-Enough-Confident/dp/0310365236/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1LOVWXNU7NVP9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.E6-ljDI0WPeFSYGud2_RpeA-ju6LxX9hTmw2n2UxY2uVicpnsLuIzDW0iTyLM-dvBSviBf4aHsP-I14FxRe_EbsPyRfOIp7YHVOBmtXl9BJazZjdU4sUooKw659mvN5hoPDkVGmhNi_7rHBHhbml6Z1Uvr_Ws7hyWICOqQOXugj3rlyYHKzuQC_DprJfjccDhMySF8XDUzT1gzioZD8Ui_1Zg-278dl8mjIcK72gUls.dJXc4F-llfRrO9SATEyAERHkfttQN8HFS3bwrS0X4Ps&dib_tag=se&keywords=nona+jones&qid=1747669940&sprefix=nona+jone%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-2] Inside Out Leadership [https://www.insideoutleadership.com/] Guest Bio: Nona Jones is a multifaceted leader—preacher, business executive, author, and entrepreneur—dedicated to empowering others through faith and resilience. She currently serves as the Chief Content & Partnerships Officer at YouVersion [https://www.youversion.com/], the maker of the Bible App. Previously, she held executive roles at Meta (formerly Facebook) [https://www.meta.com/about/?srsltid=AfmBOooyD_INYrwIZWrX3svX2BchovTYLUmLhuDyxf8XyipqEpM9-sgR] as Head of Global Faith Partnerships and at PACE Center for Girls [https://www.pacecenter.org/stories/empowering-girls-with-career-and-college-preparation?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18714138909&gbraid=0AAAAACjntTkzWLGWu8g28YMkZlT918MaU&gclid=CjwKCAjwravBBhBjEiwAIr30VP5OFV8p2oIUSCO0VfJ271GC7oD8r-pQsggDvAwrhuZKTsF9-KO8BBoCOvYQAvD_BwE] as Chief External Affairs Officer. Nona is the bestselling author of Success from the Inside Out [https://www.amazon.com/Success-Inside-Out-Fulfilling-Future/dp/0310357608/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1LOVWXNU7NVP9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.E6-ljDI0WPeFSYGud2_RpeA-ju6LxX9hTmw2n2UxY2uVicpnsLuIzDW0iTyLM-dvBSviBf4aHsP-I14FxRe_EbsPyRfOIp7YHVOBmtXl9BJazZjdU4sUooKw659mvN5hoPDkVGmhNi_7rHBHhbml6Z1Uvr_Ws7hyWICOqQOXugj3rlyYHKzuQC_DprJfjccDhMySF8XDUzT1gzioZD8Ui_1Zg-278dl8mjIcK72gUls.dJXc4F-llfRrO9SATEyAERHkfttQN8HFS3bwrS0X4Ps&dib_tag=se&keywords=nona+jones&qid=1747669940&sprefix=nona+jone%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-4], From Social Media to Social Ministry [https://www.amazon.com/Social-Media-Ministry-Digital-Discipleship/dp/031010386X/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1LOVWXNU7NVP9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.E6-ljDI0WPeFSYGud2_RpeA-ju6LxX9hTmw2n2UxY2uVicpnsLuIzDW0iTyLM-dvBSviBf4aHsP-I14FxRe_EbsPyRfOIp7YHVOBmtXl9BJazZjdU4sUooKw659mvN5hoPDkVGmhNi_7rHBHhbml6Z1Uvr_Ws7hyWICOqQOXugj3rlyYHKzuQC_DprJfjccDhMySF8XDUzT1gzioZD8Ui_1Zg-278dl8mjIcK72gUls.dJXc4F-llfRrO9SATEyAERHkfttQN8HFS3bwrS0X4Ps&dib_tag=se&keywords=nona+jones&qid=1747669940&sprefix=nona+jone%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-5], and Killing Comparison [https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Comparison-Reject-Enough-Confident/dp/0310365236/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1LOVWXNU7NVP9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LHVQnm_Zy8SwKRUL9BH-AgPyrnjA-LdcKMNgbHlcOJaVicpnsLuIzDW0iTyLM-dvBSviBf4aHsP-I14FxRe_ETejC-OJCQKDybyOLPOm56FdB6KaHPPJ8W1ZVvkmXqItZIgTEKoEqySSI7K9DeN9mCYVtanHNQplmClu9oela78-h6PYPGgJzUTXHg9XH4eoaiVlQImA1E9mPNUHiAFTtifhMFcKXxJcg2MQeQ-SE-k.8IhJL54YhmKsipOtYJNu8a4MRb9Y3goR_sJDGKLpc3A&dib_tag=se&keywords=nona+jones&qid=1747669914&sprefix=nona+jone%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-3]. Her writings and teachings focus on digital discipleship, leadership, and overcoming personal adversity. Licensed into gospel ministry at 17, she has preached globally and is a YouVersion Teaching Partner. Beyond her professional endeavors, Nona co-leads Open Door Church in Gainesville, Florida, with her husband, Pastor Tim. They are proud parents of two sons, Timothy Jr. and Isaac. You can follow her on social @NonaNotNora on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Patreon.