Newsletter - April 2024
Finish the race!
'I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God's grace' (Acts 20:24).
Recently I had the privilege to be on the UCB 1 morning show for with presenter Steve Best. With the London marathon in the news, I felt I should make reference to races, marathons, hurdles and relays.
One of the verses that stands out for me is Acts 20:24 especially the words 'complete the task and finish the race'.
We have a task to fulfil as Gospel Entrepreneurs and we want to finish it by seeing a change in the way the Kingdom comes in business, social enterprise and church ministry.
I used a quote from Douglas MacArthur: 'Age wrinkles the body but quitting wrinkles the soul.'
Leadership is all about continuing, keeping going, finishing strong. It's been an amazing start to the year. We are thrilled with all that God is doing. We have some great opportunities that keep coming our way. It's great to invest in the younger generation, and my prayer is that we will complete the task that God has ordained for us to do; that we will finish strong and finish well. Not that we are thinking of quitting, but we are very focused on the task.
Paul, a great visionary leader said, 'Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus' (Philippians 3:13-14).
We have some great role models to follow and there are great connections to be made. Please be encouraged by all that God is doing as you read this latest enews.
Thanks for your prayers; thanks for your support; we really appreciate it. We couldn't do what we do without you.
Roy Crowne
Gospel Entrepreneurs founder
Video series – now free
We are thrilled to be able to offer the Gospel Entrepreneurs video series free to anyone who signs up on the website
If you are setting out as an entrepreneur, the Gospel Entrepreneurs series will introduce you to experts already on the journey and will challenge you to excel. It will also help church leaders to identify and release the entrepreneurial gifts in their congregations.
Gather a group of entrepreneurs in your area. Watch the series together and be inspired! Don't forget to let us know what you are doing as a result.
Your group?
If you are thinking of starting a Gospel Entrepreneurs group in your area, please don't hesitate to get in touch as we would love to serve you.
Spreading the news
Gospel Entrepreneurs features in the Spring issue of idea magazine – the journal published by the Evangelical Alliance in the UK. Contact us if you have outlets for features or news stories – we can supply articles, interviews and photos to spread the news about Gospel Entrepreneurs.
New Podcasts
The first six podcasts are now available via the UCB 1 podcast app. The latest episodes include Roy Crowne's interviews with: Dan Fryer, Paul Harvey, Frog Orr-Ewing, Megan Gamble and Michael Yelland-Brown.
https://open.spotify.com/show/2blSWDplv8t0JydsLI1ddo?si=4a12548a05c34bda
Expanding through Ireland
Our latest development - Gospel Entrepreneurs in Ireland – got off the ground this month. Contact admin@revelationtrust.org to connect with the new group.
June Gathering near Leeds
Our next Gospel Entrepreneurs Gathering is at Tadcaster, half way between Leeds and York, on 21 June 10am-2:30pm at the Hazelwood Castle Hotel, Paradise Lane, Tadcaster, LS24 9NJ. Spaces are limited. Sign up here
https://gospelentrepreneurs.charitysuite.com/events/iqnvlkej
London Gathering in July
Join the London Gathering on Tuesday 2 July, 12.30-3.30pm. Sign up here
https://gospelentrepreneurs.charitysuite.com/events/o8dlzxzv
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Please continue to pray that God will leads us as we invest in entrepreneurs and plan for the future.