Called to Create: Ministry Outside the Church

In this episode of Passing the Pulpit, I sit down with Jesse Smith, a former worship pastor turned entrepreneur, to explore what it really means to live out your calling beyond the walls of the church.

From stage to startup, Jesse has discovered that ministry doesn’t end when Sunday service does—it just moves into new spaces. Together, we unpack how the marketplace has become one of the greatest mission fields of our time, and how faith-driven leaders can bring light, purpose, and compassion into their everyday work.

This honest conversation dives into the intersection of faith, business, and calling—revealing how entrepreneurship can be a form of worship, how profit and purpose can coexist, and how every believer can see their work as sacred. Whether you’re a pastor, creative, or business leader, this episode will challenge and inspire you to see your platform—wherever it is—as your pulpit.

You can keep up with the podcast trailer and it’s development at https://www.instagram.com/mobilepodcasttrailer/

(00:02) Journey From Worship Leader to Entrepreneur
(10:57) Transition From Church Work to Entrepreneurship
(19:51) Unleashing Entrepreneurship in Ministry
(31:32) Navigating Personal, Business, and Faith
(38:34) Mobile Podcast Trailer Business Concept
(45:25) Mobile Podcasting Trailer Business Concept
(55:54) Embrace Creativity and Step Into Entrepreneurship

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