The Most Under-Discipled People in Your Church (And Why It Costs You)

Business owners and marketplace leaders often carry tremendous responsibility and influence, yet many churches lack an intentional discipleship pathway designed to equip them for their unique calling. In this episode of the Stewardship Leader Podcast, Leo Sabo sits down with Chad Everett, Co-Founder and CEO of Purpose Factory, to explore why business leaders are often among the most under-discipled people in our churches and what happens when we see them primarily as financial supporters rather than ministers in the marketplace. They discuss the biblical connection between ownership and stewardship, how churches can create meaningful discipleship environments for business leaders, and the impact these leaders can have on their families, businesses, and communities when they are equipped to live out their faith in every area of life. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to discipling marketplace leaders 01:48 Chad Everett’s background and passion for marketplace discipleship 03:32 Why churches underutilize business leaders 05:25 Connecting biblical principles with modern business books 07:25 Stewardship beyond finances 09:28 The cost of neglecting marketplace discipleship 11:22 Building a healthy discipleship environment 13:00 Integrating faith and business 15:20 Practical steps for churches to get started 17:19 Finding the right ministry champion 18:58 The transformational impact of discipling business leaders 20:24 What changes when churches disciple leaders well 22:16 Creating a lasting impact in families and communities 24:08 First steps for pastors and stewardship leaders 25:49 Encouragement to engage marketplace leaders 27:54 Closing remarks and ways to connect with Chad Everett Resources Connect with Chad Everett on LinkedIn -   / chad-s-everett   Learn about Purpose Factory Remnant - purposefactory.co/remnant Become a CSN member - https://membership.christianstewardsh... Learn about the Christian Stewardship Network - https://www.christianstewardshipnetwo... Are you a pastor or church leader? At Christian Stewardship Network, we are passionate about teaching the biblical perspective on finances so that you can teach your church with authority, confidence, and integrity. Our network is a group of passionate Christ-followers with a burden to teach and equip God's people in stewardship and generosity. Sign up for our mailing list to get new content directly to your inbox! Become a member of our network to access our entire library of online courses, participate in monthly network calls, and more! CSN is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Help us reach more churches with the message of stewardship and generosity. Support our mission through giving.