Building Businesses That Change Nations | Dr. Gregory Lan Ijiwola | AAS2026, Conakry, Guinea

What if your business is not just a way to make money—but an assignment from God to transform a nation? At the Africa Arise & Shine 2026 Business Summit, Dr. Gregory Lan Ijiwola speaks on how businesses can combine godly ethics and innovation to become truly transformational. God has always used enterprise to shape destinies: Joseph's storage system preserved the family of the Messiah, Nehemiah led a national reconstruction project, Boaz's business placed him in the lineage of David, and Jesus Himself was known as a carpenter. Africa has seen a spiritual revival; Pastor Lan declares that an entrepreneurial revival is coming—and that it is for you, whether you are a seasoned business owner or still just a dreamer. Some businesses make money and some survive, but few transform society. He lays out five C's for building kingdom enterprises that are innovative, ethical, sustainable and transformational. 🔹 In this message, you'll discover: Calling – Why does this business exist? Every kingdom enterprise begins as a God-given burden Creativity – What problems are we solving? How to see problems as raw material for innovation Character – Can we be trusted? "Gifts can take you anywhere, but it takes character to keep you there" Continuity – Will it last beyond me? Collaboration, successors and generational thinking Change – Who is better because we exist? Measuring profit in lives changed, not just money Why the anointing of integrity will slay the giant of corruption in Africa If you are carrying a dream, a startup, or a business that has struggled—this message is for you. Like Rachel pushing out Benjamin, push out what God has placed inside you. Inside that one "baby" may be the destiny of nations. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Introduction and Opening Prayer 2:41 God Uses Businesses: Joseph to Jesus 8:26 Africa's Coming Entrepreneurial Revival 15:42 What Makes a Business Transformational 18:15 Calling: Why Does This Business Exist? 25:33 Creativity: Solving Problems Better 36:48 Character: Can People Trust Us? 42:27 Continuity: Will It Last Beyond Me? 47:17 Change: Who Is Better Because We Exist? 50:11 Your Role in Africa's Transformation 📖 Theme Verse: Job 32:8 (KJV) – "But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding." 📍 Preached at: Africa Arise & Shine 2026 Business Summit (Day 3), Conakry, Guinea 📅 Date: July 2026 👉 Watch, reflect, and respond. 👉 Share this message with someone who needs encouragement. #PastorLan #DrGLanIjiwola #KingdomBusiness #AfricaArise #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Integrity #Guinea