As Kingdom citizens and as an evangelistic outreach ministry,
Keith And Altanya Burgess Enterprises is dedicated to developing
and implementing an innovative and creative financial literacy initiative which will provide important
and relevant information,in alignment with the Word of God, which will equip and empower our community
to become better prepared to understand financial transactions, using Biblical principles.
Keith And Altanya Burgess Enterprises is dedicated to developing
and implementing an innovative and creative financial literacy initiative which will provide important
and relevant information,in alignment with the Word of God, which will equip and empower our community
to become better prepared to understand financial transactions, using Biblical principles.
2 Kings 4:1-7(NIV)
A Widow's "OIL"
1.The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor(A company he owed money to) is coming to take my two boys as his slaves(Make her work her "gifts" for minimum or no wages).”
2 Elisha replied to her, “How can I help you? Tell me, "WHAT DO YOU HAVE IN YOUR HOUSE?"
“Your servant has nothing there at all,” she said, “except a small jar of olive oil.”
3 Elisha said, “Go around and ask all your neighbors for empty jars. Don’t ask for just a few.
4 Then go inside and shut the door behind you and your sons. Pour oil into all the jars, and as each is filled, put it to one side.”
5 She left him and shut the door behind her and her sons. They brought the jars to her and SHE KEPT POURING..
6 When all the jars were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another one.”
But he replied, “There is not a jar left.” Then the oil stopped flowing.
7 She went and told the man of God, and he said, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debts. YOU AND YOUR SONS CAN LIVE ON WHAT IS LEFT!".
2 Elisha replied to her, “How can I help you? Tell me, "WHAT DO YOU HAVE IN YOUR HOUSE?"
“Your servant has nothing there at all,” she said, “except a small jar of olive oil.”
3 Elisha said, “Go around and ask all your neighbors for empty jars. Don’t ask for just a few.
4 Then go inside and shut the door behind you and your sons. Pour oil into all the jars, and as each is filled, put it to one side.”
5 She left him and shut the door behind her and her sons. They brought the jars to her and SHE KEPT POURING..
6 When all the jars were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another one.”
But he replied, “There is not a jar left.” Then the oil stopped flowing.
7 She went and told the man of God, and he said, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debts. YOU AND YOUR SONS CAN LIVE ON WHAT IS LEFT!".
The Prophet of God, Elijah never asked how the preacher died or was he concerned about the "creditors" who were looking to put her financial ruins, because God had said to us through His Holy Word, " The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from NONE.(Deuteronomy 28:12(NIV).
The Prophet then made her not look around the house, but within her spirit, of what was going to be her way of turning "fifteen cents into a Dollar". Before she was able to come up with the next multilevel marketing idea or pyramid scheme, the OIL she was able to located from within the anointing that was on her life. It wasn't much to her, but God can turn "not enough" into "more than enough!" She used her "gifts" in her warm market and what was ever on the inside her, whether it was information or inspiration, she used the "OIL" as a way of importation into the "empty vessels"(Those who may have fallen short, less fortunate). She shut the door behind the and her sons as a way of turning her "PIT" into a "PRAYER CLOSET".
When the Prophet of God offered consultation after the new "AT HOME" business venture came into fruition, He advised her to pay off her debts and whatever her profit margin were, she was able to set up a little nest egg, which would give her the peace of mind of not having to worry about where her next dollar was coming from. In these very verses embedded the understanding of
DEBT CONSOLIDATION, LOAN REPAYMENT, WEALTH BUILDING & LEGACY PRESERVERATION,.
In a period where women didn't work or held positions of employment, she became BUSINESS OWNER, using all that she had "in her house" without the luxury of creating a business plan, an infrastructure, start up capital, inventory, a website, business cards, social media, a chamber of commerce, but was able to use GODLY principles, as the Prophet of God instructed her through "The King Of Glory Consultation & Wealth Management Services" This "certain woman" ended up becoming a "KINGDOMpreneur!"
The Prophet then made her not look around the house, but within her spirit, of what was going to be her way of turning "fifteen cents into a Dollar". Before she was able to come up with the next multilevel marketing idea or pyramid scheme, the OIL she was able to located from within the anointing that was on her life. It wasn't much to her, but God can turn "not enough" into "more than enough!" She used her "gifts" in her warm market and what was ever on the inside her, whether it was information or inspiration, she used the "OIL" as a way of importation into the "empty vessels"(Those who may have fallen short, less fortunate). She shut the door behind the and her sons as a way of turning her "PIT" into a "PRAYER CLOSET".
When the Prophet of God offered consultation after the new "AT HOME" business venture came into fruition, He advised her to pay off her debts and whatever her profit margin were, she was able to set up a little nest egg, which would give her the peace of mind of not having to worry about where her next dollar was coming from. In these very verses embedded the understanding of
DEBT CONSOLIDATION, LOAN REPAYMENT, WEALTH BUILDING & LEGACY PRESERVERATION,.
In a period where women didn't work or held positions of employment, she became BUSINESS OWNER, using all that she had "in her house" without the luxury of creating a business plan, an infrastructure, start up capital, inventory, a website, business cards, social media, a chamber of commerce, but was able to use GODLY principles, as the Prophet of God instructed her through "The King Of Glory Consultation & Wealth Management Services" This "certain woman" ended up becoming a "KINGDOMpreneur!"
Matthew 16:19: "And I will give unto thee the KEYS of the Kingdom of Heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in Heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in Heaven."
The "Kingdompreneur":
Are you A PRO-ducer OR Are You A CON-sumer?
Our country continues to be shaped by evolving entrepreneurship. Statistics show that 70% of the people employed in this country are employed by small companies. Pastor Keith and Leading Lady Altanya Burgess strongly believes we are "KINGDOMpreneurs", and that we must become creators rather than consumers and to become producers versus purchasers.
The definition of an Entrepreneur is "one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise."
You might well wonder whether entrepreneur simply means “a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money” or whether it carries an additional connotation of farsightedness and innovation. The answer, perhaps unsatisfyingly, is that it can go in either direction.
As Christians and Kingdom Believers,one of the most important lessons the Bible teaches us is to rely on God’s grace (that requires faith) and not our own works to make myself righteous in God’s sight. But there are other lessons that have also proved vital not only in the life to come, but in my life today.
As leaders in the Body of Christ, as well as being KINGDOMpreneurs, we juggle a lot of responsibilities. Thankfully, aside from products, services and information we render to our community, we are always mindful of the many Bible verses about business that teach some very valuable lessons. Here are some of the best verses in the Bible that can help the KINGDOMpreneur in you:
The definition of an Entrepreneur is "one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise."
You might well wonder whether entrepreneur simply means “a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money” or whether it carries an additional connotation of farsightedness and innovation. The answer, perhaps unsatisfyingly, is that it can go in either direction.
As Christians and Kingdom Believers,one of the most important lessons the Bible teaches us is to rely on God’s grace (that requires faith) and not our own works to make myself righteous in God’s sight. But there are other lessons that have also proved vital not only in the life to come, but in my life today.
As leaders in the Body of Christ, as well as being KINGDOMpreneurs, we juggle a lot of responsibilities. Thankfully, aside from products, services and information we render to our community, we are always mindful of the many Bible verses about business that teach some very valuable lessons. Here are some of the best verses in the Bible that can help the KINGDOMpreneur in you:
- Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth. – Proverbs 10:4 (NIV) I believe in making the most of every moment of the day. I work hard, really hard. I believe that diligence will lead to financial stability
- Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist. – Proverbs 23:4 (ESV) There’s nothing inherently wrong with being rich. But there is something wrong with wearing yourself out to get rich. We’ve all heard the stories of the workaholics who make a fortune but then abandon their families. Their marriages fall apart and their children suffer. Is wearing yourself out to become wealthy really worth those consequences? Of course not! I must at all times keep my entrepreneurial spirit in check. One of the best ways to do this is to listen to your spouse. If they’re telling you that you need to slow down, you need to slow down.
- Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing. – Proverbs 20:4 (NIV) Here’s a lesson for entrepreneurs – always be on the lookout for opportunities that lead to a harvest. This verse is probably more about the virtues of having a willingness to work, but it also talks about working in season. With certain seasons come opportunities. If these opportunities are pushed aside, you might find yourself in need but not reaping anything because you didn’t work! Remember that the fruit comes after the labor.
- The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight. – Proverbs 4:7 (ESV) It is extremely beneficial to continually educate yourself about all things financial. We not only create presentations, but we attend presentations and do a lot of research. Understanding is of great value of any business,Wisdom not only includes having knowledge and experience, but it also includes being able to use that knowledge and experience in a sound way – it involves proper judgment.Notice the value of understanding: “Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” Understanding is worth everything you own.You probably don’t have to go and sell everything you own to take a course that costs thousands and thousands of dollars, but this verse certainly highlights the value of understanding Make a sincere effort to always be a learner. Value education. Learn how to apply your knowledge in business and life. It’s worth a lot.
Pastor Burgess says, "We have to interject and aim our people to possibilities that are innovative, creative, and substantive.” In order to do that, we must have these kinds of conversations because we have generations, especially millennials, who were taught to go to school, get a degree and get a good job. Well, they went to school, they got a degree and they got stuck with a big bill! More times than not, a bill they can’t pay given very few opportunities to accommodate their skill set.
Colleges generally do not train us to be entrepreneurial. Therefore, to have this dialogue about job creation, rather than job seeking is a narrative that’s vitally important to propel us to the next level. To get us off the runway of “I hope” and “I think” into the air of “I’m going after it.” It’s about having audacious hope to go beyond the limitations and false expectations.
As servants of the Kingdom of God, as well as KINGDOMpreneurs, Simon Of Cyrene Ministries issues the clarion call for sororities, fraternities, entrepreneurs, business people, and churches to come together for deeper conversations on how we can become creators rather than consumers and to become producers verses purchasers.. Leading Lady Burgess states, “We may not have the same theology, but we have the same concerns and we have the same enemies.”
In order to become a successful KINGDOMpreneur, you must, God's guidance and direction, have the power to plan for success,
the persistence to embrace ambition and the power to transform communities. In doing so, your outcome will make a difference in the lives of the people you serve, strengthen communities and the ability to build perpetual wealth for your generation.
Colleges generally do not train us to be entrepreneurial. Therefore, to have this dialogue about job creation, rather than job seeking is a narrative that’s vitally important to propel us to the next level. To get us off the runway of “I hope” and “I think” into the air of “I’m going after it.” It’s about having audacious hope to go beyond the limitations and false expectations.
As servants of the Kingdom of God, as well as KINGDOMpreneurs, Simon Of Cyrene Ministries issues the clarion call for sororities, fraternities, entrepreneurs, business people, and churches to come together for deeper conversations on how we can become creators rather than consumers and to become producers verses purchasers.. Leading Lady Burgess states, “We may not have the same theology, but we have the same concerns and we have the same enemies.”
In order to become a successful KINGDOMpreneur, you must, God's guidance and direction, have the power to plan for success,
the persistence to embrace ambition and the power to transform communities. In doing so, your outcome will make a difference in the lives of the people you serve, strengthen communities and the ability to build perpetual wealth for your generation.
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When opening your account, give the representative our code(AH433)
If you are already a TD Bank Customer, visit any one of our locations and ask to have your balances included as part of
Simon Of Cyrene Ministries Affinity Membership Program.
a new non-interest bearing checking account.
If you are an existing member of TD Bank, you will be able to participate in our
Simon Of Cyrene Ministries Affinity Membership Program
When opening your account, give the representative our code(AH433)
If you are already a TD Bank Customer, visit any one of our locations and ask to have your balances included as part of
Simon Of Cyrene Ministries Affinity Membership Program.
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6 Steps To Financial Freedom
"If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed."(John 8:36 KJV)
- Save one month of expenses in an emergency fund.
Proverbs 21:20(KJV) – There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. - Pay off all debt.
Use debt snowball method.
Proverbs 22:7(KJV) – The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. - Raise emergency fund savings to three to six months of expenses.
Save for large purchases such as a car, home, etc.
Proverbs 6:6-8 (KJV)– Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. - Invest 15% of your pretax income for retirement.
Start saving for kid’s college.
Proverbs 13:11(NIV) – Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow. - Pay off your home mortgage.
Proverbs 22:26-27(KJV) – Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts. If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee? - Increase giving and have fun!
Acts 20:35 (KJV)– I have shown you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Ecclesiastes 2:24(KJV) – There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.
Ecclesiastes 3:13(KJV) – And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labor, it is the gift of God.
