The Premier Book for Christian Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders!
Richard J. Goossen and R. Paul Stevens have combined to co-author what is being hailed by Bobby Gruenewald (CEO, YouVersion), John Lennox (Professor Emeritus at University of Oxford), and others as the leading book of its kind on entrepreneurship from a Christian perspective!
Entrepreneurship: A Christian Perspective was recently released by Castle Quay Publishers and is recognized for a combination of practical and theological insights.
Most entrepreneurship texts focus on mechanics—financing, growth, marketing, and execution. The Christian worldview asks deeper questions about purpose, creativity, ethics, and responsibility. Goossen and Stevens argue that entrepreneurship is not merely an economic activity. They see it as a divinely inspired calling, rooted in God’s creative nature and expressed through entrepreneurial leadership.
Not “Christian Entrepreneurs”— But Rather a Christian Perspective
One of the book’s most important distinctions is this: Goossen and Stevens intentionally avoid the phrase “Christian entrepreneur.” Why?
Entrepreneurship itself has universal dynamics—risk, opportunity, financing, and innovation—that are fundamentally neutral. What changes is the perspective brought to those dynamics.
A Christian perspective reframes:
- Creativity as participation in God’s creative work
- Ethics as grounded in absolute truth, not mere utility
- Risk and failure as meaningful teachers, not merely obstacles
- Leadership as stewardship, service, and responsibility
Rather than repeating typical business topics, the book addresses the missing link: why entrepreneurship matters, not just how to do it.
Entrepreneurial Leadership, Meaning, and Calling
At the core of the book is the concept of entrepreneurial leadership—the integration of leadership wisdom with entrepreneurial action, exercised in service of God’s purposes.
This is a book for:
- Entrepreneurs and business owners
- Leaders navigating risk, transition, and uncertainty
- Students and instructors seeking a companion to traditional entrepreneurship texts
- Anyone wrestling with questions of calling, meaning, and impact in their work
Entrepreneurship, the authors argue, can be a powerful vehicle for difference-making—in business, nonprofits, social enterprises, churches, and beyond.
All ELO Forum attendees in 2026 will receive a FREE copy!
The ELO Forums are one-day conferences where Canadian Christian business leaders and entrepreneurs can come to learn more about their calling from a great roster of speakers, connect with like-minded individuals and organizations, and deepen their faith.
The events take place across Canada:
Praise for Entrepreneurship: A Christian Perspective
“Full of practical wisdom and biblical insight … a great encouragement to entrepreneurs who want their business to reflect their Christian convictions.”
—John Lennox, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, University of Oxford
““Entrepreneurship isn’t just compatible with a Kingdom mindset—it can be an expression of it. This book will reframe the way you view and live out your calling.”
—Bobby Gruenewald, Founder and CEO, YouVersion Bible App
“This book is a marvellous synthesis and overview of entrepreneurship from a Christian perspective. Well written, succinct, and clear. Just like we like it in our businesses.”
—Rob Wildeboer, Co-Founder and Executive Chair, Martinrea International, Inc.,
“Goossen and Stevens have given the church and the marketplace a much-needed roadmap…showing us how ordinary business leaders can live out an extraordinary calling—using innovation, risk, and leadership to serve people and advance the Kingdom, not just profits.
—Rick Rusaw, Executive Leadership Team, Gloo, Author and Pastor
“Drs Goossen and Stevens have captured the appropriate tension between thriving as an entrepreneur while remaining grounded in one’s Christian faith. I highly recommend this book for any Christian who embraces the entrepreneurial gifting and calling.”
—Andy J. Hughes, DBA, Dean, DeVoe School of Business, Technology and Leadership, Indiana Wesleyan University
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