Christian Home-Based Business Opportunity
Sometimes folks express an interest in a Christian home based business opportunity. I can certainly appreciate that interest. I do wonder exactly what is meant by that phrase. Several possibilities come to mind:
- A company that markets products made to appeal to Christians (Christian music, books, home décor and the like), and that targets primarily a Christian consumer base – as a home based business, this could mean either you actually produce the products or you are a distributor of them;
- Association with a home based business opportunity (such as a franchise, or network marketing opportunity) that is offered, supported and/or sponsored by a company that identifies itself in some way as Christian;
- Engaging in a home based business opportunity that links you with other Christian individuals, either as sponsors, mentors or actual business partners; or
- A home based business opportunity that is consistent with one’s Christian values, although it may not have the specific qualities listed in the above descriptions.
So, a home based business that doesn’t market products that are specifically Christian, is not affiliated with a company that identifies itself as Christian, and involves individuals of all faiths and even no faith can still be Christian? I think so.
See if you think this description qualifies as a Christian home based business opportunity: a home based business opportunity that has the common good as its end and whose mission (to improve the lives of all it touches) is consistent with Christian values; one that is built around the Golden Rule (do unto others as you would have them do unto you) and is inherently endowed with supportive, helpful business coaches who want you to succeed; an organization that welcomes all who want what it offers and discriminates against none; a business opportunity that is not known for a competitive climate, but a cooperative climate among all associates.
Yes, it’s true that for Christians, the idea of enhancing the lives of other Christians with products designed specifically with them in mind is appealing; and it’s always a pleasure to advance the cause of a worthy overtly Christian enterprise; and working with other Christians can be uplifting and encouraging. But not only are these conditions not always available in a home based business opportunity setting, I truly believe they are not essential. Perhaps they can even contribute to a cocoon mentality, where the challenges of the “world” are avoided to such a degree that a Christian hesitates to step outside the circle of protection afforded by those types of conditions, and thus the business community at large does not even have exposure to the Christian example.
Ensuring that a home based business does not violate any Christian convictions and, better yet, aligning oneself with an opportunity that is consistent with those convictions is a valid, fulfilling way to address this interest in a way that feels right while still advancing the cause behind one’s search for a home based business opportunity in the first place!
Click here to learn more about a home business opportunity I’ve found that I believe fits with this vision.