raised up inside of our church . With the marketplace ministry being the resource and training center for them , we ’ ve already seen in the last year 4 homegrown millionaires ! This focus on the marketplace people has greatly benefited the church , establishing a foundational financial support system that helped expand the church through a remodel . In addition , we saw new growth as people stepped out creating marketplace groups that met the needs of other careerminded individuals and watched God do the supernatural in their lives as a result .
Marketplace ministry is truly about giving someone else a permission slip to be great . Through this ministry over the businesspeople , we have seen much fruit come out of these established ministries . Numerous businesses started through marketplace ministries equipping these business-minded people who had a dream in their heart but needed help to move forward . We ’ ve seen businesses go to a higher level of success they have never been at . We ’ ve seen people come to salvation through their job because businesspeople are affecting their sphere of influence in the marketplace . Businesspeople are beginning to understand that they have a ministry and platform that God has called them to in the workforce .
These are the people that will stay connected to the church , support the church , and serve the church . Hundreds to thousands of people have been born again , marriages have been restored , and there has been a greater connection of community within the local church . The true heart of all ministry is to truly minister to people by loving unconditionally , equipping , and resourcing the people within the marketplace . As a by-product , you will see the marketplace partner with and support the church in an exponentially greater way .
Mike Rovner is Founder , President , and CEO of Mike Rovner Construction Inc ., based in Moorpark , CA . Mike Rovner Construction has become one of the most distinguished general contractors in the California construction industry . He has grown his company from one person to 300 employees since 1992 and is known as one of California ’ s premier renovation general contractors , serving some of the largest developers and asset management firms .
As a Pastor with the Ventura , California-based City Church California , Mike is also a revered faith ambassador who inspires thousands with his messages of prosperity with purpose - all drawn from his own life experiences .
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