What if the best way to grow your business isn’t faster, but deeper?
We live in a world obsessed with scale. Metrics, reach, and revenue have become the measuring sticks of success. But as Christian entrepreneurs, we answer to a higher call. We don’t chase growth for its own sake—we pursue stewardship, because what honors God matters more than what impresses the world.
The big idea? Growth shouldn’t come at the cost of peace or purpose. When we chase success by the world’s definition, we risk losing what made us start in the first place: the call to serve, to create, to honor God with our work.
Early in my journey, I said yes to everything. Every client. Every opportunity. Every door that cracked open. On paper, things looked great. But inside? I was tired. Uncentered. I was scaling, but I wasn’t stewarding.
That’s when I came back to one of Jesus’ most overlooked virtues: faithfulness in the small. He spoke of mustard seeds, hidden yeast, a single coin. His Kingdom expands not by force, but through quiet obedience. If Jesus found power in the small, why are we so afraid of it?
In Luke 16:10, Jesus says, “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” This flips our logic. We think if we get more, we’ll become more disciplined. More generous. More intentional. But Jesus teaches the opposite: start now. Be faithful with what’s already in your hands.
Here’s the shift:
- Stewardship asks, “Am I caring well for what God has given me?”
- Scale asks, “How quickly can I multiply this?”
There’s a time to multiply. But the pace of peace is different from the pace of pressure. And only one leads to lasting fruit.
One season of my life involved building out a service-based business that had early momentum. I had leads, partnerships, and the growing buzz of “you’re onto something.” But my calendar was jammed, my prayer life was weak, and my family barely saw me. One night, after another late call, my wife asked, “Is this what success looks like now?” That question wrecked me. I realized I was climbing a ladder that was leaning against the wrong wall. I had to step back and let God reframe the picture.
Scripture gives us rich images of stewardship. Joseph in Egypt was a master steward—not because he built his own empire, but because he faithfully managed Pharaoh’s. In Matthew 25, Jesus tells the parable of the talents. The servants weren’t rewarded for gaining the most, but for investing wisely and being found faithful with what they were given.
Stewardship isn’t passive. It’s not a call to play small. But it is a call to discernment. Are we building something that aligns with the character of Christ? Are we making decisions from a place of prayer, or pressure?
Five signs you might be prioritizing scale over stewardship:
- You’re saying yes to things that dilute your mission.
- You feel constant urgency, but little clarity.
- You haven’t had a Sabbath in weeks.
- Your team or family is starting to carry the weight of your ambition.
- You’re too busy to pray.
This is not about shame. It’s about realignment.
Practically, here are three ways to grow with stewardship in mind:
- Audit your calendar and commitments. Ask: What aligns with my mission? What can I release?
- Schedule margin. Growth thrives in healthy soil—and that soil needs rest, reflection, and renewal.
- Build rhythms of accountability. Invite mentors or peers to speak into your pace and priorities.
Let me leave you with this:
What if your next breakthrough isn’t about doing more, but becoming more faithful?
Take a few minutes today to pray:
“Lord, help me steward what You’ve given me. Teach me to grow at Your pace, with Your peace. Remind me that success in Your Kingdom looks like obedience, not applause. Amen.”
Let’s choose the better way. Build intentionally. Grow at God’s pace. Steward what matters.
Because in the Kingdom, faithfulness is the strategy.
If you’re exploring what this looks like practically, here’s how I’m walking it out: Freedom Through Stewardship