5 Entrepreneurship Tips from Women in the Bible
Now, when you think of the women in the Bible, your first thought probably isn’t “CEO” or “startup founder.” But, don’t be fooled. These women were powerhouses. They may not have had business cards or Shopify sites, but they embodied the kind of wisdom, boldness, strategy, and faith that every Christian entrepreneur can learn from today.
Business Lessons From Israel's Kings
A bible study that dives deep into the lives and scriptures surrounding Israel's kings and how they ran their kingdom. Learn from their mistakes and their greatness and apply these lessons to your business journey.
Table of Contents
1. Be Bold Like Esther – Courage Will Cost You, But It’s Worth It
Esther didn’t start a business but managed a kingdom-level strategy and saved her people through it. Talk about impact. She knew the risks, but she also knew the calling.
Entrepreneurial Lesson: Bold decisions are part of building something God has called you to do. Sometimes, you’ll have to walk into rooms that intimidate you, speak up when it’s uncomfortable, or take a leap when the numbers don’t make sense yet.
Strategy Tip: Whether you’re launching a new offer, pitching a client, or changing direction, be willing to make Spirit-led moves that require courage. Start practicing bold decision-making by praying over risky choices and asking God for clarity and peace before acting.
“If I perish, I perish.” — Esther 4:16
Let that be your energy when it’s time to pitch, pivot, or promote.
2. Lead with Confidence Like Deborah – Know Your Authority in God
Deborah: Judge. Prophetess. Leader. She didn’t wait for someone to hand her a mic; she knew the authority God gave her, and she used it boldly. She led an entire nation with wisdom and faith, and even Barak, the military commander, wouldn’t go to battle without her by his side. Now that’s influence.
Entrepreneurial Lesson: Confidence in your calling is key. When you lead with God’s authority and not just your resume, you’ll walk in boldness that doesn’t shrink in rooms you’re called to shift. Deborah reminds us that leadership isn’t about ego; it’s about obedience, clarity, and courage.
Strategy Tip: Own your role as a leader. Whether you’re leading a team, a community, or just leading yourself right now, do it with God-given confidence. Speak with clarity, delegate with trust, and build with conviction. Invest in leadership development through Christian mentorship, books, or masterminds that prioritize character and Kingdom impact.
“She sent and summoned Barak… ‘Has not the Lord, the God of Israel, commanded you…?’” — Judges 4:6
God has already called you. Act like it, lead like it, build like it.
3. Network Like Lydia – Your Business Can Fund Kingdom Moves
Lydia was a seller of purple cloth, a businesswoman who had influence, wealth, and faith. When she met Paul, she didn’t just host him, she opened her entire household to the movement of God. Her business created a foundation for ministry.
Entrepreneurial Lesson: Your business isn’t just for you. It can be the fuel for Kingdom work, community impact, and radical generosity. Lydia used her influence and resources to create space for the Gospel.
Strategy Tip: Start looking at your revenue through the lens of impact. How can your business support ministries, fund missions, or meet community needs? Build Kingdom collaborations by networking with other faith-based entrepreneurs. Create space for prayer in your business meetings. Be intentional about sowing what you grow.
“The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul.” — Acts 16:14
Keep your heart open and your hands generous. Kingdom partnerships are powerful.
4. Think Creatively Like the Widow with the Oil – What’s in Your House?
This woman had a debt crisis and no idea how to fix it. But God gave her strategy through obedience. Elisha told her to gather jars, pour what little oil she had, and sell it. That miracle turned into a business model.
Entrepreneurial Lesson: God can multiply what feels like not enough. Don’t disqualify your idea, your product, or your gift just because it feels small. Sometimes, all you need is creativity and prophetic instruction.
Strategy Tip: Inventory your skills, tools, and audience. Is there a course, product, or service you could launch using what’s already in your hands? Don’t wait for the “big break”—partner with God and start where you are. Your obedience can open doors your talent alone can’t.
“Go, sell the oil and pay your debts, and you and your sons can live on the rest.” — 2 Kings 4:7
Look around. What’s already in your hands that God wants to multiply?
5. Lead with Love Like Mary Magdalene – Loyalty is Strategy Too
Mary Magdalene didn’t run a business, but she showed up—with consistency, with love, and with purpose. She was the first to show up at Jesus’ tomb and the first to share the resurrection news. That’s leadership. That’s mission.
Entrepreneurial Lesson: The heart you bring to your business matters. Loyalty, love, and consistency might not show up in your revenue chart, but they build a brand that lasts and a legacy that impacts lives.
Strategy Tip: Prioritize customer experience. Build real relationships. Be known for integrity, compassion, and consistency. Show up when it’s quiet. Post when no one’s clapping. God sees your faithfulness, and your community will feel it.
“Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, ‘I have seen the Lord!’” — John 20:18
Don’t underestimate the ministry in your message and mission.
A Final Word From The Dual Citizen Team
So, eternal bestie, you’re not just building a business. You’re building a Kingdom footprint. Whether you’re selling a service, launching a product, leading a team, or figuring it out as you go, know that God sees you. And He’s already written stories of women who’ve walked in faith, strategy, and purpose before you.
Take their lessons. Apply them. And keep building something holy.
Oh, and one last thing? Don’t just build for God. Build with Him. Every step, every plan, every pivot—invite Him into it.