33 Lessons For Christian Leaders Needing Financial Freedom

“Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant havest.” – Proverbs 14:4
Pastors desperately need resources they can use to invest in the business and financial leaders in their church.  That resource has arrived.
Oxen is the latest book from I Was Broke. Now I’m Not and Injoy Stewardship Solutions CEO Joseph Sangl.  It teaches the principle that with many oxen can come a great harvest.  A farmer knows it is impossible to reap a great harvest without oxen but what does that mean to the rest of us?
An ox as described in Proverbs 14:4 is “Any resource that enables people to accomplish far more than they could on their own.”  These are just some of the type of oxen that people can own or leverage:
Stocks – Bonds – Mutal Funds – 401K or other Retirement Accounts – Real Estate – Rental Properties – Small Business – Savings Accounts
Or how about these:

• A Job
• Assets
• Your Home
• Your Employees
• Intellectual Property
• Talents

Pastors and business leaders, I recommend you purchase a copy for everyone in your small group and invest in their lives.  Or how about this, create a small group of business leaders, build community, and study this book together.
The following are 33 Lessons For Christian Leaders Needing Financial Freedom:

1. “If you have multiple oxen, the loss of an ox will be painful, but it won’t immediately lead to a situation where you are solely reliant upon yourself to produce an abundant harvest.’
2. “That ox (Intellectual Property) could generate an abundant harvest for you with absolutely no future effort required!”
3. “A job is the catalyst that will provide the very funds used to acquire additional oxen!”
4. “Oxen can allow you to earn money regardless of whether or not you are working.”
5. “There is only so much weight you can bear.  This is why most people have empty mangers.  They carry a huge financial load that their regular income cannot support.”
6. “Once an ox has been trained well, it needs little to no guidance.”
7. “If you believe you can own oxen without it requiring any of your attention, you are in for a big surprise.”
8. “If you purchase an ox, you might have to retrain it.”
9. “Things come to those who wait, but only things left behind by those who hustle.”
10. “It is important to recognize that you will still be required to do the work that only you can do.  An ox cannot provide strategic thinking or leadership.”
11. “Money only magnifies who you really are.”
12. “The costs do not end with the acquisition of an ox – it’s where they begin!”
13. “Oxen need leadership…To be fully productive, oxen must be placed into the yoke and harness and led to their work.’
14. “It’s risky to own oxen, but I believe it is more risky to never own oxen.”
15. “I was obtaining financial advice from broke people.  No wonder I was broke!”
16. “Lack of hope can make the heart sick and completely blind people to the opportunities and potential that is right before their very eyes.”
17. “If you want to have oxen that produce a profit, it is vitally important to learn how to budget.”
18. “Prayer is a tremendous idea in times of great trouble, but it is also extremely effective prior to encountering difficulties.’
19. “Make it your goal to establish enough financial margin so the process of birthing or acquiring another ox will not jeopardize the ability for your other oxen to perform well.”
20. “Margin covers time of famine…Margin provides security.”
21. “It is important to be in agreement with your spouse regarding the reasons for owning oxen…oxen ownership will impact a marriage relationship.”
22. “My dream began to become reality when I chose to invest money in it.”
23. “Nearly every great organization is built on the passion of its leaders.”
24. “Passionate people will do what others will not ordinarily do, and this provides the avenue for them to accomplish the extraordinary!”
25. “You will maximize your life when you match your passion with your talents.”
26. “There is such a thing as an ox that costs too much!”
27. “Always remember that work is infinite.  Choose to do work that makes the most impact.”
28. “Leaders who have experienced an abundant harvest  are among the most generous people on the face of the earth, and most feel honored to help others with their journey.”
29. “It is absolutely vital to understand the status of every single ox you own.”
30. “Excellent record-keeping is a hallmark of individuals who have achieved an abundant harvest.”
31. “Net worth is the ultimate way to measure your harvest.”
32. “You must be certain to maintain your integrity as you gain oxen, or the harvest will dwindle away.”
33. “Make a commitment now to always invest.  Always.”

Pastors and business leaders, I have one question.  Gox Oxen?  If not, purchase this book and start the journey to an abundant harvest today!  For more products and resources from Joe Sangl and I Was Broke. Now I’m Not. click HERE.

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