How do “regular people” fulfill the great commission and engage in ministry while being successful in their careers?

If you ever felt like those in full-time ministry were doing a better job serving God than you, or if you ever felt guilty about being good at your career instead of becoming a missionary or minister, then this book might be just what you are looking for. On the flip side, if you feel like attending meetings and putting money in the offering basket gets you off the hook for spreading the gospel and making a kingdom impact in your community, this book is definitely for you!

For too long, people with business acumen have given money so that “professional” ministers can build the kingdom. This keeps our lives in neat little compartments. We can have our church and fellowship in one box and our jobs and professional life in another one. We erect a wall between our sacred and secular lives that protects us from having to be too involved, too accountable, or too surrendered. But this isn’t what God had in mind when the church was in formation.

Whatever our sphere of influence, we have a spiritual impact there. The same things we do to build our businesses build people—build God’s kingdom. Open Gates is the story of Bill Evans, a real-life CEO and business builder, as he awakens to the fact that the practical, everyday life things he does in his business allow him to touch people in practical, everyday ways that his church could never do. Through a series of conversations with his friend, Levi, the men explore what it means to walk in their calling as business leaders—as Monday Morning Ministers.

Open Gates explores integrating faith into everyday life, especially through work. After burnout, the narrator discovers how work can be a ministry, embracing faith beyond Sundays.