





| The Early Church looked to marketplace leaders, as opposed to religious leaders. Where would we find these people today? Peter, John and James—food industry (fishing) Matthew—IRS/savings and loan manager (tax collector) Paul—RV manufacturing (tent-making) Luke—medical doctor The Seven (see Acts 6) —businessmen The Ethiopian first convert—banker Dorcas—manufacturer of inner garments Lydia—upscale clothing material distributor Cornelius—senior military officer Simon the tanner—leather goods Taken in part from: How Jesus Chose Those in the Workplace to Run His Church By Ed Silvoso |