Kinshasa, October 7th, 2026 (CPA).- Recurring mistakes made by Christian entrepreneurs in their businesses were examined on Wednesday in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), by a leadership consultant during an exchange with project promoters. “Entrepreneurship is a path towards autonomy and financial independence.
Failing to understand this causes many Christians to fall into traps that limit the lifespan of their businesses to an average of three years. Identifying these mistakes early makes it possible to prevent them more effectively and achieve lasting prosperity, because prosperity is also God’s will,” said Dr. Silas Mimile, a leadership consultant. Addressing the substance of his presentation, the speaker identified a first pitfall, namely the fact that many Christian entrepreneurs confuse faith with recklessness and naivety in management.
“In the business world, faith is not synonymous with foolishness. We must stop investing irrationally in the name of faith,” he stressed, urging entrepreneurs to combine spiritual conviction with managerial rigor.
Regarding the second mistake, the speaker deplored the fact that some entrepreneurs regard prayer as a substitute for competence. “In business, prayer is a means of troubleshooting, not a means of operation.
You do not hire an employee simply because he or she prays a lot,” he noted.For him, entrepreneurial success requires mastery of the fundamentals. “You cannot succeed without basic accounting knowledge.
The most important thing in business is the customer base. You need to learn the art of negotiation, master marketing and develop a long-term strategic vision. You also need to learn about taxation, because the tithe is not the only payment required; there are also taxes,” the speaker explained.In his third point, Mr. Mimile stressed the need for Christian entrepreneurs to distinguish between their personal finances, Church finances and funds that belong to God.
“You must know how to distinguish your own money from the Church’s money and God’s money,” he stressed, denouncing a confusion that leads to serious financial abuses. Fourthly, he criticized the tendency of some entrepreneurs to invoke God as a justification for concealing their lack of rigor.
“Having God does not exempt you from using your reasoning ability,” he stressed.“You need to analyze the market, conduct a feasibility study and assess the risks before embarking on a venture,” the speaker continued. ACP/