You're invited to facilitate.

Here’s what we know: your pastor identified you. That means they trust you, and they see something in you — a heart for entrepreneurs and the ability to gather people and say, “Hey, Jesus has more for you.” You don’t need to be a Bible teacher, an event planner, or a seasoned leader. You need to care about the people who will be at your table. If this feels exciting but a little intimidating, that’s completely normal. And if after learning more you still feel like someone else might be a better fit, that’s okay too — talk with your pastor about it. But please don’t count yourself out before you give it a real look.

Please don’t try — and we don’t expect you to. One of the first things we’ll encourage you to do is grab a friend to help plan the dinner. Maybe someone with a hosting gift, or another entrepreneur who’s great at event planning. That way the dinner isn’t a heavy weight on your shoulders alone. During the eight weeks, ask group members to read scripture, lead prayers, and report back from breakout discussions — it’s good for them and it’s good for you. You may have natural strengths in some parts of this role and need a hand in others, and that’s exactly how it should be.

Not at all. Each week has a teaching video that carries the content — real stories of businesses stepping into purpose and meaning, connected to what the Bible has to say about our work. Your job is to set the tone, share a short framing story (which we provide for you in the guide), and lead the discussion using the prompts. Think of yourself as a host at the table, not a lecturer at the front of the room. The best facilitators aren’t the ones with all the answers — they’re the ones who create space for everyone else to share theirs.

Every week follows the same rhythm: a warm welcome and casual check-in, an intentional prayer and time for testimony, the teaching video, space for journaling and reflection, and then group discussion using the prompts provided. You’ll close with a question and point everyone toward the journal and Circle App for the week ahead. Plan on about an hour — start and end on time. Entrepreneurs are busy people, and honoring that commitment builds trust. If someone misses a week, reach out personally to let them know they were missed and encourage them to watch the video recording so they stay current.

Read through that week’s section of the facilitator guide a few times — the scripture, the story you’ll share, and the discussion prompts. Do the journal exercises yourself. It makes a real difference when you can speak from your own experience rather than just reading from a page. Make notes where something connects to your life or work. The discussion prompts don’t have to be read word for word — say them in your own words and they’ll land better.

Yes — training is required, and it’s designed to make you feel confident, not overwhelmed. It’s four modules, about five hours total, and you can complete it one of two ways: join live online sessions over four weeks, or work through the self-paced videos inside the Circle App on your own schedule. You’ll be connected to the Circle community where other facilitators and FTN resources live, and you’ll have an onboarding coach available to answer your questions and help you plan your dinner. Here’s the practical piece: your dinner materials, supplies, and the check to cover dinner costs aren’t released until you’ve completed all four modules and your dinner planning check-in. The sooner you dig in, the sooner you’re ready to set the table.

The dinner is an invitation-only, chef-prepared evening at your church designed to gather about 15–20 entrepreneurs around one long table and show them something they probably haven’t experienced before: the church investing in them. This is not a missions banquet. It’s not a potluck. It’s a night where entrepreneurs are told to leave their checkbooks at home and hear that they’re valued — not for their wallets, but for their gifts. You’ll pick a date, find a chef or caterer that fits your community, and create an atmosphere that feels distinctly different from a typical church event. Your pastor should be there to sit at the table and say hello. FTN provides printed invitations, name cards, and real funding to make it happen, and your onboarding coach will walk through the planning details with you before your materials and dinner check are released.