66 Days Until Our 1-Year Anniversary Banquet for The Center For Faith & Business What started as a vision and a step of faith has grown into a movement committed to advancing the Gospel through business. Join us on August 3rd for an evening featuring: • Opening remarks from Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols • A keynote address from Sean Kouplen, CEO of Regent Bank • A curated dining experience by Chef Chad Cherry, a respected Tulsa entrepreneur known for bringing food, history, and culture together • The unveiling of Plaza 210, our vision for a 23-acre entrepreneurial campus in North Tulsa • The presentation of a $5,000 grant to a deserving entrepreneur This evening will celebrate what God has done during our first year and share the vision for what comes next. Individual Tickets are $75 Sponsorships start at $600 Register today: give.gofundme.com/cfbbanquet We would be honored to have you join us. #BuildWithFaith

On behalf of The Center For Faith & Business, I am excited to announce our 1-Year Anniversary Banquet happening in Tulsa on Monday, August 3rd. This will be a special evening as we celebrate what God has done in our first year and cast vision for what is ahead. We are honored to have opening remarks from Mayor Monroe Nichols and a keynote from Sean Kouplen, Chairman and CEO of Regent Bank. We will also be unveiling our vision for Plaza 210, a 23-acre faith-driven entrepreneurial campus designed to support entrepreneurs, create economic opportunity, and advance the Gospel through business in Tulsa and beyond. Tickets are now on sale: give.gofundme.com/cfbbanquet We would love for you to join us. #BuildWithFaith

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I’m excited to announce that we’ve sold our 200th copy of Micro Obedience, Macro Impact! When I first launched this book, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. I had no idea how I would even sell 50 copies. But God! What makes this milestone even more meaningful is what it represents. These 200 copies have generated over $4,000 in support of The Center For Faith & Business—fueling our mission to equip entrepreneurs with the capital, resources, and guidance they need to build businesses that create real impact. This is why the book exists. It’s about the power of small, consistent acts of obedience—and how God can multiply them into something far greater than we could ever do on our own. I’m incredibly grateful. To everyone who has purchased a copy To those who have shared it To those who have encouraged me along the way Thank you! You are a part of this. And we’re just getting started. #BuildWithFaith

Thank you, Edna Martinson (and Clarence Tan), for your friendship and support of Micro Obedience, Macro Impact and The Center For Faith & Business! Roselly and I love you both and are truly grateful to have you in our lives. #BuildWithFaith

It’s official. Micro Obedience, Macro Impact is now international! Thank you, @camrichnz, for bringing the book all the way to New Zealand and supporting The Center For Faith & Business. Ever since we met through the TGN Investor Office Hours, you’ve been an incredible friend. I’m grateful for your support and for the journey we’ve been able to share. Excited for what’s ahead as you continue building Paysquad. Wishing you the very best in your upcoming fundraise. #BuildWithFaith

People enter projects… not to build, but to dump. They create panic, shake weak hands, and move on to the next target. That’s not strategy. That’s a lack of values. “If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.” — Mark 3:25 And yet… we keep dividing, attacking, and tearing down. Then we wonder why projects fail. Crypto was meant to create freedom, community, and opportunity. But many turned it into: ⚠️ quick flips ⚠️ fear cycles ⚠️ selfish gains “What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?” — Mark 8:36 Profit without purpose… is empty. This is why I choose a different path. Not hype. Not fear. Not manipulation. But: 🙏 Faith 🤝 Unity 🔥 Purpose “The integrity of the upright guides them.” — Proverbs 11:3 Without integrity… no system, no market, no project will last. I don’t hate those who attack projects. I pray for them. Because what’s missing is not money… it’s peace in their hearts. “Blessed are the peacemakers…” — Matthew 5:9 We can build something different. But only if we choose to. Real builders don’t destroy. Real communities don’t panic. They stand. They build. They grow. Together. This is bigger than a coin. It’s about bringing back what this space lost: ❤️ Love over arrogance 🙏 Faith over fear ✨ Purpose over emptiness If you’re here for quick money… you won’t understand this. But if you’re here to build something real… You already know. ❤️ God loves you. #DiosTeAmaCoin #BuildWithFaith #Web3 #CryptoCommunity #GodFirst

Thank you, Brandon Mitchell, for supporting Micro Obedience, Macro Impact and The Center For Faith & Business. I love you like a brother, and I’m truly grateful for your support. It means a lot to have people like you in my corner. Honored to be building alongside you. MicroObedience.com #BuildWithFaith

Thank you, Seyi Fakoya, for supporting Micro Obedience, Macro Impact and The Center For Faith & Business. We met in New York many years ago, and to now be building together in Tulsa is truly a blessing. God makes no mistakes. You are a real asset to the startup ecosystem, and I’m grateful to be on this journey alongside you. Keep up the phenomenal work, my friend. MicroObedience.com #BuildWithFaith

Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend Regent Bank’s Executive Leadership Series Luncheon at Oklahoma Christian University and hear Sam Roberts from Life.Church share the incredible story behind one of the most influential churches in the world. It was deeply encouraging. If you didn’t know, Life.Church is the creator of the YouVersion Bible App, the most downloaded Bible app in the world with over 1 billion downloads. Hearing the leadership journey behind an organization that has impacted so many people globally was powerful. Sam shared lessons from nearly three decades of leadership at Life.Church—how vision, humility, and a relentless focus on people have allowed the church to reach millions. But one message in particular really stuck with me: You can pursue changing the world while still caring deeply about serving one individual. That balance is powerful. Big vision should never cause us to overlook the person right in front of us. I was also grateful that Sam was kind enough to accept a copy of my new book, Micro Obedience, Macro Impact. Thank you to @regentbank for hosting such a meaningful event and creating spaces where leaders can grow together. #Leadership #FaithAndBusiness #BuildWithFaith

Thank you, A.H. Ramay for taking the time to read my book, Micro Obedience, Macro Impact, and write this meaningful reflection piece on its message. It’s encouraging to see the core idea resonate: that massive Kingdom impact often begins with small, faithful acts of obedience. My hope in writing this book was simple—to remind leaders, entrepreneurs, and believers that we don’t have to wait for a “big moment” to follow God’s calling. Sometimes the most powerful step is simply saying yes to the next thing He asks of us. Grateful for your support and for helping share this message with others. If you’d like to read the article, you can find it here: medium.com/@abuhurairaramay/… And if you feel led to check out the book itself, I pray it encourages you to take the next faithful step God has placed in front of you. #BuildWithFaith

50 Books Sold in 48 Hours 🤯 That’s over $1,000 raised for The Center For Faith & Business to support the spread of the Gospel through business. Thank you to everyone who has supported my new book, Micro Obedience, Macro Impact. This is deeply personal to me. When my father was a young man starting his first business making furniture, he built a beautiful set of chairs and gave them to his local church as a firstfruit offering. Before focusing on profit, he honored God with the first result of his work. That story stayed with me. As I finished writing this book, I felt the Lord prompting me to do something similar. So in that same spirit of firstfruits, 100% of the proceeds from this book are being donated to The Center For Faith & Business. My father honored God with the first work of his hands. I feel led to do the same. If you haven’t grabbed a copy yet, I’d love for you to join us in spreading the Gospel through business. #BuildWithFaith

How to Build a House in Nigeria on a Minimum Wage Salary Read this, save it, and come back to it often, because if you're earning little and still dreaming of owning a home… this might be the most important post you'll read this year. Let’s be honest: Everything around you is telling you it’s impossible. That with a ₦150k–₦300k salary, you should just “manage your life” and forget big dreams like owning land or building a house. But let me tell you something they won’t teach you in school or on social media: It is possible. It won’t be easy. But it is possible. And I’m going to show you how. I grew up watching people work themselves to the bone… retire… and still live in rented apartments, battling landlords every December. But a few, who didn’t even earn much, made different moves. They built something, block by block. Quietly. Consistently. Here’s what they did (and what you can do too): 1. Think Long-Term, Start Small The first step isn’t buying land. It’s believing you can. Then, start saving, even if it’s ₦5,000 weekly. Forget big-man talk; the average land in parts of Benin, Ogun, Oyo, Nasarawa, Delta, etc., still goes for ₦350k–₦500k. That’s your entry point. Look outside city centers. 2. Open a “Project Account” and Forget It Exists Use a savings app (like PiggyVest, Cowrywise, etc.),join Ajo (Savince group), or open a second bank account. Send money there every time you’re paid, like a tithe to your future. No withdrawals. No excuses. Even ₦20,000 monthly becomes ₦240,000/year. In 2 years? ₦480,000. 3. Learn to Build in Phases (One Block at a Time) Once you own land, begin your foundation, even if it's slow. Start with a “room and parlour” or a simple 2-bedroom design. Don’t go for anything sophisticated, build it according to your capacity. Use buy-as-you-go materials. Mold 50 blocks today, buy one trip of sand next month. Every trip to the site counts. 4. Avoid Lifestyle Pressure That new phone, that wedding aso-ebi, that weekend groove… They can wait. Your future home cannot. Be wise. Every ₦10,000 you waste today is one less bag of cement tomorrow. No one claps for the struggling builder, but they’ll respect you when you become a landlord. 5. Hire Local Artisans (and Cut Cost, Not Quality) The truth is, not everyone can afford engineers, and that’s okay. Cut your coat according to your material. Choose based on referrals, preferably from an engineer. Personally, I’ve done this several times for clients who couldn’t afford my full service. But if you can afford an engineer, I’d strongly advise you to hire one, the difference in output cannot be overemphasized. 6. Keep Hope Alive Some days, you’ll feel stuck. Some days, people will laugh. But every time you see one more block added, you’ll know: you’re building freedom. If this gave you hope, SAVE it. SHARE it. Reread it. You’re not lazy. You’re not cursed. You’re just one of the few brave enough to build when everything says you shouldn’t even try. Your name will be on a gate one day: “THIS HOUSE BELONGS TO…” And you’ll smile, because you didn’t wait for permission. You just started. #BuildWithFaith #MinimumWageDreams #HopeForTheHustler #NigeriaToTheWorld #OwnYourHome

My first book, Micro Obedience, Macro Impact, is now available. This book was born out of a simple conviction: Massive Kingdom impact rarely starts with massive actions. It usually begins with small, daily acts of obedience to God. In Micro Obedience, Macro Impact, I share lessons from my journey as a venture capitalist, community builder, husband, father, and follower of Jesus. The central message is simple but powerful: Your next act of obedience may look small today. But in God’s hands, it can create impact far beyond what you can see. This book is for entrepreneurs, leaders, parents, and believers who feel called to do something meaningful but aren’t always sure where to begin. Inside the book, we explore how to: • Discern your next step through the guidance of the Holy Spirit • Align everyday decisions with God’s greater purpose • Trust God with outcomes that are bigger than your plans One act of obedience can become the seed of someone else’s breakthrough. Also, if you hear some extra noise in the video… that’s our baby Moriah making her contribution. I think she’s pretty excited about the book launch too. In the spirit of firstfruits, all proceeds from this book will support the ongoing work of The Center For Faith & Business, helping advance the Gospel through business. If the message resonates with you, I would be grateful for your support. Order the book: wroteby.me/darrelfrater/book… Or receive a free copy by supporting the 2026 Annual Giving Campaign for The Center For Faith & Business: BuildWithFaith.org Thank you to everyone who has supported and encouraged this journey. I pray this book blesses you and strengthens your walk with the Lord. #BuildWithFaith

On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, we celebrate the spirit of strength, resilience, and unwavering faith. May this sacred night inspire clarity in purpose, stability in foundations, and the power to build with integrity and devotion. Wishing you and your family a blessed and peaceful Maha Shivratri. #JindalPanther #MahaShivratri #StrengthAndStability #BuildWithFaith

Every first Monday of the month, I host a group of guys to gather for an activity and have honest conversations about life and faith. We call it The Tulsa God Squad. This month, we met up for a Bowling Night at Andy B’s in Tulsa, and it was exactly what these nights are meant to be. Relaxed, fun, and full of real connection. Laughter, competition, and meaningful conversations all in one place. What stood out most was the brotherhood. Men from different backgrounds showing up, encouraging one another, and leaving more energized than when they arrived. The next God Squad Meetup is on Monday, March 2nd. We're working on setting up a Cooking Class with a local chef! Should be a great time. If you’re a guy in the Tulsa area looking for community, encouragement, and growth rooted in faith, we’d love to have you join us at a future meetup. Tulsa God Squad is an official initiative of The Center For Faith & Business, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. If you’d like to support this work, you can make a tax-deductible donation at BuildWithFaith.org. #BuildWithFaith

There’s something deeply powerful about being in a room full of people who are unapologetically committed to bringing Jesus into the workplace. That shared conviction is exactly what has inspired me to help launch organizations like The Center For Faith & Business and TGN ("The Good News") Ventures—because faith was never meant to be compartmentalized. It was meant to be lived out in how we lead, build, and serve. Yesterday’s first-ever Tulsa chapter meeting of 94X was a living example of that belief in action. This wasn’t a networking event. It was a community. Over great BBQ (s/o to Oklahoma Joe's BBQ & Catering), Christian professionals gathered for honest conversation, encouragement, and practical discussion about what it actually looks like to follow Jesus at work. It was truly something special. Huge credit to Sean Kouplen, Mick Schovanec, Aaron Minard, and the entire 94X team for creating a space that was authentic, welcoming, and deeply grounded in purpose. The gathering was anchored in Hebrews 10:24–25: Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works… not neglecting to meet together. That’s exactly what happened. If you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or professional in Tulsa who cares about integrating faith and work, I strongly encourage you to join the next gathering. 📅 Next 94X Tulsa Chapter Meeting: February 26 Come hungry—for both BBQ and God's Presence. Grateful for spaces like this, and excited for what’s being built. MAN I LOVE TULSA ✝️ #94X #Tulsa #FaithAtWork #Leadership #Calling #BuildWithFaith

Yesterday’s Benchmark Society Luncheon at Oklahoma Christian University was a powerful reminder of what purpose-driven leadership looks like in practice. We had the opportunity to hear from Chad Allcox, Mayor of Choctaw, who shared an honest and compelling journey rooted in service, faith, and responsibility. His story reinforced a simple but often overlooked truth: real leadership isn’t about titles or ambition — it’s about showing up, owning outcomes, and serving people well. One theme that stuck with me was the idea that progress requires courage. Whether it’s leading a city, rebuilding trust, or making hard decisions, meaningful change only happens when leaders are willing to step in, take responsibility, and communicate with clarity and humility. Beyond the keynote, what makes these luncheons special is the room itself — students, business leaders, investors, and civic leaders learning together. It’s a reminder of how powerful it is when education, business, and community intersect. Grateful for the Benchmark Society for creating spaces like this, and for leaders like Mayor Allcox who are willing to lead with conviction and transparency. Looking forward to the conversations and impact that continue to come from this community. #OCBenchmark #Leadership #CivicLeadership #Community #BuildWithFaith