How do Christian Entrepreneurs fit into Bristol?

As Christian entrepreneurs—or really anyone navigating business—it can often feel like there’s a subtle secular/sacred divide. Almost an unspoken tension between what happens in church on a Sunday and the lane that founders, pioneers, and innovators are called to run in during the week.

Yet entrepreneurs are, at their heart, creative problem-solvers—change agents and catalysts for good in our cities. They’re tasked with helping communities flourish, creating better products, better services, and shaping environments that serve people well.

And beyond that, they have a unique ability to come alongside church leaders—bringing blue-sky thinking, innovation, and fresh perspective into spaces that need it.

One person who has lived this out for decades is Rob Scott Cook—the founder and pioneer behind the Woodlands Group of Churches in Bristol. Rob has consistently invested in mentoring Christian entrepreneurs across the city.

In this conversation, I ask Rob why this has been such a key priority for him from a kingdom strategy point of view—and what it could look like for all of us to play our part in building a ‘City of Hope’ that brings transformation to the whole of Bristol.

(Apologies that the audio isn’t great)