Is Generational Wealth for Black People?: A Call for A Changed Mindset with Pastor Frederick Guions

#031: Why are we not producers as the African American community? We’re called to be consumers of our products and not just consumers. We need to change our mindset and align with the biggest ideas that God has for our lives by going beyond our comfort. 

In this episode of Beyond the Culture with Dr. David M. Walker, I have Pastor Frederick Guions, the chairman at the Guions Group LLC. He works as a certified John Maxwell speaker, trainer, and coach at the John Maxwell Team. He’s a former pro football player, he had a successful career as a financial advisor working on Wall Street, and has appeared on radio, seminars, and hosted conferences. He’s also a senior pastor at the Blessed Church in Philadelphia and the author of a soon to be released book entitled, The Goal Standard. 

Pastor Frederick discusses the importance of generational wealth building for African Americans by expanding our minds from the comfortable environments we’re used to having. This new mindset believes that wealth is for our people. Listen in to learn the importance of trusting God with your next work when His time is right. 

Quotes: 

·       “There is so much more for us to have and lifestyles for us to live and also to pass down if we just simply accept the ideas that are beyond our normal comfort.”- Frederick [11:34]

·       “Success, influence, and prosperity is all about evangelism.” - Frederick [26:01]

What you will learn in this episode: 

·       [2:49] Frederick talks about his professional football career in the 90s and the team he supports now.

·       [4:42] He talks about his career at Wallstreet and why he left to pursue ministry work locally and internationally.

·       [7:17] Learning to take baby steps and not allowing the newness of the idea of wealth to push us back as African Americans. 

·       [10:01] How to expand our minds to the possibility of what we can have beyond our normal comfort.

·       [12:22] The barriers that are stopping black communities from becoming producers and instead remaining consumers.

·       [15:22] He shares how he started serving in the ministry, plus the ideas he and his church community share.

·       [20:51] How God called Frederick to be a speaker and coach to help others and not just be a traditional pastor. 

·       [25:25] How to be a producer and creator to get people to give you permission to influence them.

·       [31:30] Purpose always leaves clues- trusting God with your next work.

·       [34:23] Frederick explains why his wife and Dr. Will Moreland are his greatest influences in life.

·       [38:25] He talks about his book ‘The Goal Standard’ which is all about who to become before setting one big goal.

·       [41:19] How to deep work by strengthening your focus and mindset. 

·       [44:08] Learn that life for God begins at discovery and He will get you to your spot when His time is right. 

Relevant Links:

Website: https://www.frederickguions.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.guions    

Book Mentioned: 

Deep Work by Cal Newport

The Goal Standard by Frederick Guions