Omar Tackie is a young pastor hailing from ARC 2.0 Church, recognised for his transformative journey and deep impact on people's lives. Not raised in a Christian background and grappling with atheism during his teen years due to personal trauma and hardships, Omar experienced a pivotal encounter with God at the age of 23. This encounter radically altered his worldview and placed him on a path of spirituality and service. With no prior intention to become a Pastor, Omar found himself drawn into the ministry full-time during the drastic shift of 2016 and now stands as an inspirational figure in his community.

In this enlightening episode of the Business of Church podcast, hosts Cory Belfon and Des Stewart engage in a candid conversation with Omar Tackie from ARC 2.0 Church. The discussion offers viewers a deep dive into Omar's personal transformation from a life marked by suicidal thoughts and a denial of faith to an inspiring pastor leading a congregation with passion and purpose.

Omar shares his transformative experience, revealing his shift from atheism to becoming a pastor at ARC 2.0 Church. Striving to achieve a balance between his pastoral duties and the administrative aspects of running a church, Omar discusses the challenges, including finances and navigating the pressures that come with his title. He stresses the importance of not succumbing to ego or allowing self-promotion to obscure his primary goal of saving souls and connecting with the community he serves.

• Omar's key life transformation occurred at age 23, leading to his deep commitment to spirituality and pastoral work.
• Facing challenges as a Pastor, Omar emphasises the need for a support system and the distribution of responsibilities within the church.
• The topic of artificial intelligence and its societal implications sparks a thought-provoking segment of the discussion.
• Omar's committed to ensuring that the use of emerging technologies like AI aligns with the true purpose of the church and humanity.

• Watch the video of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/@goodtogiveLtd
• Follow and find out more about ARC 2.0 https://www.instagram.com/arc2uk/
• Follow Omar Tackie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/omartackie/
• Find out more about GoodtoGive https://www.goodtogive.co.uk/