Christian-Owned Business

A personal reflection of God's calling from service to our country to service for Him.

"What do you do?" It's the most common question in professional settings, and you've probably perfected your elevator pitch for networking events and client meetings. But what happens when God Himself looks into your soul and asks that same question? A powerful dream revelation taught me why every Christian entrepreneur needs more than a standard elevator pitch—we need a kingdom-integrated response that bridges career networking with spiritual calling.

In the Texas Hill Country, Mike Deegan's Iron Mantis Martial Arts Academy offers more than just self-defense training. Drawing from his journey from incarceration to ministry, Mike integrates Christian virtues with traditional Chinese kung fu. Like the Tai Chi symbol itself, he views these seemingly opposing traditions as complementary forces that create something greater together—building both physical skill and spiritual character in his students.